Gandhi Jayanti 2024, Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad: Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on 2 October across the country. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who played an important role in India's independence, was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat. Today in this article we are going to tell you some special things about Sabarmati Ashram.
Sabarmati Ashram was Gandhiji's home from 1917 to 1930. Some people also call this ashram as Satyagraha Ashram or Harijan Ashram. It was from this ashram that Gandhiji led the Satyagraha movement of Mitha. Sabarmati Ashram has great importance in Gujarat.
If you are planning to visit Sabarmati Ashram on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, then we are going to tell you special things related to Sabarmati Ashram. Know
Special things related to Sabarmati Ashram
- Sabarmati Ashram has a museum called Gandhi Memorial Museum.
- This museum is very well designed.
- Apart from this, there are many types of buildings inside the ashram. All buildings have different names.
- All these names are named after the warriors and where they lived.
- There is a Nandini House here, where people coming from abroad are accommodated.
- Acharya Vinoba Bhave spent a lot of time here. Vinoba Cottage here has been named after him.
- There is a puja temple here, where the open air and chirping of birds will fascinate you.
- Apart from this, a cottage named Meera Cottage, Magan Niwas will also be seen.
Sabarmati Ashram Opening Timings
- Sabarmati Ashram Opening Timings – It is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Boating Timings – 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM in Summer, 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM in Winter.
- Boating Fee – Rs. per person for motor boat. Rs 20 per person for speed boat and pontoon boat. 100.
- Flower Park Timings – 8:30 am to 6:30 pm.
- Flower Park Entry Fee – Rs 10 for children between 5 to 12 years, Rs 20 for children above 12 years.