MANI BHAVAN MAHATMA GANDHI MUSEUM
Displays: Gandhian Literature, Photographic Exhibits, Framed Letters And 3-D Tableaux Of Key Events In Gandhi's Life.
Significance: It Is Said That It Was Here That Mahatma First Learned How To Use The Spinning Wheel
Mani Bhavan is situated on Laburnam Road, Mumbai, near the
August Kranti Maidan, where the 'Quit India' movement was launched in
1942.
The building where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his frequent visits to
Mumbai between 1917 and 1934 has been turned into a modest museum. It was
the home of diamond merchant and Indian National Congress supporter
Revashankar Jhaveri.
Gandhi's room and belongings including his books are on display. Gandhi's
simple room remains untouched and contains little more than his trademark
'Charkha' (spinning wheel) and 'Charpoy' (rope bed). It's said that this
is where the Mahatma first learned how to use the spinning wheel, which
became such an important part of his philosophy.
The Library
There's a library of Gandhian literature and also a cabinet marked "Books Read By Gandhi", which includes lots of Tolstoy and Shakespeare and a well-thumbed copy of 'Les Miserables'. The rest of the museum is devoted to photographic exhibits, framed letters and 3-D tableaux of key events in Gandhi's life.
Tourist Information:
Timings: 9.30 am- 6.00 pm
Closed On: National holidays
Photography: Allowed
HOW TO GET THERE
Mumbai being the capital city is well connected by air, rail and road with the important places within and beyond the state. For local transportation taxis, city buses and local trains are available.
WHERE TO STAY
Accommodation is available at the hotels in Mumbai.
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