Gandhi Jayanti is an event celebrated in India to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It is celebrated annually on 2 October, and it is one of the three national holidays of India.
Gandhi Jayanti 2020 in India
The birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi- the father of the nation. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated as a National Holiday in India to mark the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the ‘Father of the Nation’. Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2nd October 1869. Every year Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on this day. This year, India will be celebrating the 151st birth anniversary of Gandhi. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated as the national holiday. Prayer meetings are held to pay homage, in front of the statue at the Raj Ghat New Delhi. The President and Prime Minister of India are present during the prayer at the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.
About Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was the primary leader of India’s independence movement and also the architect of a form of non-violent civil disobedience that would influence the world. He was also known as the father of the country. He had improved the lives of India’s poor people. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated in India to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Full Name: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Other names: Mahatma Gandhi, Bapu Ji, Gandhi Ji, M. K. Gandhi
Born: 2 October 1869
Place of Birth: Porbandar, Gujarat
Death: 30 January 1948
Place of Death: Delhi, India
Cause of Death: Shot by Gun or assassination
Father: Karamchand Gandhi
Mother: Putlibai Gandhi
Nationality: Indian
Spouse: Kasturba Gandhi
Children: Harilal Gandhi, Manilal Gandhi, Ramdas Gandhi, and Devdas Gandhi
Professions: Lawyer, Politician, Activist, Writer
Known for: Indian Independence Movement, Nonviolent resistance
How is Gandhi Jayanthi Celebrated?
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2 October to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. On this day, special functions are organized in schools, other educational institutions, and communities organize functions. Despite caste, religion, and lifestyle, people gather together to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti. People offer prayers, commemorative ceremonies, and tributes at several locations all over India. Flowers and flower garlands are placed on many statues of Mahatma Gandhi throughout India. On this special day, people show films and book readings on Mahatma Gandhi’s life and achievements.
Mahatma Gandhi Famous Quotes
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.
In a gentle way, you can shake the world.
If you don’t ask, you don’t get it.
The future depends on what we do in the present.
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
Where there is love there is life.
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
Hate the sin, love the sinner.
Nobody can hurt me without my permission.
