Rashtriyashala

Brief History

The Rashtriya Shala Rajkot School offers instruction as well as training in trades like khadi, cotton, ikat, and patola weaving and manual oil pressing. Rashtriya Shala is a key stop on the Gandhi Tourism Circuit due to its rich historical ties.

At Keshav Kumar Mandir, there are often two shifts of 700 pupils. Fifth, sixth, and seventh graders in this class learn how to spin Amber Charakhas using two spindles. Since its founding in 1935, Sangeet Mahavidyalaya has provided degree programmes in vocal, instrumental, and Bharat Natyam performance (dancing). Exams on the Geeta and the Ramayan are held annually by the institute to raise student awareness about these two works. Khadi Mandir is a facility for making and selling Khadi goods.

History: Rashtriya Shala was established as a learning facility in 1921 by Mahatma Gandhi with the aim of teaching revolutionary national ideas. One of the most significant strands of the Indian liberation movement, Rashtriya Shala is intimately linked to the non-cooperation movement. Mahatma Gandhi received a piece of land for free from Shri Lakhajiraj, the ruler of Rajkot, to establish Rashtriya Shala.