PM attends Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk

<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DHb_UEnfpjnNY38rE4IG_QPNqryI1C_qq3w6xJfY15X5IvNDhP1ZmIYP6OhECl_37lpd5aWbjwX5zusfZrrJ-qbam-wpljtgsDzI1PMUmFI3tTT9VZ6hRaKN_g1LMAOiYNYepSdXpAkSi57rYJNdHza1gqwfw8RDGMYp5Zs5LTF_tc0dvKL4fZQ6yUo/s530/modi.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="437" data-original-width="530" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DHb_UEnfpjnNY38rE4IG_QPNqryI1C_qq3w6xJfY15X5IvNDhP1ZmIYP6OhECl_37lpd5aWbjwX5zusfZrrJ-qbam-wpljtgsDzI1PMUmFI3tTT9VZ6hRaKN_g1LMAOiYNYepSdXpAkSi57rYJNdHza1gqwfw8RDGMYp5Zs5LTF_tc0dvKL4fZQ6yUo/w320-h264/modi.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">PM attends Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2026.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here are some glimpses from Beating Retreat 2026. The performances by the various bands were memorable. <a href="https://t.co/APsI96K7W9">pic.twitter.com/APsI96K7W9</a></p>— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2016901491081302131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here are some glimpses from Beating Retreat 2026. The performances by the various bands were memorable. <a href="https://t.co/APsI96K7W9">pic.twitter.com/APsI96K7W9</a></p>— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2016901491081302131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">At a time when we are marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, this rendition at the Beating Retreat 2026 by our armed forces is particularly special. <a href="https://t.co/O2GeBQw9lA">pic.twitter.com/O2GeBQw9lA</a></p>— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2016912236506427829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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  PM attends Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2026. Here are some glimpses from Beating Retreat 2026. T...

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Inspiring Thoughts: Vivekanand Thoughts on Youth, Discipline, Fearlessness, Global Vision And Others

