Mahatma Gandhi's life, the movement he launched, the way he
inspired thousands of people around him, the message of truth, nonviolence and the universal brotherhood he left for humanity is being studied, researched and
interpreted and has offered a mine of themes to students and others in several
parts of the world. Notwithstanding the of repeated questions from academics
and intellectuals who believe that they have answers to all problems, on his
relevance, Mahatma Gandhi continues to be one of the most spoken about and
written about teachers of humanity.
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by your visits to the places and institutions associated with him, his ideas
and ideals.

Full name: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Born: 2 October 1869, Porbandar
Born: 2 October 1869, Porbandar
Parents: Karamchand Gandhi (father), Putlibai Gandhi (mother)
Assassinated: 30 January 1948, New Delhi
Children: Harilal Gandhi, Ramdas Gandhi, Manilal Gandhi, Devdas Gandhi
Profession: Lawyer, Politician, Activist, and Writer
Monuments: Raj Ghat, Gandhi Smriti
Nationality: Indian
Other names: Mahatma Gandhi, Bapu Ji, Gandhi Ji, M. K. Gandhi
Nationality: Indian
Other names: Mahatma Gandhi, Bapu Ji, Gandhi Ji, M. K. Gandhi
A Brief History
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known the world over as 'Mahatma
Gandhi' was born at Porbandar, on October2, 1869 in the state
of Gujarat in Western India. After completion of his basic education,
his parents sent him to London to study law, where he joined the Inner Temple,
one of the four Institutes of Law in London. In 1893 he goes to South Africa to
assist in a legal suit. But racial discrimination prevalent there forced him to
work for the rights of Indian immigrants. He realized that racial humiliations
are part of the daily life of Indians living in South Africa and he developed his
creed of passive resistance against injustice, becomes an expert political campaigner, and evolves Satyagraha, meaning truth force. Before he returned to India with
his wife and children in 1915, he had radically changed the lives of Indians
living in South Africa that's why he is known as Man of the Millennium Mahatma Gandhi.
Back in India, he applied the same method of Satyagraha for
independence from British rule. He never wavered in his unshakable belief in
nonviolence and religious tolerance. Launches a campaign to promote hand
spinning, weaving and other cottage industries, to improve a lot of poor
villagers. It also fought against untouchability and worked for improving the
status of women. Further concentrated on building the nation "from the
bottom-up" through his constructive program, as he believed in social,
economic, and religious independence for every human being along with the political,
which independence brought in 1947.
Alas, the prophet of nonviolence was shot at a prayer
meeting at Birla House in New Delhi on January 30,1948.
Destination Details
Gandhi Smriti

Gandhi Smriti at New Delhi is now a national memorial where
the epic life of the Man of the Millennium Mahatma Gandhi ended on Friday, January 30, 1948. The
hallowed house treasures many memories of the last 144 days of his life. The
exhibition on the Mahatma, the room he lived in, and the prayer ground where he
fell a martyr with God's name on his lips attract a large number of visitors
every day.
Rajghat

On the banks of Yamuna river, a simple square platform of
black marble marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his
assassination in 1948. Daily hundreds of visitors visit this place to pay
homage to Mahatma Gandhi.
International Centre Of Gandhian Studies & Research
Situated close to the Gandhi Samadhi at Rajghat, the
International Centre of Gandhian Studies and Research which came into being
during the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is an attempt to offer
research and guidance facilities to Scholars from India and abroad and
documentation of various peace initiatives. It seeks to provide all kinds of
inputs on Gandhi and allied subjects in one place. At present, the Centre
provides a comprehensive exhibition on Gandhi, facilities of conference halls,
camping facility for major national and international meets, library,
children's corner, photo unit, and a publication division. The Centre also publishes
a journal of information and ideas.
Sabarmati Ashram

