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International Women’s Day

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Centenary of Mahatma's historic Visit to Kerala and two addresses at Kochi

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  March 8, 2025, marks the 100th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's historic visit to Kochi. It was Mahatma’s second visit to Kerala.  On March 8 March 1925,   Mahatma alighted from the train at Old Railway station near Ernakulam High court .He  was warmly welcomed at Ernakulam and Gandhi in his speech in reply to Corporation address, thanked very sincerely for the address and the sentiments expressed in it.   His visit in this Presidency was mainly for the sake of his mission in Vykom which aimed to open the road to the temple for all sections of Hindus in the Travancore region of Kerala. During the speech Gandhi expressed his pleasure at finding all religious faiths and races living in peace and harmony in the State. Gandhi as the President of Indian National Congress emphasized the importance of embracing change, challenging social injustices, and promoting Hindu-Muslim unity, removal of untouchability, and adoption of khaddar. Gand...

Orientation Programme For Professors of Gandhian Thought

  Lectures for Teachers of Gandhian Thought All India Gandhi Smarak Nidhi, New Delhi, National Gandhi Museum, New Delhi and Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai organized a higher level Orientation Programme for Professors of Gandhian Thought in the premises of Sevagram Ashram from February 28,   to March 2, 2025. The inaugural session of programme was held at the seminar Hall of Yatri Niwas. Dr. Siby K. Joseph in his introductory remarks welcomed all the participants to the Ashram. Shri Vijay Tambe Secretary of the Ashram addressed the inaugural session narrating the contemporary challenges. Smt. Ashaben Bothra , President of Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan delivered an inspiration address reminding the teachers their responsibility as Gandhian educators . Shri A. Annamali, Director of National Gandhi Museum, New Delhi and trustee   of Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan conducted the inaugural session .   Dr. Siby K. Joseph addressed the participants on the life and message of Ga...