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Visitors at Mumbai’s historic Mani Bhavan museum pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary

Updated On: 02 October, 2025 10:58 PM IST | Divya Nair

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)

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Young visitors learn about Mahatma Gandhi's 1932 fast protesting the practice of untouchability

Young visitors learn about Mahatma Gandhi's 1932 fast protesting the practice of untouchability

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The historic Mani Bhavan also attracted foreign visitors, eager to learn more about India’s freedom leader

The historic Mani Bhavan also attracted foreign visitors, eager to learn more about India’s freedom leader

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A man dressed as Mahatma Gandhi stands near the statue of the freedom leader at Mani Bhavan

A man dressed as Mahatma Gandhi stands near the statue of the freedom leader at Mani Bhavan

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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

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

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A visitor takes a look at the charkha (spinning wheel) used by Gandhi during his stay in Mani Bhavan

A visitor takes a look at the charkha (spinning wheel) used by Gandhi during his stay in Mani Bhavan

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