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Martyrdom of Imam Ali

April 17, 2023

The Martyrdom of Imam Ali is a significant event in the Islamic faith, observed on the twenty-first day of Ramadan. This day commemorates the death of Ali ibn Abi Talib, who is considered by Shia Muslims to be the first ..

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Puthandu (Tamil New Year)

April 15, 2023

The Tamil community celebrates the beginning of their New Year with great fervor and joy. This festival is known as Puthandu, which translates to “new year,” or Puthuvarudam, which means “new age.” Date and Celebration Puthandu usually falls on the ..

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Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year)

April 15, 2023

Pohela Boishakh is a cultural festival celebrated in Bangladesh and the Bengali-speaking Indian states like West Bengal. Also known as Bengali New Year, this festival is a time for people to come together and celebrate their traditions and values while ..

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Bohag Bihu 2023

April 15, 2023

Bohag Bihu is a seven-day festival of joy and abundance celebrated in Assam, a northeastern state of India. It is also known as Rongali Bihu or the spring festival, which signifies the onset of the seeding season. This year, Bohag ..

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Uttaramerur Inscription

April 15, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on April 14, mentioned an inscription from Uttaramerur in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, while discussing India’s democratic history. Uttaramerur has several inscriptions dating back centuries. The one referred by the Prime Minister was created during the reign ..

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Ladakh’s Wood Carving

April 10, 2023

The recent granting of a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Ladakh’s wood carving has brought a significant boost to the region’s cultural traditions and local economy. The GI tag has been given by the GI Registry in Chennai, which is ..

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Mahavir Jayanti – Celebrating the Birth of Mahavir

April 5, 2023

Mahavir Jayanti is an essential religious festival celebrated by the Jain community worldwide. It marks the birth of Lord Mahavir, the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara (supreme preacher) of present Avasarpiṇī in Jainism. Who is Lord Mahavir? Lord Mahavir was born ..

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Palm Sunday: Traditions and Significance

April 4, 2023

Palm Sunday is a significant Christian feast that marks the beginning of Holy Week, leading up to Easter Sunday. This celebration is observed on the Sunday before Easter and is commemorated by various Christian denominations worldwide. Commemorating Christ’s Triumphal Entry ..

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