Archives: Events

Mannam Jayanti

Mannam Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of social reformer Mannathu Padmanabhan in Kerala, and is observed as a holiday exclusively in the state of Kerala.

Lohri

Lohri, a cultural festival in India celebrated mainly in Punjab, is observed as a restricted holiday, with official observance varying by state. States such as Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi typically recognize Lohri as a holiday.

Makar Sankranti

Hindu harvest festival celebrated as a restricted holiday in India, marking the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn.

Magha Bihu / Pongal

Harvest festival celebrated in India, marked as a restricted holiday; observed in states like Assam, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.

Indian Army Day

Indian Army Day honors the valor and dedication of the soldiers safeguarding the nation, celebrated on January 15 to mark the appointment of General K. M. Cariappa as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief in 1949.

Guru Gobind Singh’s Birthday

Guru Gobind Singh's Birthday, a restricted holiday in India, celebrates the birth of the tenth Sikh Guru; observed in states including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh.

National Girl Child Day

National Girl Child Day in India is a dedicated occasion fostering awareness and action towards empowering girls, emphasizing the theme 'Equal Opportunities, Brighter Futures' in 2024. This year calls on society to champion gender equality, ensuring inclusive opportunities that enable...

Hazarat Ali’s Birthday

Guru Hazrat Ali's Birthday, a restricted holiday in India, observed in states such as Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Telangana to commemorate the birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali.

Republic Day

Commemorating the adoption of the constitution, a national holiday celebrating India's democratic heritage and unity.

Martyr’s Day

Martyrs' Day, a solemn tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's selfless devotion to India's independence through nonviolence, marked by his tragic assassination in 1948.

World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4th, serves as a global initiative to raise awareness, promote education, and encourage actions to reduce the impact of cancer worldwide. The theme for World Cancer Day in 2024 is "Equity for All,"...

World Radio Day

World Radio Day, celebrates the enduring power of radio as a dynamic medium for dialogue, information dissemination, and cultural expression, highlighting its role in fostering diversity, inclusion, and global communication.