Gandhi Jayanti: Rare pictures of the Mahatma during freedom struggle in Odisha

Bhubaneswar:  Father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi had set foot in Odisha for the first time on 23 March 1921, which also was the day of Dola Purnima.

He visited Odisha exactly eight times between 1921 and 1946.

Here's a glimpse into the days of freedom struggle that brought the Mahatma to the land of Lord Jagannath and inspire thousands: