Public Holiday India

Gandhi Jayanti 1942

Friday 2 October 1942

30723 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 2 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct 1942

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Quick answers

When is Gandhi Jayanti 1942?
Gandhi Jayanti 1942 is on Friday 2 October 1942 in India.
How many days until Gandhi Jayanti 1942?
Gandhi Jayanti 1942 was 30723 days ago.
Is Gandhi Jayanti a public holiday in India?
Yes. Gandhi Jayanti is a national public holiday in India.
When is Gandhi Jayanti 1943?
Gandhi Jayanti 1943 is on Saturday 2 October 1943.

About

Observed on 2 October.

Significance

Marks the birth of Mahatma Gandhi in 1869. The UN observes the day as the International Day of Non-Violence.

How it is celebrated

  • Prayer meetings at Raj Ghat, New Delhi
  • Singing his favourite bhajan, Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
  • Cleanliness drives

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiKrishna Ashtami
NakshatraArdra
YogaVariyan
KaranaBalava
Sunrise7:14 AM
Sunset7:05 PM
Rahu Kaal11:41 AM - 1:10 PM
Abhijit12:46 PM - 1:34 PM
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Gandhi Jayanti in other years

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19422 OctoberFridayThis page
19432 OctoberSaturdayView
19442 OctoberMondayView