GANDHI MEMORIAL SOCIETY COLUMBUS, OHIO

The GANDHI MEMORIAL SOCIETY (Society) was established on December 17, 2017 to spread the message of truth, non-violence and love given to the world by Mahatma Gandhi. In so doing, the Society also wants to throw light on the lives of other leaders like Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela and others who followed into the footsteps of the Mahatma.

BIOGRAPHY of Mahatma Gandhi

Mohandas Gandhi was a leader for Indian civil rights and was the face of India's push for independence from British control. While in South Africa, Gandhi became acquainted with the methods of peaceful resistance and his methods continue to influence people today. Gandhi was the victim of religious violence after India's independence and was assassinated in 1948.

Anecdotes by Mahtma Gandhi

"Do you think a sense of humour is necessary in life?" was a question put to Gandhiji by a visitor and his reply was: "If I had no sense of humour, I should long ago have committed suicide."

EVENTS/NEWS GANDHI MEMORIAL SOCIETY COLUMBUS, OHIO

Grand Celebration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi by Gandhi Memorial Society

October 2nd & October 5th

The Gandhi Memorial Society will celebrate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi this year on October 2-5. The City of Dublin, Ohio,