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><b>Swami Vivekananda Quotes: </b>  Swami Vivekananda was a profound spiritual leader and key figure in India's spiritual renaissance who gave the new height to the indian philosphy and teaching to the world.  He founded the Ramakrishna Math and Mission to propagate his ideals of service, education, and spiritual upliftment. Vivekananda's philosophy and teaching are enough to inspire people especially youth with his call to harness inner strength and work for the welfare of all.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Vivekananda Jayanti 2025</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> January 12, 2025 is celebrrated as the 160th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, </span><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify;"> the famous monk, scholar and philosopher.  He was a personality who have born with extraordinary mind and  with multifaceted qualities that left a lasting impact on the world.</span></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZh1xROptPt3D-8Jeavs8n2yuXZ3-WewqcwzTdPVIy8rOLtFTOpnUirXEiwbOfJ-rIEHuDP1ZxSVnQ6c8YObkPd_m34R-1q4hCVmqfCqV2-lCbxaROrL4ASp1mXrZ2VHXR-a7Yd-0SJbsFWUlttbbIjsrnNQHhBQB-7k2IC5dj-EthIogh3ZILSLIifYo/s640/Believe%20in%20yourself.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img alt="Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2025" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZh1xROptPt3D-8Jeavs8n2yuXZ3-WewqcwzTdPVIy8rOLtFTOpnUirXEiwbOfJ-rIEHuDP1ZxSVnQ6c8YObkPd_m34R-1q4hCVmqfCqV2-lCbxaROrL4ASp1mXrZ2VHXR-a7Yd-0SJbsFWUlttbbIjsrnNQHhBQB-7k2IC5dj-EthIogh3ZILSLIifYo/w400-h300/Believe%20in%20yourself.jpg" title="Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2025" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Vivekananda was a brilliant intellectual and possessed profound wisdom. He had a deep understanding of various subjects, including philosophy, religion, history, and science. His insights into Hindu scriptures and Vedanta philosophy were exceptional.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/rydj7g0Zlbg?si=evDhLVptK2Xolp6j" style="background-image: url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rydj7g0Zlbg/hqdefault.jpg);" width="480"></iframe></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Swami Vivekananda's personality was a harmonious blend of intellect, spirituality, fearlessness, compassion, and dedication. His teachings and life continue to inspire people worldwide, and his contributions to the world of spirituality and social reform remain invaluable.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-baD8xclRKAQv4d_pdqYA4kgpDsGzoRWcTXCOrkZfkYzr2RzQtbDA61a25fhhAGvn9uOrQfKb2fSkHtSQLlyw1s0GmPtOgQEei-GqBMnZUw_cZeOpDmEB0bZzf5Lnlfz_MeIK4oLr4lNhovgEzGK2iZ0cjT9dQgWgHI3NnaHpflusVG-JmbsdtZkyXU/s639/vivekanand-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img alt="Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2025" border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="639" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-baD8xclRKAQv4d_pdqYA4kgpDsGzoRWcTXCOrkZfkYzr2RzQtbDA61a25fhhAGvn9uOrQfKb2fSkHtSQLlyw1s0GmPtOgQEei-GqBMnZUw_cZeOpDmEB0bZzf5Lnlfz_MeIK4oLr4lNhovgEzGK2iZ0cjT9dQgWgHI3NnaHpflusVG-JmbsdtZkyXU/w400-h219/vivekanand-1.jpg" title="Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2025" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /><span><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Fearlessness: </span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Vivekananda was known for his fearlessness and boldness. He fearlessly challenged societal norms, superstitions, and orthodox beliefs that he felt were hindering India's progress. His courage and determination inspired many.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjueIj6KojeSeuyH2CmtpCsOdmL2wSOjcintILKQmwgqn2K9ObzBwO8k9hAemNCnTDWLYtAONb3NZANhDcBrj-WVHCZYkEJVb9sQIFl3IU1kvQIxTr_fCLH-6EhhJ6Ozf1GdMUIuJBFxRzifMN229TZ3p7lBNX5X5E9-DYWOcOECJtG3DltfjSUthdoJOM/s639/vivekanand-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img alt="Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2025" border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="639" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjueIj6KojeSeuyH2CmtpCsOdmL2wSOjcintILKQmwgqn2K9ObzBwO8k9hAemNCnTDWLYtAONb3NZANhDcBrj-WVHCZYkEJVb9sQIFl3IU1kvQIxTr_fCLH-6EhhJ6Ozf1GdMUIuJBFxRzifMN229TZ3p7lBNX5X5E9-DYWOcOECJtG3DltfjSUthdoJOM/w400-h219/vivekanand-1.jpg" title="Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2025" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Spirituality and Compassion: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">As a spiritual leader, Vivekananda radiated a sense of inner peace and compassion. He believed in the divinity of all beings and preached the message of love and service to humanity.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Y4b_pOmxh3T_mDFUg9yKusByx_nEgN8G3Wq74x0CAW44wLg-bHZ1YOz1xRV-oCUnK0nsznlDrY0V2MFDBY2pLEyaZvaxoFsAwWdVddUG61VOKKvC12p6dDrthDKdpgqgrV8USDzMuey1-XG30xH2hx9e4ym8mZ8xYrseEzyl5r35k22nmVRunIwVLzw/s640/vivekanand-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="640" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Y4b_pOmxh3T_mDFUg9yKusByx_nEgN8G3Wq74x0CAW44wLg-bHZ1YOz1xRV-oCUnK0nsznlDrY0V2MFDBY2pLEyaZvaxoFsAwWdVddUG61VOKKvC12p6dDrthDKdpgqgrV8USDzMuey1-XG30xH2hx9e4ym8mZ8xYrseEzyl5r35k22nmVRunIwVLzw/w400-h228/vivekanand-5.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Dynamic and Energetic: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Vivekananda was a dynamic and energetic individual. His passion for his mission to spread the message of Vedanta took him across India and the West. He could captivate audiences with his powerful oratory and magnetic personality.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4SXsavUcZAtmOzbOC8vmIaTXtfEhyphenhyphenE3m_YPAGyvmtZdgUMTIGmK9WveH699TaFhIxqKAlV7ipiBcip0nf9UeefhsqPeir1At82wotyVJeBJAGSF5-ipvhmxTPSBSWb3z29sDzM8UyCmrv-EhyphenhyphenbTD2HOsA25USf8jJuXpBeWHu34bt0hlUoSVf1IbL8q0/s640/vivekanand-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="358" data-original-width="640" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4SXsavUcZAtmOzbOC8vmIaTXtfEhyphenhyphenE3m_YPAGyvmtZdgUMTIGmK9WveH699TaFhIxqKAlV7ipiBcip0nf9UeefhsqPeir1At82wotyVJeBJAGSF5-ipvhmxTPSBSWb3z29sDzM8UyCmrv-EhyphenhyphenbTD2HOsA25USf8jJuXpBeWHu34bt0hlUoSVf1IbL8q0/w400-h224/vivekanand-4.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Dedication and Discipline: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Swami Vivekananda was deeply committed to his spiritual practice and disciplined in his lifestyle. He lived a simple and austere life, setting an example of dedication to higher ideals.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1QFyEf50zdgBIX4spwyJ0LG2tJZBxKIf9tIg8my5omL4a9170d7cKkY4X0N2S7naLxanuyeXXhGs4R-ABrDGh_QrYLtKLoS7vichMIYz0c2PPSaco1EiPKNTGbFmZUxt4qLeJmJOrtti1_XbuMk_2Xx2nNCcF_1bl4U8IlPwfZ5OweQ56JZfvheoKdk/s640/vivekanand-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="358" data-original-width="640" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1QFyEf50zdgBIX4spwyJ0LG2tJZBxKIf9tIg8my5omL4a9170d7cKkY4X0N2S7naLxanuyeXXhGs4R-ABrDGh_QrYLtKLoS7vichMIYz0c2PPSaco1EiPKNTGbFmZUxt4qLeJmJOrtti1_XbuMk_2Xx2nNCcF_1bl4U8IlPwfZ5OweQ56JZfvheoKdk/w400-h224/vivekanand-4.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Interfaith Understanding:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> Vivekananda promoted religious tolerance and interfaith harmony. He believed in the essential unity of all religions and advocated respect for diverse beliefs.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Social Reformer: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Beyond his spiritual pursuits, Vivekananda was a social reformer. He worked to alleviate poverty, uplift the downtrodden, and improve the conditions of women in Indian society.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivp7p2fEluaz5NBBHeb3LSip2LY44lUa6nkY5U0qdJqS8Nab9H6MieJs6Bxm1FN0vu_DCJDsdbYCvihFaHjLAgpeWLKEYx8STVWGuln4C68R0nVVtp2VAAnaQYCcy5HLd3EtkGSIc7CtS2Mgbr4N1pnPnsIp8p0EG7ODSBASiaA09iVsI37Cgdxhp2VcE/s640/vivekanand-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="367" data-original-width="640" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivp7p2fEluaz5NBBHeb3LSip2LY44lUa6nkY5U0qdJqS8Nab9H6MieJs6Bxm1FN0vu_DCJDsdbYCvihFaHjLAgpeWLKEYx8STVWGuln4C68R0nVVtp2VAAnaQYCcy5HLd3EtkGSIc7CtS2Mgbr4N1pnPnsIp8p0EG7ODSBASiaA09iVsI37Cgdxhp2VcE/w400-h230/vivekanand-2.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Global Vision: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Vivekananda had a global vision and believed in the universality of his message. He represented India and Hinduism at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893, where he addressed the audience as "Sisters and Brothers of America."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Love for Motherland:</b> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Vivekananda had deep love and patriotism for his motherland, India. He envisioned a strong and united India and worked tirelessly for its progress.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Humility: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Despite his immense knowledge and accomplishments, Vivekananda remained humble and down-to-earth. He saw the divine in everyone and treated all with respect and dignity.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Swami Vivekananda's quotes reflect the depth of Swami Vivekananda's teachings and his emphasis on self-realization, inner strength, and service to humanity. His words continue to inspire and guide people around the world in their spiritual and personal journeys.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">"Arise, awake, and stop not until the goal is reached."</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">"In a day, when you don't come across any problems, you can be sure that you are travelling in a wrong path."</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">"The greatest sin is to think yourself weak."</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">"You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself."</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">"All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark."</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">"Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success."</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">"Dare to be free, dare to go as far as your thought leads, and dare to carry that out in your life."</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">"You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul."</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">"Conquer yourself and the whole universe is yours."</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">"Stand up, be bold, be strong. Take the whole responsibility on your own shoulders, and know that you are the creator of your own destiny."</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">"The moment I have realized God sitting in the temple of every human body, the moment I stand in reverence before every human being and see God in him - that moment I am free from bondage, everything that binds vanishes, and I am free."</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">"Purity, patience, and perseverance are the three essentials to success and, above all, love."</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">"Never think there is anything impossible for the soul. It is the greatest heresy to think so. If there is sin, this is the only sin; to say that you are weak, or others are weak."</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">"They alone live who live for others; the rest are more dead than alive."</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">"The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified, and God will be in them."<br /></span></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span>

gallery Inspiring Thoughts Inspiring Thoughts: Vivekanand Thoughts on Youth, Discipline, Fearlessness, Global Vision And Others

Swami Vivekananda Quotes:   Swami Vivekananda was a profound spiritual leader and key figure in India's spiritual renaissance who gave t...

