Beating Retreat Images: Beating Retreat denotes the end of Republic Day festivities. It is conducted on the evening of 29 January, the third day after the Republic Day. It is performed by the bands of the three wings of the military, the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, and pipe bands from the Army, plus from 2016 a …
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26 January Republic Day Images: Republic Day is a national holiday that is celebrated every year with immense zeal and enthusiasm. The Constitution of India was enforced on 26th January, 1950 marking a historical moment in the Indian history. Hence, this day is honored with great joy, pride and vigor across the country as India was also declared a sovereign, …
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Makar Sankranti Images: All over the country, Makar Sankranti is observed with great fanfare. However, it is celebrated with distinct names and rituals in different parts of the country. In the states of northern and western India, the festival is celebrated as the Sankranti day with special zeal and fervor. The importance of this day has been signified in the …
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International Kite Festival Images: International Kite Festival is held at Ahmedabad on January 14 every year, to coincide with the festival of Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti. Makar Sankranti is a festival that heralds a change of season marking the movement of the sun into the northern hemisphere – a celebration to mark the end of winter. The skies are blue …
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Kumbh Mela Images: Kumbh Mela or Kumbha Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river. It is considered to be the largest peaceful gathering in the world where around 100 million (10 crore) people were expected to visit during the Maha Kumbh Mela in 2013 in Prayagraj. It is held …
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Gita Jayanti Mahotsav Images: Gita Jayanti is the birthday of Bhagavad Gita, the sacred text of the Hindus. It is celebrated on the Shukla Ekadasi, 11th day of the waxing moon of Margashirsha month of the Hindu calendar. Geeta Jayanti Festival as the name suggests is a unique festival dedicated to the birth of Srimad Bhagavad Gita, the holy book of …
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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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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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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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