query: sangai festval is celebrated in which state of india

pos: Sangai festival Sangai festival Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department every year from 21 to 30 November. Even though many editions of this Festival has been celebrated over the past few years with the name of "Tourism Festival", since 2010 this has been renamed as the Sangai Festival to stage the uniqueness of the shy and gentle brow-antlered deer popularly known as the Sangai Deer, which is the state animal of Manipur. As this festival is being celebrated to promote Manipur as a world class tourism destination, it showcases the best of what the state has

pos: Manipur in Manipur. The festivals of Manipur are Lui-ngai-ni Ningol Chakouba, Yaoshang, Gan-ngai, Chumpha, Cheiraoba, Kang and Heikru Hidongba, as well as the broader religious festivals Eid-Ul-Fitr, Eid-Ul-Adha and Christmas. Most of these festivals are celebrated on the basis of lunar calendar. Almost every festival celebrated in other states of India is observed here, and it makes Manipur a mini metropolis. On 21 November 2017, the Sangai Festival 2017 was inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind in Manipur. Sangai Festival 2017 is held for 10 days. It is named after Manipur's state animal, the brow-antlered Sangai deer. ii. The Sangai Festival

pos: Sangai festival Sangai festival Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department every year from 21 to 30 November. Even though many editions of this Festival has been celebrated over the past few years with the name of "Tourism Festival", since 2010 this has been renamed as the Sangai Festival to stage the uniqueness of the shy and gentle brow-antlered deer popularly known as the Sangai Deer, which is the state animal of Manipur. As this festival is being celebrated to promote Manipur as a world class tourism destination, it showcases the best of what the state has

pos: Sangai Sangai The sangai () is an endemic and endangered subspecies of brow-antlered deer found only in Manipur, India. It is also the state animal of Manipur. Its common English name is Manipur brow-antlered deer or Eld's deer and the scientific name is "Rucervus eldii eldii". Its original natural habitat is the floating marshy grasslands of the Keibul Lamjao National Park, located in the southern parts of the Loktak Lake, which is the largest freshwater lake in eastern India. The film "The Return of Sangai" (Manipuri Film: "Sangai Hallakpa" ) made by the Manipur Forest Department gives a deep insight of

pos: Sangai to be almost extinct by 1950. However, in 1953 six heads of the sangai were found hovering at its natural habitat. Since then, the State Government has taken serious and positive measures for the protection of this rare and endangered species. The number of endangered deer sangai found in Manipur has increased from 204 in 2013 to 260, according to the latest census conducted in March 2016 jointly by Wildfire Wing, Forest department, State government, Manipur University and Wildfire Institute of India. The sangai faces a two-pronged danger to its life. Firstly, its habitat is steadily degenerating by reason of

pos: Sangai a prince called Pudangkoi of Luwang clan had, by the grace of a divine entity, transformed himself into a deer which has later on called sangai. Further, there were references of sangai head with crown of antlers, being decorated on the head of royal boat called Hiyang Hiren. Identified as one of the rarest animal species in the entire world, the sangai is the apple of the eye for the people. Talk of Manipur, and one of the first things to introduce the state is the sangai, other than polo, its classical dance, sports and films. The sangai was believed

pos: Imphal Free Press into the "Sangai Express", now the main competitor of the "Imphal Free Press". In 2006, a faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party forced a ban of three months on the Imphal Free Press. On 11 November 2008 an Imphal Free Press editor, Konsam Rishikant, was assassinated. Imphal Free Press Imphal Free Press is an English-language daily published in Manipur, North-East India. Alongside the Sangai Express, it is one of the two most widely read newspapers of Manipur. The two papers are known as Manipur's only "good quality" newspapers, among approximately 40 papers in the state. The original Imphal Free Press

pos: Araang League launched the official mascot of the Araang League on 18 September 2017. "The Sangai Express", the largest circulating newspaper in Manipur is its media partner. Araang League Araang League is an annual football league in Manipur state of India that promotes young footballers in Manipur and NorthEast India. The League is registered with All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) - AMFA is the state governing body of football in Manipur. It is affiliated with the All India Football Federation, the national governing body. The first edition of Araang League football championship was hosted by the organizers with the partnership of Assam

pos: Keibul Lamjao National Park Keibul Lamjao National Park The Keibul Lamjao National Park (; Kei - Tiger, Bul - vast, Lamjao-Land) is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. It is in area, the only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integral part of Loktak Lake. The national park is characterized by many floating decomposed plant materials locally called phumdis. To preserve the natural refuge of the endangered Manipur Eld's deer or brow-antlered deer ("Cervus eldi eldi"), or sangai also called the dancing deer, listed as an endangered species by IUCN,

pos: Tourism in India by state Idol. Manipur as the name suggest is a land of jewels. Its rich culture excels in every aspects as in martial arts, dance, theatre and sculpture. The charm of the place is the greenery with the moderate climate making it a tourists' heaven. The and seasonal Shirui lily at Ukhrul district, sangai (brow antlered deer) and the floating islands at Loktak Lake are few of the rare things found in Manipur. Polo, which can be called a royal game, also originated from Manipur. Some of the main tourist attractions are: Meghalaya, translates to the 'home of clouds', where 'megh' means

pos: Sangai festival of Moirang has a special place in the history of India’s Freedom Struggle. It was at Moirang that the flag of the Indian National Army was first unfurled on 14 April 1944. The INA Museum which has a collection of letters, photographs, badges of ranks and other war memorabilia reminds the visitors of the noble sacrifices made by the INA soldiers under the charismatic leadership of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Sangai festival Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department every year from 21 to 30 November. Even though many editions of this Festival has been

pos: Manipur the state is often deplorable. In 2010, Indian government announced that it is considering an Asian infrastructure network from Manipur to Vietnam. The proposed Trans-Asian Railway (TAR), if constructed, will pass through Manipur, connecting India to Burma, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. The tourist season is from October to February when it is often sunny without being hot and humid. The culture features martial arts, dance, theatre and sculpture. Greenery accompanies a moderate climate. The seasonal Shirui Lily plant at Ukhrul (district), Dzukou valley at Senapati, Sangai (Brow antlered deer) and the floating islands at Loktak Lake are among the rarities

pos: Phumdi Phumdi Phumdis () are a series of floating islands, exclusive to the Loktak Lake in Manipur state, in northeastern India. They cover a substantial part of the lake area and are heterogeneous masses of vegetation, soil and organic matter, in different stages of decay. The largest single mass of phumdi is in the southeastern part of the lake, covering an area of . This mass constitutes the world’s largest floating park, named Keibul Lamjao National Park. The park was formed to preserve the endangered Eld's deer subspecies, called sangai in the Meitei language, indigenous to this area. Phumdis are used