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Happy New Year 2025

<p></p><br /><br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhEjEsa8qMSkiL8ok9zOQsU6lvGp0vR0s1p0N_JkYUQR4mgfv6xOTQU8bGS-YVbVfOs07HTs_qbUeAP6uAR1NY4Y-hED7njmGRBLxXFAUUpXozOQzVwZtQVQBAULu0K7mr3OexFc_lMLQyyAWVsrkhcOuhqw8qq_Uy9xA1BwtwwsCKHV8jdhyphenhyphen6iHDAQOI/s500/happy%20news%20year%202025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="500" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhEjEsa8qMSkiL8ok9zOQsU6lvGp0vR0s1p0N_JkYUQR4mgfv6xOTQU8bGS-YVbVfOs07HTs_qbUeAP6uAR1NY4Y-hED7njmGRBLxXFAUUpXozOQzVwZtQVQBAULu0K7mr3OexFc_lMLQyyAWVsrkhcOuhqw8qq_Uy9xA1BwtwwsCKHV8jdhyphenhyphen6iHDAQOI/s320/happy%20news%20year%202025.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />

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The Qutub Minar in Blue Light @World Children’s Day 20 November

<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1q2RrHkGSpMOP0wiT7i3XFbkb6Knrdq2bpll4nPDaQExOVHdf42v_sPyN1MUGVH3cLgeFK4DcXQ1xJtcqS5FG8vX_mr3QUB3iAV5M0XJLvkZ9RkCElyGrkyAinzAUK5x9logM0RRsPgCF7OGTwr5-ZfE5OPhOTqni6YSvrnxNY4mWisMC_0Gec1hUfyU/s1022/kutub%20minar%20fial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="1022" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1q2RrHkGSpMOP0wiT7i3XFbkb6Knrdq2bpll4nPDaQExOVHdf42v_sPyN1MUGVH3cLgeFK4DcXQ1xJtcqS5FG8vX_mr3QUB3iAV5M0XJLvkZ9RkCElyGrkyAinzAUK5x9logM0RRsPgCF7OGTwr5-ZfE5OPhOTqni6YSvrnxNY4mWisMC_0Gec1hUfyU/s320/kutub%20minar%20fial.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Listen To The Future: On the eve of the World’s Children Day, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister’s Office (North and South Block), Parliament House, India Gate, UN Offices illuminate in Blue light in solidarity for child rights. The commemorative theme for this year’s World Children’s Day is “Listen to the Future”.</span><br /><p><br /></p>

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World Childrens Day: Rashtrapati Bhawan in Blue Light @UNICEF

<p> </p><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioVjZdcDqjy-i-SKTViJa3FHdXrDCpcHTugs3jEKvibFfpBf2O9Ip2uJQHQ2NDh-hwZhnpB5el_yW66HT8tOqjByLXKO5O5fmXY8On4sw3Grv29mQ9L4kDSOpIYH8HaotELM0ri86c0Bdn5VyVlvxOu1uBonp2ybiIBL6S8tuvGp96y79CgOrGTtQtuyQ/s1089/president%20house-final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="1089" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioVjZdcDqjy-i-SKTViJa3FHdXrDCpcHTugs3jEKvibFfpBf2O9Ip2uJQHQ2NDh-hwZhnpB5el_yW66HT8tOqjByLXKO5O5fmXY8On4sw3Grv29mQ9L4kDSOpIYH8HaotELM0ri86c0Bdn5VyVlvxOu1uBonp2ybiIBL6S8tuvGp96y79CgOrGTtQtuyQ/s320/president%20house-final.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Listen To The Future: On the eve of the World’s Children Day, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister’s Office (North and South Block), Parliament House, India Gate, UN Offices illuminate in Blue light in solidarity for child rights. The commemorative theme for this year’s World Children’s Day is “Listen to the Future”. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">UNICEF highlights the importance of investing in the future.</div></span></div></td><td class="tr-caption"><b> </b></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br style="text-align: left;" /></p></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><br /></p></div>

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World Childrens Day: Parliament House in Blue Light @UNICEF

<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnt8kB8ykUw8t_F6xEP-QJ-tX8L8P5MyIoQQvdTxrbhGFB_yA-bEhVtZO3J2YKNPUXh3KJ0PMgzKWjW-yqX4stPief7uw5_8to6HNfHebTE26BnXGzNcqs19eJsPNETPm3GRm0fVD80ZGQPzLpgDeazDfsAZU-1YOn7KHoN3as7Uu2UecHXFQVWGlMhm8/s1024/parliament-final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="1024" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnt8kB8ykUw8t_F6xEP-QJ-tX8L8P5MyIoQQvdTxrbhGFB_yA-bEhVtZO3J2YKNPUXh3KJ0PMgzKWjW-yqX4stPief7uw5_8to6HNfHebTE26BnXGzNcqs19eJsPNETPm3GRm0fVD80ZGQPzLpgDeazDfsAZU-1YOn7KHoN3as7Uu2UecHXFQVWGlMhm8/s320/parliament-final.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Listen To The Future: On the eve of the World’s Children Day, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister’s Office (North and South Block), Parliament House, India Gate, UN Offices illuminate in Blue light in solidarity for child rights. The commemorative theme for this year’s World Children’s Day is “Listen to the Future”.</span><p></p>

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Nalanda University, Bihar: The Buddhist heritage Exhibition

<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmaDLYJDmWC1Ta9m6-XBGiPBxs06qQAUMaGzW_od-w3-_J_VYajVeWRf1GMJuIrZuFjQV-uKWOFyWPQuecEQRZQu4nF0WbU5SgSC9lfwDeiBT4CIZBAdhSvS0ljLPi639plCb2rFfeP1A/s1600/01+Pic-Nalanda+University,+Bihar.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmaDLYJDmWC1Ta9m6-XBGiPBxs06qQAUMaGzW_od-w3-_J_VYajVeWRf1GMJuIrZuFjQV-uKWOFyWPQuecEQRZQu4nF0WbU5SgSC9lfwDeiBT4CIZBAdhSvS0ljLPi639plCb2rFfeP1A/s320/01+Pic-Nalanda+University,+Bihar.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Nalanda University, Bihar is one of the important events for the exhibition was displayed in the capital Delhi. </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;">The much awaited and informative exhibition of photographs of Buddhist heritage from the 19 countries by Benoy K Behl was displayed in Delhi. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It is noted that Benoy K Beh's exhibition consists of 100 photographs of Buddhist heritage in India, Tibet, Myanmar, Thailand, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Mongolia, Siberia, Uzbekistan, Kalmykia (in European Russia), Afghanistan, Nepal and Bhutan.  It shows the birth and the development of different schools of Buddhism in India and their spread to the many countries of Asia.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The spiritual guru and most famous personality in the world, Dalai Lama inaugurated the exhibition which provided a platform where all these rare things was available under one umbrella.</span></p> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>

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Chhath Puja 2025: The Famous Festival Mentioned in the Rigveda, Vishnu Puran And Bhagwat Puran

