Gandhi Jayanti

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Gandhi, taken in 1931.
Gandhi, taken in 1931.

Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". It is celebrated on October 2, every year. It is one of the three official declared National Holidays of India and is observed in all its states and union territories.

The day is marked by prayer services and tributes all over India, especially at Raj Ghat, Gandhi's memorial in New Delhi where he was cremated. Popular celebration includes prayer meetings, commemorative ceremonies in different cities by colleges, local government institutions and socio-political institutions. Painting and essay competitions are conducted and best awards are awarded for projects in schools and the community,[1] on themes of glorifying peace, non-violence and Gandhi's effort in Indian Freedom Struggle. Usually, Gandhi's favourite devotional song, Raghupathi Raghava Rajaram is sung in memory of him. [2]

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  • Gujarat Congress leaders celebrated Gandhi Jayanti in 2006 by watching a special screening of the hit Sanjay Dutt film, Lage Raho Munna Bhai (in which the image of Gandhi plays a central role).[3] Gandhi Jayanti is referred to in the film as "Dry day", in reference to Gandhi's movement to ban alcohol consumption.

  1. ^ Gandhi Jayanti Webpage from Simon Fraser University, URL accessed April 15, 2006
  2. ^ "Several programmes mark Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in Mysore", hindu.com. Retrieved on November 16, 2006.
  3. ^ On Gandhi Jayanti, Congmen take time out for Munnabhai, URL accessed 02 October 2006

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