Mahatma
Gandhi Park is a simple and small park originally called 'Queen's Park'
by the Britishers. However the general public referred to it as the
Company Bagh as it used to be a fundamental part of European social life
in India in the early 19th century. The park was then used as an open
air club and meeting place for the people of rich society. It even had a
well maintained cricket ground, a game popular with the Britishers.When India gained independence it was named after the driving force behind it, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Today it provides a breathing space and fresh air in the highly congested area of Chandni Chowk. Sometimes community functions, cultural and social activities are celebrated here. People here believe that just by seeing this green patch amidst the concrete jungle relieves them from all their tension experienced during a hectic day. The Mahatma Gandhi Park has a bronze colored statue of Mahatma Gandhi and many towering trees around it give it a very protective look.
Location
Mahatma Gandhi Park is located on the main Church Mission Road, near the Old Delhi Railway Station and Chandni Chowk.
Admission
The place is free and open to all. There are no photography charges also.
How to Reach
There are various ways to reach the park. One can take a auto or reach the near most Metro station and then take a rickshaw.
Nearby Tourist Attractions
You can also visit various other places nearby like Rajghat, Jama Masjid, St James Church, Chandni Chowk, Dara Shikoh Library, Salimgarh Fort, Lothian Cemetery, Kashmere Gate and Old Town Hall.
Gandhi the Man
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2nd October 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat. He was a lawyer by profession and had participated in many 'revolts' in South Africa during his course of practice. Later when he came to India he developed theories of Ahimsa (non violence) and Satyagraha (truth). He was one of the main driving forces behind India's independence. He was killed on 30th January 1948 by Nathu Ram Godse, a Hindu radical turned extremist.