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Gandhi Jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Ga
11. Mahatma Gandhis Contribution to India
The tale of Indias freedom movement is incomplete without remembering the immense contribution of Mahatma Gandhi. Born on October 2, 1869, Mohandas Karam Chand Gandhi or Mahatma Gandhi was unarguably the greatest man in the history of India. He came from a well cultured and religious middle class Hindu family of Porbandar, Gujarat. Gandhi Ji completed his primary education in Bhavnagar city and moved to London in the year 1888, for pursuing higher study in law. In 1891, he left London and returned back to India for law practice in Bombay. But, his shy nature failed all his attempts of becoming a legal professional. Later in the year 1895, Gandhi Ji went to South Africa as a legal representative under one year contract of Dada Abdulla & Company.

This step changed Gandhi Jis life in almost every aspect. While working in South Africa, he faced racial discrimination and other inhumane law that British government had imposed on Indians. All this shaped Gandhi Jis social activism and skills of political leadership.In 1894, Gandhi Ji founded Natal Indian Congress with the support of Indian people to fight for their legal rights. The Transvaal government launched a new act in the year 1906 for forcing registration of Indian people. Against the newly launched act of the government, Indian people gathered in Johannesburg on September 11 under the leadership of Gandhi Ji. In the meeting, he urged the people for peaceful protest and thousands of supporters accepted his principles of Satyagraha and Ahinsa, with full respect. Though the movement was a failure, Gandhi Ji emerged as a political leader of Indian community in South Africa. It was the beginning of the change that Gandhiji was about to bring. In 1915, Gandhi Ji returned back to India the reputation of a leading Indian nationalist, theorist and organizer. He joined Indian National Congress.

12. Non Cooperation Movement 1922
It was the first of all nonviolent protests in India. Noncooperation movement officially started the Gandhian era in India. The sole aim behind this movement was to make people of India aware of that the British government can be opposed. During the protest, people refused to buy British goods and adopt the use of local handicrafts. Initially, the protest was going well and encouraged millions of Indians to stand up for the freedom. But, Chauri Chaura clash between police and the protesters ended up the dream of Gandhi Ji. He called off mass noncooperative movement and went on fast to stop the massacre.
13. Salt march or Civil Disobedience Movement 1930
On March 12, 1930, Indian independence leader Mohandas Gandhi begins a defiant march to the sea in protest of the British monopoly on salt, his boldest act of civil disobedience yet against British rule in India.Britains Salt Acts prohibited Indians from collecting or selling salt, a staple in the Indian diet. Citizens were forced to buy the vital mineral from the British, who, in addition to exercising a monopoly over the manufacture and sale of salt, also exerted a heavy salt tax. Although Indias poor suffered most under the tax, Indians required salt. Defying the Salt Acts, Gandhi reasoned, would be an ingeniously simple way for many Indians to break a British law nonviolently. He declared resistance to British salt policies to be the unifying theme for his new campaign of satyagraha, or mass civil disobedience.On March 12, Gandhi set out from Sabarmati with 78 followers on a 241mile march to the coastal town of Dandi on the Arabian Sea. There, Gandhi and his supporters were to defy British policy by making salt from seawater.

All along the way, Gandhi addressed large crowds, and with each passing day an increasing number of people joined the salt satyagraha. By the time they reached Dandi on April 5, Gandhi was at the head of a crowd of tens of thousands. Gandhi spoke and led prayers and early the next morning walked down to the sea to make salt.He had planned to work the salt flats on the beach, encrusted with crystallized sea salt at every high tide, but the police had forestalled him by crushing the salt deposits into the mud. Nevertheless, Gandhi reached down and picked up a small lump of natural salt out of the mudand British law had been defied. At Dandi, thousands more followed his lead, and in the coastal cities of Bombay and Karachi, Indian nationalists led crowds of citizens in making salt. Civil disobedience broke out all across India, soon involving millions of Indians, and British authorities arrested more than 60,000 people. Gandhi himself was arrested on May 5, but the satyagraha continued without him.

14. Quit India Movement Bharat Chodo Andolan or August Movement 1942
Quit India Movement (Bharat Chodo Andolan) or August Movement was one of the most important movements that had been led by Gandhi Ji. On August 8, 1942, Gandhi Ji addressed around 60,000 people at the Goawalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai and said to the people that this is a moment of Do or Die. He also said that stand by firmly on the demand of freedom, if you want to give free nation to the future generation. The Quit India Movement was effectively routed by British Government, but a strong reply came from their side after American President Winston Churchill pressurized them to fulfill the demands of Indian people. British government promised to give independence only after World War II and imposed a condition that the people of India would have to fight for them.

Indians accepted the proposal of British government and fought for them in the World War II.Gandhi Ji always struggled for the nation and finally on August 15, 1947 his long journey came into an end, when British government made way for freedom of India. It was an emotional moment when the whole nation stood together and celebrated the independence of India. But, the celebration came with the heart breaking partition of India. Under the leadership of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Muslim community demanded for Pakistan. Gandhi Ji was completely broken and tried to persuade Jinnah and other people for taking back the demand of Pakistan. On January 31, 1948, he was shot by an extremist Nathuram Godse.

