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Karnataka Rajyotsava Day is the state festival of Karnataka and is observed on November 1st every year. The day is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Karnataka as the state was formed on this day. The Rajyotsava day is marked as a government holiday in the state of Karnataka. Karnataka Rajyotsava: History In 1950, India became republic and different provinces …

National Integration Day: National integration indicates the feeling of common identity amongst the people of country even after being from different races, cultures, religions or regions in order to build a strong and developed nation. It promotes the unity in diversity and feeling of oneness amongst people to a great level. It brings a type of racial and cultural similarity …

National Unity Day (also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is celebrated every year on 31 October by the people all through India. It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who really unified the country. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day was introduced by the Government of India in 2014 with the aim of celebrating …

UNO Day: United Nations Day – UNO stands for United Nations Organization. The United Nations or UN Day is celebrated worldwide to commemorate the foundation of United Nations Organization in 1945. This day reminds us of the official formation of the United Nations in 1945 by a joint agreement and unanimous signing of the UN Charter by majority of its …

Valmiki Jayanti or Balmiki Jayanti is the birthday celebrations of Maharishi Valmiki, the author of Indian epic Ramayana. It is observed on Purnima or the full moon day of Ashwin month (September – October). In this article, we shall know about Maharishi Valmiki and celebrations of Valmiki Jayanti. Valmiki Jayanti: Date Who was Maharishi Valmiki? Maharishi Valmiki is popularly known …

Jaiprakash Narain Death Anniversary: Jaiprakash Narain was a freedom fighter and a political leader and is known for his pivotal role in the Quit India Movement of 1942. Known by his allies as JP, Jaiprakash also spearheaded the opposition to Indira Gandhi during the 1970s. Name: Jaiprakash Narain (Jayaprakash Narayan Srivastava); JP or Lok Nayak Born: 11 October, 1902 Sitab Diara, Saran district, Bengal …

Indian Air Force Day: The Indian Air Force or the Bhartiya Vayu Sena is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. It was officially established on October 8, 1932. Central Air Command will celebrate the anniversary of Indian Air Force with great enthusiasm and fervor at various Air Stations all over the country on October 8. Indian Air Force …

Gandhi Jayanti — The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, is celebrated with reverence all over the country. He is the man who played a significant role in achieving independence for India from the British Empire with his simplicity and strong will power. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as ‘Bapu’ or ‘Father of the Nation‘, was born …

World Deaf Day is observed “to create awareness among the public to show how much the deaf could contribute to society and the country’s economic growth”. World Deaf Day is celebrated every year in last week (last Sunday of the month of September) of the September to draw the attention of general public, politician and development authorities towards the achievements …

World Tourism Day: Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day (WTD) as international observances on September 27. This date was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted. The adoption of these Statutes is considered a milestone in global tourism. The purpose of this day is to raise …