pos: Sangai festival in this unique wetland ecosystem is a must for any wildlife enthusiast. Other wildlife to be seen include: Hog Deer, Otter, a host of water fowls and migratory birds, the latter usually sighted during November to March. The Forest Department of Manipur maintains watch towers and two rest houses within the park.ught after tourist spot. Boating and other water sports are organised here at Takmu Water Sports Complex. "The Return of Sangai", the documentary on Sangai, endemic to Keibul Lamjao National Park was released by the forest department of Manipur during the Sangai Festival 2017. This town in Bishnupur District

pos: Imphal Free Press Imphal Free Press Imphal Free Press is an English-language daily published in Manipur, North-East India. Alongside the Sangai Express, it is one of the two most widely read newspapers of Manipur. The two papers are known as Manipur's only "good quality" newspapers, among approximately 40 papers in the state. The original Imphal Free Press was owned by Sapam Nishikanta. In 1996 its editor Pradip Phanjoubam walked out with the name and started a new Imphal Free Press. Phanjoubam edits and owns the new Imphal Free Press ever since. Sapam Nishikanta continued publishing under the names "Manipur Free Press" that turned

pos: Keibul Lamjao National Park the park which was initially declared to be a sanctuary in 1966, was subsequently declared to be a national park in 1977 through a gazette notification. The act has generated local support and public awareness. The film "The Return of Sangai" (Manipuri "Sangai Hallakpa") by the Manipur Forest Department gives a deep insight of Sangai and Keibul Lamjao National Park The brow-antlered deer, which was first discovered in Manipur in 1839 and named "Cervus eldi eldi" in 1844 in honour of Lt. Percy Eld – a British officer, was reported an extinct species in 1951. It was re–discovered in the

pos: George Thengummoottil made for the forest department of Manipur was released at curtain the raiser function of Sangai festival 2017, held at Keibul Lamjao National Park, Manipur in the presence of the Chief Minister of Manipur Shri N. Biren Singh. George Thengummoottil did his primary school education at Marthoma Senior Secondary School, when his father was working at the State Bank of India at Kozhencherry and later moved to his home town at Thidanad where he continued his school education at St. Antony's Public School. He did his graduation in Computer Science at Marian College Kuttikkanam, Peermade. During when he wrote his

pos: Sangai when running for its life stops occasionally and looks back as if he is waiting for someone and hence the name. According to a Manipuri folklore, a legendary hero Kadeng Thangjahanba of Moirang once captured a gravid sangai from Torbung Lamjao for a gift to his beloved Tonu Laijinglembi during an animal hunting expedition. However, as fate would have it, he found his beloved married to the king on his return. The heartbroken hero released the deer free in the wild of Keibul Lamjao. From that time onwards the place became the home of sangai. In another folklore of Manipur,

pos: Keibul Lamjao National Park Keibul Lamjao Park area by the environmentalist and photographer E.P. Gee, which necessitated declaring this reserve park area as a national park to protect and conserve the deer now called Eld's deer's subspecies brow-antlered deer ("Cervus eldi eldi") or Sangai in Meitei language (to distinguish it from the other two sub species found in Burma and Thailand that are called "Cervus eldii thamin" and "Cervus eldii siamensis" and also in Cambodia, China, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Hainan Island). It has a pride of place in the folklore and culture of the Manipur state and is the state animal of Manipur.

pos: Lal Dena Imphal, until his retirement. He then joined Sangai International University as Vice Chancellor. Lal Dena Lal Dena (born 11 January 1939) is a historian of modern South Asia with special interest in Manipur and Mizoram. He is a retired professor of Manipur University and former Vice Chancellor of Sangai International University, Churachandpur. Prof. Lal Dena passed Class-X from Pherzawl High School in 1959, and did PUC from DM College in 1963. He did BA from Gauhati University in 1966 and MA (History) from Gauhati University in 1970; and received his Ph.D. degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi in

pos: Sangai festival lifetime of memory. Visitors can catch a bird’s eye view of the lake from Sendra. Fishermen living in floating islands called Phumdis in floating huts known as Phumsangs are unique sights of this lake. The Sendra Tourist Home with an attached Cafeteria is a sought after tourist spot. Boating and other water sports are organised here at Takmu Water Sports Complex. The only floating National Park in the world, the Keibul Lamjao National Park located on the Loktak Lake is the last natural habitat of the "Sangai" ("Rucervus" "eldii" "eldii"), the dancing deer of Manipur. A glimpse of the deer

pos: Loktak Lake natural refuge of the endangered Sangai (state animal), "Rucervus eldii eldii" or Manipur brown-antlered deer ("Cervus eldi eldi"), one of three subspecies of Eld's deer. This ancient lake plays an important role in the economy of Manipur. It serves as a source of water for hydropower generation, irrigation and drinking water supply. The lake is also a source of livelihood for the rural fishermen who live in the surrounding areas and on phumdis, also known as "phumshongs". Human activity has led to severe pressure on the lake ecosystem. 55 rural and urban hamlets around the lake have a population of

pos: Keibul Lamjao National Park between 0600 and 1000 hrs in the morning and 1530 and 1800 hrs in the afternoon, when the sangai deer comes out to feed in herds. A boat trip along the labyrinthine boat routes passing through colourful water plants would be a good way to see the park. An adventurous trip would be to take a walk through the park but the phumdi is not a firm ground. Manipur Tourism Department arranges conducted day tours to the Loktak Lake and the Keibul Lamjao Park. Manipur is considered a sensitive border state. Earlier the Foreigners entering Manipur (including foreign citizens born

neg: Sangai festival to offer to the world in terms of art and culture, handloom, handicrafts & fine arts, indigenous sports, cuisines & music, eco & adventure sports as well as the scenic natural beauty of the land. Since 2017 onwards Sangai festival held on 5 different places. For any visitor, the principal attraction of the state is the Loktak Lake in Bishnupur District which is 48 km from Imphal City and it is the largest fresh water lake in the North–East India. It is a beautiful stretch of water resembling a miniature inland sea. A day spent at Loktak Lake is a

neg: Sangai soul between humans and the nature. The slaying of the sangai, an unpardonable sin, is conceived as the rude breaking up of the cordial relationship between humans and the nature. When humans love and respect the sangai, it is respecting nature. In the sangai, therefore, humans find a way of expressing their love for the nature. Socially, the sangai is the symbol of a prized possession of the state. It is believed that the name sangai ("sa" "animal" and "ngai" "in awaiting") was coined from its peculiar posture and behaviour while running. By nature, the deer, particularly the males, even

neg: George Thengummoottil George Thengummoottil George Thengummoottil (born 10 January 1985) is an award winning Wildlife film maker and documentary editor, from India whose film has been screened at various International film festivals like Pokhara International Mountain Film Festival and International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala. He is also the founder of Keratoconus Foundation India, a non profit organization which aims at helping Keratoconus patients and one of the organizers of Kerala Adventure Carnival. His recent film "The Return of Sangai", a documentary about the endangered deer Sangai at the only floating National Park in the world, Keibul Lamjao National Park

