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Independence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August as a public holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the day when the provisions of the Indian Independence Act, which transferred legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly, came into effect.
Public Holidays in India also known as Government Holidays colloquially, consist of a variety of cultural, nationalistic, and religious holidays that are legislated in India at the union or state levels. Being a culturally diverse country, there are many festivals celebrated in various regions across the country.
Annual. First time. 15 August 1947 (75 years ago) Started by. Government of India. Related to. Independence Day. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav or 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence was an event, in which the 75th anniversary of the independence of India was celebrated in India and abroad. [ 1] It was the 76th Independence Day of India.
The first National Space Day will be celebrated across India in 2024. [ 7] The Government of India is launching a month-long campaign to showcase the achievements of India's space missions and to inspire the youth. This year's theme, "Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga," highlights the significant impact of space ...
08-10: August 10 World Elephant Day: 08-12: August 12 World Hirola Day [112] 08-12: August 12 International Wolf Day [113] [114] 08-13: August 13 World Lizard Day [115] [116] 02-08: February 8 National Honey Bee Day: 08-15: August 15 World Orangutan Day [117] 08-19: August 19 World Mosquito Day: 08-20: August 20 World African Wild Dog Day [118 ...
The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950. Republic Day is a national holiday in India commemorating the adoption of the Constitution of India, and the country's transition to a republic which came into effect on 26 January 1950. The constitution replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India ...
Calendars used by Hindus worldwide. A page from the Hindu calendar 1871-72. The Hindu calendar, also called Panchanga(Sanskrit: पञ्चाङ्ग), is one of various lunisolar calendarsthat are traditionally used in the Indian subcontinentand Southeast Asia, with further regional variations for social and Hindureligious purposes.
Onam ( IPA: [oːɳɐm]) is an annual harvest and cultural festival related to Hinduism that is celebrated mostly by the people of Kerala. [ 4][ 5] A major annual event for Keralites, it is the official festival of the state [ 4][ 6] and includes a spectrum of cultural events. [ 7][ 8][ 4][ 9] Onam commemorates Vamana (the fifth avatar of Hindu ...