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FGqnzHB-6fBc1cVrNC5i3dtkTeBE2RIWf4S_xcWBi1mkBSvSxykWdgqXO-oE7ROjb-2kZUSNsE_-kJlx2wG0I7sNhn9uvFnHC5kg9dDt5ANeT2CUjMZpavl8GfpkDRbuTDLx_HV2sJ4/s640/IMG-20191102-WA0053.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Chhath Puja 2020: Know what is Evening Offering... the Colourful gathering of Devotees with Family and Locality" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="323" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FGqnzHB-6fBc1cVrNC5i3dtkTeBE2RIWf4S_xcWBi1mkBSvSxykWdgqXO-oE7ROjb-2kZUSNsE_-kJlx2wG0I7sNhn9uvFnHC5kg9dDt5ANeT2CUjMZpavl8GfpkDRbuTDLx_HV2sJ4/w203-h400/IMG-20191102-WA0053.jpg" title="Chhath Puja 2020: Know what is Evening Offering... the Colourful gathering of Devotees with Family and Locality" width="203" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Chhath Puja 2025:</b> The Simplicity, Purity and Discipline are the main and crucial features for the prestigious Chhath Puja which is set to be celebrated from Nahay-Khay-Saturday, October 25, 2025 onwards.  Chhath Puja 2025 is the cherished Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya.  </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">According to the Hindi Mythology, it is believed that the Chhath Puja festival finds mention the Rigveda, Vishnu Puran, Bhagwat Puran, Brahm Puran etc. There are many stories heard about this festival. It is said that when Lord Ram returned Ayodhya after killing Ravana, he worshipped Sun God in the evening of the sixth day of Kartik Maas. </span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Even in Mahabharat age when Kauravas forced the Pandavas to go in exile then their mother Kunti worshipped God Sun for the victory and protection of Pandavas on the advice of Lord Krishna. This helped the Pandavas to defeat the Kauravas. There is also one story that son the Lord Krishna Shamb suffered from leprosy. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2012/11/chhath-puja-festival-of-faith-and-trust.html" style="font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b><i>Chhath Puja  : Know Everything About the Festival of Faith and Trust</i></b></span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">He was so much frustrated that he wanted to die. But he heard a Akaashwani that he should offer obeisance to the setting Sun on the sixth and to the rising Sun on the seventh day of Kartik. He performed this worship and got rid of the disease and lived for more hundred years.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2023/11/why-we-worship-lord-ganesha-with-lord.html"><span style="color: red;"><b><i>Why we worship Lord Ganesha with Lord Lakshmi on Diwali?</i></b></span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In a bid to offers the lord Sun devotes visit to the near about area on the bank of river or ponds where devotees and her family gathered to offer Arghya to the setting Sun. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2019/10/chhath-puja-2019-know-date-of-chhath.html" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i> Chhath Puja 2023: Know the Festival of Unity with Maintaining the Values of Simplicity, Purity and Discipline</i></b></span></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">During the celebration of the Evening Offering to the Sun, generally devotees use to decorate the bamboo baskets and a winnow and same is filled with various items including fruits and vegetables.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><h4 style="border: 0px; color: red; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="color: black; text-align: justify;"><i><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/p/inspiring-thoughts.html"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;">Inspiring Thoughts</span></span><span><span style="color: #990000;">...</span><span style="color: red;"><span>Click and Feel the</span><span> Power of Thoughts</span></span></span></a></i></b></span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Devotees with their family members and also the entire locality and people use to gather on the bank of the river/pond and it creates an unique sense of celebration which can be termed as a carnival.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2020/11/chhatth-puja-2020-know-what-is-nahay.html" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Chhatth Puja 2023: Simplicity, Purity and Discipline- Know Everything of Chhath Puja</i></b></span></span></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">On the day of Kharna or Lohanda, devotees starts their fasts in which even they avoid to single drop of water and they observe a fast for the whole day. After the end of the day, the fast ends in the evening a little after sunset when they worship the Chhatthi Maata. During the worshipping of Chhathi Maiya or Chhathi Mata, devotess use offerings of Rasiao-kheer (rice delicacy), bananas, breads which made in the soil made pot.  From this day onwards, for the next 36 hours, the follower goes on a fast without water.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b><i> </i></b></span><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2020/10/chhath-puja-2020-know-how-to-decorate.html" style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Chhath Puja: Decorate the Chhath Ghats with Designer Gates and Colorful </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">Lights</span></i></b></a></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>First Day: Nahay-Khay</b></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Second Day: Kharna</b></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Third Day:Sandhya Argh</b></span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Fourth Day:Suryodaya and Paaran  </b></span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>First day Nahaay Khaay:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Nahay Khay is the first step to celebrate the Chhatth Puja which is important to get purify the devotees and also the home in a bid to perform the Chhath Puja. Devotees, who use to perform Chhath Puja generally it is lady of the home who perform the Puja, use to take bath and wear fresh/new/clean clothes.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In a bid to bath, generally devotes use to take in the river/ponds and any natural sources however now a days they use to take bath at their home. The main motto is to purify oneself and also make the home sacred for the performing of the Chhath Puja. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Second day Kharna:  </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Kharna is the day when devotees starts their fasts in which even they avoid to single drop of water and they observe a fast for the whole day. The fast ends in the evening a little after sunset when they worship the Chhatthi Maata and they offerings of Rasiao-kheer (rice delicacy), bananas, breads which made in the soil made pot.  From this day onwards, for the next 36 hours, the follower goes on a fast without water.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2020/11/chhath-puja-2020-know-what-is-lohanda.html" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i>Chhath Puja 2023: The Famous Festival Mentioned in the Rigveda, Vishnu Puran And Bhagwat Puran </i></b></span></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Third day Sandhya Arghya:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It is the main day in which devotees offers the lord Sun in the evening known as evening offerings. The Chhath Puja is generally celebrated in the near about area on the bank of river or ponds where devotees and her family gathered to offer Arghya to the setting Sun. The entire locality and people use to gather on the bank of the river/pond and it creates an unique sense of celebration which can be termed as a carnival. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Fourth day Paaran: </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The last day of the long celebration of Chhath puja which ends with the offering to the Arghya to the rising Sun. People with the devotees once again use to gather the same riverbank before sunrise and wait for the sunrise. Paaran is commonly known as the last rituals of the Puja and it is the day when devotees break their fast.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Desclaimer:</b> Please note that the tips/suggestions mentioned in the article are only for general information purposes to keep you updated about the issue which is expected to common people and these should not be construed/ followed as professional advice. We recommend and request you always to consult your professional expert for the same if you have any specific questions about the topic. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>

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Chhath Puja: Check The Unique Postal Stamp on Chhath Puja-Its Magnificent

