On June 17, 1917, Mahatma Gandhi relocated the Satyagraha Ashram to a 36-acre site on the banks of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This new location, known as Sabarmati Ashram, became a significant centre for India's freedom struggle and Gandhi's various experiments in living, including farming and animal husbandry.
Here's a more detailed look:
Initial Location
Gandhi's first ashram in India
was established in May 1915 at the Kocharab Bungalow in Ahmedabad.
Relocation
Gandhi sought a larger space for activities like farming and animal husbandry, leading to the move to the Sabarmati River location on June 17, 1917.
Significance
The Sabarmati Ashram served as Gandhi's home from 1917 to 1930 and was a key location for the Indian independence movement.
Dandi March
It was from here, on March 12, 1930, that Gandhi launched the famous Dandi March to protest the British Salt Law.
Legacy
The Ashram now houses a museum
and serves as a reminder of Gandhi's philosophy of truth, non-violence, and
self-sufficiency.
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