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Onam 2021: Date, time, importance | All you need to know
Onam is a 10-day-long festival that is widely celebrated in Kerala with full zeal and zest. This is an annual festival that is majorly celebrated by the native speakers of Malayalam. According to the Malayalam calendar, this auspicious festival is celebrated in the month of Chingam.
The auspicious Malayali festival, Onam is finally here. This festival is widely celebrated in Kerala with full zeal and zest. This is an annual festival that is majorly celebrated by the native speakers of Malayalam. According to the Malayalam calendar, this auspicious festival is celebrated in the month of Chingam. This month is also known as Simha and Avani month, according to the Tamil calendar.
When is Onam?
This year, Onam will be observed on August 21, 2021.
What are the auspicious timings of Onam?
The Onam Nakshatram started at 9:25 PM on August 20, 2021, and the Nakshathram will end at 8:22 PM on August 21, 2021.
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What is the significance of this festival?
According to Hindu mythology, this festival marks the annual celebration as King Mahabali returns from Paatal Lok on this day. It is also believed that Mahabali was a great king and he defeated the gods and took over the three worlds. However, the gods were not pleased with his fame and they wanted to defeat him, so all the gods requested Lord Vishnu to conduct a fight. Lord Vishnu did not participate in it, but he took the form of a poor Brahmin and he went to Mahabali, who granted him three wishes. Lord Vishnu who took the form of a poor Brahmin asked for a piece of land that measures three paces, and then he grew in size too, after that Mahabali offered his head.
Lord Vishnu got impressed with his devotion and he allowed him to visit earth every once a year, and the return of Mahabali is celebrated as Onam.
It is also believed that King Mahabali visits the home of every Malayali on this day and blesses them with good luck and prosperous life.
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Anant Chaturdashi 2023: 2450 idols immersed by 3pm across Mumbai during Ganesh festival
The festival started with Ganesh Chaturthi on September 19 and concluded on the Anant Chaturdashi on Thursday. Mumbai’s Lalbaug area is famous for celebrating the festival with much grandeur.
During the drum beats and chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya various Ganesh Mandals in Mumbai on Thursday started the process of immersion of the Ganesh idols, concluding the 10 day Ganesh festival. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation official by 3pm a total of 2452 idols had been immersed, which included 25 of Goddess Gauri, 116 public idols and 2311 household ones.
He said 919 of the 2452 idols were immersed in artificial ponds set up by the civic body. The 919 idols consisted of 12 of goddess Gauri, nine public idols and 898 household idols. Huge crowd of devotees gathered at various places in the city to catch a glimpse of their favourite diety. Decked up idols of Lord Ganesh in various forms and sizes were taken out of Pandals for their final journey accompanies by prayers, dance and music.
The festival started with Ganesh Chaturthi on September 19 and concluded on the Anant Chaturdashi on Thursday. Mumbai’s Lalbaug area is famous for celebrating the festival with much grandeur. The procession of the idols Ganesh Gully and Tejukaya mandals started with the chants of Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya and Ganpati Bappa Morya.
The Lal Baugcha Raja idol that attracts maximum number of devotees started at around 11.30 am. A large number of people were waiting on sides of the road for the final darshan of the idol. Thousands of devotees gathered on the streets of Lalbaug to bid farewell to their favourite diety and witness the vibrant procession of people with the sprinkling of gulal, dance and music.
There was a large gathering of devotees at Lalbaug’s Shroff building to witness the showering of flowers on the Ganesh idols. A large crowd was seen gathered near the main road which lead to Girgaon in South Mumbai.
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World Tourism Day 2023: History, significance, quotes to share on World Tourism Day
The theme for World Tourism Day 2023 is green investment and Tourism. It throws light on the need for sustainable and development goals, the UN roadmap for a better world by 2030.
World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on September 27 to promote tourism all over the world. The UN World Tourism Organisation celebrates the power of tourism to bridge the gap between cultures. The UNWTO announced the World Tourism Day in 1979. But officially it has been celebrated since 1980.
Different nations across the world promote tourism so that people rediscover and explore adventure, places, culture, heritage, luxury and history. The theme for World Tourism Day 2023 is green investment and Tourism. It throws light on the need for sustainable and development goals, the UN roadmap for a better world by 2030.
According to the UNWTO website the tourism sector was disrupted by COVID-19 which provided with an opportunity to recalibirate and redefine the direction and narratives of tourism investments which would help in a more sustainable future for prosperity, planet and the people.
Saudi Arabia is the chair of the UNWTO Executive Council. Industry leaders and 500 government officials from 120 countries will gather in Riyadh on September 27 and 28. The tourism helps in environmental conservation, safeguards cultural heritage, builds bridges and fosters mutual understanding. It also promotes innovation and digitalization.
According to the UNWTO website the global tourism workforce will require millions of hospitality graduates between now and the year 2030. 800,000 jobs a year will require specific vocational training. As a result there is a need to invest in people. As they are the foundation of tourism same opportunities to access quality tourism training should be accessible to all those who wish to be part of the tourism sector.
The World Tourism day marks an important day for the world to celebrate the success of the world tourism sector. Some of the World Tourism quotes Life is short and the world is wide. One’s destination is never a place but a new way of seeing things.
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International Day of Peace 2023: All you need to know about date, history, significance, celebration of World Peace Day
The international Day of peace is associated the olive branch and dove symbols. The olive branch has been a traditional symbol of peace going back to ancient times. The dove represents peace and freedom
The International Day of Peace is celebrated all over the world on September 21. International Day of Peace is celebrated by United Nations to promote peace while stopping violence and conflicts worldwide each year. A theme is selected by United Nations that focuses on specific topics of conflict resolution and peace building.
The international Day of peace is associated the olive branch and dove symbols. The olive branch has been a traditional symbol of peace going back to ancient times. The dove represents peace and freedom. Resolution 36/67 was passed by the General assembly on September 30, 1981. The resolution called for stopping of all hostilities and global ceasefire on the day.
Hence the third Tuesday of September each year is celebrated as the International Day of Peace. The first international Day of peace was celebrated on September 21, 1982. The day marks a significant step towards raising awareness and promoting peace all over the world.
The official date was declared as September 21 in 2001. The aim of International Day of Peace aims to remind the UN’s commitment to conflict resolution and peace. The day encourages nations, communities, individuals and nations to work towards a just and peaceful world. It is an important day for promoting cooperation and understanding and promoting dialogue among countries and the people.
The United Nations believes true peace encompasses not just the absence of violence but undertakes the task of building up societies where all members feel they can flourish. It seeks to build a world where everyone is treated equally regardless of the day and their race which provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to peace and contributing to build a culture of peace. The United Nations Peace Bell was inaugurated at the UN Headquarters in New York City.