Gandhi's first Ashram in India was established in the Kochrab
area of Ahmedabad in 1915. The Ashram was then shifted in 1917 to a piece of
open land on the banks of river Sabarmati and was Gandhi's headquarter during
the long struggle for Indian Independence from British rulers. This came to be
known first as the Satyagraha Ashram and then as Harijan Ashram. It is more
commonly known, however, as the Sabarmati Ashram.
The Sabarmati Ashram was Gandhiji's home till 1930 when he
left it for his historic Dandi's March (Salt Satyagraha) on March 12, 1930 (to
a place known today as Dandi) in protest against government monopolies over the
production and sale of salt, with a vow not to return to it until India's
independence was achieved.
Gandhi's simple living quarters are preserved as a small
museum and there is an excellent pictorial record of major events in his life.
The Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), in Gujarat State's single largest workers union comprising of more than 2,15,000 members in India and more than 1,48,000 in Gujarat alone. Established in 1972, SEWA identifies three types of self-employed workers: hawkers and vendors; home-based workers such as weavers, potters, and biddi rollers (handmade cigarettes); and manual laborers and service providers such as contract laborers, construction workers agricultural laborers and domestic/laundry workers.
SEWA has also set up a bank, giving many poor women their first access to a savings or lending body, since conventional banks often are unwilling to deal with people in the unorganized sector.
Navjivan Institution
Mahatma Gandhi had an intention to create a public
institution for the education of public opinion together with the activity of
conducting weeklies. To this end, he created a Public Trust of Navjivan in 1929
and thus laid the foundation of the present institution.
The story of the Navjivan Institution is a stirring chapter
in the epic of India's nonviolent fight for freedom. The Navjivan papers were
inseparably connected with Mahatma Gandhi as they were the organs through which
he shaped and influenced the life of the people, breathed new life into them,
directed and fought many a battle in diverse spheres-political, social and
economic.
Mahatma Gandhi Kirti Mandir

Mahatma Gandhi Kirti Mandir in Porbandar is a well-known place
in India and abroad as the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. Mohandas Karamchand
Gandhi who later became Mahatma Gandhi was born here on the 2nd of October,
1869. The Kirti Mandir is an imposing structure 79 feet high built to
commemorate the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi.
This memorial of Mahatma Gandhi was built in 1950. Next door
is Gandhi's actual birthplace - a three-story, 300-year-old house.
Sevagram Ashram, Wardha

Shegaon was a small village near the Wardha town in Maharashtra The state of India. Gandhiji later named it as Sevagram (service village). In spite of many difficulties, Gandhiji decided to settle here in 1936. For the 11 years
from then, until India achieved Independence, Gandhi's headquarter was in some
ways the alternative capital of India.
This Ashram was an experimental field for Gandhiji. This was
his home during the last 12 years of his life. From here he guided the nation
to independence with weapons of truth and nonviolence. Following his example,
later on, many more countries became independent in the world.
Gandhiji wanted to develop the self even in the poorest of
the poor and with this aim, he himself lived a very simple life based on
voluntary poverty and simplicity. At Sewagram Ashram he devised various
programs so that everybody feels useful and self-reliant in life. In his life, he gave equal emphasis to the purity of ends and means.
Sevagram was Mahatma Gandhi's base for training young
volunteers both men and women to serve society.
The original adobe huts of the Ashram are still preserved,
as are the Mahatma's personal effects, including his famous spinning wheel and
spectacles.
The Aims Of Sewagram Ashram
- To serve the motherland without hating anybody in the world.
- To develop spiritually without hurting anybody in society.
- To demonstrate lives based on the purity of ends and means.
- To act as a trustee of the things and talent given by society and God.
- To try to achieve self-reliance in the basic needs of life.
Ralegan Siddhi, Ahmednagar
The earlier phase: Until the process of change began in
1975, Ralegan Siddhi in Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra State of India, was
a village stricken by poverty. There was hardly any fertile land for
irrigation. Since adequate water harvesting techniques were not in use, the
runoff carried away valuable topsoil. As a result agricultural production was
inadequate to sustain the population for the whole year.
Due to a lack of occupation in the village, men migrated to
the cities to look for jobs. Since their income was less, villagers borrowed
money from money lenders. Inability to pay these loans further increased their
indebtedness. The combination of poverty, unemployment, and indebtedness led people
towards alcoholism. There was a feeling of helplessness with no hope for the
future. Alcoholism became so widespread that soon there were 40 liquor dens in
the village.
TODAY: Mahatma Gandhi's vision of ideal, self-sufficient,
self-reliant model village has become a reality in Ralegan Siddhi. Today,
Ralegan Siddhi is a picture of prosperity. It is no longer an ordinary village
caught in the aftermath of the development process that encourages the
destruction of local resources. It has risen above its problem, and inspiration
and enlightenment have pierced the shroud of malaise that hung over the village.
The transformation of Ralegan Siddhi began with the return
of Anna Hazare to his village. Kishan Baburao Hazare, affectionately known as
Anna, served in the Indian Army until he took voluntary retirement in 1975.
Upon retirement, Anna decided to dedicate himself to work for the welfare of
others.
And the result is for everybody to see, lush green fields,
full of crops are punctuated with trees everywhere. Water can be seen gushing
into fields. The total land under irrigation is 1100 acres. Fodder is available
throughout the year. Migration to cities has declined. The days of moneylenders
are over. There is a bank in the village to service those in need of financial
assistance and to encourage savings.
The social fabric has altered dramatically. There is the total
eradication of alcoholism and even smoking is prohibited in the village. Every
child goes to school. Social barriers have been removed. Conflicts have been
minimized and people have understood the importance of working together and
sharing the benefits.
National Gandhi Memorial

