24 August, 2010
National Youth Day
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| Swami Vivekanand |
Introduction:
Indian Government declared Jan 12 as the National Youth Day in 1984. As this day marks the birth day of great Indian philosopher, Swami Vivekananda whose teachings are the biggest philosophical asset of the country. The motto of declaring youth day on the birth date of this philosophical guru was motivating and inculcating these pious ideals to the coming generations.
As per the quote from the Government of India’s Communication, “it was felt that the philosophy of Swami ji and the ideals for which he lived and worked could be a great source of inspiration for the Indian Youth.”
Indian Government declared Jan 12 as the National Youth Day in 1984. As this day marks the birth day of great Indian philosopher, Swami Vivekananda whose teachings are the biggest philosophical asset of the country. The motto of declaring youth day on the birth date of this philosophical guru was motivating and inculcating these pious ideals to the coming generations.
As per the quote from the Government of India’s Communication, “it was felt that the philosophy of Swami ji and the ideals for which he lived and worked could be a great source of inspiration for the Indian Youth.”
Celebrations:
National Youth Day is observed with great devotion towards Swami Vivekananda at headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission as well as their branch centers.
Members of the organizations observe birthday of Swami Vivekananda in different manner. Celebrations of Swami’s birthday, according to Hindu calendar follow typical Hindu manner of celebrations.
This include mangalarati, homa (Special worship of fire), meditation, devotional songs, religious discourses, sandhyarti
Swamijis birth day according to Georgian calendar falls on January 12 each year, the day is also observed as National Youth Day.
Many activities are planned for the day including various processions, speeches, recitations, music, youth conventions, seminars, Yogasana presentation, competitions in essay-writing, recitations, speeches, music, sports, etc.
National Youth Day is observed with great devotion towards Swami Vivekananda at headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission as well as their branch centers.
Members of the organizations observe birthday of Swami Vivekananda in different manner. Celebrations of Swami’s birthday, according to Hindu calendar follow typical Hindu manner of celebrations.
This include mangalarati, homa (Special worship of fire), meditation, devotional songs, religious discourses, sandhyarti
Swamijis birth day according to Georgian calendar falls on January 12 each year, the day is also observed as National Youth Day.
Many activities are planned for the day including various processions, speeches, recitations, music, youth conventions, seminars, Yogasana presentation, competitions in essay-writing, recitations, speeches, music, sports, etc.
The National Youth Day is also observed in almost all educational institutes of the country with great enthusiasm. Various programs are planned for the day in different colleges and schools. Students celebrate this day, birthday of Swami Vivekananda with processions, speeches, recitations, music, youth conventions, seminars, Yogasanas, presentations, competitions in essay-writing, recitations and sports on 12 January every year.
2010 Date
National Youth Day is celebrated every year on January 12 as the date remains fix for each year. The day is observed on Swami Vivekanand's birthday according to Georgian calendar.
While Vivekananda’s birthday according to the Indian Almanac (Vishuddha Siddhanta Almanac) is on Pausha Krishna Saptami tithi, which falls on different dates in the English Calendar every year.
Swamij’s Birthday according to Indian Almanac (Vishuddha Siddhanta Almanac) is on Pausha Krishna Saptami tithi, which falls on different dates of English Calendar every year.
2010 Date
National Youth Day is celebrated every year on January 12 as the date remains fix for each year. The day is observed on Swami Vivekanand's birthday according to Georgian calendar.
While Vivekananda’s birthday according to the Indian Almanac (Vishuddha Siddhanta Almanac) is on Pausha Krishna Saptami tithi, which falls on different dates in the English Calendar every year.
Swamij’s Birthday according to Indian Almanac (Vishuddha Siddhanta Almanac) is on Pausha Krishna Saptami tithi, which falls on different dates of English Calendar every year.
National Sports Day
August 29 is celebrated as National Sports Day all across the country. August 29 is instituted as National Sports Day in tribute to the legendary hockey player of India. The day marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard, Major Dhyan Chand.
National Sports Day is mainly celebrated in educational institutes and sports academies all over the country. Various sports events especially hockey matches, prize distribution functions are organized on this day. Celebrations for National Sports Day are more common in Punjab and Chandigarh side.
Special Award distribution event at Rastrapati Bhawan makes this day memorable for many stars of the Indian sports world. Popular and renowned sport-related awards like Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award and Dronacharya Award are presented by honorable president of India, to great sportsmen of the year.
