Maha Shivaratri or Sawan Shivaratri Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha is observed as Masik Shivaratri or Masa Shivaratri or Maha Shivaratri and staunch devotees of Lord Shiva observe fast and worship Shiva Linga on all Shivaratris in the year. In a year there are usually twelve Shivaratri days. Shivaratri which falls during Shravana month is known as Sawan Shivaratri. As whole Shravana …
The Islamic New Year, which is the first day of the Islamic calendar, dates back to the migration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in the year 622 C.E., which is known as the Hijra. Prior to the Hijra, the Muslims in Mecca were a small group of people, opposed and often …
The temple town of Puri, located on the Bay of Bengal in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, is home to Lord Jagannath, who is the reincarnation of Lord Krishna. The 7th of July in 2024 will mark the celebration of Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024. The second day of Shukla Paksha in the Ashadh month is when Puri celebrates the Jagannath Rath Yatra. …
International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21st annually as a global celebration of well-being. This worldwide movement recognises the ancient Indian art of yoga and its significant effects on our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, cutting across cultural and geographic barriers. Millions of people come together for yoga classes, workshops, and talks in peaceful mountain …
Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. A blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in sufficient …
Child labour refers to any kind of work that is unfit and inappropriate for a child’s age, physical and mental abilities. However, due to poverty and social injustice, lots of children are forced into labour at an early age, throughout the world. This further affects them physically, mentally and emotionally. Children are often pushed into …
World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2024 will draw attention to food safety incidents. This year’s theme underlines the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents, no matter how mild or severe they can be. Food safety incidents are situations where there is a potential or confirmed health risk associated with food consumption. …
World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5th, is a powerful reminder of our collective duty to care for the environment.We can all make a positive impact by embracing sustainable practices in our daily lives, conserving resources, and advocating for eco-friendly solutions. Remember, even small steps like planting trees, reducing waste, or supporting renewable energy …
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 …
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 …
