World Deaf Day celebrates the immense potential and achievements of the deaf community. The International Day of the Deaf circulates a straight message that deafness is not a disability and the people who are deaf can also contribute to the society and economic growth of the country in a great measure. Along with promoting the self-esteem, respectability, and the works of the people who are deaf, the day also draws attention towards the: Healthy lifestyle Educational challenges Aspects related to the teaching and learning of sign language Building and understanding with the issues of hard of hearing or deaf people Connecting with the Heritage and Culture of the Deaf community The importance of awareness regarding deafness.
World Maritime Day is marked annually on the Thursday of the last week of September for addressing and appreciating the contribution of the Global Maritime industry towards humankind. It highlights the economic support of the shipping industries to the world. It also focuses on raising the awareness among public about: Supply systems Maritime environment Maritime security Shipping safety.
The International Day of Sign Languages is marked to protect, promote, and support the cultural diversity and linguistic identity of the deaf and other users of sign languages. Let's learn more about why this day is celebrated and take a step ahead by learning the 12 most used signs that are illustrated below!
Many people observe the Hindi Divas events just for fulfilling the formality and forget it all the very next day. So instead of celebrating Hindi Day, Hindi week is being celebrated. This week is known as Rashtrabhasha Saptah so that the message can be conveyed effectively and impactfully and can be remembered for a long.
Kajari Teej, also popular as Satudi Teej and Badi Teej in various regions, is a famous and beloved monsoon festival among Hindu females. Alike Chhoti Teej's rituals are especially observed by the girls, the observations of Badi Teej AKA Kajari Teej are performed by married ladies. This festivity comes to spread joy among females three days after Rakhi in Bhadrapada month as per the North Indian calendar. Those who consider the South Indian calendar for knowing the date and Muhurat of Teej worship and rituals, celebrate Teej in Panchang's Shravan month. Hindu females worship Shiva and Parvati on this day for seeking blessings on their families. Other than Kajari Teej, Hariyali Teej (Chhoti Teej), Hartalika Teej, Akshay Tritiya (Akha Teej), and Gangaur are also famous as Teej festivals of India.
About Dates Significance & Mythologies Puja Vidhi & Katha Types When it is about the Sankranti followers, the information of Sankranti dates is not enough for them. They show great interest in three types of muhurta as well, which are- Muhurat of Sankranti Sankranti Punya Kaal Sankranti Maha Punya Kaal It is to be noted that the whole Sankranti Day or Sankranti moment is not special or beneficial. Only certain Ghati(s) (time) before and after the Sankranti moment are important and considered auspicious for performing righteous charitable activities. This particular time period is known as Sankranti Punya Kaal (auspicious time) and Sankranti Maha Punya Kaal (highly auspicious time). All the Sankraman events or festive rituals are performed in this duration only, which is found out as per the Panhcang Muhurat.
About Dates Significance & Mythologies Puja Vidhi & Katha Types Sankranti Calendar is the collection of all 12 Sankranti dates in one place which is found out as per the Hindu Solar Calendar . When Sun enters from one to another Rashi or Zodiac, the event is called ‘ Sankranti ’ that is literally the ‘ transmigration ’ or ‘ migration ’ or ‘ transmission ’ or simply ‘change’. The certain time duration, that is before and after the moment of Sankranti, is believed to be auspicious for donating the clothes, food, cow, and other stuff to the needy one. People follow this all as part of their rituals, tradition, and culture. Some celebrate it as a festival, and some see this as an opportunity to perform righteous acts.
About Dates Significance & Mythologies Puja Vidhi & Katha Types The word Sankranti brings the breeze of festive mood and celebration, reminding of those sky-kissing kites and tasty Sankranti dishes. Where kids start to miss their kites , the Indian ladies scroll their Sankranti recipes , and old people think of those river baths and charitable activities . We know how to celebrate Sankranti, but do you know " why " we observe the Sankranti? Let's take a quick tour of information about the Sankranti festival and scroll the complete list of 12 Sankranti days which are signified one by one. One comes each month throughout the year.
Simha Sankranti is one of those 12 Sankranti(s) which are not just the astrological events of sun transition from one to another rashi, but are important religiously too. People hold great sentiments and belief in their deity for fulfilling their spiritual and worldly desires while performing the righteous activities such as- taking the holy bath, worshipping the devas, and giving the offerings and tithes.
15 Aug 15 August 1947 — the first Independence Day of India not only brought British domination to an end but also put a period on the blood shed, sacrifices, and humiliation of Indians and freedom fighters. People of India celebrate Indian Independence Day with great pride and regal arrangements at the historic Red Fort in Delhi. Flag hosting, tableau, parade, patriotic songs everywhere, and the speech by the Prime Minister and President remain the highlights of Independence Day. Every Indian pays tribute to every contributed soul, leader, and legend such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Bhagat Singh, Mangal Pandey, and many more, keeping the flames of patriotism ignited in the hearts.