In connection with the Gandhi Jayanthi Week celebrations, the People’s Movement for Peace (PMP), Kannur, organized an interfaith prayer gathering on October 6 at Mahatma Mandiram. The event aimed to renew and uphold the timeless values of peace, nonviolence, and harmony championed by Mahatma Gandhi. Interfaith prayer was a central part of Gandhiji’s vision for a peaceful society. By bringing people of different faiths together in a shared space of reflection and prayer, he demonstrated that unity does not require uniformity, and that diversity can become a powerful foundation for social harmony. The gathering at Mahatma Mandiram echoed this legacy, featuring prayers and devotional songs representing multiple religious traditions, creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and spiritual togetherness.

During the gathering, PMP Chairman Satheesh Kumar spoke on the growing need to preserve communal harmony in the present social environment. He emphasized that Gandhi’s path of peace and nonviolence is not merely a historical ideal but a living guide for addressing today’s challenges. At a time when misunderstandings and divisions can easily take root, such interfaith initiatives serve as reminders of the shared values that bind communities together. The programme also highlighted the role of collective spiritual reflection in building a culture of peace. When individuals come together to pray, reflect, and listen to one another, it opens spaces for empathy, dialogue, and reconciliation. Events like these reinforce the message that peace is a continuous effort—one that requires willingness, cooperation, and a deep respect for human dignity. The interfaith gathering thus became more than a commemorative event; it stood as a symbolic commitment to fostering love, unity, and nonviolence in society. It reminded all participants that peace begins within communities and grows when people embrace differences with openness and compassion.