On this day, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, fondly known as 'Bapu' and popularly called Mahatma 'The Father of the Nation, was born in Porbandar, Gujarat, in northwest India. Gandhi, who was a shy student, went on to create history by fighting for freedom through means of 'Truth' and Non-Violence'. Such was his act of braveness that even today, the world fondly remembers him as one of the greatest leaders to have graced the world/

While across several states of the country, one will find roads named after Mahatma Gandhi. These roads are popularly called as MG Road. But, did you know that there are several things; from roads to colleges and universities to postage stamps, awards and much more are named after the great leader.