About Khoj Gandhiji Ki
Khoj Gandhiji Ki is a thematic interactive multimedia museum located within Gandhi Teerth in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Inaugurated in 2012, it depicts the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi through over 30 dynamic segments using audio guides, 3D mapping, and immersive galleries. Housed in a Jodhpur stone structure built under green norms, it serves as both an educational resource and a research center for Gandhian studies.
Visitors guide
Visitors experience an audio-guided tour through more than 30 interactive sections featuring touch screens, bioscopes, digital books, and 3D animations depicting key events in Gandhi's life. The museum provides audio devices in English, Hindi, and Marathi upon entry. Physical exhibits include high-relief murals and sculptures recreating historical episodes like the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the Birth of Satyagraha. Mobile phones and electronic devices are not permitted inside the galleries.
Key highlights
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Largest audio-guided multimedia museum on Mahatma Gandhi with over 30 dynamic segments
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Immersive galleries depicting Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, Birth of Satyagraha, Non-Cooperation Movement, and Chauri Chaura incident
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Audio guide facility available in English, Hindi, and Marathi languages
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Architecture constructed entirely from Jodhpur stone following green building norms
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Houses a library with 9,000 books and archives containing 1.9 lakh digital documents related to Gandhi
History of Khoj Gandhiji Ki
Inaugurated by then President of India Pratibha Patil on March 25, 2012, the museum was conceived to disseminate Gandhi's life lessons and ideology through modern technology. It functions as part of the Gandhi Research Foundation established to promote Gandhian study, research, and dialogue.
Culture & Context
The museum aims to transform individual thinking by connecting Gandhi's message to contemporary global problems, specifically targeting youth inspiration. It serves as an international centre for Gandhian study and preserves extensive archival material including diaries, speeches, and freedom movement films.
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