NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY

 

NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY – First Sunday in August

NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY

On the first Sunday in August, National Friendship Day encourages people across the country and world to connect with friends. Make a new friend or reconnect with an old one. 

Friendships come in many forms, and we begin developing them when we’re very young. Throughout our lives, friendships and their meanings evolve. Our classmates and neighborhood pals explored the world with us. Together we shared experiences and made plans for the future. Eventually, paths diverge and new friends find a place in our social experience. Our world expands and our culture changes. 

BONDERAM – THE FLAG FESTIVAL OF DIVAR ISLAND, GOA

 BONDERAM – THE FLAG FESTIVAL OF DIVAR ISLAND, GOA

With the objective of seeing more of Goa than the usual sun, sand and surf, we set out one Saturday afternoon to the quaint island of Divar in the Mandovi River. Divar Island, which hosts the colourful festival of Bonderam, is situated roughly 12 Kms north-east of Panjim, the state capital. It is reached by ferry from Old Goa as well as Ribandar.

Madras Week

 Madras Week

A city deserves to celebrate its birthday.
And Madras, that is Chennai certainly deserves it.

Hariyali Teej 2021: Fasting Date, Time

 

Hariyali Teej 2021: Fasting Date, Time

 

Hariyali Teej 2021 will be observed on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Hariyali Teej is mostly celebrated in the northern part of the country, especially in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. There are three famous teej - Hariyali Teej, Kajari Teej, and Hartalika Teej, celebrated by women during Sawan and Bhadrapada months.

Eid al-Adha

 

Eid al-Adha (Arabic: عید الأضحى‎, romanized: ʿĪd al-ʾAḍḥā, lit. 'Festival of the Sacrifice') is the latter of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam (the other being Eid al-Fitr). 

 

Nag Panchami 2021

Nag Panchami is an important traditional festival celebrated in the diverse land of India with great fervour. Nag Panchami falls in the auspicious month of Shravan, and undoubtedly, this is a unique festival. As per the Hindu calendar, the auspicious Nag Panchami falls on the Panchami Tithi (5th day) of the Shukla Paksha during Shravan. According to the Gregorian calendar, this coincides with the months July and August. Nag Panchami 2021 will fall on 13th August 2021. 

ATHACHAMAYAM

 

ATHACHAMAYAM

Place: Tripunithura, Ernakulam district, Kerala

Time : August

Significance : Onam festivities in the district begin with the ceremonial parade of Athachamayam

NEHRU TROPHY BOAT RACE

 

NEHRU TROPHY BOAT RACE

INTRODUCTION

The Nehru Trophy Boat Race on the Punnamda Lake, near Alappuzha, held on the second Saturday of August every year, is the most competitive and popular of the boat races. On the day of this fiercely fought boat race, the tranquil lake front is transformed into a sea of humanity with an estimated two lakh people, including tourists from abroad, coming to watch the event. For the people of each village in Kuttanad, a victory at this race for their village boat is something to be celebrated for months to come.

Best Festivals In August In India

 

Best Festivals In August In India

With so many things to do and places to visit, there are plenty of experiences that India has on board for all tourists. Check out this list to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the top festivals in India in August 2020!

Rakhi

 

Rakhi is basically a sacred thread of Rakhi is basically a sacred thread of protection embellished with the love and affection of a sister for her brother. This day is also known as Raksha Bandhan and celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana in India. This frail of thread of Rakhi is considered as stronger than iron chains as it binds the most beautiful relationship in an inseparable bond of love and trust. Rakhi festival also has a social significance because it underlines the notion that everybody should live in harmonious coexistence with each other.

15th August-independence Day

 

What is the significance of 15th August in India

The republic of India gained its independence from the rule of the British on 15 August 1947. Since then every year, 15th August is celebrated as the Independence Day in India to commemorate its freedom from the 200-year-old British government.