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Gandhi Jayanti 2020 in India: <\/strong>Are you looking for the significance of Gandhi Jayanti and all about Mahatma Gandhi – the great leader of the nation? You have come to the right page. Here, we as a team compiled every single detail about Gandhi Ji and his birth anniversary. Gandhi Jayanti is a special day dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi Ji in India to mark his birth anniversary.<\/p>\n

Every year, it falls on October 2nd and people celebrate this day as an Indian National Holiday. Also, it 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.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Know more regarding Gandhi Jayanti 2020 when it is celebrated, how it is celebrated, and what are the events are going to be held on this special occasion via further sections.<\/p>\n

Also Check:<\/span> Mahatma Gandhi Birth Anniversary Wishes, Quotes, Greetings, Messages, Gifs, HD Images<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Mohan to Mahatma | All About Mahatma Gandhi<\/h2>\n

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Full Name:<\/strong> Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
\nBorn:<\/strong> 2 October 1869
\nPlace of Birth:<\/strong> Porbandar, Gujarat
\nDeath:<\/strong> 30 January 1948
\nPlace of Death:<\/strong> Delhi, India
\nCause of Death:<\/strong> Shot by Gun or assassination
\nFather:<\/strong> Karamchand Gandhi
\nMother:<\/strong> Putlibai Gandhi
\nNationality:<\/strong> Indian
\nSpouse:<\/strong> Kasturba Gandhi
\nChildren:<\/strong> Harilal Gandhi, Manilal Gandhi, Ramdas Gandhi, and Devdas Gandhi
\nProfessions:<\/strong> Lawyer, Politician, Activist, Writer<\/p>\n

‘Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi’ alias Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat.<\/strong> The parents of Bapu are Karamchand Gandhi and Putlibai. At the age of 13, Mahatma Gandhi was married to Kasturba which is an arranged marriage. They had four sons namely Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, and Devdas. She supported all the efforts of her husband until her death in 1944.<\/p>\n

He completed law studies in the United Kingdom (UK) and trained law in South Africa. Bapu was a political & spiritual leader in India. In the Indian Independence Movement<\/strong>, Mahatma Gandhi acts as a major role and set an example of simple living and high thinking. He fought for the betterment of poor people in the country.<\/p>\n

One of the great pioneers of non-violence and truth is Babu. Mahatma Gandhi started the Satyagraha (non-violence) movement<\/strong> for the Indian freedom struggle. Through Gandhi’s efforts, India finally won its freedom on August 15, 1947. The nation cried for him after he was assassinated on January 30, 1948.<\/p>\n

On 6th July 1944, Subhash Chandra Bose addressed Gandhi as “The Father of the Nation”<\/strong> and on 28 April 1947, Sarojini Naidu during a conference also referred Gandhi as “Father of the Nation.” Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite song ‘Raghupati Raghava’ is traditionally sung at all meetings associated with him.<\/p>\n

Gandhi Jayanti Significance<\/h3>\n

Mahatma Gandhi’s love for the nation, supreme dedication for our country\u2019s independence, and kindness to poor people has awarded him the honor to be called \u201cFather of the Nation\u201d or \u201cBapu\u201d<\/strong><\/em>. He gave his life in the struggle for Indian Independence and gained freedom on 15th August 1947.<\/p>\n

In remembrance of his contributions, sacrifices, love for the country, philosophy, truth, and non-violence, we celebrate Gandhi Jayanti on Oct 2nd every year and also this day is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence<\/strong> <\/em>worldwide, announced by the United Nations General Assembly on the 15th of June 2007. In some parts of the country, Bapu’s birthday is commemorated with physical activities based on some theme, to grow public awareness globally.<\/p>\n

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Symbols<\/h3>\n

The prevailing three locations in India play significant roles in the celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday:<\/p>\n