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Chamayavilakku: When Devotion Transcends Gender at Kerala’s Sacred Festival

A luminous celebration of faith, identity and inclusivityIn the coastal town of Kollam in Kerala, the Kottankulangara Devi Temple hosts one of India’s most...

Sentinels of the Northeast: 191 Years of the Assam Rifles’ Service and Sacrifice

A legacy of courage, resilience and unwavering dutyOn March 24, 2026, the Assam Rifles marked its 191st Raising Day—celebrating nearly two centuries of dedicated...

World Tuberculosis Day 2026: Theme, Significance & Government Initiatives

World Tuberculosis Day 2026 is observed on March 24 every year to raise awareness about one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases—tuberculosis (TB). The...

Shaheed Diwas 2026: Remembering Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

On March 23, India bows its head in solemn pride, remembering three extraordinary revolutionaries—Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar—who embraced martyrdom for the...

Gangaur Festival: Significance, Rituals, and the Stories That Shape It

There are some festivals that dazzle with grandeur, and then there are those that quietly settle into the soul, Gangaur belongs to the latter....

World Oral Health Day: A Healthy Smile for a Healthier Life

World Oral Health Day is observed every year on 20 March worldwide. It is a global health awareness day that encourages people to take...

World Sparrow Day: Protecting the Chirping Companions of Our Lives

World Sparrow Day is observed every year on 20 March across the globe. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation...

International Day of Happiness 2026: History, Significance, Theme

The International Day of Happiness was established by the United Nations in 2012, inspired largely by the philosophy of prioritizing well-being over purely economic...

Maa Shailputri: The Foundation of Strength and Devotion on the First Day of Chaitra Navratri 2026

PC ( Rasai Shop, Utsavpedia )Chaitra Navratri, the vibrant nine-day festival honoring Goddess Durga, begins on March 19, 2026 (Thursday). This auspicious occasion marks...

Rajasthan Diwas 2026: Celebration of Heritage, History and Culture

Rajasthan marks its foundation day today on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, aligning the celebration with the Hindu New Year, Vikram Samvat 2083. This significant shift...

Chaitra Shukla Pratipada: The Beginning of the Hindu New Year

The sacred day of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year in many regions of India. In 2026, this auspicious...

Happy Chaitra Navratri 2026: Top Wishes, Messages, Greetings Card and Quotes to share with your loved ones

Chaitra Navratri is one of the most vibrant and spiritually uplifting festivals, dedicated to the worship of Maa Durga and her nine powerful avatars. This festival,...

Chaitra Navratri Fasting: Tradition, Science, Food and the Deeper Meaning

With the arrival of spring, Chaitra Navratri begins, marking not just a sacred nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, but also a time of...

Cheti Chand 2026: Celebrating the Sindhi New Year

In 2026, Cheti Chand will be celebrated on 20 March, marking the beginning of the Sindhi New Year and the birth anniversary of the...

Navdurga: The Nine Divine Forms of the Goddess Worshipped During Chaitra Navratri

Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year in many parts of India and is a sacred nine-day festival dedicated to the...