Among the several people who have shaped the History of India, Mahatma Gandhi's name and persona stand out as a beacon! He led our freedom-struggle with great aplomb, religiously sticking to his ideals of non-violence, satyagraha, simplicity and self-discipline.
His erstwhile abode at Sabarmati Ashram reminds us of his painstaking and meticulous journey on the path of truth and liberation. We had visited Ahmedabad in February, 2020. Needless to say, the ashram was the first stop on our itinerary.
We visited the Sabarmati ashram on our own before the city sightseeing tour started at 1.30 p.m. 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, framed letters, 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, who is a role-model for many!
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 a nearby kiosk, selling ice-cream and baked snacks.
By the way, the sightseeing bus starts its journey from the opposite side of the Sabarmati Ashram entrance, near Hotel Toran.
Do pay it a visit!
The copyright of this review is with Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.
This review was published at www.tripadvisor.in.
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