Sabarmati Ashram

Gandhi Ashram

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The site was one of the many residences of Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi and their followers, including Vinoba Bhave. In recognition of the significant influence that this march had on the Indian independence movement, the Indian government has established the ashram as a national monument. The activities in the Ashram focused on labour, agriculture and literacy.

Constructed, 1917

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National Crafts Museum - The architect, Charles Correa designed the Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad in 1917.