Located beside the Khadi Bhavan in kumara Krupa Road in Bangalore, the Gandhi Bhavan is a place where one can get a complete insight of Gandhiji's life and teachings. Started mainly as the 'Gandhi Smarak Nidhi' under the chairmanship of Dr Rajendra Prasad, the primary aim of Gandhi Bhavan in Bangalore was to propagate Gandhian philosophies and ideals among the people of the state, especially among the youth.
Today the Gandhi Bhavan, Bangalore houses the Gandhi Smarak Nidhi along with a picture gallery that boasts of rare photos of Mahatma Gandhi from his childhood till the last day ofhis life. Also there are numerous Photostat copies of the letters penned by 'bapu' during his life span.
As the main aim of Gandhi Bhavan is to spread the life and teachings of the great Bapu, today the place servesas a venue for numerous meetings, sessions and seminars based on Gandhiji.While a special program is arranged on 2nd of October, every year to celebrate his birthday, several seminars and programs are held through out the year here.
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The other Institutions housed by Gandhi Bhavan in Bangalore:
- Harijan Sewak Sangh
- Gandhi Peace Foundation
- Gandhi Picture Museum
- Gandhi and National Literature Library
While the publication wing at the Gandhi Bhavan, Bangalore prints and publishes various articles and literature on the life andteachings of Mahatma Gandhi, the rich library serves as the ultimate sourceof information for those who intend to research on Gandhiji's life, his values and teachings.
Activities at Gandhi Bhavan in Bangalore:
- Organizes lectures, seminars and sessions on Gandhiji's life, work and philosophies.
- Conducts examinations/tests for high school students in Kannada language
- Sells various literatures and books relating to the work and life of the Father of the Nation.
Timings:
10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Lunch Break is from 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Remains closed on Sundays/General Holidays.
Address:
Gandhi Bhavan
Kumarakrupa Road
Bangalore
Contact Number:
Ph: 3311053
Today the Gandhi Bhavan, Bangalore houses the Gandhi Smarak Nidhi along with a picture gallery that boasts of rare photos of Mahatma Gandhi from his childhood till the last day ofhis life. Also there are numerous Photostat copies of the letters penned by 'bapu' during his life span.
As the main aim of Gandhi Bhavan is to spread the life and teachings of the great Bapu, today the place servesas a venue for numerous meetings, sessions and seminars based on Gandhiji.While a special program is arranged on 2nd of October, every year to celebrate his birthday, several seminars and programs are held through out the year here.
View Larger Map
The other Institutions housed by Gandhi Bhavan in Bangalore:
- Harijan Sewak Sangh
- Gandhi Peace Foundation
- Gandhi Picture Museum
- Gandhi and National Literature Library
While the publication wing at the Gandhi Bhavan, Bangalore prints and publishes various articles and literature on the life andteachings of Mahatma Gandhi, the rich library serves as the ultimate sourceof information for those who intend to research on Gandhiji's life, his values and teachings.
Activities at Gandhi Bhavan in Bangalore:
- Organizes lectures, seminars and sessions on Gandhiji's life, work and philosophies.
- Conducts examinations/tests for high school students in Kannada language
- Sells various literatures and books relating to the work and life of the Father of the Nation.
Timings:
10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Lunch Break is from 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Remains closed on Sundays/General Holidays.
Address:
Gandhi Bhavan
Kumarakrupa Road
Bangalore
Contact Number:
Ph: 3311053
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