About Kaba Gandhi no Delo
Kaba Gandhi no Delo is the former residence of Karamchand Gandhi (Kaba Gandhi) and childhood home of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in Rajkot, Gujarat. Located on Ghee Kanta Road in the old city, the traditional two-storey house is where Gandhi lived from age 7 to about 12. Now preserved as a heritage museum, it displays photographs, personal belongings and information about Gandhi's early life and family.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, traditional Saurashtra-style house with wooden architecture, courtyards and narrow staircases. The ground and first floors house a permanent exhibition of photographs depicting Gandhi's life, replicas of personal items, and informational panels about his family and childhood in Rajkot. The site is compact and located in a busy old-city lane, offering a quiet, educational visit focused on Gandhi's early years.
Key highlights
- 01
Childhood residence of Mahatma Gandhi in Rajkot
- 02
Preserved traditional Saurashtra wooden architecture
- 03
Permanent photo exhibition on Gandhi's life and family
- 04
Display of personal belongings and informational panels
- 05
Heritage house maintained as a memorial museum by local trust
History of Kaba Gandhi no Delo
The house belonged to Karamchand Uttamchand Gandhi (Kaba Gandhi), father of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who served as Diwan of Rajkot. The Gandhi family moved to Rajkot in 1881 and lived in this house during Gandhi's formative years until around 1887. It is preserved as a memorial to Gandhi's early life and is an important site associated with his childhood and schooling in Rajkot.
Culture & Context
The site is culturally significant as a preserved heritage house associated with Mahatma Gandhi's early life. It serves as an educational memorial and is visited for its connection to Gandhi's values and upbringing, reflecting traditional Kathiawadi residential architecture and local heritage of Rajkot.
Route
| By air |
|---|