Gandhi Jayanti
National Holiday in India
Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated across India to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation".
Ghandi was a major political and spiritual leader within India. He was a pioneer of Satyagraha, which believed in esistance to tyranny through mass civil disobedience, firmly founded upon total non-violence. The movement led India to independence and his efforts have since inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
It is celebrated on October 2nd, every year. It is one of three official declared National Holidays of India and is observed in all its states and territories.
The day is marked by prayer services all over India, and especially at Raj Ghat, Gandhi's memorial in New Delhi where he was cremated.
Celebration on the day include prayer meetings and commemorative ceremonies in various cities by colleges, local government institutions and socio-political institutions.
Painting and essay competitions are held and awards are announced for projects in schools and the community, on the themes of glorifying peace, non-violence and Gandhi's effort in Indian Freedom Struggle.
Often Gandhi's favourite devotional song, Raghupathi Raghava Rajaram is sung in memory of him.
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