National Law Day of India is an important day for Indians as it marks the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly on this day in 1949. The Constitution came into effect two months later on January 26, 1950, making India a sovereign, secular, and democratic republic.
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was a fearless warrior, a learned spiritual scholar and a poet whose 115 hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib, which is the main text of Sikhism. As per historical records, Tegh Bahadur was executed on the orders of Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor, in Delhi.
National Milk Day is an important annual event that highlights the instrumental role played by Dr Verghese Kurien in transforming India's dairy industry to what it is today. Dr Kurien's leadership in launching the Operation Flood program, is one of the notable achievements.
Men's Day focuses on key pillars like promoting male role models, celebrating men’s contributions to society, family, marriage, and childcare, focusing on men’s health and wellbeing in physical, mental, and emotional terms, highlighting discrimination against men and improving gender relations and promoting gender equality.
Women’s entrepreneurship is a driving force in global economies, yet women remain underrepresented in leadership roles and face systemic obstacles that can make it harder to succeed. Events like Women’s Entrepreneurship Day aim to provide visibility, celebrate success stories, and encourage a supportive community for women in business.
Vrishchika Sankranti typically falls around mid-November and signifies a seasonal and spiritual shift in the Hindu calendar. Each Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another, and Vrishchika Sankranti specifically emphasises transformation, introspection, and the opportunity for personal growth.
According to legend, after defeating Tripurasura, Lord Shiva and other Gods descended to the river Ganga to celebrate the victory. Hence, Dev Deepawali is regarded as the festival when Gods themselves come down to celebrate Diwali.
The day of Kartik Purnima holds great significance especially for devotees of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva as this day marks the day of important events in Hindu mythology. This day symbolises the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.
According to folklore, these gods and goddesses enter Earth to celebrate Lord Shiva’s victory against the evil demon Tripurasur. We hope that Dev Diwali 2024 brings with it the love, light and happiness that you and your family deserve.
In India, Children's Day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was fondly called Chacha Nehru. He was widely known for his love for children and believed that they were the future of the nation.
Tulsi Vivah is the annual celebration where the auspicious Tulsi plant is worshipped and ceremonially married to Lord Vishnu or Shaligram. Also known as Vishnupriya, the holy tulsi plant is said to bring in good luck and prosperity to the home. Most Hindu families offer water and worship to the Tulsi plant and consider her a goddess.
Mandalakala is an annual celebration that is marked with great devotion. Mandala Puja and Makar Vilakku are the two most famous events at Sabarimala Ayyappa temple when the temple is kept open for devotees for most of the days.
Kartik Purnima Upavasa holds great significance among Hindus. On this day, many devotees observe a strict fast throughout the day, consuming only water or fruits, and breaking the fast after sighting the moon.
The festival of Dev Deepawali is famous and is celebrated every year in the holy city of Varanasi to mark the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasur. Hence, Dev Deepawali Utsav is also known as Tripurotsav or Tripurari Purnima and is observed on the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima.
Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi holds great significance for devotees of Lord Ganesha. On this day, devotees worship Lord Ganesha with offerings like Modaks, fruits, and flowers. The Ganesh Stotra and Ganesh Ashtakshara mantras are often recited, and special prayers are conducted in homes and temples.
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi during Kartik month is considered sacred for the devotees of Lord Vishnu as well as Lord Shiva because both deities are worshipped together on the same day. It is very rare that Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together on the same day.
Utpanna Ekadashi is one of the significant Ekadashis as it is associated with the origin of Ekadashi fasting. It is said that devotees who observe this Ekadashi Vrat attain moksha and get rid of their past sins.
Devutthana Ekadashi holds great significance as it marks the end of the four-month period of Chaturmasya, when Lord Vishnu is believed to be asleep. It is believed that Lord Vishnu sleeps on the day of Shayani Ekadashi, and wakes up on the day of Prabodhini Ekadashi or Devutthana Ekadashi.
The significance of Tulsi Vivah lies in its deep spiritual meaning, as the Tulsi plant is believed to possess purifying and healing powers. The ritual is performed to invoke blessings for the family’s wellbeing and to invite wealth and harmony into the home.
Goddess Jagaddhatri is known for symbolising power, patience, and the triumph of good over evil. Jagaddhatri Puja is popularly celebrated in West Bengal with great devotion in the Bengali month of Kartik, which falls in October or November in the Gregorian calendar.
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