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Baisakhi festival derives its name from the month of Vaisakha (April-May) in which this day occurs. It invariably falls on the 13th of April every year,though once in 36 years it occurs on April 14th. On this day people bathe in the sacred tanks, rivers, pools and wells early in the morning, dress themselves in festival clothes, and visit shrines, …

Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated to observe the birthday of Guru Ravidass, the founder of Bhakti Movement. It is celebrated on Magh Purnima day, which is the full moon day of the Magh (February) month as per Hindu calendar. is observed as the most important day of Ravidassia religion. Also known as Rohidas in East India, the teachings of Ravidass …

Rishi Panchami is celebrated with great joy and festivity in different parts of India as well as in Nepal. Different places have distinct significance for the festival. Mainly, the festival is celebrated in honor of Sapta Rishis. According to Hindu calendar, Rishi Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha (Waxing Phase of moon) in the Hindu …

गुरूर्बह्मा, दुरुर्विष्णु: गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः। गुरुर्सक्षात्परब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः।। गुरु, टीचर, आचार्य, अध्यापक, शिक्षक सभी शब्द एक ऐसे व्यक्ति की व्याख्या करते हैं जो ज्ञान देने के साथ हमें सही राह पर चलने को प्रेरित करता है। पुरे भारत में 5 सितम्बर को ‘शिक्षक दिवस‘ के रूप में मनाया जाने वाला यह दिन एक त्यौहार के समान होता है जो सभी …