Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated globally as non-violence day and much valued in India as Mahatma Gandhi was born on this day. The father of the Nation is also the originator of Satyagraha and Ahimsa movement.
The National Holiday is observed on Gandhi Jayanti. The day is celebrated with prayer services, memorial as well as ceremony services, people gather in their localities and organizations to mark the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi. His favorite bhajan is sung by people who gather “Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram ''
Mahatma Gandhi, originally known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2nd October 1869. He lived in a small white-washed house in Porbandar at Kathiawad. After passing high school Gandhi ji left for England for further education.
Some of the places you can visit in India to known Gandhiji and Indian history better are: – Kirti Mandir, Porbandar – Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad – Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Mumbai – Gandhi Smriti or Birla Bhavan, New Delhi – Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai – Sevagram Ashram, Wardha
He was deeply influenced by Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King. It was in his early days when was deeply influenced by the stories of Harishchandra and Shravana and this is where he picked up the principle of honesty and Satya (truth).