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World Autism Awareness Day: Date, History, Theme, Significance

World Autism Awareness Day Information

World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on 2nd April to persuade member states to take measure for raising awareness of people about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a rare neurological disorder appearing mainly in infants. United Nations General Assembly passed the Resolution number 62/139 on 1st November 2007, for declaring 2nd April as the “World Autism Awareness Day“, which was …

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Why Holi is known as festival of colors?

Why Holi is known as festival of colors?

Why Holi is known as festival of colors? In Vrindavan and Mathura (Where Lord Krishna grew up) the festival is celebrated for 16 days in remembrance of the divine love of Radha for Krishna. Krishna is believed to have complained to his mother (“Radha kyon gori, main kyon kala“) about his dark skin complexion and Radha’s fair. That’s when Krishna’s …

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Nowruz: Iranian New Year Festival – Persian People / Zoroastrian

Nowruz: Iranian New Year Festival Information

Nowruz: Iranian New Year Festival – Nowruz or Navroz marks the beginning of the spring season and is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm among various Parsi communities across the world. Name: Norooz, Nawrouz, Newroz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Navroz Country: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan Observed …

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Tulip Festival: Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Srinagar

Tulip Festival: Srinagar, Jammu Kashmir

Tulip Festival: Spring brings in the time of blossoming tulips in the valley, as the landscape soften and flourish after the cold winter. Asia s largest tulip garden called Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Siraj Bagh Cheshmashahi Srinagar, in the foothills of Zabarwan range with an overview of Dal Lake presents a soothing view to the eyes. Particulars: Details: Kashmir …

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World Kidney Day Information, History, Themes, Banners & Cards

World Kidney Day Information, History, Themes, Banners & Cards

World Kidney Day will be celebrated all over the world on 2nd Thursday in March – every year. 2024: 14th March 2024 (2nd Thursday) 2025: 13th March 2025 (2nd Thursday) World Kidney Day History: World Kidney Day is a global health campaign celebrated every year all across the world focusing the health and importance of the major body organ, kidneys to …

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Thailand World Encyclopedia, Facts, Map, Photos, Anthem

Thailand – World Atlas: Kids Encyclopedia

Thailand : Country Name System of government: Monarchy Capital: Bangkok Location: Thailand lies on the Gulf of Thailand; it has borders with Burma, Laos, Kampuchea and Malaysia Area: 514,000 sq km National composition: Thais form the majority; there are sizeable Chinese and Lao minorities, and smaller groups of Burmans, Karen, Shan, Khmer, Vietnamese, Malays, Indians and others Religions: Buddhism, Islam …

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Maha Shivaratri Facebook Covers For Hindu Devotees & Students

Maha Shivaratri Facebook Covers

Maha Shivaratri Facebook Covers For Students: According to one of the most popular legends, Shivaratri is the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. It is also believed that Lord Shiva performed ‘Tandava’, the dance of the primal creation, preservation and destruction on this auspicious night of Shivaratri. According to another popular legend, described in Linga Purana, it was on …

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Ateshgah of Baku: Surakhani Fire Temple, Azerbaijan

Ateshgah of Baku: Azerbaijan Fire Temple - Holy to Hindus, Sikhs and Zoroastrians

The Ateshgah of Baku, often called the “Fire Temple of Baku“, is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhany town (in Surakhany raion), a suburb in Baku, Azerbaijan. Vedic Fire Temple in Azerbaijan: Civilisational heritage and the unceasing continuity of Vedic culture even outside Bharat The inscriptions found there embody compositions in Sanskrit, Gurmukhi, and Farsi. The Sanskrit inscription presents salutations …

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