A library that follows Gandhian principles has become a blessing for book enthusiasts in Andhra Pradesh

Explore Sarada Grandhalaya library in Anakapalli, rooted in Gandhian philosophy, serving knowledge for 85 years with a vast collection of 35,000 diverse books.

on Aug 11, 2023

A library that follows Gandhian principles has become a blessing for book enthusiasts in Andhra Pradesh

A bust of Mahatma Gandhi and portraits of Library Movement stalwarts welcome visitors to Sarada Grandhalaya library in Anakapalli, 40 km from Visakhapatnam. The library has served students, researchers, and book lovers for over eight and a half decades.

The Korukonda Brothers Linga Murthy and Butchiraju, who were followers of Gandhian philosophy, established the 'Gandhi Ashram' trust by donating their 700 square yards (6,300 sft) land. A building was constructed in 1930, and six years later, a library was opened in it. Four years after that, the Gandhi Khaddar Society was also established in the same building. Today, the library has a collection of over 35,000 books on various subjects.

Korukonda Linga Murthy was a math teacher at Veeresalingam High School in Rajamahendravaram. He also served as secretary of Gouthami Library. When he moved to Anakapalli, he noticed the town lacked a library and decided to establish one for the community.

which was opened in Anakapalli in 1936.

A bust of Mahatma Gandhi and portraits of library movement stalwarts greet visitors at Sarada Grandhalaya, Anakapalli, 40 km from Visakhapatnam. The library serves students, researchers, and book lovers for over eight decades.

The Korukonda Brothers Linga Murthy and Butchiraju, who followed the Gandhian philosophy, donated 700 square yards (6,300 sq ft) of land and established the 'Gandhi Ashram' trust. A building was constructed in 1930, and six years later, a library was opened in it. Four years later, the Gandhi Khaddar Society was also established in the same building. Today, the library has a collection of over 35,000 books on various subjects.

Korukonda Linga Murthy (1886-1944) was a mathematics teacher at Veeresalingam High School in Rajamahendravaram. He also served as secretary of Gouthami Library in Rajamahendravaram. When he moved to Anakapalli in Visakhapatnam district, he noticed there was no library in the town, so he decided to establish one for the benefit of the people.

The library prospered under Korukonda Subbaraju's management. He dedicated four decades to expanding its collection, including a 75-volume set on Mahatma Gandhi.