Sabarmati Ashram, located on the banks of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad, is one of the most important landmarks of India’s freedom movement. It was home to Mahatma Gandhi for many years and became a living laboratory for his ideas of satyagraha, non-violence, simple living and self-reliance. The campus includes Hriday Kunj (Gandhi’s cottage), a well-curated museum, photo galleries, letters, personal belongings and spinning wheels that showcase different phases of his life. The peaceful riverfront setting, shaded paths and minimal architecture create a reflective atmosphere where visitors naturally slow down and think about the values Gandhi stood for. For travellers, it is not just a sightseeing stop but a place to understand India’s modern history and the moral power behind its independence struggle.
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The ashram was established in 1917 when Gandhi moved from Kochrab to a more permanent site on the Sabarmati riverbank. From here he led key movements such as the Non-Cooperation and Khadi movements, and in 1930 he began the historic Dandi Salt March from this very campus. After independence, the ashram was preserved as a national memorial and research centre dedicated to his life and philosophy. Over time, galleries and archives were added, and careful conservation work continues so that the site remains both authentic and accessible to new generations.
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