Google is known for changing its logo (Google Doodle)and most often it marks an event of historic significance. More recently their logo signified Google’s 11th birthday before which they celebrated Chinese philosopher Confucius’s birthday .
So after celebrating its own birthday and birthday of a Chinese philosopher it was time to remember the Indian great and celebrate 140th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of India. Mahatma's face appeared as 'G' for Google and 'G' for Gandhi on the logo with a backdrop of Khaki color.
About Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi born on 2nd October 1869 was the pre-eminent political and spiritual leader of India during the Indian independence movement. He was the pioneer of satyagraha—resistance to tyranny through mass civil disobedience, firmly founded upon Ahimsa or total non-violence—which led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Gandhiji is commonly known around the world as Mahatma Gandhi and in India also as Bapu . He is officially honoured in India as the Father of the Nation. His birthday, 2 October is celebrated worldwide as the International Day of Non-Violence.
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