Maha Shivratri stands as a significant Hindu festival, commemorating the sacred union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This annual celebration symbolizes the unity and power of Shiva and Shakti, representing love and unity. The fusion of these divine energies is celebrated amidst rituals and reverence, particularly observed during the night.
On March 10th each year, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) observes its Raising Day. Established in 1969 under the Indian Parliament’s act, the CISF operates under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, headquartered in New Delhi. Primarily tasked with safeguarding seaways, airways, and critical installations nationwide, the CISF also collaborates with state police to […]
According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Ramakrishna’s birth falls on Dwitiya in the month of Phalguna during Shukla Paksha. Annually, his birth anniversary is commemorated across all Ramakrishna Maths, observed this year on March 4th. Ramakrishna emphasized that the primary purpose of human existence is to recognize and acknowledge God
The Government of India observes 16 March as National Vaccination Day to acknowledge and appreciate the hard work of frontline health care workers to ensure the vaccination of every child. India has made remarkable progress in scaling up routine immunization through intensified vaccination drives.
Ordnance Factory Day is celebrated every year on March 18 in India to commemorate the establishment of the first Ordnance Factory in India at Cossipore near Kolkata in 1801. This day is celebrated to honour the contribution of the Indian Ordnance Factories (IOFs) in strengthening the country's defence capabilities.
Martyr’s Day, or Shaheed Diwas, is observed in India on various dates. March 23rd is significant as it marks the day when three courageous freedom fighters—Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar—were hanged by the British. Additionally, January 30th is commemorated as Martyr’s Day in honor of Mahatma Gandhi, who was also martyred for India’s […]
Holi, a prominent Hindu festival, commemorates the profound love shared between the divine Radha and Krishna. It also symbolizes the victory of good over evil, as it marks the triumph of Lord Vishnu, also known as Narasimha Narayana, over the demon Hiranyakashipu.
It took place on 13 April 1919 at Amritsar and is also known as the Amritsar massacre. On this day, British troops under the Command of Gen Dyer fired on a large crowd of unarmed Indians in Amritsar in Punjab of India. Several hundred people were killed and many hundreds were wounded.
It is a spring harvest festival that is celebrated every year on April 13 or 14 by members of the Punjabi community. This year it is celebrated on April 13 It is one of the significant festivals for Sikhs, which is observed in India and throughout the world.
B.R. Ambedkar Remembrance Day is also known as Ambedkar Jayanti or Bhim Jayanti which is observed on 14 April to commemorate the memory of B.R. Ambedkar. This day celebrates the birthday of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, an Indian politician, and social rights activist
This is the most auspicious day for Jains and is observed by the Jain community across the world in memory of the last spiritual teacher of Jainism (Mahavir). This year it is celebrated on April 21
Every year on 21 April Civil Service Day is celebrated to rededicate and recommit themselves to the cause of the people. On this day Civil servants from various parts of the country come together, share their experiences and also learn about others' experiences of working in the public sector.