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 Independence Day, observed annually on 15 August, is a national holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from British rule on 15 August 1947. India attained freedom following an independence movement noted for largely nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience led by the Indian National Congress (INC). Independence coincided with the partition of India, in which the British Indian Empire was divided along religious lines into the Dominions of India and Pakistan; the partition was accompanied by violent riots and mass casualties.

The flagship event in Independence Day celebrations takes place in Delhi, where the prime minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort and delivers from its ramparts a speech. The holiday is observed throughout India with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades and cultural events. Indians celebrate the day by displaying the national flag on their attire, accessories, homes and vehicles; by listening to patriotic songs, watching patriotic movies; and bonding with family and friends. Books and films feature the independence and partition in their narrative. Separatist and militant organisations have often carried out terrorist attacks on and around 15 August, and others have declared strikes and used black flags to boycott the celebration.

During the 1930s, reform was gradually legislated by the British; Congress won victories in the resulting elections. The next decade was beset with political turmoil: Indian participation in World War II, the Congress's final push for non-cooperation, and an upsurge of Muslim nationalism led by the All-India Muslim League. The escalating political tension was capped by Independence in 1947. The jubilation was tempered by the bloody partition of the subcontinent into India and Pakistan.

This  is our 67th Independence Day. "Sutthona Banni Team Karnataka" wishes you all "Happy Independence Day".

 "Sri Mookappa Mahaswamigalavaru Samsthana Mutt (Matha)" is located in "Guddada-Mallapura" village, Byadagi taluk, Haveri district of Karnataka state. This mutt has got heritage history of around 400 years. This mutt is very special because here "Nandi" (Bull or Ox) is worshiped as a saint ( Swamiji). But the administration works are done by people. Dharmadhikari of this mutt is "Sri Mrutyunjayaswami H Dassohamath".

Here "Sri Mookappa Swamigalu (Nandi)" goes to different villages & towns. At that time people worships Swamiji & treats as a God & alms ( in Kannada: gives Bhiksha-Daana-Dharma). From the amount which is collected by people ( Bhiksha-Daana-Dharma), presently Sri Mutt is running primary school, high school, orphanage for orphan children and "Annadaasoha" every day.