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Holi and its diverse celebrations across India…

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India is a land of diversity and each festival in this country are celebrated following diverse rituals. Holi is one such festival which is celebrated with pomp, joy and unique customs but these vary from region to region. The festival also celebrates the beginning of a good spring harvest season. Before Holi, the ritual of Holika Dahan is followed to celebrate good over evil. Holi basically is celebrated in Phalguna month on Purnima Tithi. On this special occasion, people pray in front of the fire which symbolizes the burning of negativity. 

Let’s take a walk through the distinctive celebration of holi in Indian States

1. Hola Mohalla, Punjab 

Hola Mohalla is a 3-day grand festival celebrated in Punjab. Hola is a masculine sounding word used for Holi and Mohalla is taken from Arabic dictionary which implies procession in the form of army column.  Together this word implies Mock Fight as Hola Mohalla is an occasion of Sikhs to showcase the Martial skills. 

Tenth Guru of Sikh GURU GOBIND SINGH JI established this tradition that follows Hindu festival Holi. The first mock fight was held in February 1701 at Anandpur Saheb town. Since then, Sikhs have been playing Hola Mohalla every year on the occasion of Holi. 

On this three-day unique festival, mock battles, exhibitions, displays of weapons are held with Kirtan and music. The participants perform daring feats, such as mock encounters with real weapons which is named as Gatka, tent pegging, bareback horse-riding, standing erect on two speeding horses and various other feats of bravery.

Langars are also held in Gurdwaras by Sikhs for the people. 

It is the most awaited day for Sikhs. Spectacular events and colorful procession make it unique. 

2. Dol Jatra 

Land of Rosogulla , West Bengal has its own uniqueness of celebrating Holi. Here Holi is named as Dol Jatra or Basant Utsav. Holi is the prestigious harvest festival and it marks the beginning of spring season. Basant implies beginning of Spring season and Utsav means Festival hence West Bengal celebrates it with the name of Basant Utsav. This festival is also celebrated in Assam and Odisha with the name of Dol Purnima. On the auspicious day of Dol Jatra, women wear yellow color Sari or clothes as yellow color signifies abundance. Color powder plays a key role in this festival just as Holi and in west bengal color powder is named as Phag. 

It is celebrated in the remembrance of  love of Radha and Krishna. 

On the occassion of Dol Jatra a grand procession of Lord Krishna is taken through West Bengal Streets followed by the music and bhajan kirtan. Women sing the Bhajan or song while the men spray coloured powder at the idols. 

The best place to witness Dol Jatra is Shanti Niketan at Bolpur. This little place is the epicentre of everything that depicts the rich Bengali culture. 

3. Yaosang  

If we travel towards the Manipur which is north-eastern Gem, we will see another unique version of Holi. Yaosang is a six-day festival celebrated in Manipur with enthusiasm. The festival of Yaoshang is considered one of the major festivals of Manipur. Celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Lamta, Yaosang begins with the burning of a small thatch or bamboo straw. 

The highlight of the festival is the Thabal Chongba which means a moonlight dance or a traditional Manipuri folk dance where boys and girls hold hands and sing and dance in a circle. The festival is celebrated with singing, dancing and many other traditional performances. It is celebrated with high spirits by the young and the old. Colour is one of the significant aspects of this festival, people apply colours on the faces of each other. But this festival is gone far beyond just colors. 

4. Dola  

Dola is another form of holi celebration in the magnificent Odisha state of India. Holi celebrations here are quite similar to those in West Bengal. This festival is celebrated on a grand level in Odisha. Another name of this festival is Melana or Milan which usually means get together. Here get together signifies the meeting of Lord Gopinath and Lord Bhagabat. On this day the deities of village, especially that of Krishna, are carried to all the homes in the villages. People carrying the idols and those following them are smeared with Abira, a violet color powder. Till four days, daily round of deity continues and is known as chacheery. On this festival, there is keen competition between villagers is decorating ‘viman’ in which they carry deities. 

There is another myth of burning fire on holi as we perform Holika Dahan. The myth is associated with killing of Mesha who was the terror on earth and got killed by Krishna. This celebration is named as Meshapodi.

