A national holiday in India to commemorate the birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who came to be known as Mahatma ("great soul") Gandhi. At this time pilgrimages are made from throughout the country to the Raj Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi where Gandhi was cremated. Many communities also hold spinning and weaving sessions in his honor. 1, Parliament St.New Delhi, Delhi 110 001 India91-11-23715084; fax: 91-11-23715084www.tourisminindia.comOfficial Mahatma Gandhi eArchiveMahatma Gandhi Foundation, N.T. Mumbai, Mumbai 400 056 India91-22-26704605; fax: 91-22-26704603web.mahatma.org.inM. K. Gandhi Institute for NonviolenceChristian Brothers University650 E. Parkway, S.Memphis, TN 38104901-452-2824; fax: 901-452-2775www.gandhiinstitute.orgSOURCES:AnnivHol-2000, p. 166BkHolWrld-1986, Oct 2DictWrldRel-1989, p. 271(c)