Trees are the lifeline of our planet. They are the main source of the gas of life, Oxygen. They not only cleanse the air but also regulate the temperature of the earth. Trees absorb Carbon Dioxide and other harmful gases and release oxygen in return and hence they are also termed as the lungs of […]

Plastic bags have become an integral part of everyone’s life as it is very handy to carry our stuff in plastic bags. But one thing we all forget that every convenience comes with some or the other drawbacks. Plastic bags have become a threat to our ecosystem and it has also started affecting the biodiversity

World Hepatitis Day is observed on 28th July every year with an aim to raise awareness of the disease. As per a report, there are around 300 million people living with the hepatitis virus and are completely unaware. The day is an initiative to make people get the knowledge so that they can fight the

World Sickle Cell Day is observed with an aim to spread awareness on sickle cell disease on a global level. The day is celebrated on 19th June every year to increase the knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease, its prevention, and medication. Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder under which the red blood

Ullambana is a major and important festival of Buddhists of India as well as in different parts of the world. It celebrated to remember one’s deceased ancestors by performing some rites and rituals and by offering food to their ancestors. All these efforts are made to liberate the souls of the ancestors from the present

Paryushan is the most significant festival celebrated by the people of the Jain community of India as well as abroad. It is celebrated as a festival of long duration and both the sects of Jainism i.e. Digambara and Svetambara observe the festival with full emotion, zeal, and zest. The main objective of celebrating Paryushan Parva

Mahamastak Abhishek is one of the major religious festivals for the Jain community where the anointing ceremony of Lord Bahubali is celebrated. The anointment ceremony is done by pouring the liquids on the 57 feet tall statue of Lord Bahubali. One of the most famous Mahamastak Abhishek ceremonies is held at Sharavanabelagola in Karnataka, India

Losar is one of the most significant festivals of Buddhists in India and the world. It is celebrated to mark the starting of the New Year. In India, Losar is celebrated in the Ladakh region and also in neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan, China, and other Buddhist countries. In Nepal, Losar is known as ‘Lhochhar’

Hemis Gompa is a popular festival celebrated in the Ladakh region of India. Hemis Gompa is also celebrated in Tibet region of China, Nepal and Bhutan etc. It is celebrated to mark the birthday of the spiritual guru of Tibetan Buddhists, Padmasambhava. Padmasambhava or the lotus-born was a tantric guru of 8th century who helped

Dev Deepawali is a Hindu festival of lights but slightly different from Deepawali. It is celebrated after fifteen days of the main festival of Deepawali. Deepawali is celebrated on no-moon day whereas Dev Deepawali is celebrated on the full moon day, Kartik Purnima. Dev Deepawali is celebrated in the holy city of Varanasi only and