5. Lathmar Holi 

In the largest state of India, Holi is celebrated with an interesting ritual. In UP, women perform this ritual with lathis. It is the most interesting way of celebrating Holi and people enjoy a lot. Here women armed with lathis and men take thalis as their shield to protect themselves. If a man got hit with lathi, he has to dress up himself with female attire and dance on the streets. All of this is done primarily in jest and not aggressively. 

Lathmar is a Hindi word comprises of Lath and Mar. Lath means stick and Mar means beat.  Lathmar holi is unique. It is said that Lord Krishna tried to tease Radha to play holi in Barsana. Some women caught him teasing Radha and got angry and chased him with lathis. 

Lathmar Holi hence is celebrated in tune with this tale. 

Lathmar Holi is celebrated 4-5 days prior to the Holi festivities of other states. Nandgaon and Barsana which are mythologically related with Lord Krishna are famous for this particular kind of Holi celebration. The natives of this village are known for their unique way of playing Holi with not only colours but also sticks. 

Radha Rani temple which is the only temple of Radha is the main point of Lathmar Holi Celebration. The Holi celebrations also continue in Vrindavan in the Banke Bihari Temple with color and flowers.

Holi 2022: Date, History, Significance and Quotes and Images

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Holi is one of the most ancient and celebrated festival among Hindus in India. Popularly known as the festival of love and festival of colours, Holi represents life, love and forgiveness.

Holi the beautiful festival of spring is celebrated with the arrival of spring and end of winters. Holi celebrations start on the evening of the Purnima (Full Moon Day) falling in the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna with Holika Dahan or choti Holi (burning of Demon Holika) followed by Holi in the next morning.

Holi celebrates the eternal love and divine love of Radha Krishna as well as it signifies the victory of good over evil. Holi celebrates the Hindu god Krishna and the legend of Holika and Prahlad.

Holi 2022: Date and Time

This year Holi will be observed on March 18 and March 19 as well. Holika Dahan falls on the evening of March 17 with the beginning of Purnima tithi at 1:29 pm on March 17 and ends at 12:47 pm on March 18. The Holika Dahan tithi will last from 9:06 pm to 10:16 pm on March 17.

Holi 2022: History

Holi originally known as Holika is an very ancient festival of India. The description pf Holi and its significance mentioned in the Puranas, Dasakumara Charita, and by the poet Kālidāsa during the 4th century reign of Chandragupta II. It is also believed that Holi existed several centuries before Christ.

Holi 2022: Story Behind Holi

According to myths and mythologies Holi is associated with two legends. The first one is the celebrations of colour, life and love. It is believed that colouring something means giving life to it. It is celebrated every year to honour the divine love or Radha Krishna. The another reason Holi is observed is to celebrate the victory of good over evil which is associated with the legend of Hiranyakashipu, Prahalad and Lord Vishnu. Hindus light bonfires on Holi to represent the triumph of good over evil.

Holi 2022: Quotes and wishes

Let’s throw out the colours in the air, and renew our love with a bit of romantic colour. Happy Holi

“With the hope that your life is framed with all the colours of rainbow making your life happy, I am sending out the happiest colours to you. Happy Holi”

“It’s the time to unwind, de-stress and to make a bond with sweets, thandai and colours. Happy Holi”

“The colours we play with touch not only our face but our heart too, by making us filled with happiness and joy. Happy Holi”

“May God paint the canvas of your life with the colours of Joy, Love, Happiness, Prosperity, Good Health, and success.” ― Wishing You a Happy Holi

Sweet dishes, water balloons, water pistols, amazing songs are the best ingredients for a perfect Holi!

God gives you all the colours of life, the colours of joy, the colours of happiness, the colours of friendship, the colours of love, and any other colours you wish to paint in your life. Have a wonderful Holi!

Red, green, yellow, and blue… The colours of Holi remind me of you… ‘Because, like them, you are vibrant and full of life.

Holi is a day to make amends and honor friendships. I treasure your presence in my life today and always!

