Kirti Mandir : The Sacred Birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi
Kirti Mandir : The Sacred Birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi Kirti Mandir Location : Porbandar Porbandar, a tiny coastal town in Gujarat, is of great historical importance in Indian history as the birthplace of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. At the heart of this ancient city is Kirti Mandir, a memorial building for the conservation of the heritage and early days of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The gigantic symbol is not only a tourist site but a representation of unyielding strength of India's freedom movement and nonviolent spirit forever. Historical Importance of Kirti Mandir Kirti Mandir is "Temple of Fame," and so it ought to be, for it is the fame and glory of Mahatma Gandhi, born on 2 October 1869, in this very structure. The structure was once the home of Gandhi's father, Karamchand Gandhi, the Diwan (Prime Minister) of Porbandar State. The house, situated in the middle of the old city, gives one a glimpse of the settings of Gandhi's early life. The h...