Mahatma Gandhi Museum

When Gandhi started his padayatra (foot march) in 1930 from Sabarmati Ashram to ahmedabad for the Salt Satyagraha, he decided not to return to Sabarmati till India achieved independence. Gandhi was imprisoned for more than two years. On his release he spent sometime travelling around India. He decided to make a village in Central India his headquarters. He came to Wardha in 1934, at the invitation of his follower and industrialist, Jamnalal Bajaj and stayed in one of the rooms at Jamnalal's bungalow (Bajajwadi] at Wardha and in the Prarthana mandir of Mahila Ashram for sometime

Sevagram, originally Segaon, is a small village, located about 8 km from Wardha. M.K. Gandhi set up what eventually became an ashram in the outskirts of the village.[2] Seth Jamnalal Bajaj of Wardha, a disciple of Gandhi, made available to the ashram about 300 acres (1.2 km2) of land.[3] Near the ashram there is a museum where artifacts of India's freedom struggle are preserved.

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When Gandhi started his padayatra (foot march) in 1930 from Sabarmati Ashram to ahmedabad for the Salt Satyagraha, he decided not to return to Sabarmati till India achieved independence. Gandhi was imprisoned for more than two years. On his release he spent sometime travelling around India. He decided to make a village in Central India his headquarters. He came to Wardha in 1934, at the invitation of his follower and industrialist, Jamnalal Bajaj and stayed in one of the rooms at Jamnalal's bungalow (Bajajwadi)[4] at Wardha and in the Prarthana mandir of Mahila Ashram for sometime.[5]

In April 1936, Gandhiji established his residence in a village called Segaon[6] at the outskirts of Wardha, which he renamed as Sevagram, which means 'village of service'. Gandhiji was 67 years old when he came to Sevagram. The small homes which were built in the ashram for Gandhi and Kasturba, and his followers were similar to the typical village homes.[7] The ashram employed some harijans in the common kitchen to break the caste barrier. Vinoba Bhave's Param Dham Ashram is located on the banks of the Dhaam river close by. Many decisions on important national matters and movements were taken at Sevagram. It became the central place for a number of institutions for the nation building activities devised by Gandhiji to suit the inherent strength of this country.

Sevagram is 8 km from Wardha town in Maharashtra and 75 km from Nagpur. In spite of many practical difficulties, Gandhiji decided to settle here. Though he did not have any intentions of keeping anybody with him except his wife Kasturba, pressure of work necessitated more colleagues with him till Sevagram Ashram became a full-fledged institution. There were no facilities at Sevagram, not even a post or telegraph office. The letters used to be brought from Wardha. There was another village in this region named Shegaon, made famous by the residence of Saint Gajanan Maharaj. So, Gandhiji's letters used to get misdirected. Therefore, it was decided in 1940 to rename this village as Sevagram[8] or 'the village of service'.

Sevagram explained life of mahatma gandhi our bapu. His journey of freedom is shown here. Bapu kuti,weighing machine of bapu,his bath tub his clothes his all things show his living style. Khadi udyog is here. Bapus photo museum is here.its placed in huge area.you can enjoy your own food here.you can try to handle charkha here.

#Best place #well maintained #must visit #peaceful #kuti available for night stay with pure n saxatile aliment #best place for all ages people #good option for 'khaadi' clothes shopping , n #many more options available in food ( pure turmeric n Daal)

It is a very Nice place.... There is all incidence of bapu to see us... And the environment created at that place is very silent and feeling much better...

A very well maintained place which gives a deep insight into the life of the Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhiji.

Well maintained. Inspiring visit. Food at the organic canteen recommend.

Clean & quiet place.. Quiet far from wardha

So much beautiful place i ever seen

Historical memorable place nice

What a silent feel..........

Party Rock with friends

Peace full place

Inspiring

Serenity and Calmness

DINESH

Peace

Good place.....

Vande mataram

Superb Place