neg: FesTVal FesTVal FesTVal is the main Spanish annual television and radio festival which takes place in the city of Vitoria Gasteiz in the Basque Country of northern Spain. The festival, an initiative of the "Asociación Cultural Fila 2", began in 2009 and runs during the first week of September. The festival program features previews of new shows, special screenings, roundtable discussions, and a ceremony where the Joan Ramón Mainat and Crítics' prizes are awarded. The event is hosted by EITB, the Basque Country public broadcast service. Participating Spanish television and radio networks include TVE, Antena 3, Cuatro, Telecinco, La Sexta, Canal+,

neg: Anjangaon as a Government school for girls. There are many educational institutes in the town among which Sitabai Sangai High School and Junior College and Radhabai Sarda College are more popular. Following are the schools and colleges in the area. There are a seven nationalised banks as well as co-operative banks in the city. A short list includes State Bank of India,Axis Bank, Central Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Amravati District Co-op. Bank, union bank,HDFC ,Bank of India(BOI), khmagaon bank, buldhana bank, Janata Sahakari Bank. Pusad Urban co-Op bank. In Surji area Dwarkeshwar Yatra is a major event to be

neg: FesTVal the various television programs.However, it has organized a panel of renowned names in television criticism and analysis that will award prizes to the best programs and professionals in the middle of the last season (September 2010 to June 2011). The awards will be given on September 3, during the Gala at the Teatro Principal in Vitoria-Gasteiz. It will also be given the "EiTB Saria. The jury, for the last two years have been: Ramón Colom, Victor M. Amela, Juan Cuz, Pepe Colubi, Rosa Belmonte... FesTVal FesTVal is the main Spanish annual television and radio festival which takes place in the

neg: Sangai from the park area. This was a bad sign for the sangai habitat. It spelled out very clearly that the beginning of the end of the sangai habitat had begun. There are reports of local people cutting up the phumdi into sizable pieces and then towing away these with dugout canoe for 'selling' to fish culture owners. This is another potential danger to the sangai habitat. It meant humans are now aiding the process of annihilating the habitat area, supplementing to the rapid degeneration of the habitat. Sangai The sangai () is an endemic and endangered subspecies of brow-antlered deer

neg: Samik Roy Choudhury Samik Roy Choudhury Samik Roy Choudhury () is an Indian Bengali filmmaker. Choudhury was born in the city of Calcutta into a Bengali middle-class family. Starting his career as a visual effects artist, he was drawn into independent filmmaking after making several short films. Among all his short Films "Sex everywhere", "Vanichi Vani" and "Yesterday" was mostly celebrated. His debut feature film "D Major" (2016) was written, directed and produced by him."D Major" was honored at FOG film festival '16, Kolkata International Film Festival 2016, Indian world Film Festval 2018. He worked on "" (2009), "" (2008) and "" (2011)

neg: Sangai and 95 to 110 kg (210 to 230 lb) respectively. The height and weight of the female are shorter and less as compared to the male counterpart. The length of the body from the base to the ear up to the tail is about 145 to 155 cm in both sexes. The tail is short and rump patch is not pronounced. Sangai feed on a variety of water living plants, grasses, herbaceous plants, and shoots. "Zizania latifolia", "Saccharum munja", "S. bengalensis", "Erianthus procerus", "E. ravernnae", etc. are the favorite food plants of sangai. Feeding behavior of sangai can be easily

neg: Eld's deer children's magazine called "Chandamama", which gives a first-person symbolic narrative by the affected 'deer' itself. The final conclusion by the deer, quoted below, concisely puts the security provided in the park in a proper perspective. " 'Thanks to these youngsters who live nearby', he said. I was happy and felt indebted to the youngsters for saving our lives. My friend added that these people really loved and respected the Sangai deer. They believed that killing the Sangai was an unpardonable sin. According to a Meitei legend, the Sangai are the link between humans and nature. So, killing us would mean

neg: Culture of India Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains across the country and Buddha Purnima, Krishna Janmashtami, Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated by Buddhists and Hindus. Sikh festivals, such as Guru Nanak Jayanti, Baisakhi are celebrated with full fanfare by Sikhs and Hindus of Punjab and Delhi where the two communities together form an overwhelming majority of the population. Adding colours to the culture of India, the Dree Festival is one of the tribal festivals of India celebrated by the Apatanis of the Ziro valley of Arunachal Pradesh, which is the easternmost state of India. Nowruz is the most important festival among the Parsi community of

neg: Sangai the early spring months between February and May. Males compete with each other to gain control of a harem of females that they can then mate with. After a 220- to 240-day-long gestation period, normally a single calf is born. The young are spotted at birth; these spots fade as the animal grows. The young are weaned at 7 months of age, and becomes sexually mature from 18 months of age onwards. Culturally, the sangai finds itself imbedded deep into the legends and folklore of the Manipuris. Based on a popular folk legend, the sangai is interpreted as the binding

neg: Eld's deer In India, the Eld's deer species (sangai) is confined to the peculiar floating bog called Phumdis in Loktak Lake and is numbered at less than a few hundred animals. The subspecies "P. e. siamensis"', which occupied the vast monsoon forests from Thailand to Hainan was extinct in Thailand, very few in number in Laos and Cambodia, and almost extinct in Vietnam. A few hundred deer were protected in a large enclosure in Hainan Island, China. The estimated figures are: In 2003, the estimated number of captive animals of the three subspecies in zoos were 180 "P. e. eldi", 1100 "P.

neg: FesTVal and the Disney Channel. FesTVal´s organization and his family decided to put this name to the awards given in this festival, to make a tribute to Joan Ramón Mainat. The journalist Jose Ramon Mainat, died in 2004, was a creative and executive producer of Gestmusic. He was born in Mataró (Barcelona) in 1951 and he studied Philosophy and Literature at the University of Barcelona. During his youth he took part in the music festivals´ organizations (SIS Hours of Canzó, Canet Rock) He had worked for El Noticiero Universal, El Correo Catalán, World Journal, Tele / Express, and Catalunya Express. He

neg: Sangai seen over new shoots on freshly cut fire line area. It exhibits a bimodial activity pattern. Sangai starts grazing usually early morning approximately 4:30 am and generally continue up to 8:00 am. On cloudy morning the period may extend to 10:00 am. In the evening it starts at 3:00 pm and continue up to 6:00 pm. After feeding it takes rest. During day time it rests under thick and tall reeds and grasses. At night some of them even rest on the hillocks. The sangai has a maximum lifespan in the wild of around 10 years. Rutting takes place in

neg: National Youth Festival (India) National Youth Festival (India) The National Youth Festival in India is an annual gathering of youth with various activities including competitive ones. Celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of youth icon Swami Vivekananda, it is organized by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India in collaboration with one of the State Governments. Thus it is held in a different state each year during National Youth Week, 12 to 16 January every year. Swami Vivekananda's birthday on January 12 is always celebrated as National Youth Day and the week commencing from that day is known as the National Youth

