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Important Days (India)

Explore significant national holidays, religious festivals, and cultural observances celebrated across India, including Republic Day, Diwali, and more.

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Buddha Purnima 2025: Honoring the Enlightened Path

Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, is a significant Buddhist festival that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death (parinirvana) of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who...
Maharana Pratap riding his horse Chetak in traditional Rajput armor.

Maharana Pratap Jayanti: Honoring the Lion of Mewar

Maharana Pratap Jayanti is a tribute to one of India’s greatest warriors, Maharana Pratap Singh of Mewar, celebrated each year to remember his bravery,...
Community leaders discussing development plans under a tree on National Panchayati Raj Day

National Panchayati Raj Day (April 24)

Every year on April 24, India observes National Panchayati Raj Day to honor the establishment of the Panchayati Raj System, a cornerstone of rural...
Sikh devotees carrying the Nishan Sahib during a Baisakhi Nagar Kirtan

Baisakhi: Celebrating Harvest, Heritage, and Spiritual Unity

Baisakhi, also spelled Vaisakhi, is a vibrant and deeply meaningful festival celebrated primarily in Punjab and by Sikh and Punjabi communities worldwide. It marks...
Assamese dancers performing Bihu in traditional Mekhela Chador

Bihu: Assam’s Vibrant Festival Celebrating Seasons and Unity

Bihu is the most cherished and widely celebrated festival in Assam, India. Rooted in the agricultural calendar, Bihu is not just one festival but...
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Maharashtra Day: May 1st

Maharashtra Day, celebrated on May 1st every year, marks the anniversary of the formation of the state of Maharashtra in India. On this day...
A cultural performance celebrating Odisha Day with Odissi dance and traditional music

Odisha Day 2025 April 1st

Odisha Day, also known as Utkala Dibasa, is celebrated on April 1st every year to mark the formation of the state of Odisha. It...
Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary Celebrating the Life and Legacy of the Nightingale of India

Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary: Celebrating The Legacy of the Nightingale of India

Sarojini Naidu, known as the "Nightingale of India," was born on February 13, 1879, in Hyderabad. As a poet, political leader, and freedom fighter,...
CISF Raising Day Celebrating the Guardians of India’s Security

CISF Raising Day 2025 (March 10th)

CISF Raising Day is an important annual event that commemorates the establishment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), an elite paramilitary force in...
National Women’s Day (February 13th)

National Women’s Day 2025 (February 13th)

In India, National Women’s Day is observed every year on February 13th, to honor the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, a legendary figure who...

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