Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum is a museum dedicated to the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi, located in the former residence of Gandhi, at 19 Laburnum Road in the Gamdevi area of Mumbai. The museum was inaugurated on 10th of December 1955. It was a modest two-storey building, built in the late nineteenth century, which had been the home of Gandhi's confidant, Shri Revashankar Jagjeevan Jhaveri, since 1917.
The museum's main section is the ground floor, which is dedicated to the life and work of Mahatma Gandhi. It includes a large portrait of Gandhi, with an inscription that reads, “Love is the law of life”. There are also photographs depicting Gandhi's life at Mani Bhavan, as well as images of other important people and events in his life. There are also books and pamphlets on various topics related to Gandhi.
The first floor of the museum is dedicated to Gandhi's writings, such as Hind Swaraj, his autobiography, and other works. The Gandhi Smriti Library on the first floor contains books, documents and articles related to Gandhi. This library is open to the public and it is a popular place for scholars and researchers.
The museum also houses a small theatre where short films on Gandhi's life and work are shown. There is also an auditorium for lectures, seminars and other events related to Gandhi and the Indian freedom struggle.
The museum has become a popular tourist attraction in Mumbai. It is visited by people from all over the world who come to pay homage to the Father of the Nation and learn more about him. The museum also organizes regular events, exhibitions and seminars to promote Gandhi's ideals and legacy.
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum is a place of pilgrimage for millions of people from India and abroad. It is a living memorial to the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi, and it stands as a reminder of the struggle for Indian independence. It is a place of learning and inspiration, and it is a reminder of the power of love and non-violence that Gandhi taught us.
Mani Bhavan was Gandhi's home in Mumbai between 1917 and 1934. It was here that he wrote Hind Swaraj, and planned his struggle for Indian independence. It was also here, on the 12th of March 1930, that he launched the Dandi March, a pivotal event in the Indian struggle for freedom. The museum houses a collection of photographs, books, letters and other memorabilia from Gandhi's life. It also has a library with books on Gandhi, Gandhian philosophy and other related topics.