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Bengaluru is a city known for its tech parks, modern lifestyle, and cosmopolitan crowd - but hidden within its bustling streets lies a centuries-old tradition that transforms the heart of the city every year: the Bengaluru Karaga.  Celebrated with deep ...

Odisha Day, also known as Utkal Divas, is celebrated on 1st April every year to commemorate the formation of the state of Odisha in 1936. This historic day marks the establishment of Odisha as a separate province, distinct from Bihar and ...

Bihar Diwas, celebrated on 22nd March, marks the foundation day of the Indian state of Bihar. On this day in 1912, Bihar was carved out from the Bengal Presidency, becoming an independent province. The day is a tribute to the rich ...

National Geographic Day, celebrated on 27 January, is a tribute to the explorers, scientists, and storytellers who dedicate their lives to uncovering the mysteries of our planet. It is a day to honor the wonders of nature, the diversity of cultures, ...

Kokborok Day, celebrated on 19 January, marks a significant milestone in preserving and promoting the Kokborok language and culture of Tripura. It is a day to honor the richness of linguistic heritage and the identity it provides to its native speakers. ...

Sharad Purnima, a cherished festival across the Indian subcontinent, occurs on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin, typically falling between September and October. This auspicious occasion signals the end of the monsoon season and is marked ...

Durga Puja and Navratri are two of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, both paying homage to Goddess Durga. Yet, they are distinct in their rituals, regional significance, and cultural practices. While Navratri is celebrated across the country, especially in ...

The highly anticipated cultural festival, Festember, returns to the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, from the 26th to the 29th of September, under the theme "Deccan Odyssey". This year promises an exhilarating lineup of events that will captivate hearts and minds, ...

The wide variety of folk dances that India offers, each of which beautifully portrays the distinctive customs, tales, and lives of its various regions, is a testament to the country's rich cultural past. These dances are an essential component of the ...

World Sanskrit Day, also known as Vishva-Samskrita-Dinam is an annual event dedicated to celebrating and preserving the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit. This observance involves a variety of activities, including lectures, cultural events, and educational programs, all aimed at promoting the ...

Shri Ram symbolizes Maryada Purushottam, a phrase in Sanskrit where ‘Maryada' means ‘honour and righteousness', and ‘Purushottam' means ‘the greater than the greatest man'. Lord Ram was an incarnation of lord Vishnu and has been a embodiment of perfection and inspiration ...

St Andrew's Day, observed on November 30th, is a day for Scots to honor and celebrate their patron saint. The Scottish celebration, also called the Feast of Saint Andrew, is similar to other national saint's days in England, Ireland, and Wales, ...