Tributes to Father of Nation

2 October -   International Day of Non-Violence 

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. This day is referred to in India as Gandhi Jayanti.

Philatelic Tributes to great leaders of India

2nd October is also the birth anniversary of India's second Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri.