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Govardhan Puja, however, falls on the same day and is associated with a tale from Hindu mythology that revolves around Lord Krishna. One of the most important festivals for Vaishnavas and Hindu denominations globally, the festival…
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The festival also known as Dhanatrayodashi will be celebrated on October 22 this year. Dhanteras mark the beginning of the five-day-long festival of Diwali. Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi is a Hindu festival celebrated to worship Lord…
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On this day, married women dress up in mostly red as the colour signifies a married woman. They apply mehendi on their hands as a part of the festivities. They keep a fast the entire day and celebrate together by narrating a Karwa Chauth…
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The festival is celebrated by establishing a Kalash and an idol of Goddess Durga in homes. People pray to the goddess for nine days. Navratri begins with worshipping Maa Shailputri and ends with the worship of Maa Siddhidatri.
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The snake god finds mention in several Hindu scriptures. Lord Shiva's snake Vasuki is mentioned in many scriptures where it played a vital role during the Samudra Manthan or the episode of churning nectar from the ocean.
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The population of wild tigers had dropped by more than 95 per cent since the beginning of the 20th century. When the global tiger numbers in the wild hit an all-time low of as few as 3,200 individuals in 2010, the governments of all 13…
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Muharram additionally denotes the commemoration of the skirmish of Karbala, where the Islamic prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussain Ibn Ali was killed. They recall the slaughter on the tenth day, Ashura, with some deciding to observe…
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This holiday was started by UNESCO in 1966 to recognize the date of the FIDE foundation on the twentieth of July 1924 in Paris. Today FIDE incorporates 188 national chess organizations, and sorts out various occasions all around the globe,…
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The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on July 18, 2010. However, other groups began celebrating Mandela Day on July 18, 2009.
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7th July is celebrated as World Chocolate Day around the world. 7th July marked completion of 465 years since chocolate was introduced to Europe. This is the day to indulge in consuming chocolates and also send sweet warm wishes to your…
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