Kailash Fair
Kailash Fair in Agra, Uttar Pradesh:
Kailash Fair:
Agra, one of the cities of India with a global acquaintance is the location for Kailash Mela. Every year in the months of August and September, the fair is witnessed by thousands of devotees from near by places. This month long carnival is organized at Kailash Temple, 12 Km from the main city. In 2010, the fair will be organized for whole day on August 4, Wednesday.
Kailash Fair: Reason for celebration:
Every year the fair is celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva with lots of religious festivities and celebrations. It is believed that Lord Shiva, himself is present at Kailash temple in the form of stone lingam and fulfill wishes of all it’s devotees. As per the anecdote, Lord Shiva appeared here in the disguise of stone lingam and still present at this sanctified place to listen prayers of all devotees. Believing to the above fact, large number of people gathers here to pray and wish with full devotion.
Kailash Fair: the festivity:
The vibrant ambiance at Kailash Fair turns it into the colorful carnival full of joy and happiness. Temples, streets and shops are decorated with colorful papers and many temporary shops are also set up for selling toys, foods, sweets, and even ornaments. People dressed in colorful attire and beautiful ornaments, makes it the delightful site for tourists also. Many devotees can be found deeply dissolved in devotion for Lord Shiva by chanting mantras. In true sense fair proves to be the visual treat for all gathered to enjoy the event.
The vibrant ambiance at Kailash Fair turns it into the colorful carnival full of joy and happiness. Temples, streets and shops are decorated with colorful papers and many temporary shops are also set up for selling toys, foods, sweets, and even ornaments. People dressed in colorful attire and beautiful ornaments, makes it the delightful site for tourists also. Many devotees can be found deeply dissolved in devotion for Lord Shiva by chanting mantras. In true sense fair proves to be the visual treat for all gathered to enjoy the event.
Lord Shiva:
Shiva (the Auspicious One), considered one of the supreme deities of Hindu religion. Lord Shiva is considered one of the primary aspects in Hinduism as the part of trimurthi (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva) with opposing qualities as destroyer and the restorer.
Tulsidas Jayanti
Saint Tusidas penned Ramacharitmanas in Awadhi language, a dialect of Hindi. Tulsidas Jayanti or Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti is the birth anniversary of this great saint and poet Tulsidas. It is held on the seventh day after ‘amavasi’ (waxing moon or Shukl Paksh) in the Shravan month (August).This year in 2010 the date of Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti is August 16.
Tulsidas kept the main story of Valmiki Ramayan intact yet made changes in the beginning and end in Ramcharitmanas. He laid emphasis on bhakti in his version of Ramayana. According to the popular belief it is said that Tulsidas composed Ramayana as per the guidance of Hanuman.
It is accounted that Tulsidas wrote twelve books and the most famous is the Ramcharitmanas. The major literary work and couplets written by him in Hindi are very popular and thus paid a major contribution towards development of the language.
It is accounted that Tulsidas wrote twelve books and the most famous is the Ramcharitmanas. The major literary work and couplets written by him in Hindi are very popular and thus paid a major contribution towards development of the language.
The devotees visit temples of Lord Ram and Hanuman on Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti. The Ramcharit Manas is read with pious feeling on the day. Several seminars and symposiums are arranged on the teachings of Tulsidas are also held on the day in North India on this auspicious day. Apart from this, Brahmins are fed.
17 August, 2010
Sadbhavana Divas
Sadbhavna Divas is celebrated annually all across the country on August 20. The day is also referred as Harmony Day. Late Prime Minister of India, Rajeev Gandhi is commemorated on this day as Aug 20 marks the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister. The literal meaning of Sadhbhavna “having good feelings for others” and this was only the mission of Rajiv Gandhi government. As he believed in peace and harmony all around thus celebration of Rajiv’s birth anniversary as Sadhbhavna Diwas is a step towards his left over mission.
Various cultural festivals and competitions are organized on Sadhbhavna Diwas in almost all states of the country. Sadhbhavna Diwas is also associated with the conservation of greenery, preservation of natural beauty and protection of environment, conservation of natural resources. Main theme of different programs on Sadhbhavna Diwas is to raise awareness about these crucial environmental concerns among country men. Plantation is also highly encouraged on this day.
