People’s Republic of China : Country Name System of government: People’s Republic Capital: Beijing Location: In central and eastern Asia, together with some offshore islands, the country has borders with Mongolia, North Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Burma, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan Area: 9,596,961 sq km National composition: Chinese (Han, 95%) and about 50 minorities Religions: Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism Official …

International Mother Language Day recognizes that languages and multilingualism can advance inclusion, and the Sustainable Development Goals’ focus on leaving no one behind. UNESCO believes education, based on the first language or mother tongue, must begin from the early years as early childhood care and education is the foundation of learning. International Mother Language Day: Overview This year’s observance is …

विश्वदीप ओम आश्रम: सृष्टि के रचियता कहे जाने वाले त्रिदेव ब्रह्मा, विष्णु, महेश को ओम का प्रतीक माना जाता है। राजस्थान के पाली जिले की मारवाड़ तहसील के जाड़न गांव में ओम की आकृति वाला शिव मंदिर बनकर तैयार है। इसका उद्घाटन 19 फरवरी, 2024 को होगा। World’s first Om Shaped Shiv Temple Jadan Ashram Pali Rajasthan Name: विश्वदीप ओम …

वालीनाथ महादेव मंदिर, मेहसाणा, गुजरात: गुजरात के मेहसाणा में भव्य मंदिर की प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा 22 फरवरी 2024 के शुभ दिन गुरुपुष्य अमृत सिद्धि योग में प्रधानमंत्री मोदी के हाथों होगी। इस दौरान देश के कई साधू-संत वहाँ मौजूद रहेंगे। वालीनाथ महादेव मंदिर का इतिहास हमेशा से बहुत ही रोचक और भव्य माना जाता है। स्थानीय लोगों का कहना है कि महाभारत …

‘एक ओर तीर्थों का विकास, दूसरी ओर हाइटेक इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर’: PM मोदी ने रखी कल्किधाम की आधारशिला, बोले – आचार्य प्रमोद कृष्णम ने इसके लिए पिछली सरकारों से लड़ी लड़ाइयाँ ट्रस्ट के अध्यक्ष आचार्य प्रमोद ने प्रधानमंत्री को कुछ दिन पहले इस धाम की आधारशिला रखने और भूमिपूजन करने के लिए आमंत्रित किया था, जिसे उन्होंने स्वीकार किया था। आज यह …

World Day of Social Justice: The digital economy is transforming the world of work. Over the past decade, expansion in broadband connectivity, cloud computing, and data have led to the proliferation of digital platforms, which have penetrated several sectors of the economy and societies. Since early 2020, the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to remote working arrangements and …

Jaisalmer Desert Festival : Event Name Type: Cultural Fair / Festival Duration: February 22 (Thursday) – February 24, 2024 (Saturday) Location: Sam Sand Dunes 42 K.M. from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India Jaisalmer Desert Festival is all about camel races, polo matches, puppeteers, jugglers, men with long mustache, turban tying competitions, locals dressed in colorful traditional dresses, etc. It’s a complete bundle …

Khajuraho Dance Festival (50th Edition): Event Name Category: Dance & Music Festival Event Date: 20 – 26 February, 2024 Location: open-air auditorium, Chitragupta & Vishwanatha Temple, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh, India Khajuraho Dance Festival: खजुराहो नृत्य समारोह Khajuraho Dance Festival – Once the religious capital of Chandela dynasty, one of the powerful Rajput dynasties of Central India, Khajuraho is …

Pariyanampetta Pooram is a seven day fest held at Pariyanampetta Bhagavathy Temple, Kattakulam in Palakkad district of Kerala, ‘God’s own country‘. The Pariyanampetta temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy, the Goddess of 14 Desams. Pariyanampetta Pooram: Kattakulam, Palakkad The image of the goddess is drawn on floor and songs are sung along with it; this ritualistic drawing is called Kalamezhuthu …

Jaya Ekadashi is observed on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha during Magh month as per Hindu calendar. Devotees celebrate the day in different parts of India as per the local traditions. Though it is known as Jaya Ekadashi in North India, people in South India celebrate it as Bhisma Ekadasi in Andhra Pradesh. The same festival is treated as …