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, …
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। …
World First Aid Day
First aid is an emergency measure that often consists of simple, frequently life-saving measures that the vast majority of individuals can learn to execute with minimum equipment and no prior medical knowledge. “First aid” relates to the administration of care to a human provided by a bystander (s), though it is not considered medical treatment …
National Forest Martyrs Day
National Forest Martyrs Day is observed annually on September 11th in India to honor the sacrifices of those who have laid down their lives in defense of the country’s forests and wildlife. This date was chosen by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in 2013 to coincide with the historic Khejarli Massacre of …
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesha Chaturthi on Saturday, September 7, 2024Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat – 11:03 AM to 01:34 PMDuration – 02 Hours 31 MinsGanesha Visarjan on Tuesday, September 17, 2024On previous day time to avoid Moon sighting – 03:01 PM to 08:16 PM, Sep 06Duration – 05 Hours 15 MinsTime to avoid Moon sighting – 09:30 AM to 08:45 PMDuration – 11 Hours 15 Mins Chaturthi Tithi Begins – 03:01 PM on Sep 06, 2024Chaturthi Tithi Ends – 05:37 PM on Sep 07, 2024 Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as birth anniversary of Lord Ganesh. On Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesh …