Historical
Kirti Mandir
The memorial to Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba at Gandhi's birthplace.
- In Porbandar
- Plan 1–2 hours
About Kirti Mandir
Kirti Mandir is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi, built beside the Gandhi family's ancestral house where Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869. Started in 1947, it was opened by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in 1950. You can walk through the old house, see the room where he was born, and view a photo exhibition on his life.
Sources: Kirti Mandir, Porbandar – Gujarat Tourism (opens in a new tab), Kirti Mandir – Incredible India (Ministry of Tourism) (opens in a new tab), Kirti Mandir where the Father of our Nation Mahatma Gandhi was born – ETV Bharat (2 Oct 2021) (opens in a new tab), Kirti Mandir, Porbandar – Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
More in Porbandar
The other places on the same trip.
Porbandar Beach
Porbandar's Chowpatty seafront on the Arabian Sea, popular for evening walks.
Shri Hari Mandir
A Nagara-style temple at Sandipani Vidyaniketan, built by Pujya Bhaishri, opposite Porbandar airport.
Sudama Mandir
A temple in central Porbandar dedicated to Sudama, Lord Krishna's childhood friend.
Huzoor Palace
A seafront European-style palace built by Porbandar's royal family, seen from outside only.
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