Updated On: 29 January, 2025 09:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Evita Roche
The Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archaeology at St Xavier’s Empowered Autonomous College, Mumbai is hosting a unique event titled Mahatma: The Odyssey

(From left) A 1948 lock features Mahatma Gandhi; the ashes of Gandhi passed down from his son, Ramdas Gandhi. Pics courtesy/Kishore Jhunjhunwalla
In honour of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on his death anniversary, the students of St Xavier’s Empowered Autonomous College, Dhobi Talao, will be hosting an exhibition on January 30 and 31. This immersive event, organised in collaboration with the Museum Society of Mumbai, promises to offer visitors an in-depth understanding of the Father of the Nation’s life and his contributions to India’s freedom struggle.
The exhibition will showcase rare relics, and artefacts that provide insight into Gandhi’s journey from the Dandi March, to his tragic assassination. Among the highlights is Mahatma Gandhi’s personal relic, his ashes which will be displayed alongside coins, locks, original paper cuttings and printed posters, including some lesser-known prints from Rajasthan. These rare items have been sourced directly from archives and personal collections, ensuring a unique experience for all attendees. Notably, Gandhi’s handwritten letters, displayed in both open and cased formats, will offer a personal glimpse into the leader’s thoughts and beliefs.