Various programmes, including all-religion prayers, bhajans and shramadaan, marked Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in the districts of Haveri, Gadag and Dharwad on Monday.
While the district and taluk administrations organised Gandhi Jayanti programmes in their respective headquarters, simple functions were held at various offices of government and private administrations. Schools and colleges too organised programmes to mark the day by holding talks, singing of bhajans and even fancy-dress competitions.
In some of the schools, children came dressed as Mahatma Gandhi and others wore Gandhi Topi (cap) in reverence to the father of the nation.
