Rama Navami, the celebration of Lord Rama’s birth anniversary, is observed as the conclusion of Chaitra Navratri or Vasanta Navaratri . It is one of the five major holy festivals celebrated by all castes of the Hindu religion. The festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the Shukla Paksha, as per the Hindu calendar’s Chaitra …
The Tamil New Year date begins with adorning a symbolic platter with objects like flowers, mirrors, jewellery, money, betel leaves, mangoes, bananas, and pineapple is customary. Upon getting up on the first day of the new year, Tamil often finds this platter waiting for them. Kolam, elaborate patterns made from dyed rice flour, are another important part …
Ambedkar Jayanti, also known as Bhim Jayanti, is celebrated on April 14 every year to honour the memory of “Father of Indian Constitution” Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. 1891-born Ambedkar was not only the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, but the first Law Minister of Independent India, a jurist, economist, and …
Vaisakhi, also pronounced Baisakhi marks the first day of the month of Vaisakh and is traditionally celebrated annually on 13 April and sometimes 14 April. It is seen as a spring harvest celebration primarily in Punjab and Northern India. Whilst it is culturally significant as a festival of harvest, in many parts of India, Vaisakhi is also …
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919. A large, peaceful crowd had gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab, British India, during annual Baishakhi fair, to protest against the Rowlatt Act and the arrest of pro-independence activists Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew and Dr. Satya Pal. In response to the public gathering, the temporary brigadier general R. …
Eid-Ul-Fitr Eid-ul-Fitr, often referred to simply as Eid, is one of the most significant Islamic holidays celebrated by Muslims around the world. It marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The word “Eid” means festival or feast in Arabic, while “Fitr” means breaking the fast. Eid-ul-Fitr is a joyous occasion characterized …
Martyr’s Day Martyr’s Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas, is observed in India. The day is dedicated to pay homage to the courageous soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their motherland. It also marks the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948. Gandhi, also known as the “Father of the Nation” led India’s freedom movement. He …
Ugadi Ugadi is the festival that is celebrated on the first day of the new year, according to the Hindu calendar. According to this calendar, the first day of the new year falls on 9 April, on which the day Ugadi is celebrated. This festival is celebrated in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Goa …
Ordnance Factories’ Day in India: The Ordnance Factories’ Day is observed on the 18th of March every year. The production of India’s oldest Ordnance Factory, which is at Corepressor of Kolkata, was started on the 18th of March, 1802. OFB is the 37th largest defence equipment manufacturer in the world, 2nd largest in Asia, and the largest in India. The day is …
National Vaccination Day National Vaccination Day 2024: Vaccines play an important role in eradicating diseases that used to be deadly at one point of time. Diseases such as Polio and Smallpox were widespread and claimed a lot of lives, till vaccination against these diseases came in. Vaccination enables us to have a better life without the risk …
