Gandhi Sangrahalaya

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Gandhi Sangrahalaya, West Gandhi Maidan, Ashok Raj Path, Patna, Bihar. Edit

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Gandhi Sangrahalaya is a library, set up in a very peaceful environment, which has a rich collection of books, magazine, literature & audio-video material related to the life of Mahatma Gandhi. There is a book store also in the compound , where books related to the life of Gandhi and other eminent persons are kept for purchasing. A small park adjoins the hall, where few moments can be spend in peace. The Gandhi idols are placed throughout Sangrahalaya. Each idol has a message to spread.

Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Patna

HistoryEdit

Gandhi Sangrahalaya was formally established in 1967 in the present location, some 8 year after the formation of Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya Samiti. The Sangrahalaya was a unit of the Central Gandhi Sangrahalaya Samiti till 1971, when the decision was taken to make the existing 5 Sangrahalaya as autonomous one. Thus, since 1971, Patna Gandhi Sangrahalaya is an autonomous body. It provides a glimpse of life of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. His life has been beautifully depicted in the big photographs. All the major events in his life has been told here. There are close to a dozen odd photographs of his childhood. A replica of his room is also placed in the hall.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Roti Group ( Restaurant) ; Balua Nivas, opposite A N College, Boring Road, Patna, Bihar, Bihar 800013. ; Ph/M – 099 34 187007 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Patna is well connected by a road network and National Highway No.19, 30, 31 83 . The tourist can reach to Patna by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : Buses are available from nearby towns and cities and cost around Rs 2-5 per km.

Train : Patna Junction is a major railway station and is well connected from all the cities. Direct trains are available from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore and many other cities and towns. Patna railway station is just 4 km away from the city centre.

Air : Patna has an international airport and is well connected from the major cities in india. Jet Airways, Indigo and Kingfisher operate to and from Patna.

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