An exciting and unique three-day Tarnetar Mela held annually at Tarnetar in Saurashtra, Gujarat. The Tarnetar fair is one of the most colorful events in the state of Gujarat. The fair coincides with the festival at the Trineteshwar temple (three-eyed Lord Shiva), celebrating the wedding of the legendary Mahabharata (epic) hero, Arjuna with Draupadi. Tarnetar Mela: Celebrating the legend of …

घृतक्षीरप्रदा गावो घृतयोन्यो घृतभ्रदवा || घृतनघो घ्राताववत्त्सिता में संतु सदा गृहे || India is a land of festivals. Numerous festivals are held every year to celebrate various occasions and events. One such unique festival is Bahula Chauth or Bol Chauth. The festival is celebrated as a mark of respect to the cattle, considering the important role they play for a …

20 आगस्त को World Mosquito Day है, यानी “विश्व मच्छर दिवस” मनाया जाता है | ज्यादातर लोग मच्छरों के नाम पर रखे गए इस खास दिन के बारे में नहीं जानते होंगे। यह सुनने में थोड़ा अजीब जरूर लगता है, लेकिन जिस तरह से बाकी दिन मनाए जाते हैं वैसे ही इसे मनाने के पीछे भी एक उद्देश्य है। इस …

Yana Rock Caves, Uttara Kannada: कर्नाटक के उत्तर कन्नड़ जिले में पश्चिमी घाट के सदाबहार जंगलों के बीच याना की विशाल क्रिस्टलीय चट्टानें ऊंचाई पर कई वर्षों से खड़ी हैं। इनमें बनी गुफाएं तीर्थयात्रियों, ट्रैकर्स और प्रकृति प्रेमियों को आकर्षित करती हैं। ठंडी और हवादार पहाड़ियों से गुजर कर जाने वाला 16 किलोमीटर का ट्रैक आपको पहाड़ की तलहटी तक …

चंडी देवी मंदिर उत्तराखंड के हरिद्वार में नील पर्वत की चोटी पर स्थित है। यहाँ की प्रमुख देवी, चंडी या चंडिका, देवी पार्वती का एक रूप हैं और मनसा देवी के साथ घनिष्ठ संबंध रखती हैं। यह मंदिर हरिद्वार में स्थित पंच तीर्थों में से एक है। भक्तों का यह भी मानना है कि चंडी देवी मंदिर एक सिद्धपीठ है, …

World Humanitarian Day is celebrated on 19 August to pay tribute to the humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work and to support people affected by crises around the world. Let us have a look in detail at the day. World Humanitarian Day is celebrated on 19 August to commemorate the humanitarian workers or real-life heroes …

Rajasthan is the land of valor. Numerous Rajputs have inked tales of bravery which continue to enthrall people generations later and leave them spellbound. One such tale is about Veer Teja or Tejaji, as he was popularly known. Tejaji was born to Chaudhry Tahar and Sugna on 29th January, 1074. Tejaji Fair: Tejaji is considered to be a folk deity …

Aja Ekadashi: As “Ekadashi” refers to the eleventh day of a lunar fortnight, there are two Ekadashis – one during the waning and the other during the waxing period. Aja Ekadashi is also popularly known as Annada Ekadashi. It is an important day which falls in the month of Bhadra (August-September) as per the Hindu Calendar. The day is extremely …

On 16 August 2026 the helicopter industry will come together across the globe to celebrate these amazing machines. Celebrate Hovering Flight this World Helicopter Day – 16 August 2026 World Helicopter Day: Date On 3rd Sunday of August – join in this global celebration of one of the world’s greatest engineering inventions. World Helicopter Day aims to raise awareness of …

Gallantry Medals General Knowledge Quiz. Test your general knowledge and general awareness with our questions and answers on Jagranjosh.com. Multiple choice format with a difficulty level of medium. Gallantry Medals Quiz [10 Questions] Question 01. Of what metal is the Victoria Cross made? 18 carat gold Cupro-nickel Sterling silver Bronze Question 02. What is the inscription on the Victoria Cross? …