HISTORICAL FACTS: Gangadhar rao deshpande | History Defined

Khadi activists urge State govt. to organise celebrations to mark centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to Belagavi

Khadi activists urge State govt. to celebrate the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's visit to Belagavi in 1924.

The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023

This Khadigram hosted inter-caste wedding of Gandhiji’s grandaughter

BelagaviHudli, a quaint village, is associated with India's history. It was home to Karnataka Kesari Gangadhar Rao Deshpande, a follower of Gandhi, who declared it a Khadigram in 1923. Gandhi's granddaughter's wedding was held here. The village follows Gandhian principles of simple living and self-reliance. There are no liquor shops…

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023