Homage to Gandhi

Updated on: 31 January,2010 10:36 AM IST |
Maansi Parpiani |

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi on his 62nd death anniversary, we go back to Sabarmati Ashram where he kicked off the Dandi salt march 80 years ago

Homage to Gandhi

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi on his 62nd death anniversary, we go back to Sabarmati Ashram where he kicked off the Dandi salt march 80 years ago

Gandhiji's statue in the Ashram complex

Today, the Ashram houses a museum called Gandhi Smarak Sanghralaya. The building was designed by architect Charles Correa. The Sanghralaya is spacious and has a well planned display. The exhibits include a rich collection of letters written and received by Gandhi, his notes, photographs, paintings and installations, including one of the historic Salt March. In addition, it undertakes several memorial activities and encourages research in themes allied to Gandhi, his thought and achievements.

Gandhiji's charkha and writing table at Hriday Kunj, his house at the Ashram

The Ashram complex includes Hriday Kunj, the house where Gandhi and Kasturba stayed from 1918 to 1930. The cottage is now home to a charkha used by Gandhi to weave khadi and his writing table. The complex also includes other cottages -- Vinoba Kutir (named after Vinoba Bhave), Mira Kutir (named after Gandhiji's disciple) and Magan Kutir (where the ashram manager Maganlal Gandhi used to reside).

The post box at the entrance of the Ashram

An evening spent at the Ashram is well invested. Apart from the historical significance, there's an unmistakable sense of serenity as soon as you set foot on the ashram premises. Soak in the calm and wait until sunset for the peacocks to come out of their hiding.

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Mahatma Gandhi's handwriting shows that he was honest and straightforward. he had strong determination and was not reckless. his signature indicates that he was a formal individual