11 Things To Keep In MindWhile Travelling In India

Remembering Gandhi

Sabarmati Ashram - AhmedabadThis is the perfect place to get a glimpse into Bapu's life. His life and how he changed India and the world. He lived here for twelve years along with his wife Kasturba. It was from here that the Dandi Yatra was launched. This is where your history textbook will come alive. The ashram is now a national monument.

Mani Bhawan, MumbaiThe place where all the major political decisions were made and all movements were initiated. This was the hot seat of it all. The work done here changed India for good. Political reforms like Non-Cooperation Movement, Satyagraha, and Swadesi etc. were initiated from here.Gandhiji stayed at this home frequently between 1917 till 1934, while executing his political agenda.Around 1955, the house was renovated and established as a memorial for Gandhiji by Gandhi Smarak Nidhi.

Gandhi Smriti/Birla House, New Delhi

This is where Bapu spent the last days of his life. The last few years of his life were painful cause of the communal riots which broke out with partition. He fasted and prayed for peace here. And he was assasinated here as well. This place attracts a lot of people who want to pay homage to this great soul.

Aga Khan Palace, PuneThe Aga Khan Palace was built in 1892 by Sultan Muhammad Shah Agakhan the 3rd. It stands as a symbol of India’s freedom movement. This historical building served as prison for Mahatma Gandhi and his associates after the launch of the Quit India movement. Amongst the associates were his wife Kasturba Gandhi and his secretary Mahadevbhai who passed away while in captivity at the Aga Khan palace.The classic movie Gandhi was also shot here.

Mahatama Gandhi Mandapam, Kanyakumari

The mortal remains of Bapu, his ashes, were kept here before being casted away in the sea. This place is right on the Kanyakumari beach near the Bhagvathi Amman Temple. The design of the Mandapam is done in such a way that on 2nd Oct. the sun's rays fall on the place where the urn was kept.

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