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 »
Category Archives: January
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Why do we celebrate Saint Paul Winter Carnival?
The Saint Paul Winter Carnival was started in 1885 by Saint Paul to prove that the place Saint Paul is fit for human habitation. Thus the famous Saint Paul Winter… Read more »