Gandhi Ashram Museum, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - Gujarat places

 Gandhi Ashram Museum, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Introduced by his contemporary Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi's recent home has been changed over to a straightforward however captivating historical center. The Ashram, named after the eponym Sabarmati River is divided into two areas – where Gandhi really lived, and the cutting edge segment brought about by designer Charles Correa. The ashram is tucked away in a tranquil air, halfway because of the adoration that guests show and potentially because of an interesting energy that the spot really has. This is where Gandhi began the Satyagraha Movement. You will track down that the complex specked with individuals ruminating, strolling peacefully or spellbound to the exhibition, which features Gandhi's numerous photos and memorabilia. The best part for a voyager is to pick a turning wheel keepsake from the trinket shop and furthermore send a postcard from the in-house postbox. An uncommon 'charkha' stamp is utilized when your mail leaves the ashram. © 

Brief History: The first ashram was set up in May 1915 at the Kocharab Bungalow of Jivanlal Desai (about 10km from here), who was an advodate companion of Gandhi. It was given the name of Satyagraha Ashram. Mahatma Gandhi needed to complete exercises like cultivating and creature farming and required more space. In 17 June 1917, the ashram was moved to a space of 36 sections of land on the banks of the waterway Sabarmati.