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Memorials to Mahatma Gandhi

  • Sabarmati AshramThe Sabarmati Ashram opened its doors in 1917 on the banks of the River Sabarmati. Mahatma Gandhi moved there with his wife Kasturba and a small group of…
  • Gandhi JayantiOctober 2nd marks the birth of Mahatma Gandhi in 1869. This date became a national holiday to honor his life and work. He led India's struggle for…
  • Raj Ghat and associated memorialsThe name Raj Ghat translates to Royal Steps. This phrase captures the physical climb from the banks of the Yamuna River up to the memorial site.
  • Aga Khan PalaceSultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III stood before the parched fields of Pune in 1892. He saw villagers starving from a severe drought that had swept through…
  • Self-Realization Fellowship Lake ShrineParamahansa Yogananda stood before a crowd of 1,500 people on the 20th of August 1950 to dedicate the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine.