Places to visit in memory of the Mahatma | Gandhi Jayanti


No One  never be grateful enough for the undeniably amazing things that the Father of the Nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi has done for India and its freedom struggle. If you are planning to visit places in India related to Gandhi’s life on October 2, here we have some advise,
You can visit –



Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi 

Formerly known as the Birla House or Birla Bhavan, Gandhi Smriti is the place where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life, before he was assassinated on January 30, 1948. Originally belonging to the business family of the Birlas, this property is now a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Some of the most popular exhibits in this museum include the room in which he lived and the prayer ground where he was martyred. The Gandhi Smriti museum is a popular attraction among travellers visiting the Indian capital from different parts of the country and the world. 






Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad 

Located at the banks of the Sabarmati River, this place once acted as the residence of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife, Kasturba Gandhi. Among the many things in history, this place acted as the origin of both the Dandi March and the Salt Satyagraha. The Sabarmati Ashram provides a quick recap of India’s pre-Independence history and the life of the Mahatma. 



Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, Mumbai 

The Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum in Mumbai has been one of the biggest witnesses of Mahatma Gandhi’s political greatness. What acted as Mahatma Gandhi’s political headquarters for 17 years, from 1917 to 1934, it was the Mani Bhavan from where the Mahatma initiated the Non-Cooperation, Satyagraha, Swadeshi, Khadi and the Khilafat movements among other great political deeds. The major attraction in Mani Bhavan is the library on the ground floor which houses more than 50,000 books by and on Mahatma Gandhi. 




Aga Khan Palace, Pune 

The Aga Khan Palace played a significant role in shaping up the events of the Indian Freedom Movement. This was the place which served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, and Secretary Mahadevbhai Desai after the launch of the Quit India movement. 

In fact, this was also the place where Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadevbhai Desai passed away while in captivity. Located near River Mula in Pune, the Aga Khan Palace is now a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi and his life. It also served as the location for the shooting of Sir Richard Attenborough’s iconic film, Gandhi. 





National Gandhi Museum, New Delhi 

The National Gandhi Museum is one of the most prestigious museums dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi. Opened shortly after the assassination of Gandhi, this museum is famous for its impressive collection of the Mahatma’s personal memorabilia and art pieces. Among the popular collectibles in this museum are Mahatma Gandhi’s personal things including his slippers, utensils, spectacles, beddings, jail bowl and the stick which he used, to undertake the famous Salt March from Dandi.





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