When the Second World War started, Gandhiji had to begin
individual Satyagraha Movement (nonviolent agitation) because the British
rulers declared India at war without consulting Indian opinion. In 1942,
Gandhiji called upon the British to Quit India finally as rulers and launched
the famous "Quit India" movement. The British interned him and other
leaders of the Indian Independence movement. Kasturba Gandhi, his wife, and Mahadev
Bhai Desai his Secretary for 35 years, died here during imprisonment. Their
ashes are kept in memorials in the gardens.
One can see here Gandhi's room where Kasturba Gandhi and
Mahadev Bhai Desai breathed their last and memorials of Kasturba Gandhi and
Mahadev Bhai Desai.
Important Travel Guide Information

There is a special emphasis on providing you with TIME-CUSHION
during your EXPOSE to PLACES PEOPLE associated with MAHATMA GANDHI. Also, special care is taken to make you AVOID well beaten jampacked TravelTrails.
Here in INDIA, there is an in-set belief in the
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and Speed Coupled with Comfort and Economy. Air-conditioned Air/Rail/Road links
(where ever possible).
Overnight STOPOVERS are provided in starred Hotels at New
Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Porbander and at Sewagram Ashram Guest House in Wardha.
Dress
Casual wear is suitable for travel in India. Light cotton
is recommended from spring to autumn. In winter, however, you will need warm
clothing and preferably a windcheater. People in rural India are quite
conservative. It is advisable for ladies to wear modest clothing.
Currency
The decimal system of coinage is used in India, with 1 Rupee
= 100 Paise. Banknotes are in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2
& 1 rupee.
Coins are in 10, 5, 2, 1 rupee and 50, 25, 10 and 5 paise
denominations.
It is not necessary to purchase local currency prior to your
arrival in India. Foreign exchange counters at the hotels provide the same
official rate of exchange as the banks or the airports. It is therefore not
necessary or recommended to purchase local currency at the airport. However, it
is recommended to purchase small denominations for use as tips or for small
purchases. All credit cards are accepted at the city hotels you will be staying
at.
Medication
Always Bring your own medicines, because all medications in
India is locally manufactured and here you will not find the same brand names.
There are many good druggists, doctors, and clinics where you will get advice on
substitutes.
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According to law Indian currency may not be brought into or
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Cuisine
In the city hotels, restaurants serve European as well as
Indian and Oriental cuisine. In the more remote areas and smaller hotels, the
food is basic and mainly Indian. We suggest that you take vegetarian food since
this tends to reduce the risk of stomach upsets. The hotels that we use are
keenly aware of the western visitor's reaction to Indian food and they take
great care in the area of hygiene.
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Customs And Regulations On Arrival
a. Tourists who do not have any dutiable goods or
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to the red channel for customs clearance.
b. Importation of personal jewelry, cameras, binoculars,
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On Departure
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entered therein must be produced before Customs for verification at the port of
departure.
b. The export of animal skin, ivory, antique, gold coins and
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