Buddha Purnima is a significant festival in the Buddhist tradition, observed across South, Southeast, and East Asia. It commemorates the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as Gautama Buddha and founded Buddhism. According to Buddhist tradition and archaeological findings, Gautama Buddha was born around 563-483 BCE in Lumbini, Nepal. His mother, Queen …
National Anti-Terrorism Day
India observes National Anti-Terrorism Day on 21 May every year to commemorate the death of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. He was the youngest prime minister of India who came into power at 40. Gandhi, the sixth PM of India, was assassinated by a woman-a member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam on 21 …
Mother’s Day
There is one relationship in this mortal life which effortlessly scores above all other known relationships on this Earth. Feeling confused? Don’t scratch your head too much as that extraordinary relationship is none other than that of the mother, which is truly priceless in terms of her countless love, dedication, and devotion towards her family. …
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya also known as Akha Teej is an auspicious day as per Hindu scriptures. On the day of the festival, Lord Vishnu, Lord Ganesha, and Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped. Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, Akti, or Parsurama Jayanti, is a highly auspicious occasion celebrated by followers of Hinduism and Jainism. Falling during the Shukla Paksha, the …
Maharana Pratap Jayanti
9जून को मनाई जाने वाली महाराणा प्रताप जयंती 2024 , राजस्थान के मेवाड़ के श्रद्धेय राजा की जयंती के रूप में मनाई जाती है । 9 जून, 1540 (हिंदू कैलेंडर के अनुसार) को जन्मे , मुगल सम्राट अकबर के खिलाफ हल्दीघाटी की लड़ाई के दौरान महाराणा प्रताप की वीरता और नेतृत्व का जश्न मनाया जाता है। अपने लोगों के प्रति साहस और समर्पण की उनकी …
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
Rabindra Jayanti also called Poncheeshe Boishakh in Kolkata commemorates the birthday of the renowned Bengali poet, scholar, novelist, playwright, humanist, philosopher, and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. In 2024 nation going to celebrate the 163rd birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. As the special day is approaching let’s understand more about the event. Rabindranath Tagore, born on May 7th, …
World Asthma Day
World Asthma Day (WAD) (May 2, 2023) is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma, (GINA), a World Health Organization collaborative organization founded in 1993. WAD is held each May to raise awareness of Asthma worldwide. The majority of the burden of asthma morbidity and mortality occurs in low and middle income countries. GINA strives …
World Athletics Day
World Athletics Dayserves as a symbol of the lasting influence of sports in uniting communities and cultivating an ethos of wellness and achievement. It transcends mere placement on the calendar, embodying a deeper significance.; it symbolises a global celebration of human potential and the pursuit of athletic achievement. Now, you might ask, when is World Athletics …
World Laughter Day
World Laughter Day is a celebration that takes place every year on the first Sunday of May. This year, it is May 5th. The day has a lot of significance because it aims to spread awareness about the many benefits of laughter, including its healing properties, and emphasises how important it is to keep being …