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Gandhi Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, and is celebrated with reverence all over the country. However, Mahatma Gandhi hailed from Gujarat and so Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in Gujarat acquire a special color, making it one of the most important fairs and festivals in Gujarat.
Gandhi, more populalrly knows as Gandhi ji, is the man who played a significant role in achieving independence for India from the British Empire with his ways of non-violence. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as 'Bapu' or 'Father of the nation', was born on the 2nd of October in 1869, in Porbunder, Gujrat; and that is the day when Gandhi Jayanti Gujarat is celebrated in Gujarat and also all over the country.
Gandhi ji was by profession a lawyer; he studied law in U.K and practiced as a lawyer in South Africa. But soon after, he left his profession and returned to India to join the Indian freedom-struggle.
Gandhi ji was a preacher of truth and 'Ahimsa'(non-violence) and started the 'Satyagraha' movement for the Indian freedom struggle. He believed in leading a simple and minimalist life and in 'Swadeshi'- the spirit of patriotism. The spirit of patriotism for him did not lie in the random killing of British officials, rather in the boycott of British manufactured goods, in the usage of Indian fabric, and in sticking to the roots of Indian philosophy of truth and non-violence.
The day is marked by prayer services and tributes all over India, especially at Raj Ghat, 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; the day is a national holiday.
Celebration of Gandhi Jayanti In Gujarat India reaches its peak at the Sabarmati Ashram, founded by him. His favorite song raghupati raghava is sung and prayer services are organized. An exhibition on Gandhi’s life and preaching are held at the ashram. Gandhi Jayanti in Gujarat is celebrated all over the state as well, with offering garlands to his statues and organizing cultural shows.
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