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{{Short description|National holiday celebrated in India}}
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| type          = [[Public holidays in India|National]]
|type          = National
| image        = Mahatma-Gandhi, studio, 1931.jpg
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| alt          = Gandhi in London, 1931
|image        = Gandhi statue at Ghantasala Music college Vijayawada, tentative, Gandhi Jayanti 2018.jpg
| caption      =  
|caption      = Gandhi statue at Ghantasala Music college Vijayawada, tentative
| observedby    = India
|observedby    = [[India]]
| date          = 2 October
|date          =second 2th October
| observances  = Community, historical celebration
|observances  = Community, historical celebr.
| significance  = Honours Mahatma Gandhi's role in [[Indian independence movement|Indian Independence]].
|significance  = Honours Mahatma Gandhi's role in [[Indian independence movement|Indian Independence]].
| relatedto    = [[International Day of Non-Violence]]<br/>[[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]]<br/>[[Independence Day (India)|Independence Day]]
|relatedto    = [[International Day of Non-Violence]]<br/>[[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]]<br/>[[Independence Day (India)|Independence Day]]
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'''Gandhi Jayanti''' is an event celebrated in India to mark the birthday of [[Mahatma Gandhi]]. It is celebrated annually on 2 October, and is one of the three [[Public holidays in India|national holidays of India]]. The [[United Nations General Assembly|UN General Assembly]] announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that 2 October will be celebrated as the [[International Day of Non-Violence]] as he was a non - violence freedom fighter.. He is also known as the "Father of The Nation" and this title was given to him by [[Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose]] for his relentless struggles for independence.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=22926&Cr=non&Cr1=violence |title=UN declares 2 October, Gandhi's birthday, as International Day of Non-Violence |publisher=[[United Nations]] |date=15 June 2007 |access-date=9 October 2014}}</ref>
'''Gandhi Jayanti''' is celebrated every year on 2 October to mark the birthday of [[Mahatma Gandhi]] and is one of the three [[Public holidays in India|national holidays of India]]. The [[United Nations General Assembly|UN General Assembly]] announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that 2 October will be celebrated as the [[International Day of Non-Violence]] as he was a non-violent freedom fighter. He is also known as the "Father of The Nation" and this title was given to him by [[Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose|Subhas Chandra Bose]] for his relentless struggles for independence.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=22926&Cr=non&Cr1=violence |title=UN declares 2 October, Gandhi's birthday, as International Day of Non-Violence |publisher=[[United Nations]] |date=15 June 2007 |access-date=9 October 2014}}</ref>


==Commemoration==
==Commemoration==
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated yearly on 2 October.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-01|title=Gandhi Jayanti: Who Is the Real Father of the World?|url=https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/gandhi-jayanti/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-02|website=SA News Channel|language=en-US}}</ref> It is a national holiday, observed in all of its [[States and union territories of India|states and territories]]. Gandhi Jayanti is marked by prayer services and tributes all over India, including at Gandhi's memorial, Raj Ghat, in [[New Delhi]] where he was [[Antyeshti|cremated]]. Popular activities include 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 granted for projects in schools and the community encouraging a [[nonviolent]] way of life as well as celebrating Gandhi's effort in the [[Indian independence movement]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gandhijayanti.com |title=Gandhi Jayanti |publisher=Simon Fraser University |access-date=15 April 2006}}</ref> Gandhi's favourite ''[[Bhajan]]'' (Hindu devotional song), ''[[Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram]]'', is usually sung in his memory.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/10/03/stories/2005100311220300.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060217213403/http://www.hindu.com/2005/10/03/stories/2005100311220300.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=17 February 2006 | title=Several programmes mark Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in Mysore | work=[[The Hindu]] | access-date=16 November 2006}}</ref> 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.<ref name="TimeandDate" /> Public buildings, banks and post offices are closed.<ref name="TimeandDate">{{cite web |url=https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/india/mahatma-gandhi-jayanti |title=Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti in India |publisher=Time and Date |access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref> On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti 2014, Prime Minister ''[[Narendra Modi]]'' started the ''[[Swachh Bharat Mission]]''. Its second phase started on Gandhi Jayanti 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Towards a Swachh Bharat {{!}} Prime Minister of India|url=https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/government_tr_rec/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-2/|access-date=2021-10-02|website=www.pmindia.gov.in}}</ref>
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on 2 October.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-01|title=Gandhi Jayanti: Who Is the Real Father of the World?|url=https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/gandhi-jayanti/|access-date=2021-10-02|website=SA News Channel|language=en-US}}</ref> It is a national holiday, observed in all of its [[States and union territories of India|states and territories]]. Gandhi Jayanti is marked by prayer services and tributes all over India, including at Gandhi's memorial, Raj Ghat, in [[New Delhi]] where he was [[Antyeshti|cremated]]. Popular activities include prayer meetings, commemorative ceremonies in different cities by colleges, local government institutions and socio-political institutions. On this day awards are granted for projects in schools and the community encouraging a [[nonviolent]] way of life as well as celebrating Gandhi's effort in the [[Indian independence movement]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gandhijayanti.com |title=Gandhi Jayanti |publisher=Simon Fraser University |access-date=15 April 2006}}</ref> Gandhi's favourite [[Bhajan]] (Hindu devotional song), [[Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram]], is usually sung in his memory.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/10/03/stories/2005100311220300.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060217213403/http://www.hindu.com/2005/10/03/stories/2005100311220300.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=17 February 2006 | title=Several programmes mark Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in Mysore | work=[[The Hindu]] | access-date=16 November 2006}}</ref> 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.<ref name="TimeandDate" /> Public buildings, banks and post offices are closed.<ref name="TimeandDate">{{cite web |url=https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/india/mahatma-gandhi-jayanti |title=Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti in India |publisher=Time and Date |access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref> On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti 2014, Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] started the [[Swachh Bharat Mission]]. Its second phase started on Gandhi Jayanti 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Towards a Swachh Bharat {{!}} Prime Minister of India|url=https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/government_tr_rec/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-2/|access-date=2021-10-02|website=www.pmindia.gov.in}}</ref>
 
==Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birthday events==
On Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birthday in 2019, he was paid a number of tributes.
 
