Gandhi Jayanti

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 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."

- President (INDIAN STUDENTS COMMUNITY GrSMU)

Ponkiya Keval A