Guru Nanak Jayanti Parkash Purab, also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab, is a festival that celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the First Sikh Guru and Founder Of Sikhism. It is a sacred festival for Sikhs that honours Guru Nanak’s life, achievements, and legacy. Sikhs believe that Guru Nanak’s teachings shaped …
Children’s Day
Children’s Day also known as “Bal Diwas” is celebrated every year in India on November 14, to commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru. He was fondly, lovingly & popularly known as “Chacha Nehru” amongst children. He strongly believed that children are the foundation of a society and they …
Dussehra
In India, Dussehra and Vijayadashami are used interchangeably. Both terms represent the same festival and observed on Shukla Paksha Dashami during Ashwin month as per Hindu lunar calendar. Hence in most of the years Dussehra is celebrated after the completion of 9 days of Navratri and 3 days of Durga Puja festivities. In other words it is celebrated on the tenth day of …
Indian Air Force Day
Indian Air Force was officially established on 8 October 1932. Its first ac flight came into being on 01 Apr 1933 with six RAF-trained officers and 19 Havai Sepoys (air soldiers). The aircraft inventory consisted of four Westland Wapiti IIA army cooperation biplanes at Drigh Road as the “A” Flight nucleus of the planned No.1 …
Navratri
What is Navratri? Navratri is a period of nine days celebrating the Divine Feminine and is happening from 3rd Oct to 11th Oct in 2024. This culture draws its roots on profound observations of the human system and its relationship with the Earth, the Moon, the Sun, and different aspects of the Divine. This is …
World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day Tourism Day as international observances on September 27. This date was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted. The adoption of these Statutes is considered a milestone in global tourism.[1] The purpose of this day is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects …
International Day of Peace (UN)
The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. It is dedicated to world …
Eid Milad-Un-Nabi
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, also referred to as Mawlid, is a significant Islamic occasion that marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. This year, the occasion is observed in India from Sunday evening, September 15, to Monday, September 16. The day holds deep spiritual importance for Muslims worldwide, as they honour the life and teachings of the Prophet, …
PM Narendra Modi’s Birthday
प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी को जन्मदिवस की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं।. Narendra Damodardas Modi, born on September 17, 1950, in the modest town of Mehsana, Gujarat, has risen from humble beginnings to become one of India’s most influential political leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 74 today, adding another year to his decades of public …
Hindi Diwas
कब हुई हिंदी दिवस की शुरुआत? हिंदी दिवस की शरुआत 14 सितंबर 1949 से हुई थी।लंबी चर्चा के बाद देवनागरी लिपि में हिंदी को देश की आधिकारिक भाषा घोषित किया गया था। बता दें, तब के प्रधान मंत्री, पंडित जवाहर लाल नेहरू ने हिंदी दिवस के लिए 14 सितंबर की तारीख का चयन किया था। …