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXf5uPKS_KQPPfwG6X0Rb3AYjQXm5NQQL2jV7mRoCwlAZno7GM87l97ZxisutIHfSg6cOh1Z1PSmKGTR_-7ZgZdfoqZT8sXciGDsFplr5DRMtxXKo-Zpvsmck9ppKAaEBPoMVAO1CSzZs/s640/postal+stamp.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Chhath Puja 2020: Union Ministry released Postal Stamp on Chhath Puja" border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="640" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXf5uPKS_KQPPfwG6X0Rb3AYjQXm5NQQL2jV7mRoCwlAZno7GM87l97ZxisutIHfSg6cOh1Z1PSmKGTR_-7ZgZdfoqZT8sXciGDsFplr5DRMtxXKo-Zpvsmck9ppKAaEBPoMVAO1CSzZs/w400-h173/postal+stamp.jpg" title="Chhath Puja 2020: Union Ministry released Postal Stamp on Chhath Puja" width="400"></a></div>Chhath Puja : </b>Certainly it was a new triumph for the celebration of Chhath Puja. In a bid to give the unique and new appreciation, the Union Minister of Communications, Electronics & Information Technology and Law and Justice released a “My Stamp on Chhath Puja” today. Chhath Puja is the only festival in which we worship not only the rising sun but also the sunset i.e. Usha and Pratyusha. The worship of Surya and Chhathi Maiya is unique to the traditions and propagates values of simplicity, purity and discipline.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister of Communications, Electronics & Information Technology and Law and Justice released a “My Stamp on Chhath Puja” today. My Stamp is an innovative concept initiated by Department of Posts. Any common person or corporate organisation can now book order and get a personalised photograph or an image of a Postage Stamp. My Stamp is one of the unique products being offered by India Post, which has gained its popularity in customised gifting category.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><h4 style="border: 0px; color: red; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="color: black; text-align: justify;"><i><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/p/inspiring-thoughts.html"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;">Inspiring Thoughts</span></span><span><span style="color: #990000;">...</span><span style="color: red;"><span>Click and Feel the</span><span> Power of Thoughts</span></span></span></a></i></b></span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">My Stamp on Chhath Puja is available in all Philatelic bureaux and major post offices across the country.  A special cover on the theme ‘Chhath- A symbol of Simplicity and Cleanliness ‘was also released.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Union Minister, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad while releasing the My Stamp said the Chhath Puja is the only festival in which we worship not only the rising sun but also the sunset i.e. Usha and Pratyusha. The worship of Surya and ChhathiMaiya is unique to the traditions and propagates values of simplicity, purity and discipline.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><h4 style="border: 0px; color: red; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="color: black; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/p/inspiring-thoughts.html"><i><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;">Inspiring Thoughts</span></span><span><span style="color: #990000;">...</span><span style="color: red;"><span>Click and Feel the</span><span> Power of Thoughts</span></span></span></i></a></b></span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Shri Prasad congratulated the good work done by the Department of Posts during the pandemic especially the harnessing of digital technology for delivering money at the doorsteps of beneficiaries.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">He called upon the Department to explore the possibility of depicting the history of various popular festivals through stamps.Shri PK Bisoi, Secretary , Department of Posts welcomed the Hon’ble Minister and other distinguished guests.  Shri Nitin Nabin, MLA Bankipore and Shri Sanjiv Kumar Chaurasia, MLA Digha attended the function through video conferencing in the presence of Shri Anil Kumar, Chief Postmaster, Bihar Circle and other officials of Bihar Postal Circle. Shri Vineet Pandey, Director General, proposed the vote of thanks. <b>(Source PIB)</b></span></p>

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Annual International Day of Yoga Modi in UN

<p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: justify;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-rGWrnOi96Za9l1WPHhrMnw9QZl-p08gBB-quz8j3esmnZrJ6g-a-x2XuSrqcch22waCHZ6X3NRokMIy91l5IV8D1CvWssRFxlxEtRDIDLTu2inZ02S1yc5ieT7Dca7VK8F-f27kLh054mMaWQtOzJEG64RlSE5oYZzWkU4gSdafWyepi8mFc_G2_6E/s640/modi%20yoga.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="9th Annual International Day of Yoga Modi in UN" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-rGWrnOi96Za9l1WPHhrMnw9QZl-p08gBB-quz8j3esmnZrJ6g-a-x2XuSrqcch22waCHZ6X3NRokMIy91l5IV8D1CvWssRFxlxEtRDIDLTu2inZ02S1yc5ieT7Dca7VK8F-f27kLh054mMaWQtOzJEG64RlSE5oYZzWkU4gSdafWyepi8mFc_G2_6E/w400-h300/modi%20yoga.jpg" title="9th Annual International Day of Yoga Modi in UN" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />It was the historical visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who led the 9th annual International Day of Yoga celebrations on 21 June 2023, at the iconic North Lawn of the UN Headquarters in New York City.</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The theme for this year is ‘Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or "One Earth · One Family · One Future”.</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The event witnessed an overwhelming response from thousands of yoga enthusiasts from over 135 nationalities, setting a Guinness World Record for participation by maximum number of nationalities in a Yoga session. A video message by UN Secretary-General Mr. Antonio Guterres was played as well.</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The event was graced by several notable dignitaries and prominent personalities from all walks of life - Diplomats, Officials, Academicians, Health professionals, Technocrats, Industry leaders, Media personalities, Artists, Spiritual leaders and Yoga practitioners; including H.E. Mr. Csaba Korosi, President of the 77th United Nations General Assembly; Mr. Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City; H.E. Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group.</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: justify;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Prior to the yoga session, Prime Minister paid floral tributes at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi, which was inaugurated in December 2022, during India’s UNSC Presidency. Prime Minister thereafter paid his respects at a Peacekeeping Memorial, also on the North Lawn.</span></span></span></p>

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Colour and pageant of the camels and camel riders: BSF Camel Contingent

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjObo7k3nrcIrJwXiwysF9S_VV3ccziS2JkR5hz9CiDXKV17rBI80H1XrszW3donGR-KUqHcTu59xJlmjTlwrJLOq5qLyiYa3arD_RO6FKxb9uvX2qJb4xnGbTcysP6gsrX1H6VDsoBr7s/s1600/bsf6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Colour and pageant of the camels and camel riders: BSF Camel Contingent" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjObo7k3nrcIrJwXiwysF9S_VV3ccziS2JkR5hz9CiDXKV17rBI80H1XrszW3donGR-KUqHcTu59xJlmjTlwrJLOq5qLyiYa3arD_RO6FKxb9uvX2qJb4xnGbTcysP6gsrX1H6VDsoBr7s/s1600/bsf6.jpg" title="Colour and pageant of the camels and camel riders: BSF Camel Contingent" width="640" /></a></div>Cultural Significance and Legacy of BSF Camel Contingent is really impressive and worth seening. The BSF Camel Contingent embodies the spirit of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. They showcase the unique bond between humans and animals in India's rich cultural heritage. </div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">Their participation in the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi is a major attraction, showcasing their unique skills and earning them national pride.</div></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It may surprise many to note that there are over seventy-five different dress items that are necessary to ceremonially dress camels and riders of the BSF. The visual appeal of the ceremonial outfit of BSF camels and riders is a stunning riot colors and beauty. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Though the dress order of the camel riders is similar to the uniforms and decorations worn by the erstwhile Ganga Risala, save the organizational and frontier identities (like the BSF logo / Rajasthan Frontier logo / badges of rank and so on), many ceremonial dress items used on camels have undergone changes over the years.</span></div> <div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div>

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Mary Christmas : Present your dear one the red collection of Rangriti on this Christmas

