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Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations Draw Visitors To Vijayawada’s Gandhi Hill
People in Vijayawada gathered at Gandhi Hill to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday.
The event marked his 157th birth anniversary.
Gandhi Hill and its planetarium were open for free to visitors and students.
Planetarium shows were held every hour during the day.
Speakers encouraged young people to practise truth, peace, non-violence and service.
Students who won competitions received prizes.
Organisers also released two books about Gandhi and his connection with Vijayawada.
The celebrations included gardening demonstrations, composting, artwork and tributes to Gandhi.
Gandhi Hill in Vijayawada hosted celebrations marking Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary.
Visitors and students received free entry to Gandhi Hill and the planetarium on Friday.
Former Union Vigilance Commissioner K.V. Chowdary urged young people to follow Gandhi’s ideals.
School and college competition winners received prizes during the programme.
The event included book releases, environmental demonstrations, artworks and floral tributes.
- Who
- The Gandhi Hill Foundation, AP Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi, dignitaries, students and visitors participated.
- What
- Celebrations were held for Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary.
- Where
- Gandhi Hill and its planetarium in Vijayawada.
- When
- On Friday, with related programmes conducted during the preceding week.
- Why
- To commemorate Gandhi and promote his ideals of truth, non-violence, peace, harmony and service.
Key facts
- Occasion
- Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary
- Location
- Gandhi Hill, Vijayawada
- Free access
- Gandhi Hill was open from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; students also received free planetarium access.
- Planetarium shows
- Shows were held every hour from 10 a.m.
- Organisers
- The Gandhi Hill Foundation and AP Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi
- Books released
- ‘Bhoomi Navvali’ by Belaga Bhimeswara Rao and ‘Bejawadalo Gandhiji’ by Dr G.V. Purnachand
- Additional activities
- Plant-growing, home-composting, Gandhi-themed artwork, terrace-garden displays and recycled-material art
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