Gurpurab Festival Images: This is the anniversary of a guru’s birth or death; marked by the holding of a festival. A gurpurb in Sikh tradition is a celebration of an anniversary related to the lives of the Sikh gurus. Observance of these anniversaries is an important feature of the Sikh way of life. An estimated 28 million people are followers …
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Chhath Puja Images: Chhath is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival of Nepalese and Indian devotes dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya and Chhathi Maiya. The Chhath Puja is performed in order to thank Surya for sustaining life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes. This festival is observed by people living in Nepal and India (mainly …
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Haryana Day Images: One of the many festivals that keep the state of Haryana in a festive spirit almost all the time is the Haryana Festival in Haryana. It is celebrated on 1st November. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the day when the state of Haryana was carved out of Punjab in 1966. Haryana Day Images: 01 November Haryana …
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Halloween Festival Images For Students & Kids: Halloween has derived its customs from the traditional practices of the Celtic people, who lived in what is today known as United Kingdom and parts of Western Europe. They held huge celebrations near the end of the month of October, marking the end of summer season. Gradually, the celebrations spread across other parts of …
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Dhanteras Festival Images: Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi or Dhanvantari Trayodashi, is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali in India and the festival of Tihar in Nepal. Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar month of Karthik. Dhanvantari, who is also worshiped on the occasion …
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Karva Chauth Festival Images and Stock Photos: Karwa Chauth is celebrated mostly by the married women in North India. On this day, they observe a fast, praying for the long life, well being and prosperity of their husband. They break their fast in the evening, after moon rise. On this sacred festival, people come together and socialize with friends and family, …
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APJ Abdul Kalam Images: Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen “A. P. J.” Abdul Kalam (15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) was the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. A career scientist turned reluctant politician, Kalam was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, and studied physics and aerospace engineering. He spent the next four decades as a scientist and …
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India Awards Ceremony Images: The Indian Honour System is primarily recognized by the Indian Government. The Indian honour system is broadly classified into five types – Leadership, Literature, Civilian, Patriotic and Particular. 70th National Film Awards: India Awards Ceremony Images The 70th National Film Awards ceremony was held in New Delhi today. President Droupadi Murmu gave the honour to stars including …
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Navratri Festival Images: ‘Nava-ratri’ is one of the most important Hindu festivals in the country. It is celebrated with immense zeal and enthusiasm all over India. It is celebrated twice a year – once in Chaitra (March-April) and the other in Ashwin (September-October). Navratra literally means ‘nine auspicious nights’. It is actually the worship of the Goddess of power in …
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Indian Air Force Day Images: Vayu Sena Diwas – The Air Force Day was officially started celebrating at 8th of October in the year 1932 as an auxiliary air force of Indian Empire. The Indian Air Force, air arm of the Indian armed forces, has its prime responsibility of securing the Indian airspace as well as to carry out the aerial …
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