Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, Sriperumbudur

A national memorial built at the exact spot in Sriperumbudur where former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in a suicide bombing on 21 May 1991. The landscaped complex features a granite pillar, a sculpted lotus and inscriptions of his words, and serves as a place of national remembrance. It has become a significant historical stop in the town.

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Typeheritage

Nearest baseSriperumbudur

DistrictKancheepuram

Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…

Time neededAbout an hour

EntryFree

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Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, Sriperumbudur is planned from Sriperumbudur, one of the travel bases in Kancheepuram district. Use Sriperumbudur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

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Getting there

How to visit

Base yourself in Sriperumbudur or nearby in Kancheepuram, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.

Distance by road

Chennai72 km
Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)65 km
Vellore70 km
Puducherry110 km
Tirupati115 km

Road km to Kancheepuram; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.

Timing

Best time

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

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Today at Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, Sriperumbudur

Sunrise5:59 am

Sunset6:22 pm

Golden hour best light5:22 pm–6:22 pm

Blue hour after sunset6:22 pm–6:47 pm

Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°

Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%

South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.

Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.

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Villa Highnest

5.9 km · ~15 min by auto

Hotel in Sriperumbudur. Its own site heads its front page “Hotel Villa Highnest - Hotel, Oragadam - Hotel, Sriperumbudur”.

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Hotel Crystal Towers

430 m · 5 min walk

Hotel in Sriperumbudur. Its own site heads its front page “Welcome to Hotel Crystal Towers”.

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Before you go

Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, Sriperumbudur — at a glance

Timings9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Best timeOctober to March; morning or late afternoon are most pleasant

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, Sriperumbudur

Sriperumbudur bus stand on the Chennai-Bengaluru NH; Chennai airport ~35 km

Getting around Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, Sriperumbudur

We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.

If you need help at Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, Sriperumbudur

112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).

100Police 101Fire 108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline 1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)

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What’s near Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, Sriperumbudur

templeAdikesava Perumal Temple, Sriperumbudur 580 m · 7 min walk · straight line

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templeVaradharaja Perumal Temple 28.8 km · ~48 min by cab · straight line

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templeSathyanatheswarar Temple 28.9 km · ~48 min by cab · straight line

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templeVaikunta Perumal Temple 29.2 km · ~49 min by cab · straight line

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templeIravatanesvara Temple 29.2 km · ~49 min by cab · straight line

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templeVazhukareeswarar Temple 29.4 km · ~49 min by cab · straight line

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templeUlagalantha Perumal Temple 29.5 km · ~49 min by cab · straight line

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templeNilathingal Thundam Perumal Temple 29.6 km · ~49 min by cab · straight line

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templeEkambareswarar Temple 29.6 km · ~49 min by cab · straight line

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templeKamakshi Amman Temple 29.6 km · ~49 min by cab · straight line

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templeChitragupta Temple 29.7 km · ~49 min by cab · straight line

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templeKumarakottam Murugan Temple 29.7 km · ~50 min by cab · straight line

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Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, Sriperumbudur — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, Sriperumbudur?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, Sriperumbudur?

Entry: Free. Timings: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

How do I reach Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, Sriperumbudur?

Base yourself in Sriperumbudur or nearby in Kancheepuram, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.

How much time do I need for Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, Sriperumbudur?

About an hour.

What else is near Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, Sriperumbudur?

Nearby you can pair Adikesava Perumal Temple, Sriperumbudur (580 m), Varadharaja Perumal Temple (28.8 km), Sathyanatheswarar Temple (28.9 km), Vaikunta Perumal Temple (29.2 km).

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