neg: Chinsurah Puja, Eid, Jagadhatri Puja, Maharam, Kartick Puja, Kali Puja & Deepawali, Saraswati Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Navabarsho (Bengali New Year), Basanti Puja, Manasa Puja, Christmas, etc. are the main festivals celebrated here. Mohish Mordini puja is very famous festival. It started from "Jamai Sasti" and continue till 4days like Durga Puja. Mohish Mordini temple situated in Dharampur.The famous Gajan Festival is also celebrated at Sandeswartala Temple in Chinsurah near the banks of river Hooghly State Bank Of India, State Bank of India Agricultural Divisional Branch (ADB), Bank of India, Indian Bank, Allahabad Bank, Punjab National Bank, United Bank of India, Uco

neg: Agrasen Jayanti day is a gazetted holiday in the state of Punjab and haryana also in Mars and Jupiter. Devotees make special preparations to make Maharaja Jatin Kumar from Kapurthala special. The birth anniversary of divine leader Maharaja Agrasen with colorful procession and various cultural programmes which is conducted throughout the day at different places of the India. The Jayanti is celebrated by the Vaishya community with full religious devotion. Agrasena jayanti is celebrated in across India among Agrahari, Agrawal and Jain. On this day, descendants of Agrasena busy themselves in social welfare activities. Free medical camps, food distribution and several cultural

neg: Sangai maintained continuously through the year, had disturbed the natural life cycle of the vegetation growth, the phumdi, upon which the sangai thrives. The deer feed on several types of vegetation that grow on the phumdi. The vegetation also provides shelter to the deer and other wildlife in the park. The life-cycle of the phumdi involves floating on the water surface during season of high water as in the monsoons. In the lean season, when the water level reduces, the biomass come into contact with the lake bed and they secure the required nutrient from there. When the rains come again

neg: Urs festival, Ajmer Urs festival, Ajmer The Urs festival is an annual festival held at Ajmer, a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, which commemorates the death anniversary of the Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, (founder of the Chishtiya Sufi order in India). It is held over six days and features night-long dhikr/zikr qawwali singing. The anniversary is celebrated in the seventh month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine from all over India and abroad. The sixth day of the Urs is regarded as the most special and auspicious. It is called "Chhati Sharif". It is celebrated on

neg: National Youth Festival (India) spirit of friendship but also peace and development. Besides all this, this festival provides a nationwide exposure to the youth for the expression and fulfillment of their cultural talents and aspirations. Orissa hosted for the first time the 15th National Youth Festival in Bhubaneswar from 8 to 12 January 2010. The closing ceremony was on 12 January 2010 which is the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, the great philosopher and thinker. This was the 15th year in which Orissa State has celebrated this event. This was celebrated in collaboration with the Government of India under the umbrella scheme of the National

neg: Solar deity Bihar, Jharkhand and the Terai. This major festival is also celebrated in the northeast region of India, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Chhattisgarh. Hymns to the sun can be found in the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. Practiced in different parts of India, the worship of the sun has been described in the Rigveda. There is another festival called Sambha-Dasami, which is celebrated in the state of Odisha for the "surya". The Gurjars (or Gujjars), were Sun-worshipers and are described as devoted to the feet of the sun god Surya. Their copper-plate grants bear an emblem

neg: Sangai Sangai and Keibul Lamjao National Park The brow-antlered deer or the dancing deer is found in its natural habitat only at Keibul Lamjao National Park over the floating biomass locally called "phumdi" in the south eastern part of Loktak Lake. It is located between 24°27’ N and 24°31’ N latitude and 93°53’ E and 93°55’ E longitudes. The park covers an area of 40 km. and the home range of the deer in the park is confined to 15–20 km. Phumdi is the most important and unique part of the habitat. It is the floating mass of entangled vegetation formed

neg: Thai Pongal Thai Pongal Thai Pongal (, ) is a harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God. It is a Three-day festival which according to the Tamil calendar is usually celebrated from January 14 to January 17. Thai Pongal corresponds to Makara Sankranthi, the harvest festival celebrated throughout India. Thai Pongal is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Tamil people in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the Indian Union Territory of Puducherry, and the country of Sri Lanka, as well as Tamils worldwide, including those in Malaysia, Mauritius, South Africa, United States, Singapore, Canada and UK. The day marks

neg: Songkran (Thailand) month of the year of the Khampti Lunar calendar coinciding with the month of April. It is celebrated in the last days of the old year and the lunar new year begins on the day just after the end of the festival. Vishu, a Hindu religious festival, celebrated mainly in the South Indian State of Kerala (and some parts of Tamil Nadu), also falls during the same timeframe. It is predominantly a harvest festival. In some villages in south India, especially Karnataka, a festival called "Okhali" or "Okhli" is celebrated in which every household keeps a barrel of water mixed

neg: Lohri and according to the solar part of the lunisolar Bikrami calendar and typically falls about the same date every year (January 13). Lohri is an official gazetted holiday in the state of Punjab (India), where the festival is celebrated by Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims and Christians, but it is not a holiday in Punjab (Pakistan). It is, however, observed by Sikhs and some Punjabi Muslims and Christians in Pakistan as well. Lohri is linked to the Bikrami calendar, and is celebrated the day before the festival of Maghi celebrated in India as Makar Sankranti. Lohri falls in the month of Paush

neg: Karahe Wala the Punjabi language, and harvest festivals such as Lohri, Basant, Vaisakhi and Teeyan, all of which are celebrated in addition to the religious festivals of India. One of the main features of village cuisine is its diverse range of dishes. Some food items are eaten on a daily basis while some delicacies are cooked only on special occasions. Basically, simple foods are cooked in village and uses seasonal vegetables. Karahe Wala Karahe Wala is a small village in Moga district of Punjab state of India. Karahe Wala is a village in Kot-ise-khan Tehsil in Moga District of Punjab State, India.