<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_yGtH_NYsQDWMh3tnQcTo3ETX8SHK3URBzo2IAyQF2I3MUgGYVABcQAQgKBzgev4qmgrF8yReFL7SAud-BfuIgc2LSFa3dwaM-enLimdyBI9QNFgLoJI2ciCzoWuJVYI5KUxpav5Z9hbAdh-n-Te549LgP6cuL8aKHvSVuzYWP732O7klVDXlk0tl=s640" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Mary Christmas 2021: Present your dear one the red collection of Rangriti on this Christmas" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="356" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_yGtH_NYsQDWMh3tnQcTo3ETX8SHK3URBzo2IAyQF2I3MUgGYVABcQAQgKBzgev4qmgrF8yReFL7SAud-BfuIgc2LSFa3dwaM-enLimdyBI9QNFgLoJI2ciCzoWuJVYI5KUxpav5Z9hbAdh-n-Te549LgP6cuL8aKHvSVuzYWP732O7klVDXlk0tl=w357-h640" title="Mary Christmas 2021: Present your dear one the red collection of Rangriti on this Christmas" width="357" /></a></span></div><p></p></blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">As Christmas is around the corner and the festivity is on triumph. All are set to enjoy the moment with decorating the Christmas tree and also the street to our surroundings. Apart from these, If you are searching for something special to present the Christmas Gifts to your dear one then certainly you should give a look at these Rangriti’s Collection. This collection features fresh unique colors that will instantly brighten up your wardrobe.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The collections brought for you by the Rangriti are impressive and attractive with its looks and making. Each piece is comfortable to wear and lends an opulent look making them a must-have for any wardrobe. Rangriti is launching a special red collection at Christmas. Rangriti is also offering varied product categories like Indie Tops, Kurtas, Palazzos, Slim Pants, dresses, a wide range of jackets, coats, stoles, and woolen suit sets.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Siddharath Bindra MD Rangriti says No matter how many clothes a woman has in her wardrobe, they are never enough. So gift her colorful surprise this Christmas with Rangriti’s collection.  Rangriti offers stylish clothes for various occasions and this Christmas the collection is something every customer will want in their wardrobe.”</span></p>

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G-20: Glimpse of the Lighting illumination at Bharat Mandapam

<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUE4BImDOTwTE_zXaxkV1iRzyfz71iwfSSBN8p-BNbYlDoFdnLwMXFwOwfJr185DWQT7LkXT64wfEzAxp3rGUtWHHMs1MBQerJSAE2F_SiI_ZRv0kcZ1bghcomCBhJKINLG2P0BuPMe1whqPjOn_9Gs2qqqK-JNnbB2Bgb5mRlJ4LiDaquGdzJgdENwRg/s1200/G%2020-1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUE4BImDOTwTE_zXaxkV1iRzyfz71iwfSSBN8p-BNbYlDoFdnLwMXFwOwfJr185DWQT7LkXT64wfEzAxp3rGUtWHHMs1MBQerJSAE2F_SiI_ZRv0kcZ1bghcomCBhJKINLG2P0BuPMe1whqPjOn_9Gs2qqqK-JNnbB2Bgb5mRlJ4LiDaquGdzJgdENwRg/w640-h360/G%2020-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Glimpse of the Lighting illumination at Bharat Mandapam, in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on September 09, 2023.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>

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North East Festival: Know the Diversity Among The Most Important Festivals Celebrated

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJl-bl-s5h6b_iCdsncUFrPIN-KldJm-r49hkAV0NY7XeCa0jloZNcXHMA87EdkPzKVexd0UDi_8OC6W31bXxhiBL_M7A_N85SzKAJf4zAu5b0sUiEKy5PTRLRkQAbCvGai7d5gSylEmY/w400-h265/DSC_0257.JPG" width="400" /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">New Delhi: </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">The North East Festival is an important event for the promotion of tourism in the northeastern states. It helps to raise awareness of the region's unique culture and attractions. The festival also provides a platform for the northeastern states to showcase their products and services to a wider audience.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In a bid to explore the hidden facts and beauty of the North East Area, the much awaited North East Festival begins in a impressive function in the capital. During an autumn of focus on North East India, where New Delhi has witnessed several specific small windows to the region, North East Festival 2013, opens the complete North East India to people of the Capital.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span><i><span face=""arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif" style="color: red;"><b style="background-color: orange;"><span style="background-color: white; color: red;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2019/05/red-hot-summer-collection-brand-by.html"><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia;">Red Hot Summer Collection Brand by Designer Ashima Sharma</span></a></span></span></b></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><i><span face=""arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif" style="color: red;"><b style="background-color: orange;"><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBkAdeHcwIqnkxI_FKm_9Ub9pj58QEX7neCSQqeLfQON98WURqyqbY5MHSrnk0KugrKaFALJc3ZjTOg0PFjvgzPpGWXvLnSmyd0J1s6YkyJGTH-xxGTNvdzqsG3JeNqPgK1AngGN3BF_c/w640-h424/DSC_0484.JPG" width="640" /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The IGNCA ground turned a colorful arena as all the performer from the eight states showcased their traditional dance in the capital. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div>The North East Festival of India is a cultural festival that showcases the diverse culture and traditions of the northeastern states of India. It is held annually in New Delhi, the capital of India. The festival was first held in 2013, and it has been growing in popularity ever since.</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi41IUwb1BwkfnjnQ8X4zFPSIdUTKdjlUtnZVmzTvUfxlSr3iqiwYuV8Rd0BOX8oEqFsEv2fo-KGvbdhyphenhyphenU8IvDbl6BL6rlDzNFVxtIZy3qnme4FwfX347Im3WMoaJgSs0uQQhXBot02dtI/w640-h424/DSC_0415.JPG" width="640" /></div><div><br /></div><div>The North East Festival is a great opportunity to learn about the rich culture of the northeastern states. There are performances of traditional music and dance, displays of handicrafts and artifacts, and food stalls serving regional cuisine. The festival also features a number of workshops and seminars on topics related to the northeastern region.</div></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://competitivetimes.blogspot.in/2016/10/aifw-ss-2017-watch-italian-fashion.html"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Watch Ita</span></a></b><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><a href="http://competitivetimes.blogspot.in/2016/10/aifw-ss-2017-watch-italian-fashion.html"><span style="color: red;">lian fashion brands with latest collections</span></a></span></b></span></i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The dance performances included, Wangla dance, Manipuri Dholchalam, Tripura Labang Bumoni, Sikkim, Arunachal and Mizoram. Drums, dhols and many more instruments used for the traditional performances and more.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2SNVP_eRph_S9zGti7GRoLDeITZMo2CaWGojb9K2tuvL8DLyM1DWB4VxopC9OOvl-078RaMjHZ_EAnptJd7QLbr1HV_iWz5CCO88o-YVLkvy6hh2Ca2YPwse3ljVycnsnY_s-t9XYKQ/w640-h424/DSC_0260.JPG" width="640" /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i><span face=""arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif" style="color: red;"><b style="background-color: orange;"><span style="background-color: white; color: red;"><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2019/05/watch-these-red-tones-hot-collections.html"><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Watch these Red tones Hot Collections by Designer Ashima Sharma</span></a></span></span></b></span></i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFsdri-xoNexRZuVJMJlyvfF35hAHldxsyYCeXyNG-ILr8GeGw_4Es4SWLHlR3JG93bfDXSkjkEU2k19kqO2KIUUkhDu0x1P1Y3qDUSV3MHWYMyMVg37-_WXWHrt-aTBwM65bjKahlak/s1600/DSC_0258.JPG"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFsdri-xoNexRZuVJMJlyvfF35hAHldxsyYCeXyNG-ILr8GeGw_4Es4SWLHlR3JG93bfDXSkjkEU2k19kqO2KIUUkhDu0x1P1Y3qDUSV3MHWYMyMVg37-_WXWHrt-aTBwM65bjKahlak/w640-h424/DSC_0258.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Here are some of the most important festivals celebrated in the North East of India:</b></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Bihu (Assam):</b> </span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Bihu is the most important festival in Assam. It is a three-day festival that celebrates the Assamese New Year. The first day is called Bohag Bihu, which marks the beginning of spring. The second day is called Kati Bihu, which is a time for farmers to celebrate the harvest. The third day is called Magh Bihu, which is a time for feasting and merrymaking.</span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Moatsu Mong (Nagaland):</b></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> The Moatsu Mong is a festival celebrated by the Ao Naga tribe of Nagaland. It is a festival of love and fertility. The festival is celebrated in the month of May, and it features a number of traditional activities, such as singing, dancing, and feasting.</span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Lui-ngai-ni (Nagaland & Manipur):</b></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> The Lui-ngai-ni is a festival celebrated by the Tangkhul Naga tribe of Nagaland and the Manipuri people of Manipur. It is a festival of fire. The festival is celebrated in the month of December, and it features a number of traditional activities, such as bonfires, folk dances, and music.</span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Ambubachi Mela (Assam):</b></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> The Ambubachi Mela is a festival celebrated in the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. It is a festival of the goddess Kamakhya. The festival is celebrated in the month of June, and it features a number of traditional activities, such as bathing in the holy waters of the Brahmaputra River, and offering prayers to the goddess Kamakhya.</span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Saga Dawa (Sikkim):</b></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> The Saga Dawa is a Buddhist festival celebrated in Sikkim. It is a festival of the Buddha's enlightenment. The festival is celebrated in the month of May, and it features a number of traditional activities, such as prayers, meditation, and feasting.</span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Losar Festival (Arunachal Pradesh): </b></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Losar Festival is a Tibetan Buddhist festival celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a festival of the Tibetan New Year. The festival is celebrated in the month of February, and it features a number of traditional activities, such as prayers, dances, and feasting.</span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Hornbill Festival (Nagaland): </b></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Hornbill Festival is a festival celebrated in Nagaland. It is a festival of the Naga tribes. The festival is celebrated in the first week of December, and it features a number of traditional activities, such as dances, music, and food.</span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">These are just a few of the many festivals celebrated in the North East of India. Each festival is unique and reflects the rich culture and traditions of the region. The North East Festival of India is a great opportunity to learn about these festivals and to experience the diversity of the northeastern states.</span></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><br /></div>

