The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, is celebrated with respect all over the country. He is the man who played a significant role in achieving independence for India from the British Empire with his simplicity and strong will power. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as ‘Bapu’ or ‘Father of the nation’, was born on the 2nd of October in 1869, in Porbunder, Gujrat. He studied law in U.K and practiced law in South Africa . But he left his profession and returned to India to join the Indian freedom struggle.