SABARMATI ASHRAM

 Once the residence of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife

Kasturba, Sabarmati Ashram is undoubtedly the biggest
tourist attraction situated in the 5km north of
Ahmedabad's centre, Gujarat.
 Located on the tranquil and serene stretch of
Sabarmati River, it is also referred to as the 'Gandhi
Ashram', 'Mahatma Gandhi Ashram' and most importantly,
'Satyagraha Ashram' as Gandhi began the famous 'Dandi
March' from here.
 It is believed that Mahatma Gandhi chose this site
for it is located between a prison and a cemetery and
a Satyagrahi is likely to end up in one of these.
 In gratitude of the substantial impact Dandi march
had on the Indian independence movement, the Indian
government has recognised the Ashram as a national
monument.
 The Mahatma Gandhi Ashram has a number of other
establishments within its bounds. The most famous
among them is the museum 'Gandhi Smarak
Sangrahalaya' which has some of Gandhi's personal
letters and photographs on display.
 The museum was initially located in Hridaya Kunj,
Gandhi's own hut in the ashram, but was formally
shifted here when the museum was built in 1963.
 There are other buildings and sites within the
Gandhi Ashram known as Nandini, Vinoba Kutir,
Upasana Mandir, and Magan Niwas. These buildings are
named after people who were close to Gandhi.