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Buddhist Heritage-Samye Monastery, Central Tibet: Facts in Brief

<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrW2tFbGVNWYEYfwaKVbpGl6l5TYqVetxohNxE8uIcYIm48X_0TddGSlmD_h5luRluZflxFMLGjNxrOrQNektWT1Zwf3Acb5kqE8oyXcu0MASpRSGiQkoiBwOsg-TJO0J8ud2jYErMmhs/s1600/04+Pic-Samye+Monastery,+8th+century+AD,+Central+Tibet.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Buddhist Heritage-Samye Monastery, Central Tibet: Facts in Brief" border="0" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrW2tFbGVNWYEYfwaKVbpGl6l5TYqVetxohNxE8uIcYIm48X_0TddGSlmD_h5luRluZflxFMLGjNxrOrQNektWT1Zwf3Acb5kqE8oyXcu0MASpRSGiQkoiBwOsg-TJO0J8ud2jYErMmhs/w400-h274/04+Pic-Samye+Monastery,+8th+century+AD,+Central+Tibet.jpg" title="Buddhist Heritage-Samye Monastery, Central Tibet: Facts in Brief" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Samye Monastery is the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet. It was built in the 8th century by King Trisong Detsen, who invited the Indian tantric master Padmasambhava to help establish Buddhism in Tibet. The monastery was modeled after the Nalanda Mahavihara in India, and it became a center for the study and practice of tantric Buddhism.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> Capital is all set to witness the much awaited and informative exhibition of photographs of Buddhist heritage from the 19 countries by Benoy K Behl. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The spiritual guru and most famous personality in the world, Dalai Lama inaugurated the exhibition which will provide a platform where all these rare things can be produces under one umbrella. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Benoy K Beh's exhibition consists of 100 photographs of Buddhist heritage in India, Tibet, Myanmar, Thailand, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Mongolia, Siberia, Uzbekistan, Kalmykia (in European Russia), Afghanistan, Nepal and Bhutan.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> It shows the birth and the development of different schools of Buddhism in India and their spread to the many countries of Asia.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><b>Samye Monastery: Facts in Brief </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Samye Monastery is located in the Yarlung Valley, about 100 kilometers from Lhasa. It is a complex of three temples, representing the three vehicles of Buddhism: the Hinayana, the Mahayana, and the Vajrayana. The main temple is the Jowo Lhakhang, which houses a statue of the Buddha Shakyamuni. The other two temples are the Sakyamuni Lhakhang and the Guru Lhakhang.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Samye Monastery was destroyed several times in its history, most notably in the 10th century and the 17th century. However, it has always been rebuilt, and it remains an important pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Here are some other facts about Samye Monastery:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">It is one of the Six Great Monasteries of Tibet.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It is the seat of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It is said to be the place where Padmasambhava performed a series of miracles to defeat the forces of evil and establish Buddhism in Tibet.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It is the site of the first Tibetan debate between Buddhist and Bon masters.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Samye Monastery is a living monument to the rich history of Tibetan Buddhism. It is a place of great spiritual significance, and it continues to attract pilgrims and scholars from all over the world.</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p>

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Independence Day Google Doodle 2023: Have a look of the Google India's 75 Independence Day

