As the nation observes the 76th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the revered leader and architect of India’s freedom struggle, the echoes of his teachings and principles resonate across the country.
Fondly known as “Bapu”, Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy is deeply ingrained in India’s history. His commitment to non-violence, or ahimsa, played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s ethos during the freedom movement.
On the fateful day of January 30, 1948, while en route to an evening prayer meeting at Birla Bhavan, Delhi, Mahatma Gandhi met his tragic end.
Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist, fired three fatal bullets into his chest. The nation lost its guiding light, but Gandhi’s principles continued to illuminate the path for generations to come.
Each year, on Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary, the country observes Mahatma Gandhi Punyatithi.
This solemn occasion sees citizens, government officials, and leaders converging at memorials and statues of freedom fighters to pay homage to those who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
To commemorate this day, here are 10 rare pictures capturing intimate moments of Mahatma Gandhi—a visual journey into the life of the man who steered India towards independence.
