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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: “FESTIVAL OF SACRIFICE” OR BAKRI EID - In India, Bakri Eid will be celebrated on July 10th. This Eid falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, which is the pilgrimage month for Muslims across the world. The day marks the end of the annual Hajj Pilgrimage, which is also called Eid Qurban. Eid al-Adha or Bakri Eid is the second most important festival in Islam. It is also called Festival of Sacrifice. Happy Bakra Eid 2022!!!; THE CULT OF THE DASNAMI NAGA SANYASIS - The Dashnami Sampradaya is perhaps the most powerful monastic order, which has played a great part in the history of India.
From the Editor's Desk: Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2024, “Freedom is not given - it is taken” - Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose - Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945 C.E.) was born on 23rd January 1897 in Cuttack, Orissa. He was famously known as Netaji. Netaji was one of the prominent leaders who struggled for India's Independence from British rule. He is most famously known for building Indian National Army with Japanese support, News: Mahavira's values of non-violence & peace is necessary - Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar said that Lord Mahavir's message of non-violence, diversity, coexistence and peace is most needed today.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: SANT KABIRDAS JAYANTI 2022 - Sant Kabirdas (1440-1518 circa) was a famous poet, saint and social reformer of India. His writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement. Kabir Panth which is a religious community recognizes him as its founder and its members are known as Kabir Panthis, the followers of Saint Kabirdas; ECO TOURISM: SILENT VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, KERALA - Silent Valley, an ancient history of evolutionary and ecosystem, is 66 kilometres away from here. This is one of the largest taluks in Kerala.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: DEEPAVALI - "THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS" -THE CELEBRATION OF THE VICTORY OF LIGHT OVER DARKNESS - Deepavali—"the Festival of Lights"—is one of the most significant, joyous and popular festivals of India. In Sanskrit, deepa means "lamp" and avali is "row." Thus, the name Deepavali refers to the rows of small clay lamps, known in Hindi as diyas, that are lit in homes, temples, and streets during this festival; SOUTH SIKKIM, INDIA: THE BUDDHA PARK OF RAVANGLA - Ravangla is situated at an elevation of 8000 ft. The small picturesque semi town is on the Gangtok-Gaysiling highway.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: NARASIMHA JAYANTI - THE FOURTH INCARNATION OF LORD VISHNU - Narsimha Jayanti is another important festival among the Hindus and is celebrated on Vaisakh Chaturdashi (14th day) of the Shukla Paksh. Narsimha is the fourth incarnation of it Lord Vishnu where he appeared as a man-lion that is the face was like a lion and the trunk was like a man. All Lord Vishnu devotees also observe fast on this day; SPECIAL ON MAHAVIRA JAYANTI 4TH APRIL, 2023: LORD MAHAVIRA - THE FOUNDER OF UNIVERSAL RELIGION - The entire life of Mahavira is a living inspiration for the rise of self and others.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: 1025 A.D. CHOLA INVASION OF THE SRI VIJAYA EMPIRE - At the dawn of the eleventh century, inscriptions indicate that ties of friendship still existed between the two empires, but it was only to be expected that the Chola kings should resent, and eventually seek to break, the commercial monopoly claimed by the Maharajas of the Straits. Whatever the cause, in c. 1025 Rajendra I mounted a great raid against the Sri Vijaya empire; AMRITKAAL - THE FOUNDATION OF 'NEW INDIA', 'STRONG INDIA': WHY IS THE OPPOSITION TRYING TO TARNISH AMRITKAL? - Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government emphasizes on AmritKaal.
AWESOME ASSAM: WHAT IS ASSAM ABOUT... - Assam is the central state in the North-East Region of India and serves as the gateway to the rest of the Seven Sister States. It is known to visitors for its World Heritage Site - Kaziranga and Manas National park, home to the one horned Rhinoceros.
PURI RATH YATRA 2023: CHARIOT FESTIVAL IN ODISHA, INDIA - Puri Rath Yatra, the world famous chariot or car festival, at the Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha, India. Puri Rath Yatra 2023 date is June 20. It is celebrated on the second day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon or bright fortnight) Ashadh month as per traditional Oriya Calendar. On the day of the Ratha Yatra (car festival), chariots (Rath) carrying Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra is pulled to the nearby Gundicha Temple; THE 'GANDHI' OF TRIBAL'S: GANI RAJENDRA VIJAY - Gani Rajendra Vijay, the pioneer of the Sukhi Pariwar Campaign, the messiah of tribal life and eminent Jain saint has been active on tribal issues for the last 36 years.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: ONAM - HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF ONAM TRADITIONS - The 10-day harvest festival filled with great festive activity is top-notch to understand the Keralan culture and celebrate the festival that unites people, values sacrifices, recognizes various art forms, and believes in giving. Onam is a great Indian festival that one should experience whether they belong to this southern state or not; PETROGLYPH / ROCK ART: SIGNS OF PRE-HISTORIC CAVE DWELLING AGE - Whatever it is! It is wonderful to see the signs of cave dwelling age in this neighborhood.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: THE MOST POWERFUL INVESTMENT OF MANKIND - EDUCATION: There is no time to lose. Educated children are at the heart of healthy, productive and prosperous societies. If that is the future we want tomorrow, we must invest today. If you have any ideas, do send us your ideas and comments to me.