Remember what Gandhiji’s three monkeys represent? “See no evil, hear no evil, and do no evil” meaning you should see, hear, and do good things like reading informative and knowledgeable blogs like this one. Welcome to Babu’s world where you’ll come across terms like ‘Ahimsa’ and ‘Swadeshi’. During the freedom struggle of India, Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation promoted making one’s fabric representing self-sufficiency and commemorating this ideology ‘The Charkha Museum’ came into existence. The Charkha Museum in Delhi is a recent addition to the impressive collection of cultural treasures and historical places in the capital. Constructed with the support of the KVIC (Khadi and Village Industries Commission), the Charkha Museum emphasizes the significance of India’s rich Charkha heritage.
Just like the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, gives us deep insights into Jawahar Lal Nehru’s life, the Charkha Museum does in the lives of Mahatma Gandhi.
Inaugurated on May 21, 2017, the Charkha Museum Delhi is situated in the garden of the underground Palika Bazaar in Connaught Place, right opposite the Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan, the Charkha Museum is managed by the New Delhi Municipal Corporation. When you enter the museum you can witness an impressive and gigantic model of the Indian Charkha, measuring 26 feet in length, 13 feet in width, and 4 feet in height, which embodies the principle of self-sufficiency.
The charkha, which is about 5 tonnes in weight, is designed to withstand various weather conditions, including storms, rain, and sunlight, and is one of the most fascinating things to see at Charkha Museum, one of the most interesting museums in Delhi.
This emblem of national pride honors the history and development of our culture, the Swadeshi movement, and pays tribute to our national hero, Mahatma Gandhi.
Positioned at the center of the city with the massive Indian flag flying beside it, the atmosphere and energy of the location exude patriotism and a sense of national unity.