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Quick Facts : Gandhi Jayanti
| Date: October
02 |
Type:
National |
Also Called:
2nd October |
| Celebrations:
Community, Historical celebration |
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Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in
India celebrated on 2nd October. This day is
celebrated in the honor of the birthday of
the Father of the nation, Mohandas
Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as
Mahatma Gandhi or Bapuji. Internationally
this day is celebrated as the International
Day of Non-Violence as Gandhiji was the
preacher of non-violence. He is a symbol of
peace and truth.
Gandhiji was born on 2nd October 1869, in
Porbunder, a small town in Gujarat. He
studied law in U.K and practiced law in
South Africa. In his autobiography “My
experiments with Truth” Gandhiji described
his childhood and teen age years, his
marriage with Kasturba at the age of 13 and
a sheer dedication for his mother land. He
has set an example of simple living and high
thinking. He was against the addictions like
smoking, drinking and non-vegetarianism.
Gandhiji was a pioneer of truth and
non-violence. He started the 'Satyagraha'
(non-violence) movement for the Indian
freedom struggle. He played a very
significant role in achieving independence
for India from British rule. He proved to
the world that freedom can be achieved
through the path of total non-violence.
All the organizations throughout the country
remain closed on this day. Special event is
organized at Raj Ghat, New Delhi where
Gandhiji was cremated. People do prayers,
pay homage and sing Gandhiji’s favorite song
“Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram, Patit Pavan Sita
Ram …”.
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn
as if you were to live forever.”
By Mahatma Gandhi |
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