Porbandar -

Porbandar is situated on the western coast of Saurashtra, Gujarat, lays the harbour city of Porbandar, better known as the birth-place of Gandhi - The Father of The Nation. Extremely poor but self-respected Sudama and Krishna’s friendship brings tears of joy, when remembered. The name Porbandar comes from the combination of two words Porai, the name of a local goddess and Bandar meaning port of harbor.

Kirti Mandir (Birth Place of Mahatma Gandhi)
Kirthi Mandir, the birth-place of the father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi, is the main centre of attraction for the tourists. It was built by Shri Nanji Kalidas and Shri Purushottam Mistry.

Kirti Mandir, Porbandar is a national monument of Gujarat that was said to be the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. Kirti Mandir is located in the Porbandar city, a seaside town of Gujarat. The city also has a mythological association. It is believed that Sudana, Lord Krishna's classmate resided in the city. Porbandar was thus known as Sudanapuri. The Kirti Mandir, Porbandar has a memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and contains a library with books on Gandhism, a spinning hall, a children's nursery and a lovely prayer hall. In the prayer hall of the Kirti Mandir of Gujarat prayers of all faith are regularly organized.

Sudama Temple
In respect to the childhood friend of Lord Krishna, this temple was constructed between 1902 and 1907. It is said that funds were exhausted while this temple was being constructed and the people of Sudamapuri. This is a popular tourist spot in Gujarat. The shrine marks where Sudama’s hut once stood and is the only temple dedicated to him in INDIA.

Sandipani Ashram
It is also known as Bhaishri's Ashram. There are so many activities are going in this ashram. School, Hostel, Science gallery are the main activities in this ashram.