Question

Obtain information about charkhas by visiting a charkha museum or exhibition. Obtain more detailed information about one of the charkhas.

Answer 1

1. Charkha and its Significance: The charkha, a traditional Indian spinning wheel, played a vital role in India's independence movement, symbolizing self-reliance and the Swadeshi movement. Visiting Charkha museums offers insights into its evolution and historical importance.
2. Key Museums:
   1. National Charkha Museum, New Delhi: Opened in 2017, it features the world's largest stainless steel charkha and showcases various historical charkhas.
   2. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Mumbai: A key site for Gandhi's activities (1917–1934), it houses preserved charkhas and highlights their role in the freedom struggle.
3. The Peti Charkha: A portable, wooden spinning wheel that folds into a compact box for easy transport. With wheels, a crank, and storage compartments, it allowed users to spin yarn anywhere, embodying Gandhi's self-sufficiency ideals.