Netaji Jayanti

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose has left an important legacy of the freedom struggle in India inspiring the youth of the country. His dedication and devotion to attain complete Independence for India made him play an active role in politics. Netaji Jayanti in India is observed on January 23 every year, the birthday of the great leader.

About Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

Born in the year January 23, 1897, Subhash Chandra Bose played an important role in the freedom struggle movements of the country. His ideology and principles forced the other nationalists to enforce the "Purna Swaraj" proposal to the British Government. A legendary example for the young of the country, he is remembered as the hero of Indian nationalism.

He left the country in the year 1943 and soon believed to have died in a plane crash in Taiwan on August 18, 1945. There is contradictory evidence over his death and many believed that he lived much longer.

Netaji Jayanti celebrations

Netaji Jayanti in India became a national event with the schools, colleges, and clubs gearing up for the occasion. There is garlanding ceremony on the morning of January 23 accompanied with bands and procession. This January 23, 2011 too universities and colleges across the country will have band procession, parades on the streets, cultural programs in the clubs, and competitions. Patriotic songs and dance performances take place in his honor. Many theatres organize for film shows where Netaji's role in freedom movement is highlighted.

Festivals in January 2012

Festival Name	Festivals Day/Date
Dr. Sampoornanand Jayanti	1 Jan, Sunday
New Year Day	1 Jan, Sunday
Rashtriya Balika Diwas	3 Jan, Tuesday
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti	5 Jan, Thursday
Island Tourism Festival	5-15 Jan, Thursday(starting)
International Kite Festival	9-12 Jan, Friday
Kolkata Festival	11 - 15 Jan Wednesday (starting)
National Youth Day	12 Jan, Thursday
Lohri Magh Bihu (Assam, Bengal)	13 Jan, Friday
Makara Sankranti / Uttarayan	14 Jan, Saturday
Pongal	14 - 17 Jan, Friday-Sunday
Pattadakkal Dance Festival	14 Jan, Saturday
Army Day	15 Jan, Saturday
Vivekanada Jayanti	16 Jan, Monday
Hampi Festival	18 Jan, Wednesday
Hampi Festival 500th Anniversary	18 Jan, Wednesday
Modhera Dance Festival	20 - 22 Jan, Friday - Sunday
Jaipur Literature Festival	20- 24 Jan, Friday-Tuesday
Desh Prem Diwas	23 Jan, Monday
Netaji Jayanti	23 Jan, Monday
Republic Day	26 Jan, Thursday
Vasant Panchami/Saraswati Puja	28 Jan, Friday
Mahatma Gandhi's Assassination Day	30 Jan, Monday
Martyr's Day	30 Jan, Monday
Mamallapuram Festival	27 Dec, 2011- Jan 26, 2012, Tuesday-Thursday
Kerala Village Fair	Mid Jan
Agni Utsav(Orissa)	Mid January