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Every year on October 2, Gandhi Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi. This day is an excellent opportunity for citizens to pay tribute to this great leader, who gave his life for the sake of the country. The 153rd anniversary of Gandhi’s birth is this year.
Mahatma Gandhiji was a pioneer of nonviolence and the truth. He founded the Satyagraha and Ahimsa movements in support of the Indian liberation struggle. As the Father of the Nation, he led the fight for India’s independence alongside many other national leaders in opposition to British rule in India.
His nonviolent approach had an impact on numerous civil rights campaigns around the world. Gandhi was a strong supporter of religious diversity. He wished for India to be a secular nation and worked tirelessly to make that wish a reality.
On October 2, a national holiday is observed to commemorate his contributions to the nation. In his honor, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 2nd as International Day of Nonviolence on June 15, 2007. The goal of the day is to “secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding, and nonviolence.”
On Gandhi Jayanti, people remember Mahatma Gandhi’s significant contributions to India’s liberation and independence movements. People remember his lessons through a variety of projects that aim to improve our surroundings, the city, and, eventually, the country.
Prayer services, memorial ceremonies, and cultural activities are held in colleges, local government institutions, and socio-political institutions to commemorate this day. The sculptures of Mahatma Gandhi are adorned with garlands and flowers. At some of the gatherings, Raghupati Raghava, his favorite hymn, is also sung. His birthday is also celebrated in various parts of the world.
Source:N18
