Early residents
Some of the early residents of Sevagram Ashram, circa 1938. Among those included in the photo are Kasturba Gandhi (3rd from right) with her
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Gandhi at Bapu Kuti
Gandhi in front of his hut at Sevagram Ashram, circa 1941. The hut is called "Bapu Kuti," and was originally built by Mirabehn. Gandhi greatly
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Gandhi eating with coresidents
Gandhi and coresidents eating together at Sevagram Ashram. Seated next to Gandhi is Abha Gandhi, and Sarlabehn is seated next to Abha. In nice
Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi speaking to coresidents
Gandhi and Kasturba speaking with coresidents at Sevagram Ashram, circa 1940. Seated to the left of Kasturba is Abha Gandhi.
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Gandhi teaching at Sevagram Ashram
Gandhi teaching visitors and coresidents at Sevagram Ashram, circa 1939. Also depicted is Pyarelal Nayar.
Gandhi teaching Dalits (Harijans) at Sevagram Ashram
Gandhi teaching Dalits ("untouchables" or Harijans) at Sevagram Ashram, 1940. The village where Sevagram Ashram was located had a majority Dalit
Interfaith and intercaste wedding at Sevagram Ashram
This photograph documents the wedding of Dakshayani, a Hindu Dalit (Pulayar caste) woman, and Velayudhan, a Christian Dalit (Ezhava caste) man.
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Gandhi teaching spinning at Sevagram Ashram
Gandhi teaching spinning to visitors at Sevagram Ashram, circa 1945. Here Gandhi is providing instruction on how to use a type of portable
Gandhi and Amrit Kaur spinning
Gandhi and Amrit Kaur spinning. At Sevagram Ashram, circa 1941. Gandhi sits on the bench, and Amrit Kaur is seated on the ground (wearing
Kasturba Gandhi at the spinning wheel
Kasturba Gandhi at the spinning wheel. At Sevagram Ashram, circa 1940.
Mirabehn and Gandhi at the spinning wheel
Mirabehn helping Gandhi repair his spinning wheel. To emphasize economic self-sufficiency (swadeshi) and village handicrafts, all
Celebrating baby goats
Celebrating the birth of goats at Sevagram Ashram, circa 1938. Gandhi holds hands with his grandson, Kahandas Gandhi. Mirabehn pets the goats;
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Feeding cows
Residents feeding cows at Sevagram Ashram, circa 1940. Pictured at the center is Kasturba Gandhi, with Abha Gandhi to her left.
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Gandhi walking with coresidents and a cow
Gandhi walking with coresidents (and a cow) at Sevagram Ashram. The community had a small dairy farm with both cattle and goats, as part of its
Gandhi walking with coresidents, 1944
Gandhi walking with coresidents at Sevagram Ashram, circa 1944. Gandhi advocated daily walks for health purposes, and regularly walked to and from
Gandhi walking with Kasturba Gandhi and grandson
Gandhi walking at Sevagram Ashram with his wife, Kasturba Gandhi (on his left), and his grandson (on his right). Also depicted is Nirmala Gandhi (
Gandhi walking with Kanu Gandhi and Abha Gandhi
Gandhi walking with Kanu Gandhi (on the left) and Abha Gandhi (on the right), circa 1945-46
Gandhi walking with Joharabehn and Lilavati Asar
Gandhi walking with coresidents Johara ("Joharabehn") and Lilavati Asar ("Lilavatibehn") at Sevagram Ashram, circa 1939. Pictured to the left is
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Gandhi walking with Abha Gandhi and Sushila Nayar
Gandhi walking with Abha Gandhi (on the left) and Sushila Nayar (on the right). Depicted behind Sushila is her brother, Pyarelal Nayar.
Gandhi walking with Manu Gandhi and Amtul Salaam
Gandhi walking with his Sevagram Ashram coresidents Manu Gandhi (on Gandhi's left) and Amtul Salaam (on Gandhi's right). Photo taken in Noakhali
Gandhi walking with Manu Gandhi and others
Gandhi walking with Manu Gandhi and others, 1946. Manu Gandhi is on Gandhi's left side.
Celebrating Gandhi's birthday
Celebrating Gandhi's birthday (October 2) at Sevagram Ashram in 1938. Kanu Gandhi is seated in the center next to Gandhi; Pyarelal Nayar stands on
Gandhi and Amrit Kaur working on correspondence
Gandhi and coresidents working on correspondence, circa 1936. Seated at the desk is Amrit Kaur.