Mahatma Gandhi Birthday Celebration

Announced by University of Pittsburgh

October 2nd, Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, is the International Day of Nonviolence, per a United Nations declaration in 2007.

Please join us for an afternoon of activities celebrating the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and his teachings. Enjoy chai with Pittsburgh organizations at 2:00 pm, followed by interfaith presentations, cultural performances, and student readings about:

TRUTH, PEACE AND ACTION
MAHATMA GANDHI’S LEGACY AT 150

with Chief Guest India Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty

SANDEEP CHAKRAVORTY, a member of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) since 1996, has served in India’s Missions in several countries. Prior to becoming Consul General of India in New York in August, 2017, he was the Ambassador of India to Peru and Bolivia.
India’s Consul General Chakravorty will present the bronze bust of Mahatma Gandhi to AHINSA, to be installed in the Hillman Library on University of Pittsburgh’s campus.

For details, please call sOm Sharma 412.606.6868; Maneesha Cleetus 412.979.1133; NS Srinivasa 412.726.7009

Sponsored by: University of Pittsburgh Adian Studies Center, Sri Venkateswara Temple, Penn Hill, PA, AHINSA, Carlow University, Carnegie Melon University Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, CAIR Pittsburgh, Sanjeevani Ashram, Jain Society of Pittsburgh, Rotary Club of Monroeville, Hindi Jain Temple

Supporting Organizations: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, Chatham University International Affairs, Duquesne University