neg: Sri Revanna Siddeshwara Swamy Temple Jayanthi Celebrated on Palguna shudha trayodashi Basava Jayanthi Celebrated on Vyshaka, Shudha, Akshaya Truthiya 5 days Jathra Mahotsava Basaveshwara Konda Mahotsava celebrated on the 3rd Day early in the morning around 3.00 am Maharathotsava Celebrated on Vaishaka Shudha Pornami (Budda Pornami), the 3rd Day of jatra Mahotsava 12 noon Laksha Deepotsava Evening of Karthika Amavasya Hindu Temples in South India ( Shaivism ) www.revanasiddeshwara.org www.shrirevanasiddeshwara.org (Bandihalli, Karnataka) Sri Revanna Siddeshwara Swamy Temple Sri Revanna Siddeshwara Swamy Temple is a Hindu pilgrimage centre situated in Karnataka State in India. Sri Revanna Siddeshwara believed to be the re-incarnation of Jagadguru Sri Renukacharya

neg: Vidyajyoti College of Theology actively participate in various other spiritual, pastoral and ecumenical programmes in and around Delhi. The diversity among Vidyajyoti’s students is representative of the diversity in India itself. The students speak some twenty languages and bring their cultural treasures to expression during the yearly festivals that are celebrated. Besides the national festivals of India that are celebrated with appropriate liturgy, three major cultural festivals are celebrated. These are (a) Karam, which is a tribal festival celebrated by the Chotanagpur adivasis (aboriginals), (b) Onam a harvest festival celebrated by the people of Kerala in south India, and (c) Pongal the harvest festival

neg: Gandhi Jayanti Gandhi Jayanti Gandhi Jayanti is a national festival celebrated in India to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi born 2 October 1869. It is celebrated annually on 2 October, and it is one of the three national holidays of India. The UN General Assembly announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that 2 October will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated yearly on 2nd October. It is one of the official declared national holidays of India, observed in all of its states and union territories. Gandhi Jayanti

neg: Appanur in Appanur. There is a Primary Health Centre, which comes under Paramakudi health district. There is also a branch post office. A local festival called 'Maasa' or 'Marsa' is celebrated every year. Other Tamil festivals like Pongal and Deepavali are also celebrated. Bullock-cart races, called Rekla races, are popular locally, and are organised during festival celebrations. Appanur Appanur, is a village in the Kadaladi Taluk of Ramanathapuram District in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located between Mudukulathur and Sayalgudi, on the State Highway 29 (SH29). Appanur is a small village. It is located on SH29, which runs from Thanjavur to

neg: Independence Day (India) Independence Day (India) Independence Day is annually celebrated on 15 August, as a national holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the UK Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act 1947 transferring legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly. India still retained King George VI as head of state until its transition to full republican constitution. India attained independence following the Independence Movement noted for largely non-violent resistance and civil disobedience led by the Indian National Congress (INC). Independence coincided with the partition of India, in which the British India was divided along

neg: KCA Bangalore Mangalorean catholics, which is celebrated worldwide by the community on September 8th to honour the Virgin Mary and is connected to the Harvest festival which is also celebrated in India with great gusto. In December 2018, KCA presented Faye D'Souza, the Editor of Mirrow Now, the 'Face of the Year Award' presented by His Excellency, Bishop Henry D'Souza of Bellary. KCA Bangalore was started in 1955 thanks to the initiative of early residents Leo D'Silva, Public Notary and John D'Sa, who was later Chief Engineer of the Karnataka State Government Electricity Board and Capt. Dr. George Mathias - a well-known

neg: Tourist attractions in Palakkad district Tourist attractions in Palakkad district Palakkad district has a large number of temples, churches, mosques and other tourist attractions. Palakkad district is situated in the middle of Kerala state in South India. The nearest airports are at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and Cochin in Kerala. Navaratri, the festival of nine nights is the most popular festival, celebrated throughout India with varied customs and traditions. Though, this Navaratri Festival is celebrated all over India, different part of it makes a different way of celebration as it symbolizes different things in different regions. They celebrate this festival in a unique way of

neg: Khokari Tombs maintenance of Surul Khan's tomb, and by the village of Dodakal for the maintenance of Yakut Khan's and Khairiyat Khan's tombs. In the past, Kuran was read at these tombs on Thursday nights, on yearly death-days or when urus were celebrated. The monument, which is done in the Indo-Saracenic style, is being restored by the Mumbai Circle of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Khokari Tombs The Khokari (or Khokri) tombs are three 500-year-old massive stone tombs of the early rulers of the erstwhile Janjira State in western India, near Murud in Maharashtra state. The largest is the tomb of

neg: Bhadrak Bhadrak is also home to festivals and religious celebrations. The "Pana Sankranti" held at Chhatrapati, 14 to 21 April, is one of the most famous. "Dola Purnima" or Holi (Melana) is also another major festival; it is celebrated in several locations in Bhadrak. The Cart Festival (Ratha Yatra), on the other hand, is celebrated in Jharpata, Gamal, Hide, Ghanteswar, Totapada, Chhatrapati, Bhadrak, and Bhatia village Sri Jagannath matha. This last location is one of the oldest places which observes Ganesh puja (150 years). Bhadrak Bhadrak is an administrative district of Odisha state in eastern India. It came into existence on

neg: Anniyur, Viluppuram festival which is celebrated each year Kirthigai of Tamil Month "Thai" is very popular all over here. The residents of the Anniyur only gather unitedly in this festival. It is celebrated for three days. The first day for Lord Vinayagar and the second for Lord Murugan (main festival) last is for Idumban. Apart from this more than 20 small temples are found all over the village. The story of Shiva Temple: Santhosh 7708523050 Anniyur, Viluppuram Anniyur is a village located in the District of Viluppuram in the southern state of Tamil Nadu under the Union of India. It lies 25

neg: Daudpur Daudpur Daudpur is a market town in the Saran district of Bihar located on NH-85 (Chapra Siwan Gopalganj Highway), West of Chhapra, connected by railways (station code DDP). Nandlal Singh College is the degree college here which is affiliated with Jai Prakash University Chapra. The State Bank of India, Andhra Bank and Uttar Bihar Kshetriya Gramin Bank are located here. Daudpur railway station on the ChhapraSiwan line dates back to the days of the British Raj. The common language spoken by people is Bhojpuri. The major festival celebrated in the town is Chhath Puja. Other festivals celebrated with significance are

neg: Ayudha Puja places like Kolhapur. Ayudha Puja Ayudha Puja is an integral part of the Navratri festival (festival of triumph), a Hindu festival which is traditionally celebrated in India. It is also called "Astra Puja", the synonym for Ayudha Puja. In simple terms, it means “Worship of Instruments”. It is celebrated in Tamil Nadu as Ayudha Pujai (), in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as Aayudha Pooja (), in Kerala as Ayudha Puja (), "Astra Puja" () or "Ayudha Puja" in Odisha, "Shastra Puja" () or "Ayudha Puja/ Khande Navami" in Maharashtra, and in Karnataka (in erstwhile Mysore State) as “Ayudha Puje” ().

