We visited the Sabarmati ashram on our own before the city
sightseeing tour started at 1.30 pm. So we spent considerable time in getting
the vibe of the place. Peaceful, enchanting and serene; the ashram made us
sentimental, as we remembered how that place had played such an important role
in our freedom struggle.
The specter of Mahatma Gandhi and his supportive wife
Kasturba Gandhi undoubtedly guided us through their abode, as we silently
glimpsed their residential quarters, sparse belongings, the famed charkha,
tableau of the Salt Satyagraha, writings, et al with the backdrop of the
concrete waterfront and the tranquil Sabarmati river, glistening in the
afternoon sun, with unabashed pride.
We bowed down before the statue of the Mahatma in a sitting
pose and were filled with immense respect and love for the great leader and
apostle of non-violence.
As the first place on the sight-seeing itinerary was the
ashram that we had already experienced, we chose to relax for half an hour in
the bus after a round of delicious cookies purchased from the kiosk selling
ice-cream and baked snacks.
By the way, the sightseeing bus starts its journey from
opposite side of the Sabarmati Ashram entrance, near Hotel Toran.
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