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Why do we celebrate Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti?

Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti is celebrated in honor of Swami Dayanand Saraswati’s birthday. He was born on 12th February 1824 in Tankara, Gujarat in India. He founded Arya Samaj in… Read more »

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Why do we celebrate Konark Festival?

Konark is a dance festival celebrated for the renewal of Orissi dance from the dissolution as well as making Konark the favorite tourist spot. It first began in 1989 in… Read more »

December, India    Konark, Orissa, Puri

Why do we celebrate Shivaji Jayanti?

Shivaji Jayanti commemorates the birthday of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He was born on 19th February 1627 in Shivneri Fort which is 60 km North from Pune. He created the Maratha… Read more »

February, India    Maharashtra

Why do we celebrate Island Tourism Festival?

The Island Tourism Festival was started to boost tourism and emphasizes the process of development taking place in Andaman and Nicobar Island. It is celebrated in the month of January… Read more »

February, India, January    Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Port Blair

Why do we celebrate Pongal?

The Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated on four days by giving thanks to the nature and worshiping the Sun God. “Spill over” or “boiling overs” is the meaning of… Read more »

India, January    Tamil Nadu

Why do we celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s Assassination Day?

Mahatma Gandhi or Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse on 30th January 1948. It is also observed as Martyr’s Day. There were five unsuccessful attempts made previously to… Read more »

India, January   

Why do we celebrate Desh Prem Diwas?

Desh Prem Diwas or Netaji Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birthday. He was a great patriot who fought for the freedom of India. It is celebrated… Read more »

India, January   

Why do we celebrate Army Day?

Army Day attributes an honor given to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in order to protect the nation. In 1948, Lieutenant General K. M. Cariappa became the first… Read more »

India, January   

Why do we celebrate Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia?

The Subaru Cherry Blossom is celebrated to remember the honor given by Japanese government. On the 150th anniversary of American independence, the Japanese government awarded 1,600 cherry trees and other… Read more »

March, USA    Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Why do we celebrate Pittsburgh Folk Festival?

The Pittsburgh Folk Festival was commenced in 1956 with 17 nationalities with an aim to present the diverse culture of Pennsylvania people by elevating their unity in cultural diversity. It… Read more »

May, USA    Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

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