15. Favorite Bhajans of Mahatma Gandhi
Prayer meetings were an important part of Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturbas life. All religions and faiths were given equal importance in the daily recitation of prayers. The prayers always culminated by proclaiming Although we call you by different names, you are One, Give us the wisdom to understand this, O Lord
  • Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
  • Vaishnav jana to tene kaiye
  • Eshwar Allah Tero Naam
  • 16. Gandhiji and Struggle for Indian Independence 1916 1945
    Gandhi first major achievements came in 1918 with the Champaran agitation and Kheda Satyagraha, although in the latter it was indigo and other cash crops instead of the food crops necessary for their survival. Suppressed by the militias of the landlords (mostly British), they were given measly compensation, leaving them mired in extreme poverty. The villages were kept extremely dirty and unhygienic and alcoholism, untouchability and purdah were rampant. Now in the throes of a devastating famine, the British levied an oppressive tax which they insisted on increasing. The situation was desperate. In Kheda in Gujarat, the problem was the same. Gandhi established an ashram there, organizing scores of his veteran supporters and fresh volunteers from the region.

    He organized a detailed study and survey of the villages, accounting for the atrocities and terrible episodes of suffering, including the general state of degenerate living. Building on the confidence of villagers, he began leading the clean up of villages, building of schools and hospitals and encouraging the village leadership to undo and condemn many social evils, as accounted above.But his main impact came when he was arrested by police on the charge of creating unrest and was ordered to leave the province. Hundreds of thousands of people protested and rallied outside the jail, police stations and courts demanding his release, which the court reluctantly granted. Gandhi led organized protests and strikes against the landlords, who with the guidance of the British government, signed an agreement granting the poor farmers of the region more compensation and control over farming, and cancellation of revenue hikes and its collection until the famine ended. It was during this agitation, that Gandhi was addressed by the people as Bapu (Father) and Mahatma (Great Soul). In Kheda, Sardar Patel represented the farmers in negotiations with the British, who suspended revenue collection and released all the prisoners. As a result, Gandhi fame spread all over the nation.

    17. Mahatama Gandhi Philosophy
    The great Indian leader Mahatama Gandhi always stood by his policy of nonviolence. And even when provoked, Mohandas Gandhi or Mahatma Gandhi refused to denounce his agresses because Gandhi strongly believed that nonviolence is the only way to combat violence itself. Using the principles of nonviolence Gandhiji led his campaign of Indian Independence against the Brit.I regard myself as a soldier though a soldier of peace. I know the value of discipline & truth. I must ask you to believe me when I say that I have never made a statement of this description that the masses of India if it became necessary would resort to violence.
    I regard myself as incapable in my lucid moments of making a statement of this character. It is complete independence that we want. said Gandhi in his farewell speech in Europe.On the basis of his experiences in South Africa Gandhiji developed the concept of Satyagraha which literally means unflinching adherence to the truth. Bapu used to say, Physical force is only necessary for the weak people. Real strength resides in your ability to express your ideals peacefully. On 11th September 1906 Gandhi publicly proclaimed his philosophy for the first time. Needless to say public support was virtually universal.Mahatama Gandhi Birthday 2nd October is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti and is a national holiday in India. 2nd October is also celebrated as International World NonViolence day to commemorate Gandhi.
    18. Tribute to Gandhi
    Gandhi Jayanti event celebration starts with paying tribute to Gandhi. Bhajans of Gandhi are sung on this occasion. Mahatma Gandhi favorite bhajan are Vaishna Jan to and Raghupati raghav raja Ram . Bunches of flowers or flower garlands are placed on statues Mahatma Gandhi throughout India.
    19. Neighborhood Cleanup
    It is really important to keep our environment clean. Contact your neighbors and let them know your intentions regarding cleaning up the neighborhood. Neighborhood Cleanup programs or events can bring area residents closer as well as preserve the beauty of your neighborhood.It was a known fact that Gandhi was a man who preferred simplicity. Gandhi led his life that confirmed to his preaching. His principles of truth, nonviolence and honesty are still remembered today. Many people celebrate Mahatma Gandhi birthday offering tribute, showing of films and book readings on Mahatma Gandhi life and achievements, singing Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram, Gandhi favorite devotional song. Gandhi influenced many national and international leaders through out his lifetime and even after that. Statues of Gandhiji are decorated with flowers and discourses are given on his life and ideals on Gandhi Jayanti.
    20. Gandhi Jayanti Greetings
    Gandhi Jayanti is one of the three national holidays celebrated in India. The holiday marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Celebrated on 2nd October every year, the festival is observed in all states and union territories. The great leader is remembered for nonviolence, truth and Satyagraha movement that he undertook for India freedom. His teachings are still remembered and used for resolving current conflicts, avoiding violence and finding peaceful solutions to make the world a better place to live in. On this occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, prayers are held at his memorial at Raj Ghat that are attended by the dignitaries and others. Greetings are also exchanged among people by sending cards, text messages and meeting one another. In this article, we have brought some ideas for sending greeting cards to your near and dear ones. Read on and let the principles of Mahatma Gandhi stay alive today and always.

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