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Gandhi's Past Echoes in Thrissur Exhibit
1 Oct
Summary
- Exhibition marks Mahatma Gandhi's 157th birth anniversary.
- Features old Times of India issues from freedom movement.
- Oldest exhibit is a report on Kasturba Gandhi's death.
An exhibition celebrating Mahatma Gandhi's 157th birth anniversary is currently underway in Thrissur, Kerala. Hosted by the All Kerala Bank Retirees Cultural Association, the event commenced on Thursday at the Kerala Sahitya Akademi, providing a historical journey through Gandhi's life and India's freedom movement.
The exhibition showcases a rich collection of materials, including vintage newspaper reports and publications. Many items are sourced from The Times of India, with some dating back to the period of the freedom struggle, offering insights into pivotal moments of that era.
Highlights include rare photographs of Gandhi, such as one depicting him traveling by train with a wet turban to beat the heat. This image captures Gandhi in conversation with Jawaharlal Nehru and others in Allahabad, en route to Kolkata to meet the viceroy.
The collection also features news reports, articles, poems, and photographs from various publications. The oldest artifact is a newspaper report from February 23, 1944, documenting the death of Kasturba Gandhi, alongside reports covering significant events, including Mahatma Gandhi's own passing.
