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Makarsakranti
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14 January 2012
PaushVad
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| Makar means Capricorn and Sakranti means going from one place to another. As the name suggests Makar Sankranti demarcates the entering of sun from zodiac Sagittarius to zodiac Capricorn. This can also be said as movement of sun from the tropic of Cancer to the tropic of Capricorn.
Celebrated all over the country this festival denoted completion of winters and commemoration of the harvest season in various parts of the country. It is on this day that the majestic Sun God of the Hindus begins his ascendancy and enters the Northern Hemisphere. According to the PURANAS, on this day Sun God goes... |
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Republic Day
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26 January 2012
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| Republic Day, celebrated on January 26th every year, is one of India?s most important national events. It was on January 26th, 1950 that the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state.
On this day, India finally enjoyed the freedom of spirit, rule of law and fundamental principle of governance. The patriotic fervor of the Indian people on this day brings the whole country together even in her embedded diversity.
Republic Day is a people?s day in a variety of ways:
It?s when regional identity takes a backseat and what matters ... |
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Vasant Panchami
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28 January 2012
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Eidemilad
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05 February 2012
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Shivaji Jayanti
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19 February 2012
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