Mani Bhavan
Mani Bhavan, located in Mumbai (Maharashtra State) is one of the most important
Gandhi Memorial Museum’s in the country. Being, at one time the residence of the
Father of the Nation, it is now a source of inspiration for freedom and peace
loving men and women from all over the world.
The main attractions: Mani Bhavan is considered as a Research Institute in Gandhian thought and Rural
Development for post-graduate students.
The library on the ground floor houses about 50,000 books by and on Gandhi and
related subjects, in the reference and lending sections.
On the first floor is the auditorium where films on Gandhiji are shown form time
to time and recordings of his speeches are played on request. There is space for
holding meetings, seminars, discussions and various competitions for school and
college students arranged by the Gandhi Study Circle.
A room on the second floor, which used to be Gandhiji’s living room and working
space, has been preserved as far as possible in its original setting.
Adjoining this room is another room housing an exhibition depicting Gandhiji’s
life and his struggle for India’s freedom with the help of mini figures, in 28
tableaux, which have been made and arranged by Smt. Sushila Gokhale-Patel.
The rooms on either side of the exhibition in mini figures have been turned into
picture galleries, which give glimpses of Gandhiji in Mani Bhavan and important
events in his life.
At the sales counter near the entrance hall, are sold Gandhi Postage Stamps, Photographs, Gandhian Literature, Statues, Medallions, etc.
When to visit:
Mani Bhavan is open on all days from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm.
How to get there: Mumbai being the industrial capital of India is well connected with the rest of
the country by rail and air. For local transport buses and taxis are easily
available.
Best Time to visit:
October to March
Gandhi's Room
For More Information:
1. www.gandhi-manibhavan.org/
2.http://www.indiantravelportal.com/maharashtra/museums/mani-bhavan-mahatma-gandhi-museum.html
3.http://www.igougo.com/planning/journalEntryActivity.asp?JournalID=4567&EntryID=7942
4.
http://www.mumbainet.com/travel/manibhawan.htm
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