Festivals
International Gita Mahotsav 2024
The International Gita Mahotsav (IGM) 2024 commenced in Kurukshetra, inaugurated by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, at the historic Brahma Sarovar. The festival runs from November 28 to December 15, 2024. This year, Odisha is the partner state, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Me·Gong Festival 2024
Meghalaya is set to host the Me·Gong Festival 2024, a two-day event that taking place on November 29-30 at Jenjal, Baljek Airport, in West Garo Hills, Tura. The theme for this year is “Echoes of Traditions,” which aims to celebrate ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Ubhauli Festival
The festival of Ubhauli is celebrated annually by the Kirant community on the full moon day of the Lunar month of Baishakh. The festival is of great significance for the community as it marks the beginning of farming and the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Chaitra Navratri – the Nine-Day Festival
The auspicious festival of Navratri is one of the most important and joyous festivals celebrated in India. This nine-day festival is celebrated twice a year and is dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. The upcoming ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
What is Hola Mohalla?
Hola Mohalla is a Sikh festival celebrated for three days in March, usually a day after the Hindu festival of Holi. The festival takes place on the second day of the lunar month of Chett. People from all over the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
What is Worm Moon?
The final full moon of the winter season, called the Worm Moon, was visible on March 6 and 7. Each year, the timing varies between late February to late March. The name of this full moon is derived from the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Thadingyut festival
The three-day Thadingyut festival was celebrated in Myanmar from October 8 to 10 this year. Key facts The Thadingyut Festival is also called the Lighting Festival of Myanmar. People in Myanmar celebrate this festival every year on the full moon ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Mysuru Dasara Festival
Mysuru Dasara Festival was celebrated from September 26 to October 5 this year. Key facts Mysuru Dasara is a 10-day festival that commences with Navratri and concludes during the Vijayadashami. It is usually observed on the 10th day of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
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