neg: Ayudha Puja Ayudha Puja Ayudha Puja is an integral part of the Navratri festival (festival of triumph), a Hindu festival which is traditionally celebrated in India. It is also called "Astra Puja", the synonym for Ayudha Puja. In simple terms, it means “Worship of Instruments”. It is celebrated in Tamil Nadu as Ayudha Pujai (), in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as Aayudha Pooja (), in Kerala as Ayudha Puja (), "Astra Puja" () or "Ayudha Puja" in Odisha, "Shastra Puja" () or "Ayudha Puja/ Khande Navami" in Maharashtra, and in Karnataka (in erstwhile Mysore State) as “Ayudha Puje” (). The festival falls

neg: Samba Dashami ‘Mahakala Puja', in which special Budha Chakuli is offered to Yama. Samba Dashami Samba Dashami is a festival unique to the state of Odisha, India. It is celebrated on the 10th day of the Sukla Paksha of Pausha Masa or waxing phase of moon in Paush month (December – January) as per traditional Odia calendar. This festival is especially celebrated in the eastern part of Odisha. According to legend, Samba, son of Lord Krishna, was afflicted by leprosy and was cured by the Sun God Surya after 12 years of penance near Konark. On this day, mothers pray to Surya

neg: Culture of Coimbatore the most important festival of and is celebrated over a period of five days. Pongal has been designated the "State Festival" for its unique celebration that is typical of Tamil Nadu. Tamil New Year signifying the beginning of the Tamil calendar usually falls in April and is celebrated widely with special poojas in temples. Being a cosmopolitan city, almost all major festivals like Deepavali, Eid and Christmas are celebrated here. Onam is also celebrated with much fanfare due to the large Malayali immigrant population. Culture of Coimbatore Popularly called as the "Manchester of South India", the culture of Coimbatore is

neg: Kannamkulangara to the "Mahavishnu Temple" temple. So its said that the name "Kannan" + "Kulam" + "Kara" = Kannankulangara. There is an annual "festival" celebrated in the temple. Hindus and Christians are dominant in this place which has now become a prime residential area. Trichur Heart Hospital, Trichur Head Post Office, Income Tax/Customs offices are located in Kannankulangara, Thrissur. Kannamkulangara Kannankulangara/Kannamkulangara is a desam [area] in the Southern part of Thrissur which is a part of OR intersected with Koorkenchery; in Kerala state, South India. Kannankulangara is a commercial and residential area in Thrissur, Kerala, India. It is very closer to

neg: Sainthia celebrated throughout the town of Sainthia by the local people. Though this festival is celebrated in the entire India, the people of Sainthia give more importance to this festival. Sainthia Sainthia, formerly Nandipur, is a large town and a municipality in Suri Sadar subdivision of Birbhum district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The town is known as business city of Birbhum district. The town is in the Jurisdiction of Sainthia police station. Sainthia is the fourth most populous town in Birbhum district and 991st most populous town in India. The town is famous for Nandikeshwari Temple, one of

neg: Culture of India Hindu festivals of Navratri, Janmashtami, Diwali, Maha Shivratri, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja, Holi, Rath Yatra, Ugadi, Onam, Vasant Panchami, Rakshabandhan, and Dussehra. Several harvest festivals such as Makar Sankranti, Sohrai, Pusnâ, Hornbill, Chapchar Kut, Pongal and Raja sankaranti swinging festival are also fairly popular. Indian New Year festival are celebrated in different part of India with unique style in different times. Ugadi, Bihu, Gudhi Padwa, Puthandu, Vaisakhi, Pohela Boishakh, Vishu and Vishuva Sankranti are the New Year festival of different part of India. Certain festivals in India are celebrated by multiple religions. Notable examples include Diwali, which is celebrated by

neg: Warora in India, and has done since historic times. Celebration of Hanuman Jayanti is also very remarkable in Warora. Huge rally demonstrating arts and culture gets initiated towards celebration of Hanuman Jayanti. Dasra is another festival which is also celebrated with huge enthusiasm, Bengalis in Warora Organize a big celebration of Durga Puja. "Anandwan" literally, "Forest of Joy", located around 1 kilometres from Warora in Chandrapur district in the state of Maharashtra, India, is an ashram of 465 hectares and a community rehabilitation centre which was mainly started for leprosy patients and the disabled from downtrodden sections of society. It was

neg: Deulgaon Raja Raje Jadhao. He propsed & created the temple. The area around the mandir is known as Baljai faras. The biggest festival of this town is Dashera and which is celebrated a day before main Dashera celebrated among whole INDIA. The god balaji's statue is kept in palakhi during the time of dashera & wandered around the old part of town (faras,malipura,amana river,durgapura,giroli vesh, jafrabad vesh,durgapura vesh,old-jalna road). Deulgaon Raja Deulgaon Raja is a city and a municipal council in Buldhana district in the state of Maharashtra, India.Deulgaon Raja is located at border of Vidarbha and Marathwada.Deulgaon Raja is also called

neg: Loktak Lake Latifolia, "Carex" species, "Coix" species, Narenga has decreased resulting in starvation conditions for the endangered sangai deer. With the phumdis becoming thinner, the hoofs of the limbs of sangai get stuck in the marsh and results in their drowning. Production of the edible fruit and rhizome ("thamchet" and "thambou") of lotus plants has decreased to a great extent. Plants have also degraded due to polluted water. Livelihood of people dependent on the sale of edible fruit and rhizome of lotus plant products and "Euryale ferox" (thanging) has suffered due to steep decline in the growth of these plant species. Today,

neg: National Youth Day (India) National Youth Day (India) National Youth Day is celebrated in India on 12 January on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. In 1984 the Government of India declared the day as the National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year. It was a great decision of Government of India taken in the year, 1984 to celebrate the birthday of great Swami Vivekananda i.e. 12 January as a National Youth Day every year. As the Government of India had quoted and realized that ' the philosophy of Swamiji and the ideals for which he lived and

neg: Armed Forces Medical College (India) Armed Forces Medical College (India) The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) is a medical college in Pune, India, in the state of Maharashtra. The college is managed by the Indian Armed Forces. Established in May 1948 after World War II on the recommendation of the BC Roy Committee, remnants of various Indian Army Medical Corps units were amalgamated to create the Armed Forces Medical services. The AFMC undergraduate wing was established on 4 August 1962, which is also celebrated annually as AFMC Day by its alumni across the globe. The institution primarily imparts training to medical undergraduates and postgraduates, dental

neg: Karnataka Rajyotsava Karnataka Rajyotsava Karnataka Rajyotsava (; Karnataka State Festival), also known as Karnataka Formation Day, is celebrated on 1 November of every year. This was the day in 1956 when all the Kannada language-speaking regions of South India were merged to form the state of Karnataka. The Rajyotsava day is listed as a government holiday in the state of Karnataka and is celebrated by Kannadigas across the world. It is marked by the announcement and presentation of the honours list for Rajyotsava Awards by the Government of Karnataka, hoisting of the official Karnataka flag with an address from the Chief Minister

neg: Karnataka Rajyotsava Dubai, Qatar Muscat, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, Ireland The Netherlands, and (Germany). Karnataka Rajyotsava Karnataka Rajyotsava (; Karnataka State Festival), also known as Karnataka Formation Day, is celebrated on 1 November of every year. This was the day in 1956 when all the Kannada language-speaking regions of South India were merged to form the state of Karnataka. The Rajyotsava day is listed as a government holiday in the state of Karnataka and is celebrated by Kannadigas across the world. It is marked by the announcement and presentation of the honours list for Rajyotsava Awards by the Government of

