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Saharanpur: The Saharanpur was an important place during the freedom struggle Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi visited here five times. Saharanpur is also home to the country’s first Gandhi Ashram and many important events took place here during the freedom struggle.
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When Haridwar was part of the Saharanpur, Swami Shraddhananda established Gurukul Kangri University. On 6 April 1915, Mahatma Gandhi participated in the foundation ceremony of the university at the invitation of Swami Shraddhananda. It was during this period that Swami Shraddhananda gave him the title ‘Mahatma’ for the first time, thus Gandhiji came to be known as Mahatma Gandhi.
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Historical event of giving the title of Mahatma The literary researcher Dr. Virendra Azam while talking to Local 18 said that Mahatma Gandhi visited Saharanpur five to six times. After returning from South Africa on 6 April 1915, Gandhi first met Swami Shraddha Nanda, the founder of the Gurukul Kangri in Haridwar. On 8 April 1915, Swami Shraddha Nanda gave him the title of ‘Mahatma’ at the university’s founding ceremony.
The relationship between Saharanpur and Mahatma Gandhi is deep In 1929, Mahatma Gandhi visited Haridwar and Saharanpur again, where he was given a bag of Rs.2600. Then he also went to Devaband, where he got a bag of Rs 1500. Mahatma Gandhi participated in many movements in Saharanpur and made people aware of the freedom struggle, which made him deeply connected to the region.
The country’s first Gandhi Ashram is in Saharanpur There are many important places associated with Mahatma Gandhi, the main ones being the Gandhi Ashram. The Gandhi Ashram in Saharanpur, established in 1943, was the first Gandhi Ashram in the country. Gandhi Botika is also here. Gandhi Botika located in Saharanpur is a symbol of respect for Mahatma Gandhi.
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