Gandhi Jayanthi Celebration 2020

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It is observed across states and territories in India, and is one of the officially declared national holidays. 

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi or Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat. This year will mark Gandhi’s 151st birth anniversary. On this day, people celebrate with prayer services, commemorative ceremonies and cultural events that are held in colleges, local government institutions and socio-political institutions.

Last year we had observed a cleaning day on Gandhi jayanthi. This year as the pandemic scenario forbade us from gathering together, our teachers decided to give us a theme presentation on the important themes on Gandhian studies.

Ms Preetha presenting on the theme Gandhiji and Cleanliness...

Ms Sushama presenting on the theme Gandhiji and Basic Education...

Ms Uma Jyothi presenting on the theme Gandhiji and Swadeshi Movement...

Ms Chinju presenting on the theme Gandhiji and Fasting...

Ms Soumya shared with us several interesting facts on Gandhiji's life and experiences... 

Ms Prabhitha presenting on the topic Relevance of Gandhiji in the present day...

Ms Sreekutty presenting on the topic Gandhiji and Sarvodaya...

Towards the end of the session, our Principal, Ms Geetha spoke to us on the need for commemorating Gandhi and his thoughts, in the present day life. She also spoke on the grounds on which Gandhi and his thoughts were criticized on several instances and concluded by saying that the criticisms after all can never nullify the good, Gandhi had gifted to mankind.