Holi Pictures:

Holi 2022: Date, History, Significance and Quotes and Images
Holi 2022: Date, History, Significance and Quotes and Images
Holi 2022: Date, History, Significance and Quotes and Images
Holi 2022: Date, History, Significance and Quotes and Images
Holi 2022: Date, History, Significance and Quotes and Images
Holi 2022: Date, History, Significance and Quotes and Images
Holi 2022: Date, History, Significance and Quotes and Images
Holi 2022: Date, History, Significance and Quotes and Images

Sikkim all set to install vending machines for free sanitary pads in govt schools

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Sikkim is all set to launch vending machine to provide free sanitary pads in government schools. The Machine will be installed in 210 government school. Some reports shows that in government schools of Sikkim , there are 18,665 girls who are studying.
Generally the girls of government schools drop out because of their periods hence the prior aim of the machine installation is to curb the dropouts of girls.

The machine will be launched under the ‘Bahini’ scheme.

In collaboration with Sulabh International, the trial of this scheme was started in 2018. The vending machines were installed in few schools.

The chief secretary (education) of Sikkim said that girls in Sikkim may not drop out of schools due to menstruation, it is definitely a contributing factor. He said that the dropout rate of students in Sikkim, for both boys and girls, is similar to the national average, which is approximately 20% for both genders.

According to one survey, girls take leave from school for five to six days every month for their periods. And around 20% girls drop out of the schools as their menstrual cycle begins. And another reason of dropping out is lack of proper facilities in Toilets and hygiene is not maintained.

Before Sikkim, Kerela was the first state to launch vending machines.

Benefits of installing vending machines are many. Firstly, the students don’t have to suffer in need of pads, secondly, people who live in underprivileged area will get access to pad and thirdly, hygiene will be maintained because pads are generally disposable.

Rural areas girls uses clothes instead of pad which dont last as pads do. Clothes even cause bacterial infections. Pad can sometimes be worn for up to 12 hours straight.

Holi 2022: These 5 amazing festivals from around the world are celebrated just like Holi…

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Holi the most exciting and fun festival celebrated in India marks the victory of good over evil and is a beautiful festival of divine love and colors. It is celebrated every year at the end of winter in the Hindu month of Phalguna on the last full moon day (Purnima).

But have this thought ever crossed your mind if Holi resemble any other festivals?

Then here’s the answer for your curiosity, YES! There are many festivals celebrated around the world which are very similar to Holi.

Let’s dig a little deep into these five festivals that can be considered as siblings of Holi…

1. La Tomatina :

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La Tomatina also known as the Tomato Battle held every year on the last Wednesday of August is a extremely popular Spanish festival celebrated in the Valencian town of Buñol, Spain.

La Tomatina , Spanish Holi but instead of throwing colors you have to throw tomatoes at each other. This festival gain popularity in India after the release of the Movie, Zindagi na Milegi Dobara.

A festive full of whoopee and excitement is celebrated to promote happiness and entertainment among citizens. La Tomatina a festival cum fight with tomatoes, where people dive into ocean of tomatoes to enjoy the best fun moments of their life.

The festival starts a week prior to the official day and there are plenty of streets partying. The best part of the festival is the tomato fight which takes place between 11am and 1pm on that day. 

There is no history or tales behind the emergence of La Tomatina but this tradition has been there in Spain since 1944 or 1945. The summer festival has gain popularity from a few years as more and more people are participating in the events. Trucks and trucks full of tomatoes move around central area of the town, every little street are seen to be enjoying the festival.

2. The Orange Battle In Italy:

Holi 2022: These 5 amazing festivals from around the world are celebrated just like Holi...

One more battle but this not with colors or tomatoes but with oranges!

Yes you read it right, the largest food fight celebrated in the Northern Italian city of Ivrea, the battle of oranges is just like Holi too but with only orange color. Held every year in February this battle juices about 400 tones of oranges.

A messy but lively festival where people throw oranges at each other in their particular organized groups. The town residents are divided into nine teams for this battle. Celebrated in the beautiful lake town of Italy this orange battle is worth a fight.

The first orange battle was celebrated back in 1808. Digging a little deep into the history behind this festival, it is said that during the 12th century the town by overpowered and ruled by a cruel man who forced himself onto the village’s brides on the night they were married. But one day finally a bride took a brave step and managed to cut off his head, the town supported that women and fought back with the ruler’s army and won the battle.

To celebrate this great victory every year this battle is enacted but with oranges, the following nine teams re-enact the battle by throwing oranges at each other.

3. Chinchilla Watermelon Festival:

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Enough with tomatoes and oranges now it’s time for something much bigger and exciting, how about a watermelon festival?

