Category Archives: Events

Happy Republic Day!

Republic Day is celebrated in India on January 26 every year. This day is one of the most important national events in the Indian calendar as years back on January 26, 1950 the Constitution of India came into being.

Posted by Shaadilive on January 26, 2014 in Events | 1 Comment
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It’s National Girl Child Day

The Indian Government declared January 24th as National Girl Child Day in the year 2009. Starting from this day a series of events celebrates the Girl Child and these events continue right up to March 8 which is International Women’s … Read More…

Posted by Shaadilive on January 24, 2014 in Events | 8 Comments
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Happy Bihu to All

The Assamese New Year, most popularly known as Bihu celebrates the coming of Spring. There are three Bihu festivals in a year – Rongali Bihu, Bhugali Bihu and Kangali Bihu signifying the different phases in the farming calendar.

Posted by Shaadilive on January 14, 2014 in Events | Post A Comment
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Happy Makar Sankranti!

Makar Sankranti is a major harvest festival celebrated as the transition of the sun that takes place from Sagittarius to Capricorn. On this day people worship the Sun God and take a holy dip at Sangam which is the confluence … Read More…

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Wish You a Happy Pongal!

Pongal is a celebration of a good harvest of the paddy plantations which are grown in South India. Though initially Pongal was only celebrated by the farmers, today this festival is celebrated mainly in Tamil Nadu and is observed for … Read More…

Posted by Shaadilive on January 14, 2014 in Events | 1 Comment

Happy Lohri!

Lohri falls on January 13th, a day before Makar Sankranti. It is a festival celebrated with great pomp and show in most parts of North India. Lohri marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. This is the … Read More…

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