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Gandhi Circuit In Bihar


             Mahatma Gandhi is revered as the ‘Father of the Nation’. He is known as Mahatma, meaning ‘great soul’, because of his work on non-violence, Satyagraha and selfless service to the people of India. Mahatma Gandhi spent 20 years in south Africa working and fighting against discrimination . It was there that he created his concept of ‘Satyagarha’, a non-violent way of protest against injustices. After returning to India in 1914, he became the backbone of the non-violent struggle for India’s freedom from British clutches.

Motihari (East Champaran)

Motihari was the first laboratory of Gandhian experiment in Satyagraha against the forced farming of indigo and probably it will not be very incorrect to say that it has been the spring board for India’s independence. Champaran district generated a wave of enthusiasm and inspiration to the people who were thirsting for a selfless and saintly leader. The technique followed by Gandhiji in Champaran was what later attained the name of Satyagraha.

Hazrimal Dharmshala, Bettiah (West Champaran)

It is at bettiah in the Lal Bazar area. Gandhi and his companions used to camp here and it was the epicenter ofl his “Satyagraha”. The Sate Govt. has declared this building a protected monument. The Betttiah Raj Kutchehri and the Dharmashala where Mahahatma Gandhi stayed are well worth visit.

Bhitarwa Ashram (West Champaran)

This is village in the Bettiah Sub-division under Gaunaha Block. This was one of the centres for social work selected by Gandhiji, when he was in Champaran in 1917. At present there is a Khadi Centre working under direct control of the Bihar Khadi samiti. There is a Gandhi Ashram where Mahatma Gandhi had stayed during the Indian freedom struggle.

Brindaba( West Champaran)

It is a small village in the Bettiah sub-division under Chanpatia Bock. It has the Gram Seva Kendra, which has been planned to work out the deals of the Gandhi seva sagh. The All India Gandhi Seva Sangh held their annual conference at this village in 1937, Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Rajendra Prasad attended it. Gandhiji stayed here in 1939 and started an Ashram, which is still functioning.

Shri Rampur (West Champaran)

Situated in the Gaunha Block of Bhitiharwa Panchayat. Gandhiji had stayed here on 16th  November,1917.

Koeldhih (West champaran)

Under Gaunaha Block in the Belwa Panchayat. Gandhiji had visited this place on 16th November,1917.

Amolwa(West Champaran)

Under Gaunaha Block in the Majharia Panchayat, where Gandhiji spent a night on the 27th April, 1917 with his other companions.

Murli Bharhawa (West Champaran)

It was the native place of Pandit Raj Kumar Shukla who had been a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi during the Champaran Satyagaraha Movement. Pandit Shukla took a lead role in bringing Mahatma Gandhi to Champaran.

Sariswa (West Champaran)

This place is in Ratanmala Panchayat under Majhaulia Block. Gandhiji and his companions had taken statement of raiyats in an open yard in front of the temple.

Hardiy Kothi(West Champaran)

It under Bishunpur Panchayat of the Nautan Block. It was the house of Mr. G. P. Edward, a British indigo planter. Remains of this building are in a slightly better condition in comparison to other such old buildings.

Sadaquat Ashram(Patna)

It is situated in Digha area on Patna Danapur Road and in pre independence days guided the freedom movement in Bihar. It is associated with the memories of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr.Rajendra Prasad, Maulana Mazharal Hague and other leaders.

Gandhi Sangrahaly (Patna Museum)

Close to the western end of Gandhi Maidan in Patna, the Gandhi Sangrahalaya houses a large number of items and artifacts related with Mahatma Gandhi and his satyagraha movement in Bihar. It also has a vast collection of Gandhian literature and photographs depicting his life and works. A “Charkha” (Country made spinning wheel) used by Mahtama Gandhi is also well preserved in this museum.


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