Sounds a bit astounding yet funny at the same time. A festival similar to Holi celebrated every year in Chinchilla, a town in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia.

The Melon Capital of Australia celebrates this amazing festival every second year in February. The festival was first observed in 1994 with an aim to bring more and more foreigners to the town.

The all beer and skittles festive is full of melon theme events like Melon Bulls eye, Melon Skiing, Melon Chariot, Melon Bungee, Melon Ironman, a pip spitting competition, and melon eating races and the most thrilling one is melon head smashing cracking event where participant has to open as many watermelons as possible using only the head.

4. Boryeoung Mud Festival:

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This time it’s nothing about fruits or colors but this one is more thrilling than that, a mud festival! Diving deep into mud to relax your mind and soul.

As exciting as it sounds the festival is not just for fun but for skin benefits too. The rich mud is good for slowing skin ageing, exfoliating, rejuvenating and more. Celebrated every year in Boryeong, a town around 200 km south of Seoul, South Korea. The mud fest include mud massages, mud baths, mud air-bounce, mud fall adventures, mud swimming and many more fun events.

This dirty yet beautiful summer festival was first held in July 1998 which lasted for four days and included 16 exciting programmes.

There is no deep history behind this festival, the reason behind the mud festival was simply for promoting the city’s mud business and to aware them  about the qualities of Boryeong’s mud.

With passing years mud festival turned out to be one of the world’s most famous thrilling fest and attracted millions of visitors to Boryeoung. Now each year many Koreans as well as foreigners attend this festival with full zeal and fire.

The Boryeoung mud festival introduced to world the enchanting Daecheon Beach, where mud are extremely rich in minerals and are used in the manufacture of cosmetics.

5. Haro Wine Festival:

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A hot festival in summertime is all you need to kill your boredom fever. The haro wine festival is celebrated every year on June 29, Saint Peters Day in the town of Haro, Spain (in the La Rioja region of Northern Spain).

This Spanish festival is nothing but crazy, people toss and throw wine on each other until everyone from head to toe is left completely soaked in wine and colored purple.

The Haro wine festival is considered a “Festival of International Tourist Interest” and, therefore, is very tourist friendly. This battle of wine is celebrated to attract tourists from all around the world.

The festive attendees gather at the Chapel of San Felices de Bilibio where the wine battle takes place. The participants throw wine at each other using boots, bottles, water pistols, or anything that can contain liquid.

Bedaghat in MP: Boat ride amid marble rocks is experiential delight under moonlight

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Bedaghat is an excellent place to witness white rocks which join the tranquil Narmada. These pristine white rocks are known to change shapes magically along the river. Aakanksha Umath reports…

Bedaghat is a town situated on the banks of river Narmada at a short distance of 20km from Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh.

The history of Bhedaghat is believed to be 180–250 million years old. The picturesque sites of Bedaghat town speak the story of incredible miracle of nature. 

There are also many stories about how the place derived the name of Bedaghat. 

Earlier it was known as Bhairvi ghat because Shakti Pooja used to take place here. But later the place got the name Bedaghat. Several dinosaur fossils have been found in scenic village Bedaghat. 

Boat ride at Bedaghat in moonlight between the marble rocks gives a feeling of walking on silver stones. 

The river Narmada flows gently through the soft marble rocks and then at a short gorge distance of 8km, it gushes down from the hills to form Dhuandhar waterfall. Dhuandhar waterfall offers mesmerizing scene of smoke coming out of the river. 

The name Dhuandhar is composed of two words Dhuan-Dhar. Dhua means smoke and dhar signifies stream. As the water streams down from the rocks and gives the view of smoke , this waterfall is also known as Smokindhra waterfall. The sound of water falling down the stream can be heard from a very distance. The shade of this water falling from a height of 10 meters is unique. This picturesque view comes out of the famous marble rocks. 

Located at a short distance of 25km from Jabalpur, this place is famous for picnic and also a charming destination for tourists. 

Shooting of movies at Bedaghat 

This picturesque destination is also famous amongst Bollywood. This place is used for climax scenes in many movies. 

1. Reva- Reva is a Gujarati movie which is based on river Narmada , offers a mesmerizing view of Bedaghat. Few breathtaking scenes are recorded at this picturesque. 

2. Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye– This movie used the location of Bedaghat for it’s climax. 

3. Raat ka Nasha Abhi song in Ashoka film- The shooting of Raat ka Nasha Abhi from movie Ashoka was shot between the marble rocks of Bedaghat. 

4. Mohan Jo Daro- Mohan Jo Daro chose many of the mesmerizing locations for the shooting and Bedaghat is one of them

Holi 2022: The celebrations of Holi in different parts of the world

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Holi the festival of love and colors is celebrated by Hindus all around the world. This beautiful festival of spring marks the eternal and divine love of Radha Krishna.

The arrival of spring or the end of winter, the blossoming of love or the festive of forgiveness, Holi holds different significance for different peoples.

Holi starts on the evening of the Purnima (Full Moon Day) falling in the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna with Holika Dahan (burning of Demon Holika) followed by Holi in the next morning.

Holi is known by different names Holi,Dol Purnima, Dhuleti, Dhulandi, Ukuli, Manjal Kuli, Yaosang, Shigmo or Phagwah, Jajiri, Rangwali and is celebrated in different parts of the world such as Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, South Africa, Mauritius, Fiji ,Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Let’s take a look at the top 5 countries where Holi is celebrated with much energy and enthusiasm…

Holi in Nepal:

Holi 2022: The celebrations of Holi in different parts of the world

The stunning fiesta of Holi in Nepal begins a week ahead of the official full moon day known as ‘Fagu’ in Nepali.

A week long colorful celebration is followed by few rituals which consist of a ceremonial pole called ‘Chir’, which is installed on the first day of celebration. Chir is a bamboo stick or a wooden pole which is placed erectly in the street at Basantapur. The pole is decorated with a lot of colorful clothes and other materials which represents good luck charm. The festivities continues around the pole for a week and the chir is taken to a bonfire at the end of the celebrations.

And on the official eve of Holi, Chir Haran or Holika Dahan is celebrated and the bamboo stick is taken to a bonfire followed by the scorching of the colored decorates. This also marks the official beginning of the festival of Holi.

Holi in South Africa:

Holi 2022: The celebrations of Holi in different parts of the world

Holi has become extremely popular in regions of South Africa with the enthusiasm of Gujarati’s and other Indians settled in South Africa. The tradition has been kept alive from a past few years and this festive of color and love is celebrated with much delight.

People celebrate this day with pure joy by lightning bonfires( Holika) and playing with colors, meeting their friends and relatives with keeping the value of Indian culture in their hearts. A line-up of South Africa’s biggest DJs are organized, thousands of people are dressed in white dance, drink and throw colors at each other.

With the largest immigrant Indian community with around one million of Indians in the country, many Indian festivals are celebrated in South Africa.

Holi in Guyana:

Holi 2022: The celebrations of Holi in different parts of the world

Guyana a dense rainforest country located on the South America’s North Atlantic coast celebrates Holi with upmost zeal and excitement.

The festival of Holi was first observed by Guyanese some 180 years ago when their East Indian fore parents first came to Guyana and now the country  accounts for 33% of Hindu’s.

Holi is popularly known as ‘Phagwah’ in Guyana and is considered as the most joyous and colorful festival. Holi today has become a part of their national psyche and happens to be a national holiday in Guyana.

A month long Phagwah celebration starts on Basant Panchmi when homage is done to Saraswati Devi the goddess of knowledge and a castor oil tree is planted as a symbolic act. The Guyanese celebrates this long festival from Panchmi to Holika Dahan by singing special melodies of chowtaal ÔdhamaarÕ and jati renditions that can be heard across the country at Hindu temples and homes.

On Holika Dahan the castor oil plant is burnt commemorating Prahlad’s legendary devotion to Lord Shiva and also the triumph of good over evil. On Phagwah morning people wish each other and spray colors and abeer as a custom.

Holi in Australia:

Holi 2022: The celebrations of Holi in different parts of the world

Australia also marks a large scane Holi celebration by hosting different events specially in Melbourne.

Here people celebrate Holi by playing with non-toxic colors. People dress up in white attend fun events to play Holi with their friends and family. The enthusiasm can be seen in the eyes of Australians when  Holi is around the corner, the streets of Australia paints in the rainbow of colors.

