Swaraj Bhavan

Swaraj Bhavan is a historic mansion in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, located on Moti Lal Nehru Road. Originally built as Anand Bhavan by Motilal Nehru in the early 20th century, it served as the ancestral home of the Nehru family and was donated for public use in 1930. Now a museum, it displays memorabilia, photographs and personal belongings of the Nehru family and is notable as the birthplace of Indira Gandhi.

Visitors can expect a well-preserved colonial-era mansion set in spacious grounds adjacent to Anand Bhavan and Jawahar Planetarium. Inside, galleries display photographs, personal belongings, books and memorabilia related to the Nehru family. The building retains period furniture, rooms and verandas. Visitors can explore the museum halls, courtyard and gardens on a self-guided or guided tour in a quiet, educational environment.

Built in the early 1900s by Motilal Nehru as Anand Bhavan, the mansion served as the residence of the Nehru family. In 1930 it was donated to the Indian National Congress and renamed Swaraj Bhavan, while a new Anand Bhavan was built adjacent to it. It is historically noted as the birthplace of Indira Gandhi on 19 November 1917 and as a residence associated with Jawaharlal Nehru and Motilal Nehru.

The building is preserved as a heritage museum showcasing the lifestyle and personal collections of the Nehru family. It holds cultural importance as a well-known historic house museum in Prayagraj and forms part of the Anand Bhavan heritage complex that attracts visitors interested in history and architecture.