Gandhi Jayanti
| Gandhi Jayanti | |
|---|---|
| Observed by |  India |
| Significance | Honours Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's role in Indian Independence. |
| Observances | Community, historical celebrations. |
| Date | 2 October |
| Next time | 2 October 2024 |
| Related to | International Day of Non-Violence Republic Day Independence Day |
Gandhi Jayanti is a national celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who is unofficially called the "Father of the Nation". It is celebrated on 2nd October. It is one of the four Public Holidays in India|national holidays of the country . The United Nations General Assembly announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that 2 October will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.
Commemoration
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated yearly on 2 October. It is one of the official declared national holidays of India, observed in all of its states and union territories. Gandhi Jayanti is marked by prayer services and tributes all over India, including at Gandhi's memorial in New Delhi where he was cremated. Popular activities include prayer meetings, commemorative ceremonies in different cities by colleges, local government institutions and socio-political institutions. Painting and essay competitions are conducted and best awards are granted for projects in schools and the community encouraging a non-violent way of life as well as celebrating Gandhi's effort in the Indian independence movement.[1] Gandhi's favourite bhajan (Hindu devotional song), Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram, is usually sung in his memory.[2] Statues of Mahatma Gandhi throughout the country are decorated with flowers and garlands, and some people avoid drinking alcohol or eating meat on the day.[3] Public buildings, banks and post offices are closed.[3]
External links
- Biography of Mahatma Gandhi and Gandhi Jayanti speech and bhashan[4]
Notes
- ^ "Gandhi Jayanti". Simon Fraser University. Retrieved 15 April 2006.
- ^ "Several programmes mark Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in Mysore". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 November 2006.
- ^ a b "Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti in India". Time and Date. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "Biography of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Speech Bhashan in Hindi". 1 October 2016.