Gandhi Jayanti | Monday, 2 Oct, 2023

Gandhi Jayanti | Monday, 2 Oct, 2023

India observes Gandhi Jayanti on the 2nd of October. This day is the birth anniversary of the Father of India Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhiji's birth took place in Porbandar, Gujarat, on October 2, 1869. He fought a long and difficult battle for India's independence by following the path of non-violence and truth. His policy of non-violent resistance inspired people around the world and ultimately freed India from British rule.

Gandhiji's life and thoughts have influenced the entire world. He dedicated his life to non-violence, truth, peace and justice. Even today his thoughts and ideals are a source of inspiration.

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, we salute the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi for his invaluable services.

👉  Importance of Gandhi Jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday for India. Various programs and celebrations are organized across the country on this day. These programs include prayer meetings, lectures and cultural programs in schools, colleges, temples, mosques and churches. Besides, there is remarkable importance of Gandhi Jayanti. We may sum up some of them like:

• This day is an opportunity to remember the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi in India's freedom struggle.

• This day is an opportunity to remember his message of non-violence, truth and peace.

• This day is an opportunity for the young generation to be inspired by the life and thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi.

👉  Gandhi Jayanti Celebration

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated with great enthusiasm and pomp in India. Special programs are organized on this day in government and non-government institutions. Programs based on the life and thoughts of Gandhiji are organized in schools and colleges.

Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday for India. Various programs and celebrations are organized across the country on this day. These programs include prayer meetings, lectures and cultural programs in schools, colleges, temples, mosques and churches.

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the President, Prime Minister and other dignitaries of the country pay tribute to Gandhiji. This day is a national holiday across the country.

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, we all should take a pledge to implement Gandhiji's thoughts and ideals in our lives. We should work for truth, non-violence, justice and equality.

👉  Some inspiring thoughts of Gandhiji

• Truth and non-violence are the only path in the world.

• A person has immense power if he is determined.

• Being a good person is bigger than any religion.

• The most powerful language on the world is love.

• To change the world, first change yourself.

👉  Some great works of Gandhiji

•  Gandhiji spent his whole life to give India independence from the British

•  He started movements like non-cooperation movement, civil disobedience movement and salt satyagraha

•  Gandhiji brought the principles of Satyagraha and non-violence to the world

•  He had to spread the message of equality among people of every religion and caste only to be united.

Gandhiji dedicated his entire life to truth and non-violence. He gave the message of peace and love to the world. Gandhiji was a great man, whose life and work are an inspiration to the whole world.

Happy Gandhi Jayanti!

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