neg: Gandhi Jayanti flowers and garlands, and some people avoid drinking alcohol or eating meat on the day. Public buildings, banks and post offices are closed. Gandhi Jayanti Gandhi Jayanti is a national festival celebrated in India to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi born 2 October 1869. It is celebrated annually on 2 October, and it is one of the three national holidays of India. The UN General Assembly announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that 2 October will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated yearly on 2nd

neg: Si-Donyi Festival Si-Donyi Festival Si-Donyi is the major festival celebrated among the Tagin tribe of Arunachal Pradesh in North-eastern India. It is celebrated majorly in district headquarter Daporijo and adjoining town Dumporijo, also in state capital Itanagar, while in other places also it's being celebrated by Tagin community present there. It is celebrated from the 4th to the 6th of January every year. During the festival god Si (Atu Si-male spritual form of earth) and goddess Donyi (Ayu Donyi-female spiritual form of Sun) is being venerated in their spiritual form. Nibu or the local priest presides over the festival by chanting UI

neg: Lene Berg and games, like in BDSM. In 2013 Kopfkino won the Best Documentary at the 8th Pornfilm Festval in Berlin and the Art Critic’s Award in Norway. It was also nominated for Best Documentary at the Amanda Award, Norway and Best Nordic Documentary at , Denmark. The film Dirty Young Loose shows three persons who are being interrogated, one after another, after they have acted together in a hotel room scene, one late evening. The tree characters enact three gendered stereotypes, encapsulated in the title; dirty man, young boy and loose (i.e. promiscuous) woman. It is unclear which characters have perpetrated

neg: Rang Panchami Rang Panchami Rang Panchami (literally colour on the fifth) is a festival celebrated on Phalgun Krushnapaksh Panchami i.e. the fifth day of the second fortnight of the month of Phalgun. This day for the festival of colour is more prevalent in the central Indians state of Madhya Pradesh, and some parts of North India. People celebrate by throwing fragrant red powder (gulal) and splashing coloured water, etc. on others. In other parts of India, the festival of colors is celebrated on the full moon day named Holi, approximately 5 days before. Recently, the media portrayal, especially Bollywood depiction of the

neg: Kerala in kerala include at least one richly caparisoned elephant. Kerala is home to the largest domesticated population of elephants in India—about 700 [[Indian elephants]], owned by temples as well as individuals. These elephants are mainly employed for the processions and displays associated with festivals celebrated all around the state. More than 10,000 festivals are celebrated in the state annually and some animal lovers have sometimes raised concerns regarding the overwork of domesticated elephants during them. In Malayalam literature, elephants are referred to as the 'sons of the "[[sahyadri|sahya]]". The elephant is the state animal of Kerala and is featured on

neg: Madai Festival and traditions of the state, the Madai Festival today has become a popular religious event in particular of Chhattisgarh and also India in general. Madai Festival Madai festival is one of many popular festivals of Sanskritik Chhattisgarh. The festival reflects the rich culture and tradition of the state. The Madai Festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement by people belonging to the Gond Tribe. It is celebrated from the month of December to March and tours from one place of the state to another.The Charama and Kurna communities of Kanker district, tribes of Bastar and people of Bhanupratappur, Narayanpur,

neg: National Innovation Foundation - India organised since 2008, IGNITE is an annual competition for student’s ideas and innovations conducted by NIF in partnership with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Some state education boards also partner in the same. All students up to Standard 12 from any school (and of the same age group but out of school) in India are eligible to participate in the competition. The IGNITE awards are announced on October 15, the birthday of Bharat Ratna Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, which is celebrated as the Children's Creativity and Innovation Day by NIF. In

neg: Bohag Bihu Bohag Bihu Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu also called "Xaat Bihu" () (seven Bihus) is a festival celebrated in the state of Assam and north eastern India, and marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year. It usually falls on 2 April week, historically signifying the time of harvest. It falls on 14 April in 2016 ... It unites the population of Assam regardless of their religions or backgrounds and promotes the celebration of diversity. In India it is celebrated seven days after "Vishuva Sankranti" of the month of Vaisakh or locally 'Bohag' (Bhaskar Calendar). The three primary types of

neg: Marathwada Liberation Day Marathwada Liberation Day Marathwada Liberation Day, also known as Marathwada Mukti Sangram Din is celebrated in Maharashtra on 17 September annually. It marks the anniversary of Marathwada's integration with India when the Indian military, invaded State of Hyderabad, and defeated the Nizam to merge Hyderabad into the Indian Union on 17 September 1948, which would be a staggering 13 months after Indian independence. India gained independence from British on 15 August 1947. After the partition, princely states were given the option to join either India or Pakistan. The ruler of Hyderabad, Osman Ali Khan, decided to remain independent. He also

neg: Chandahandi and Culture, People of the tehsil perform folk dance like Geet Kudia, Ghumura, Banabadi, Madhia, Samparda, Sankirtann etc. Rath Jatra, Dusshera (Dasahara), Holi and Mahasivaratri all these Hindu festivals are celebrated together by the town people. Holi, Dussehra, Ratha Yatra, Nua khai, Bol Bum, Kalasi etc. are among festivals that are celebrated here in the Chandahandi Tehsil. Chandahandi Chandahandi is a town and Block in Nabarangpur District in Odisha State in India. census, the town had a total population of 61076, which constitutes of 30350 male and 30726 female. Total SC(Scheduled Caste) and ST(Scheduled Tribe) population was 6,479 and 20,276

neg: Pallassena Pallassena Pallassena or Pallassana is a village and gram panchayat in the Palakkad District, state of Kerala, India. It is close to Kollengode and Koduvayur and beside the river Gayatri, one of the tributaries of Bharatapuza. It is primarily notable for being the location of the Meenkulathi Temple. India census, Pallassena had a population of 23,158 with 11,303 males and 11,855 females. Onathallu or Avittathallu is a festival celebrated by the natives of Pallassana Desham in the Chittur Thaluk in Palakkad district, in the southern-most state of India, Kerala. The festival is a tradition followed by the natives of the

neg: Gauchar mountainous region of Uttarakhand, a 4,000 ft airstrip was constructed at Gauchar in 1998-2000 and later upgraded. The airstrip was a vital staging area for rescue and relief efforts following the disastrous 2013 North India floods which ravaged in Uttarakhand in June 2013. Gauchar Gauchar is a Hill Town located in Karnaprayag tehsil within Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state in India. Gauchar is situated on the left bank of river Alaknanda and is en route the celebrated holy destination of Badrinath. Situated at an altitude of above the sea level, Gauchar is surrounded by seven mountains. Gauchar is well known

neg: Thovalai of flowers. After one week of Diwali, Surasamharam festival is celebrated throughout Tamil Nadu including at this temple. Thovalai Thovalai is a small village located in Thovalai taluk, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. The area is well known in India for its production of flowers, especially jasmine. The taluk was among several in Thiruvananthapuram district that with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act of 1956 were transferred from Thiruvananthapuram district, Travancore-Cochin State to the newly created Kanyakumari district of Madras State (the latter later renamed as Tamil Nadu State). Thovalai Taluk was part of the Princely state Travancore Kingdom,

