Gandhi Darshan Park

“From South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela to Civil Rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. to US' former president Barack Obama accepted that Mahatma Gandhi's path of non-violence is the path of global development,”~ President Droupadi Murmu

An extension of Gandhi Smriti near Rajghat, Gandhi Darshan Park translates Mahatma Gandhi's principles of simplicity, non-violence and harmony with nature into a contemplative public landscape. Conceived as a place to pause, reflect and connect with his philosophy, the park uses landscape and symbolism to make his legacy accessible across generations.

A red sandstone pathway guides visitors through the park, passing symbolic installations including the Charkha and the three monkeys. At its centre, the Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Wheel forms a quiet focal point for peace and contemplation, surrounded by gardens, greenery and shaded seating.

The park brings together spaces for all generations: children's play areas, open-air theatres for cultural programmes and tranquil seating for the elderly. Through this blend of nature, symbolism and activity, Gandhi Darshan creates a contemporary setting where Gandhian thought becomes an experience rather than a lesson, connecting the philosophy of the past with present and future generations.