Commemorative Programmes October 2: Gandhi Jayanti   Every year on October 2 the nation pays homage to the Mahatma at Gandhi Smriti. A ‘Sarva Dharma Prarthana Sabha’ is held at the Martyr’s Column in Gandhi Smriti. A large number of distinguished guests, ambassadors and people from various sections of the society take part in the prayer every year.   January 30: Martyrdom Day   To commemorate the martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi, the Samiti organises special prayers on January 30 every year to pay tribute to the Father of the Nation.     A large number of distinguished guests, ambassadors and people from various sections of the society take part in the prayer every year.   March 12 - April 6    Commemorating Gandhiji's Dandi March   Mahatma Gandhi launched the historic  Salt Satyagraha  on March 12, 1930 at 6.30 a.m.  when he started with 78 volunteers on the historic march of Dandi. A huge crowd followed. For miles and miles the roads were watered and bestrewn with green leaves; the flags and festoons gave an appearance of festival. Gandhiji at the head of the procession set a fast pace with his staff in hand. He broke the unjust Salt Law on April 6, 1930. For the past three years, Gandhi Smriti has been organizing a large number of programmes during March 12-April 6 to commemorate the Dandi March.   Gandhi Smriti calls upon all to celebrate every year this Period as a tribute to Gandhiji’s Dandi March.