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Thiruvalluvar Day
The Thiruvalluvar Day is celebrated on January 15 or January 16. It is celebrated as a part of Pongal (or Sankranti) celebrations in Tamil Nadu. The day is celebrated to honour the contribution of the Tamil poet Thhiruvalluvar to tamil literature. Thruvalluvar wrote Thirukkural. About Thiruvalluvar Except from his literary works, nothing else is known ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Pongal • Tamil literature • Thai Pongal • thirukkural • Thiruvalluvar • Thiruvalluvar Day • Thiruvalluvar Statue
Current Affairs: January 15, 2012
137 foundation day of Indian Metrological Department observed In the year 1875, the Government of India established the India Meteorological Department, bringing all meteorological work in the country under a central authority. Mr. H. F. Blanford was appointed Meteorological Reporter to the Government of India. The first Director General of Observatories was Sir John Eliot ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Topics: Bihu • Culture of Assam • Festivals • Harvest festivals • India • Indian culture • Makar Sankranti • Pongal • States and union territories of India • Surya • Thai Pongal • Tourism in North East India