Gandhi Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and is celebrated on October 2, annually. This year marks the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. One of the three national festivals in India, Gandhi is marked as a national holiday in the country. Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in India are filled with cultural programmes, functions and speeches that speak of Gandhi's great ideologies and beliefs. They are supported by entertaining and enriching songs, which are either loved by our beloved Bapu or talk about our love for him. As we prepare to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti once again, here's presenting you Gandhi Jayanti 2019 playlist for the celebrations. We remember Gandhi Ji with his favourite songs.

Mahatma Gandhi's contribution to world peace, civil rights and India's freedom struggle is known by one and all. His strong ideologies of non-violence and truth have played a key role in shaping the world, and the UN Assemble celebrates this fact by observing October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence. Stories of Mahatma Gandhi, or Bapu as we lovingly call our Father of the Nation have been reiterated in various forms over the past few years. Whether it is movies depicting his journey or songs that capture the essence of his teachings, the ways of learning about the Father of our nation are endless. And as we celebrate Gandhi Jayanti 2019, here are the five songs that will make you feel closer to Mahatma Gandhi and his principles. Gandhi Jayanti 2019 Messages in Hindi: WhatsApp Stickers, Facebook Greetings, GIF Images, SMS, Quotes and Wishes to Send on Mahatama Gandhi's 150th Birth Anniversary. 

Bapu's Favourite - Raghupati Raghav

During Gandhi Jayanti, there are multiple prayer services held across the country. One popular song in these services, has to be Raghupati Raghav, which is cited as Mahatma Gandhi's favourite Bhajan.

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The Classic - Bapu Ki Amar Kahani 

This classic song voiced by Mohammed Rafi was created overnight by Husnlal Bhagatram-Rajendra Krishan-Rafi after Mahatma Gandhi's assassination in 1948. The song captures everything that Gandhi Ji has done for us and what he means to us.

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Bande Mein Tha Dum - One for the Millenials

This famous and recent song from Lage Raho Munna Bhai is the perfect rendition of our love for Bapu. The offbeat and peppy number reiterates Gandhi Ji's story and spreads his thoughts, ideologies and quotes in the soothing voice of Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal.

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Vaishnav Jan To - The Song on Empathy

This Hindu Bhajan has captured Bapu's thoughts on empathy and coexistence perfectly. The song, which was added to the official list of prayers sung at Gandhi Ji's Sabarmati Ashram is a soulful track that has a deep-rooted meaning.

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Sabarmati Ke Sant 

This song in the sweet voice of Asha Bhosle, sings the praises of Mahatma Gandhi and paints him as the Saint from Sabarmati (his hometown). Written by Kavi Pradeep and featured in the 1954 movie Jagriti, this song has been a favourite at every Gandhi Jayanti function.

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We hope that these songs help you in remembering Gandhi Ji in a more soulful way. Here's wishing everyone a Happy Gandhi Jayanti!

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