Four days in Ahmedabad - Day 2

Time for more exploration.

Sabarmati ashram: Photography is allowed inside the ashram, and people were merrily clicking away. Not to be left out, I clicked the squirrels and parrots playing on the grounds. We walked around the ashram reading excerpts from the life of one of the greatest man this world has ever known.

Gandhiji’s residence: An elderly man sat near the entrance with a spinning wheel and explained its workings to everyone who asked. We first saw Gandhiji’s office room, which was locked. We could only see the room through the grilled doors. The office was furnished with a small writing table and a soft bed and a back rest covered in white linen placed on a straw mat. Then, we entered Kasturba’s room, which was just as simple as the first room. The guest room and the kitchen were no different.

Hutheesing’s Jain temple: There was a marriage ceremony taking place in the temple when we reached there. So, we walked around the corridor and came out as soon as we entered the temple. As we were walking, I noticed a squirrel merrily running on the dome-like structure of the temple.

Kankaria carnival: The much talked, written about event in Ahmedabad. It was hot when we reached there. The Kankaria lake was glittering with the sun’s rays playing on it, and the place was brimming with people. We had a light snack at the food court, and took a ride in the toy train. Then, we visited the zoo; I saw a young lion that was as bored as I was. The spotted deer were a delight to watch, though. Another attraction at the carnival was the gas balloon, which carried 30 people at a time, 200 feet above the ground giving a bird’s eye view of the city.