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUj_CTUY_yb616T_wWOaV2BIHmRNPm9QdsaUFRx8AxUUlYgZ7xZ25659OOogAcUM2XA4cVc6jm-M9Oqz2BirMPzw1qn_cRv2gvmiTN0jcg3J3LucYlfkXQhDDrNz3lOCQNt4LsyOntHSVoJuB93j_IZ7IeZJmRukD4qefWce7wdnrnFa1LvZvhfXRY/s1200/google%20doodle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Independence Day 2022 Google Celebrates Indias 75 Independence Day" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUj_CTUY_yb616T_wWOaV2BIHmRNPm9QdsaUFRx8AxUUlYgZ7xZ25659OOogAcUM2XA4cVc6jm-M9Oqz2BirMPzw1qn_cRv2gvmiTN0jcg3J3LucYlfkXQhDDrNz3lOCQNt4LsyOntHSVoJuB93j_IZ7IeZJmRukD4qefWce7wdnrnFa1LvZvhfXRY/w640-h360/google%20doodle.jpg" title="Independence Day 2022 Google Celebrates Indias 75 Independence Day" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /><b>Independence Day Google Doodle 2023: </b>As India is set to celebrate its 76 independence day on August 15, 2023, here is the Google doodle glimpse by Google on its home page. </span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In a bid to celebrate the 75 Independence of India, Google has displayed an impressive Doodle on its home page.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> The impressive Independence Day Google Doodle 2022 has been illustrated by Kerala-based guest artist Neethi, celebrates India’s 75th Independence Day.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The doodle displays the message that on the that very day in 1947, India officially became a democratic country—ending nearly two hundred years of British rule. <br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Needless to say, this is the historical day for the Indian histroy as it is the 75 Years of India's independence and Google has displayed the long struggle for Indian for its independence. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The lengthy struggle for freedom resulted in the birth of the largest democracy in the world. Heroic freedom fighters, such as Mahatma Gandhi, led the country’s independence movement through civil disobedience and nonviolent protests. On August 15, 1947, the Indian national flag was raised for the first time at the Red Fort in Delhi.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Government has left no stone unturned to celebrate the historical day and many programmed have been launched including Ghar Ghar Tiranga and others to celebrat the occasion. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The biggest annual celebration takes place at the Red Fort in Delhi, where the Prime Minister raises the saffron, white and green national flag in synchronization with a 21-gun salute. After the Prime Minister delivers his televised speech, a patriotic parade honors members of the Indian armed forces and police.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">People also celebrate by flying kites—a longstanding symbol of independence. Indian revolutionaries once flew kites with slogans to protest British rule. Since then, recreational and competitive kite flying have become one of Independence Day’s most popular traditions. Indians also commemorate the day by spending time with loved ones and hosting cultural programmes in neighborhoods and schools.</span></p></div></div>

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Manish Paul Spotted At the Flower Exhibition Organized @ Mumbai

<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2frqIEZqmDbokrEoi8stSrRqto5M5ijnTCcJint7RzUJb3_lzSyckl5ul8bkq3ldbXTOamQRs0KSMVaAu-rWaWEbDLLJgH2Os09SK0XkSFU1cziruU8dETZ8LvxmFjvBqQuziJGiQmZaVbhTPFVAfY0HcJ0SRLMY6KMFWU1UBc3GF6X42Yo7WLf5y/s1299/Manish%20Paul.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Manish Paul Spotted At the Flower Exhibition Organized @ Mumbai" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1299" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2frqIEZqmDbokrEoi8stSrRqto5M5ijnTCcJint7RzUJb3_lzSyckl5ul8bkq3ldbXTOamQRs0KSMVaAu-rWaWEbDLLJgH2Os09SK0XkSFU1cziruU8dETZ8LvxmFjvBqQuziJGiQmZaVbhTPFVAfY0HcJ0SRLMY6KMFWU1UBc3GF6X42Yo7WLf5y/w400-h208/Manish%20Paul.jpg" title="Manish Paul Spotted At the Flower Exhibition Organized @ Mumbai" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">A large variety of flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables have been displayed at Veermata Jijabai Bhosle Garden and Zoo located in Byculla, Mumbai. The 3-day fruit, plant, vegetables and flower exhibition was organised by the BMC recently . </span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Manish Paul shared, "I was very happy to see this exhibition. I myself have a deep attachment to trees, plants and flowers and in today's times there is a great need to plant trees."</span></p>

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Ray Beam Drone Image by Drone at Vijay Chowk

<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5mzURVrJt0v6KFUO_d53jlq7nTqJQTbhCasOI5PvzY8IvIZ4PapWe8_ZWrrDEKT6J1EpVwIgM6JPChkUAtcqlvJdtIfej0rrhU5L2_rjrK-5JjovEZFgpbG-A4yMJwVXiK_aTEouFTu1yGGKArcuz1w1PenIiECsm03y29Z3OwCXX_rfztt4dmwI/s675/drone-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ray Beam Drone Image by Drone at Vijay Chowk" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="675" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5mzURVrJt0v6KFUO_d53jlq7nTqJQTbhCasOI5PvzY8IvIZ4PapWe8_ZWrrDEKT6J1EpVwIgM6JPChkUAtcqlvJdtIfej0rrhU5L2_rjrK-5JjovEZFgpbG-A4yMJwVXiK_aTEouFTu1yGGKArcuz1w1PenIiECsm03y29Z3OwCXX_rfztt4dmwI/w400-h285/drone-1.jpg" title="Ray Beam Drone Image by Drone at Vijay Chowk" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Drone Show at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 27, 2023.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p>

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  Drone Show at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 27, 2023.

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Glorious Solar System @Drone Show at Vijay Chowk

<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiqKTRSatk4ROzBWbF1d_hSNhMH9uQgCdnd6GzgVFXYUm10udxrNjyt-R57IrdzU6EkouM1p1IrzwsiHGACpF3r0jIgIOjxIHslcUMgukv0Wtm8xOYtbfnw_vuTn-U3GI2S-iZGUz7p7Fpgy0plZY_fPihBn3wudLOd6zre7CyYgGvxl7_TyUMRF1/s640/drone-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Glorious Solar System @Drone Show at Vijay Chowk" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiqKTRSatk4ROzBWbF1d_hSNhMH9uQgCdnd6GzgVFXYUm10udxrNjyt-R57IrdzU6EkouM1p1IrzwsiHGACpF3r0jIgIOjxIHslcUMgukv0Wtm8xOYtbfnw_vuTn-U3GI2S-iZGUz7p7Fpgy0plZY_fPihBn3wudLOd6zre7CyYgGvxl7_TyUMRF1/w400-h300/drone-2.jpg" title="Glorious Solar System @Drone Show at Vijay Chowk" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Drone Show at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 27, 2023.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p>

gallery Glorious Solar System @Drone Show at Vijay Chowk

  Drone Show at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 27, 2023.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by the people in Rajkot

<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyFHPuYHA0Kyp8mzciNrZx35ex4VWpJOO-lz8DOZ08w_i-g90sT7ESJpo9i7gVjM30ivRsQN_S2QV2DT7FzIcHIxNfF4BIH37ThBFKnsHfWpkr-4FTMM8wUcprg3QXZvZtRoPN13USN-2s8BpYEF1-I65JGFgkbScz4BiSM3l3jI53QEkWqn9fSqG/s640/PM%20Modi-1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="640" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyFHPuYHA0Kyp8mzciNrZx35ex4VWpJOO-lz8DOZ08w_i-g90sT7ESJpo9i7gVjM30ivRsQN_S2QV2DT7FzIcHIxNfF4BIH37ThBFKnsHfWpkr-4FTMM8wUcprg3QXZvZtRoPN13USN-2s8BpYEF1-I65JGFgkbScz4BiSM3l3jI53QEkWqn9fSqG/w400-h284/PM%20Modi-1.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by the people in Rajkot, Gujarat on October 19, 2022</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>

gallery Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by the people in Rajkot

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by the people in Rajkot, Gujarat on October 19, 2022

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