Australians Celebrates Holi to keep the Light of Love Burning in Hearts of people.

Holi in USA:

Holi 2022: The celebrations of Holi in different parts of the world

The beautiful experience of the chaotic spectrum of colors is no doubt seen in a country with a large population of Indians settled.

USA celebrates this festival with high energy and the celebrations are particularly marked in the city of New York.

Many grand events, Holi meets are organized including Dance performance, fashion shows and music concerts where many Bollywood actors are seen.

With Holi parades taken out, people can be seen having so much fun, playing with colors. With this amount of festivities New York seems like a part of India.

Fatehsagar Lake in Udaipur: Know its history, location, activities, significance and celebrations on its banks

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Fatehsagar Lake is located in Udaipur at a pristine location offering mesmerising view of hill, water, and flora. Speaking the story of our excellant ancient water storage techniques, it gives clues that water was considered as an asset in ancient days too. Shubham Kumawat writes for EBNW Story

Built by Maharana Jai ​​Singh of Udaipur in 1678, it was reconstructed in 1888 by Maharana Fateh Singh after it was washed away in floods.

The waterbody is the second largest artificial lake situated in the north of Lake Pichola right across the Moti Magri Hill.

Surrounded by the high Aravalli hills on three sides and Pratap Memorial on its north side, the lake is known as the pride of Udaipur which is home to three tiny islands offering many exciting activities. The lake has a rich variety of flora and fauna

The historical information says that in 1888, the first lake got washed away due to floods. 

At this time, Maharana Fateh Singh came to the rescue and ordered the construction of a dam which is now known as the Connaught Bund or embankment. The 800-meter long dam was built on the eastern side of the lake.

In the medieval era, the cost of the renovation was 6 lakh rupees which were incurred by the king. The dam is still considered the second most significant source of drinking water for people in Udaipur. Therefore, the lake has been named Lake Fatehsagar to honor the generosity of king Maharana Fateh Singh.

Queen Victoria’s third son, Duke of Connaught, laid the foundation for its new construction which was named after Raja Maharana Fateh Singh. Since then this lake is known as Fateh Sagar Lake.

The main reason for bringing this lake was to make arrangement for adequate water supply in Udaipur and to increase the height of water table under ground.

Fatehsagar lake location

 The lake is just 6.8 km away from Udaipur city railway station.

Tourists come here from anywhere in the country and abroad. 

Activities in Fatehsagar lake

Boating in Fateh Sagar Lake is one of the most famous activities here. 

One of the Asia’s best solar sites, Udaipur Solar Obervatory built in 1975 by Dr. Arvind Bhatanagar can also be found here. The Observatory is inspired by Big Lake Observatory located in Southern California. If you are interested in astronomy, the place is a pure delight for you.

Festival at Fatehsagar lake

Every year, a festival called Hariyali Amavasya Mela (Green New Moon Fair) is organised on the banks of the lake in the month of Shravan.

International Women’s Day 2022: Significance, history, theme, colour and quotes

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The International Women’s Day is being celebrated since years all over the world each year on March 8. Women’s Day is indeed a necessity to celebrate the achievements of women in every field. Whether they are house wife or an employee or an entrepreneur, they have been making society better since ages with their determination. 

Hence, the day is celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm in every corner of the world. It is celebrated to spread the message of gender equality for making a better society. It is the day when women celebrate being themselves, recognising their struggles in their day to day lives and remembering how they have emerged as winners.

Women’s Day 2022 History

Women’s Day is celebrated since 1911. In 1908, women  inequality, harassment and discrimination triggered the need to start a campaign rising a need to bring a change in the society. At that time, around 15,000 women marched on the streets of New York demanding implementation of women rights and their freedom. 

In the following year, a political party of America declared 28th February as National Women’s Day. But in the year 1910, a women named Clara Zetkin floated an idea for International Women’s Day. Clara Zetkin proposed her idea by saying that in every country, women are fighting for their rights in some manner, then why Women’s Day is celebrated just at national level. Hence the world started to celebrate Women’ Day every year since then on March 8. First time, an International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 8 in 4 countries namely Denmark, Austria, Germany and Switzerland. 