Countrymen pay homage to great Indian leader and former prime minister of the country. All govt. dignitaries, ministers, congress party members and members of Gandhi Family including Sonia Gandhi, president of Congress party, pay tribute to Rajiv Gandhi at Rajiv Gandhi’s memorial Veer Bhumi
The Rajiv Gandhi Foundation distributes Rajeev Gandhi National Awards to recognize the excellence achieved by Indians in different fields every year. This year 2010 will mark the 66th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
World Breastfeeding Week
Mother’s milk is the best nourishment. Children are most vulnerable. The nutrients in mother’s milk gives protection to babies against diseases like diarrohea and pneumonia which are the major cause of infant mortality. So we can clearly see the importance Breastfeeding as a life saving intervention as the risk of mortality increases by six times in breastfed babies less than 2 months of age.
Across the world, 120 countries celebrate World Breastfeeding Week every year from 1 to 7 August to persuade breastfeeding for improving the health of babies around the world. WHO and UNICEF policy-makers shaped the Innocenti Declaration in August 1990 to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. World Breastfeeding Week is endorsed by UNICEF, WHO and FAO.
According to WHO a baby should be breastfeed until he/she is six months old, and should be continued along with the additional nutritious complementary foods up to two years or beyond.
According to WHO a baby should be breastfeed until he/she is six months old, and should be continued along with the additional nutritious complementary foods up to two years or beyond.
Objectives of World Breastfeeding Week
• The entire week dedicate attention to the imperative role that breastfeeding plays in global crisis.
• WBW lays stress on the need for dynamic defense and support of breastfeeding before and during emergencies.
• World Breastfeeding Week is a good time to inform mothers, breastfeeding advocates, communities, health professionals, governments, aid agencies, patrons, and the media on how they can contribute their support to breastfeeding before and during a disaster.
• WBW marshal action and foster networking and alliance between the people skilled in breastfeeding and those involved in emergency response.
• The entire week dedicate attention to the imperative role that breastfeeding plays in global crisis.
• WBW lays stress on the need for dynamic defense and support of breastfeeding before and during emergencies.
• World Breastfeeding Week is a good time to inform mothers, breastfeeding advocates, communities, health professionals, governments, aid agencies, patrons, and the media on how they can contribute their support to breastfeeding before and during a disaster.
• WBW marshal action and foster networking and alliance between the people skilled in breastfeeding and those involved in emergency response.
16 August, 2010
Jhapan Mela
Jhapan Mela is celebrated all over the Western part of the Bengal, the fair is celebrated in the honor of the serpent-deity Manasa, the daughter of Lord Shiva. The main festivity is observed at Vishnupur in the district of Bankura. Jhapan is the most popular fair in western region of West Bengal.
It is believed that fair was first organized in 17th century in order to welcome King Bir Hambir Malla on his triumphant return after the battle but the trend is still practiced and celebrated with immense pleasure and joy in Vishnupur.
Spectacular and amazing performances of snake charmers with live snakes are the major attraction of the fair. The snake charmers display tricks and astonishing acts with the live, poisonous snakes on decorated open platforms. Snake Charmers bring live venomous snakes of different species in decorated cane made baskets for stunning performances like Cobras, pythons, vipers, rat snakes, kraits and flying snakes.
The Jhapan Mela is celebrated on the last day of the Bengali month of Sravana or in mid August.
It is believed that fair was first organized in 17th century in order to welcome King Bir Hambir Malla on his triumphant return after the battle but the trend is still practiced and celebrated with immense pleasure and joy in Vishnupur.
Spectacular and amazing performances of snake charmers with live snakes are the major attraction of the fair. The snake charmers display tricks and astonishing acts with the live, poisonous snakes on decorated open platforms. Snake Charmers bring live venomous snakes of different species in decorated cane made baskets for stunning performances like Cobras, pythons, vipers, rat snakes, kraits and flying snakes.
The Jhapan Mela is celebrated on the last day of the Bengali month of Sravana or in mid August.
Sravan Jhula Mela
Shravan Jhula Mela is one of the major fair of Uttar Pradesh. The fair of Sravan Jhula is usually observed in the Hindu month of sravan. This fair enacts the playful spirit of the heavenly deities. The fair is observed on third day of the shukla paksh of Shravan month.
Devotees place idols of the deities (especially of Rama, Lakshman and Sita) in swings or Jhula in the temples. Idols of deities are also taken to Mani Parvat in the procession of devotees.
After reaching to Mani Parvat, the idols are made to swing from the branches of the trees. Later the deities are brought back to temples. The mela lasts till the end of the month of Shravan.
Shravan mela will begin from August 12.
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