Live Like Gandhi and stay at his ashram in India

Gandhi was born 146 years ago this weekend. Kevin Pilley follows in his footsteps and visits the birthplace and family home of the influential leader in Porbandar, Gujarat.

Live Like Gandhi and stay at his ashram in India
Sat, 03 Oct, 2015 - 01:00
Kevin Pilley

THE “Basic Masala” crisp packets came in with the tide. Pushed up onto the beach by the Arabian Sea.

Along with the discarded “Mango Bites” and “Havmore Joly-Lolly” wrappers.

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