International Women’s Day 2022 Colours

There are a few colours that symbolise Women’s Day celebration. Purple, green and white are the colours of International Women’s Day. Purple symbolize justice, Green symbolize hope and White signifies purity. But now Purple has become the official colour of International Women’s Day. 

International Women’s Day 2022 Theme 

This year, the theme is to create a gender equal world. The theme is chosen for the equality of women in any field and in every aspect of life. The hashtag for this year is #choosetochallenge and #IWD2022. So being an active human being, we all should use this hashtag to bring a change in society. 

Empowering Quotes on International Women’s Day- 

1. Life is tough, my darling, but so are you.

Happy International Women’s Day. 

-Stephanie Bennett-Henry 

2. Women are the real architects of society. Happy International Women’s Day.

-Cher 

3. You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you know is right. Happy International Women’s Day.

-Aung San Suu Kyi 

4. The most important thing one woman can do for another is expand her sense of actual possibilities. Happy International Women’s Day. 

-Adrienne Rich 

5. Where there is a woman, there is magic.

Happy International Women’s Day.

-Ntozake Shange 

6. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Happy International Women’s Day. 

– Eleanor Roosevelt

5 most Spookiest places of Udaipur where you cannot travel alone…

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Udaipur is one the most beautiful places for all the Wanderlust out there. A pleasant city with Picturesque and elegant views all around is no less than heaven. Known as the city of lakes, Udaipur is considered as India’s most romantic cities and most famous tourist destination.
But beside that Udaipur holds a box of mystery within itself as this place is a beauty but with wilderness. If you’re a travelling freak who loves spooky thrilling adventures then Udaipur is one such place for you.

With a tons of fascinating histories and tales, Udaipur has a lot of beautiful yet scary places to visit. Let’s take a look at five Spookiest location of Udaipur that will give you Shivers down your spine.

1. Sajjangarh fort

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This beautiful mysterious fort is located on a high summit of Banasdara mountain of Aravalli hill range. The palace gives a astonishing view of the city and is also known as the monsoon palace. This magnificent palace is full of spine chilling mysteries.

It is believed that the underground floor the palace is haunted. There have been several incidents where people have experienced some unnatural and strange behavior in the underground floor.

Due to all these incidents the underground floor of the palace has now been locked and is totally inaccessible for the tourists. The fort also closes by 7pm  after it gets dark and no tourist are allowed to stay within palace premises after that.

2. Gulab Bagh

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Gulab Bagh also known an Udaipur zoo consists of beautiful set of gardens with a wide variety of flora and fauna. This 100 acres of garden is one of the spookiest location in Udaipur.

It is believed that this vast garden bears an another universe within itself at night. No local or tourists are allowed to enter Gulab Bagh after sunset. This place is claimed to be sinister as local stated that they have heard terrifying streams of male and female voices. Many people believes that exorcism activities are performed inside the masjids in the Gulab Bagh Garden.

3. Rani Road

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The ideal road for a perfect romantic long drive will take you to a blood curdling destination after midnight. Many locals of Udaipur have experienced eerie and unnatural existence while traveling through this road during the time slot of 12pm to 4am

Most of the travelers have complained that their vehicle cane to a halt on the road for few minutes for no reason after midnight. There is no specific answer to this mystery but people often try not to access Rani Road after midnight.

4. NH 79 Ajmer- Udaipur Highway

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This highway is one of the most ghostly paranormal places of Udaipur. The chilling energy can be experienced while passing thorough this highway. Many travelers stated about seeing a figure of a lady carrying a child and screaming for help.

The tale behind this haunted highway states that a women was running towards the highway trying to save her daughter from child marriage, she started asking for help from the passersby but unfortunately she along with her daughter got hit by a vehicle and they lost their lives. Since then it is believed that the spirits of the women and her daughter haunts the highway screaming for help.

5. Chandani Village

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The mystifying Chandani Village is located 23km away from Udaipur. This dark yet beautiful village is famous as a picnic spot with charming natural views alongside water streams but is haunted by the spirit of a women.

But this appealing part can be only seen in daylight as after sunset the village echoes with the bizarre pain of a women who is believed to be roaming around the village crying. The village lacks street lights and hence becomes more scary during nighttime.

The spirit of this mysterious women is too difficult to understand and the villagers often warn the visitors to leave the village before it gets too dark.

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