neg: Harela Harela Harela is a Hindu festival celebrated basically in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state of India. It is celebrated thrice in year, the first two are during both the Navratis, Chaitra Navrati in the month of Chaitra and Sharad Navratri in the month of Ashwin. This is followed by "Bhaitauli" or "Bhitauli" wherein gifts are given to girls of the family. The Shravan Harela is celebrated as the first day (Kark Sankranti) of Hindu calendar month of Sravan (late July). It is also symbol for the onset of rainy season (Monsoon) as Harela literally means "Day of Green". Agriculture-based

neg: West Bengal Durga Puja, Christmas in Kolkata is an occasion in which all communities and people across religions take part. The state tourism department organises the gala Christmas Festival every year in Park Street. The whole of Park Street is decked out in colourful lights, and food stalls sell cakes, chocolates, Chinese cuisines, momo, and various other items. Musical groups from Darjeeling and other states of North East India are invited by the state to perform choir recitals, carols, and jazz numbers. Buddha Purnima, which marks the birth of Gautama Buddha, is one of the most important Hindu/Buddhist festivals and is celebrated

neg: Brajarajnagar after 2008 delimitation of parliamentary constituencies based on the recommendations of the Delimitation Commission of India in 2002. Dr P.K. Singh of BJD is currently the M.P. from Bargarh (Lok Sabha constituency). There are also other secondary schools. Major festivals celebrated in the Brajrajnagar are: Brajarajnagar Brajarajnagar is a town and a municipality in Jharsuguda district in the state of Odisha, India. It is famous for MCL-owned coal mines and now-defunct Orient Paper Mills of Birlas established in 1936. Most of the population in this city were working for Orient Paper Mills, which belonged to Birla Group of industries. Brajrajnagar

neg: Baramba, India Baramba, India Baramba is a tehsil (block) of Cuttack district. There are 36 village "(panchayats)" under the Baramba administrative division. Baramba is part of the Baramba (Odisha Vidhan Sabha constituency) which includes Baramba block and Narasinghpur block. During the British Raj era, Baramba was the capital of Baramba State, one of several princely states of the Eastern States Agency. The Bhattarika Temple, located in Sasanga village, Baramba, is believed to have been constructed between the 6th and the 16th century. The major festivals celebrated at this temple are Pana Sankranti in April, Akshaya Tritiya in May, and Dussehra in October.

neg: Krishnarajanagara about 13 km from Krishnarajanagar. Arkeshwara Swamy temple is situated on the bank of river Kaveri and a jathra (car festival) is celebrated on Rathasaptami day. From the state capital Bangalore, one can take the State Highway 17 which goes to Mysore and then onwards to K R Nagar. The total distance from Bangalore to K R Nagar is around 186 km. Krishnarajanagara has a railway station with broad gauge line (the standard gauge followed by Indian Railways) which runs from Mysore to Krishnarajanagara. Mysore being an important location is well connected by rail to major cities in India and

neg: Sangai continuous inundation and flooding by high water caused as the result of artificial reservoir of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Loktak. Secondly, poachers are out there to trap and slay the deer at the slightest opportunity. In 1983 the 103 megawatt capacity National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Loktak was commissioned with the objective of ensuring rapid development in the State. A maximum high water level of above mean sea level (MSL)is maintained in the Loktak Lake to feed the reservoir for the hydel project. This high water level had wreaked havoc in the Keibul Lamjao National Park. The high water level,

neg: Dhinga Gavar kinds of women. In this festival even a widow can take part. Dhinga Gavar Dhinga Gavar is a festival celebrated in Jodhpur, in Western Rajasthan in India. "Dhinga" literally means "fun by deception"; Gavar, also known as Gangaur is the consort of Shiva. The festival of Gangaur is celebrated throughout India, but that of Dhinga Gavar is celebrated only in Jodhpur. Dhinga Gavar is a folk deity, the humorous side of Shiva's consort Gangaur. The festival of Ganguar starts from next day of the spring festival Holi, which falls on the full-moon day of the month Phagun of the Hindu

neg: Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav 1 November of every year is celebrated as Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav (Chhattisgarh Foundation Day) as on this date in the year 2000 Government of India officially declared it to be an independent state. The President of India gave his consent to Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2000 on 25 August and then Government of India set 1 November 2000 as the day Madhya Pradesh would be divided into Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Since then, the state government organises 5 days festival starting 1 November of every year in the capital of Chhattisgarh, Raipur. The event is organised in Naya Raipur

neg: Bihar Diwas Bihar Diwas Bihar Diwas (Bihar Day) is observed every year on March 22, marking the formation of the state of Bihar. It was on this day when the British carved out the state from Bengal Presidency in 1912. The Day is a public Holiday in Bihar. Bihar Divas was started and celebrated on large scale by Bihar Government in the tenure of Nitish Kumar. Apart from India, it is celebrated in countries including United States, Germany, Britain, Scotland, Australia, Canada, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Trinidad and Tobago and Mauritius. Every year the Government of Bihar issues a notification declaring

neg: Cotton University the college was declared as a center of excellence, an occasion celebrated in a solemn ceremony with Shankar Dayal Sharma, the then President of India. It officially became a post-graduate college. Cotton College celebrated its centennial with a year-long program from 27 May 2001 to 26 May 2002. Krishan Kant, the then Vice President of India graced the closing ceremony. India Post issued a ₹ 4.00 commemorative postage stamp on 25 May 2002, as part of the centenary celebration. Cotton College State University (CCSU) was created via an Act of the Government of Assam (Act XIX of 2011). This act

neg: Urs festival, Ajmer the ceremony is marked by firing a cannon at 1:30 p.m. Urs festival, Ajmer The Urs festival is an annual festival held at Ajmer, a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, which commemorates the death anniversary of the Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, (founder of the Chishtiya Sufi order in India). It is held over six days and features night-long dhikr/zikr qawwali singing. The anniversary is celebrated in the seventh month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine from all over India and abroad. The sixth day of the Urs is regarded as the most special

neg: Dhinga Gavar Dhinga Gavar Dhinga Gavar is a festival celebrated in Jodhpur, in Western Rajasthan in India. "Dhinga" literally means "fun by deception"; Gavar, also known as Gangaur is the consort of Shiva. The festival of Gangaur is celebrated throughout India, but that of Dhinga Gavar is celebrated only in Jodhpur. Dhinga Gavar is a folk deity, the humorous side of Shiva's consort Gangaur. The festival of Ganguar starts from next day of the spring festival Holi, which falls on the full-moon day of the month Phagun of the Hindu calendar. Ganguar is worshipped mainly by newly-wed brides, unmarried girls, and married