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Gandhi Jayanti

National festival celebrated in India

Summary

National festival celebrated in India

Field	Value
type	National
image	Mahatma-Gandhi, studio, 1931.jpg
alt	Gandhi in London, 1931
caption	Gandhi in 1931
observedby	India
date	2 October
scheduling	same day each year
observances	Community, historical celebration
significance	Honours Mahatma Gandhi's role in Indian Independence
relatedto	{{Plain list
holiday_name	Mahatma Gandhi's Jayanti
frequency	Annual

celebrated in India}}

International Day of Non-Violence
Republic Day
Independence Day

Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in India, celebrated annually on 2nd October to honour the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the key leaders of the Indian independence movement and a pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of nonviolence. It is one of the three national holidays in India. In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly declared this day as the International Day of Non-Violence. Referred to as the "National Father" by Subhas Chandra Bose, Gandhi's principles of nonviolent resistance played a crucial role in India's successful struggle for independence from British colonial rule.

Commemoration

Gandhi Jayanti is observed in all of India's states and territories. It is marked by prayer services and tributes across India, including at Gandhi's memorial, Raj Ghat, 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. Gandhi's favourite bhajan (Hindu devotional song), "Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram", is usually sung in his memory. 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. Public buildings, banks and post offices are closed. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the Swachh Bharat Mission. Its second phase started on Gandhi Jayanti 2021.

Notes

References

SA News. (2021-10-01). "Gandhi Jayanti: Who Is the Real Father of the World?". [[Satlok Ashram]].
(15 June 2007). "UN declares 2 October, Gandhi's birthday, as International Day of Non-Violence". United Nations.
TOI Lifestyle Desk. (30 September 2024). "Gandhi Jayanti 2004: History, Significance, Facts, Celebration and all you need to know". [[Times of India]].
(2 October 2024). "Gandhi Jayanti 2024: History, Significance, Facts, Celebration and All You Need to Know". [[The Times of India]].
(2005-10-03). "Several programmes mark Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in Mysore". [[The Hindu]].
"Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti in India". Time and Date.
"Towards a Swachh Bharat {{!}} Prime Minister of India".

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