A collection of photographs of Mahatma Gandhi, tracing his life journey from ‘womb to tomb’, was showcased at the Babu Jagjivan Ram Centre, University of Mysore, on Thursday.
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A collection of rare photographs of Mahatma Gandhi, tracing his life journey from ‘womb to tomb’, was showcased at a photo exhibition at the Babu Jagjivan Ram Centre, University of Mysore, on Thursday.

The exhibition was organised as part of a State-level seminar on ‘Gandhi Prapancha Mattu Babuji Chinthane’ (Gandhi’s World and Babuji’s Ideas) to mark the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The seminar was organised by the Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Study, Research and Extension Centre, University of Mysore, in association with the Babu Jagjivan Ram Education and Cultural Trust.

Some of the photographs on display were The Last Rite, Last Journey, Pilgrim of Peace, Peace at Calcutta, Riots in Bihar, Opening of Temple (photograph depicting Mahatma Gandhi’s visit, following which Harijans were allowed entry into the temple), Individual Satyagraha with Vinoba Bhave, Quit India Resolution, Passing of Kasturba, Love of Animals, Mother (portraying his mother Putlibai), The Dum Dum Prison, With Frontier Gandhi, Gandhi-Jinnah Talks, Message of Asia, Gandhi’s Visit to Belagavi, Yerawada Jail, Dandi March, Fast for Unity and Dawn of Freedom.

Each photograph carried a detailed caption in Kannada and English. The photographs were the collection of R.H. Pavithra, economics professor, Mysuru university, and were sourced from the National Gandhi Museum.

Students of Priyadarshini Ashokvana School, Mysuru, participated in the programme and performed a skit based on the life and ideals of Mahatma Gandhi.

Published – October 29, 2026 07:58 pm IST