Sabarmati Ashram – Gandhi’s Ashram In Ahmedabad, India
While visiting my friend in Ahmedabad, I visited Gandhi’s Ashram, also known as Sabarmati Ashram. Gandhi lived here for 12 years. It was from here that he undertook the salt march, a 241-mile, 24 day march to the sea to protest the British tax on Indian salt. Gandhi and his followers were beaten mercilessly by the British soldiers, and the world’s media was on hand to see the will and courage of non-violent resistance. It was one of the main steps on the path to Indian independence.
Below are pictures I took at the ashram, many very inspirational in my opinion, in chronological order as I walked my way around. I hope you enjoy!
Thank you (and Gandhiji) for such an inspiring post! Is it normal for ashrams to have inspirational pictures and quotations posted? I’ve noticed this in some Theravada Buddhist temples too, especially in Thailand.
In context with the truer meaning of Ashrams, they are meant to provide livelihood to the people residing there. The residents live a peaceful life, carrying out their duties and daily chores and no one is left without a work to do. It may include mundane tasks like cleaning the verandah, feeding the animals, preparing food amongst others. The heavier tasks involve carrying out activities like teaching, answering the questions of people, making future plans etc.
After the more popular inhabitants (like Gandhiji) pass away, the Ashram is turned into a memoir for that great person. This generally includes the quotations, the life, the photographs, the books, the objects of daily use and various other things.
I hail from Ahmedabad and have visited the Ashram many times. And with each visit, it intrigues me more and more. The principles of Gandhiji carve a deeper niche every time. It’s a pity that many Indian youngsters disregard him. But people like you and many other tourists instill a new faith that the world will not allow Indians to let go the memories of this great man.
‘Satyamev Jayate’
(Truth always prevails)
Thanks for the comment! Yes, it’s true. There seems to be a strong drift from Bapu’s principles in favor of “modernity” disguised as materialism. Thanks for keeping the faith 🙂
If only I’d have known that you’d be visiting Ahmedabad or Mumbai, I would have definitely met you. Are you still in India?
Yes, I’m still here (in Delhi) just for a few more days.
Thanks for the beauty of the ashram that u shared!!
Where were you able to stay, and how long we’re you there???
No, I’m not sure there is any ability to stay overnight. There are some NGOs onsite though.