Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2023: All you need to know about Mahatma Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary

Gandhi Jayanti observed on October 2 commemorates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who dedicated his life to India’s freedom struggle and non-violence. This year on Gandhi Jayanti, the country will celebrate his 154th birth anniversary.

Gandhi Jayanti is commemorated as a way to show reverence and pay homage to the Father of the Nation. Mahatma Gandhi, through his exemplary values and principles like ahimsa (non-violence) and swaraj (independence), demonstrated to the world the potential of groundbreaking ethical concepts.

His words and deeds served as an inspiration for numerous individuals who rallied behind him during events such as the Dandi Salt March in 1930 and the Quit India Movement in 1942.

In honor of this leader, Gandhi Jayanti is marked by the observance of prayer services and cultural festivities in educational institutions such as schools and colleges, as well as within government organizations.

Distinguished figures from various parts of the country pay their respects at Raj Ghat in New Delhi, where the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi is located.

Additionally, on his birth anniversary, Gandhi’s beloved song, ‘Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram,’ is often sung as a tribute to him.