About Kirti Mandir
Kirti Mandir — Porbandar, Gujarat
Kirti Mandir, meaning “Temple of Fame,” is the ancestral home and birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the greatest leaders in human history. The three-storey white limestone haveli in the heart of Porbandar’s old city is where Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 — a date now celebrated globally as Gandhi Jayanti and the International Day of Non-Violence.
The building, carefully preserved and converted into a national memorial, gives visitors an intimate look at the world into which Gandhi was born. The room of birth, marked by a swastika symbol, is the centrepiece of the visit. The haveli walls bear quotations from Gandhi’s writings and speeches, and the museum wing contains photographs, personal artefacts and documents from his life. A 79-foot tower (one foot for each year of his life) stands adjacent to the main building.
Kirti Mandir is more than a tourist attraction — it is a place of pilgrimage for people from across India and the world who come to connect with the spirit and legacy of the Mahatma. The experience of standing in the very room where Gandhi was born, in the city that shaped his earliest years, is quietly profound.
What to Do
Activities at Kirti Mandir
01
Visit the Room of Birth
Stand in the exact room where Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869. The spot is marked and preserved exactly as it was.
Heritage
History
Gandhi
02
Explore the Museum Wing
View photographs, personal artefacts, writings and documents from Gandhi's life — from Porbandar to South Africa to the Salt March.
Museum
History
Education
03
Gandhi Tower Viewpoint
The 79-foot tower (one foot for each year of Gandhi's life) offers a fine elevated view of Porbandar's old city.
Photography
Viewpoint
04
Photography & Architecture
The three-storey white limestone haveli with its carved wooden balconies and jaali screens is one of the finest examples of Saurashtra residential architecture.
Photography
Architecture
Plan Your Visit
Timings, Entry & Best Season
Opening Hours
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
All 7 Days
Best Time to Visit
Morning 9–11 AM or Evening 4–6 PM
Fewer crowds
Recommended Duration
1–1.5 hours
Best Season to Visit
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October–February
Best Season
Cool weather, comfortable for exploring.
Gallery
Photos of Kirti Mandir
Photos coming soon.
Getting Here
How to Reach Kirti Mandir
By Car / Auto
2.0 km · 8 min
From Chowpaty Beach or city centre, take MG Road towards the old city. Parking available on Sudama Chowk.
Auto-rickshaw from bus stand: approx ₹30–40.
On Foot
25 min walk from Bus Stand
Walkable from the central bus stand through the old city lanes — the walk itself is historically interesting.
Wear comfortable shoes — the lanes are uneven.
By GSRTC Bus
Porbandar Bus Stand
Any bus to Porbandar Bus Stand, then walk or take local auto.
Bus Stand is 1.5 km from Kirti Mandir.
Before You Visit
Rules & Visitor Tips
Remove footwear before entering the main memorial hall — it is a place of reverence.
Visit early morning (9–10 AM) or late afternoon (4–6 PM) for fewer crowds and better photography light.
Read the Gandhi quotations inscribed on the walls — they are thoughtfully selected.
Allow at least 1.5 hours to visit both the haveli and the museum wing properly.
Do not speak loudly or use flash photography inside the birth room.
Do not litter — the premises are immaculately maintained by the archaeological authorities.
Do not skip the small museum wing — many visitors rush through it but it contains rare photographs.
Visitor Reviews
What Visitors Say
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