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Mahatma Gandhi's memorial in Delhi, the capital of India. He is leading the way. |
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Lotus Temple of the Bahai (1986) is a major
tourist attraction, regardless of religion, because it stands for
equality and oneness of all people. |
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After Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948, he was
cremated on the banks of the Yamuna at the Raj Ghat, which was converted
into a national memorial. A footpath made of stone flanked by
well-maintained lawns leads to a walled enclosure with a simple stone
platform in black marble were he was cremated. An eternal flame and
fresh flowers mark the site. |
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and foreign tourists visit the Gandhi memorials, the Lotus Temple, and
other national sites in Delhi. This man is from far East India,
near the Burmese border -- notice how his western jacket has been
decorated with traditional shell designs. |
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Periodically, individuals, companies, and governments, as in this case from Canada, show their respect by placing a flower wreath on the cremation site.
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Delhi reflects the richness of India in its many expensive shops of Indian products from around the country. Here is an example of embroidery with semi-precious stones and gold threads from Rajasthan! | |