India has got freedom from many struggles to which people have contributed. One of these is Mahatma Gandhi who is known as the Father of the Nation. The biography of Mahatma Gandhi is a lesson in itself that every Indian should know. You will find many books related to Mahatma Gandhi in which you can get to know every aspect of his life. But if you want to know them closely, then it would be best to visit the places related to them. As such, there are many historical places related to them in India, where you can go for a walk with your family. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some such places which are associated with Mahatma Gandhi.
Porbandar
Porbandar is the place where Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869. This place is in Gujarat. Since Mahatma Gandhi spent his childhood in Porbandar, there are many things related to him here. Even today his ancestral house is built here. Apart from this, Kirti Mandir in Porbandar is also a wonderful place. Porbandar Beach is also a very nice place. Apart from this, many other places of interest tell the greatness of Bapu and also play a special role in taking him very close.
Delhi
Delhi, which is called the heart of India, is also one of the historical places. Here you will find many such places. With this, you will be able to know the life of Gandhi Ji closely. Delhi's Birla House is a historical museum dedicated to Gandhiji. Along with this, Delhi's famous place Raj Ghat is also dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Let me tell you all, that Gandhi Ji spent about 144 days in the last phase of his life in this museum. In such a situation, it is considered a very important place.
Varanasi
Gandhi Ji is considered to have a deep connection with Varanasi. During the non-cooperation movement for the freedom of the country, Gandhiji laid the foundation stone of Kashi Vidyapeeth in 1921 at Varanasi itself. But after independence, it was named Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth. The purpose behind the establishment of this was to make the children of India self-reliant by educating them as much as possible. So going forward, there is no need for the children to follow the methods told by anyone. You will get to see many more historical places here.
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is one of the historical places. Gandhi has been associated with her. Gandhiji's ashram is situated on the banks of the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad. This ashram is also called by the name of Sabarmati Ashram. Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi spent about 12 years here. Gandhiji is also called by the name of Sabarmati Saint. Here it is a different fun to visit many places like Magan Niwas, Upasana Mandir Hridaykunj, Somnath Hostel, Nandini, and Udyog Mandir.
Dandi
Dandi village is also one of the main places narrating the lifetime of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Today Dandi is a small village in the state of Gujarat situated on the banks of the Arabian Sea. Dandi is a small but very important city in Gujarat. Let me tell you all, that Mahatma Gandhi Ji traveled about 268 kilometers from Sabarmati to Dandi. It took them about 24 days to complete this journey. Along with this, the Namar Satyagraha done by Gandhiji is also considered a part of this place. People come from India and abroad to see this historical place.
Mumbai
Mani Bhavan located in Mumbai is an invaluable museum preserving the memories of Bapu. Staying here, Gandhiji started the Satyagraha and civil law disobedience movement between 1917 and 1932. For those interested in Bapu, this museum is no less than a priceless treasure. Seeing the unique items present in the museum, the indelible personality of Gandhiji is felt even today.
Madurai
The Gandhi Memorial Museum, located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is one of the 6 National Gandhi Memorials in India and the only museum in the South. This museum is built in a palace, which was built in 1700 by Rani Mangammal of Madurai. This museum was inaugurated in 1959.
