Visitors at Mumbai’s historic Mani Bhavan museum marked Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary on Thursday. October 2 is also observed globally as the International Day of Non-Violence, following a 2007 UN resolution honouring the freedom leader (PICS/ATUL KAMBLE)
Updated On: 2025-10-02 10:58 PM IST
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Young visitors learn about Mahatma Gandhi's 1932 fast protesting the practice of untouchability
The historic Mani Bhavan also attracted foreign visitors, eager to learn more about India’s freedom leader
A man dressed as Mahatma Gandhi stands near the statue of the freedom leader at Mani Bhavan
Located in the Gamdevi area, Mani Bhavan is a historic structure that served as Mahatma Gandhi’s Mumbai headquarters from 1917 to 1934. Gandhi stayed here during his visits to the city while leading the Indian freedom struggle. Today, the building has been converted into a museum and research centre, dedicated to Gandhi’s life and work
A visitor takes a look at the charkha (spinning wheel) used by Gandhi during his stay in Mani Bhavan