* The Central Railway zone celebrated Mahatma Gandhi's 150th Birth Anniversary Year by painting diesel locomotives with Mahatma Gandhi's picture on the backdrop of the national tricolour.<ref name=www.livemint.com>{{cite web |url= https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indian-railways-pays-unique-tribute-to-mahatma-gandhi-on-his-150th-birth-anniversary-year-1569406782888.html |title=indian-railways-pays-unique-tribute-to-mahatma-gandhi-on-his-150th-birth-anniversary-year |date=25 September 2019 |publisher=www.livemint.com |access-date=9 October 2019}}</ref>
* In a tribute to Gandhi, the Indian [[Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] released a coin of [[₹]]150.<ref name=www.indiatoday.in>{{cite web |url= https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/gandhi-jayanti-150th-birth-anniversary-of-mahatma-gandhi-live-updates-1605351-2019-10-02 |title=PM Modi releases commemorative Rs 150 coins on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary |date=2 October 2019 |publisher=www.indiatoday.in |access-date=9 October 2019}}</ref> Congress interim chief [[Sonia Gandhi]], former PM [[Manmohan Singh]] also paid tributes at Rajghat. [[Congress]] workers took a mass oath to carry forward Mahatma Gandhi's vision. Meanwhile, [[BJP]] chief [[Amit Shah]] flagged off the party's nationwide Gandhi Sankalp Yatra. In the evening, PM Modi visited Sabarmati Ashram in [[Gujarat]] to address 10,000 sarpanchs. He also declared India 'open defecation free' and success of the [[Swachh Bharat Mission]] and launch a war against plastic.
* An exhibition titled ‘Picture Postcards for Gandhi’ to mark the 150th birth anniversary of [[Mahatma Gandhi]] and his contribution towards environment was held at M.F. Hussain Art Gallery of [[Jamia Millia Islamia]].The exhibition was conceived, designed and curated by Prof. [[Farhat Basir Khan]].<ref name=wap.business-standard.com>{{cite news |url= https://wap.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/postcard-exhibition-depicts-gandhi-s-ideas-of-environment-conservation-119100200831_1.html |title=postcard-exhibition-depicts-gandhi-s-ideas-of-environment-conservation |newspaper=Business Standard India |date=2 October 2019 |publisher=wap.business-standard.com |access-date=12 October 2019|agency=Press Trust of India }}</ref><ref name=www.outlookindia.com>{{cite web |url= https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/postcard-exhibition-depicts-gandhis-ideas-of-environment-conservation/1632489 |title=The exhibition was conceived, designed and curated by Prof. Farhat Basir Khan |publisher=www.outlookindia.com |access-date=12 October 2019}}</ref>


==Notes==
==Notes==
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[[Category:Memorials to Mahatma Gandhi]]
[[Category:Memorials to Mahatma Gandhi]]
[[Category:Birthdays]]
[[Category:Birthdays]]
[[Category:Autumn events in India]]

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For the Indian merchant ship named Gandhi Jayanti between 1963 and 1974, see MV Hannington Court (1954).

Gandhi Jayanti
Gandhi in London, 1931
Observed byIndia
TypeNational
SignificanceHonours Mahatma Gandhi's role in Indian Independence.
ObservancesCommunity, historical celebration
Date2 October
FrequencyAnnual
Related toInternational Day of Non-Violence
Republic Day
Independence Day

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on 2 October to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and is one of the three national holidays of India. The UN General Assembly announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that 2 October will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence as he was a non-violent freedom fighter. He is also known as the "Father of The Nation" and this title was given to him by Subhas Chandra Bose for his relentless struggles for independence.[1]

Commemoration

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on 2 October.[2] It is a national holiday, observed in all of its states and territories. Gandhi Jayanti is marked by prayer services and tributes all over 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. On this day awards are granted for projects in schools and the community encouraging a nonviolent way of life as well as celebrating Gandhi's effort in the Indian independence movement.[3] Gandhi's favourite Bhajan (Hindu devotional song), Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram, is usually sung in his memory.[4] 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.[5] Public buildings, banks and post offices are closed.[5] On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the Swachh Bharat Mission. Its second phase started on Gandhi Jayanti 2021.[6]

Notes

  1. ↑ "UN declares 2 October, Gandhi's birthday, as International Day of Non-Violence". United Nations. 15 June 2007. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  2. ↑ "Gandhi Jayanti: Who Is the Real Father of the World?". SA News Channel. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "Gandhi Jayanti". Simon Fraser University. Retrieved 15 April 2006.
  4. ↑ "Several programmes mark Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in Mysore". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 February 2006. Retrieved 16 November 2006.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti in India". Time and Date. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  6. ↑ "Towards a Swachh Bharat | Prime Minister of India". www.pmindia.gov.in. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
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