Kirti Mandir

                                 

                     Kirti mandir is the memorial house kept in memory of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi located in city of Porbandar , Gujarat. The foundation stone of modern structure and attractive kirti mandir was laid in 1947 during the lifetime of Gandhiji by Shree Darbar Gopaldas Desai. The memorial was completed in 1950 , by which time Gandhiji was no more. The memorial was named kirti mandir and then Home minister sardar Vallabhbhai Patel inaugurated and declare open this place for public on 27 may , 1950. Afterwards this beautiful memorial was handed over the central government of India. It has been visited by a number of world leaders who still come here to pay their respects.

                                                  
                                    


                            The height of the temple is of 79 feet symbolizes the 79 years of lifespan of Gandhiji. The monument kirti mandir is symbol of religions integration of six religions , the architectural elements of  Hindu , Buddhist , Jain , Parsi temple,church and mosque are symbolized at kirti mandir integrate , which symbolize Gandhiji's respect towards all religion. The whole the architecture of the kirti mandir was done by Purshottambhai Mistry , a resident of Porbandar. The kirti mandir is the main tourist attraction of the town. As well , many foreign dignitaries and Indian politicians visit kirti mandir , which houses the ancestral house and birthplace of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.The place were Gandhi was born is marked with a 'SWASTIKA' for identification.The best time to visit kirti mandir is between October and January as the weather is pleasant to explore the site.

                                  


                            Also known as temple of frame , kirti mandir is built in honor of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in his birthplace in the city of Porbandar , Gujarat. Kirti mandir has now been converted into a small museum that displays items used by Gandhiji , along with some really old photographers. The museum houses a library that has books either written by Gandhiji or relating to his philosophies. Visitors can also enter the ancestral house of Gandhiji through the museum. As you enter the house , you will come across the big paintings of Gandhiji and his wife Kasturba , some of which include the rare black and white pictures of the two sharing lighter moments.  

                            




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