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Navratri Festival Images: ‘Nava-ratri’ is one of the most important Hindu festivals in the country. It is celebrated with immense zeal and enthusiasm all over India. It is celebrated twice a year – once in Chaitra (March-April) and the other in Ashwin (September-October). Navratra literally means ‘nine auspicious nights’. It is actually the worship of the Goddess of power in …

Ganesh Chaturthi Images, Lord Ganesha Photos: Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with a belief that Lord Ganesha, son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, bestows His blessings on His devotees, on this day. It is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the God of wisdom. Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the fourth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which falls around …

Hiroshima Nagasaki Remembered: The United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 6th & 9th August 1945, during the final stage of the Second World War. The two bombings, which killed at least 129,000 people, remain the only use of nuclear weapons for warfare in history. Hiroshima Day offers a poignant reminder of the devastating …

APJ Abdul Kalam Images: Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen “A. P. J.” Abdul Kalam (15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) was the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. A career scientist turned reluctant politician, Kalam was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, and studied physics and aerospace engineering. He spent the next four decades as a scientist and …

Kanwariyas Kanwar Yatra Images, Stock Photos: The Kanwar (कांवड़ यात्रा) is an annual pilgrimage of devotees of Shiva, known as Kanwariyas (कावड़िया) or “Bhole” (भोले), to Hindu pilgrimage places of Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand and Sultanganj in Bihar to fetch holy waters of Ganges River. Millions of participants gather sacred water from the Ganga and carry it across …

Buddha Jayanti Images: Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni, or simply the Buddha, was a sage on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. Listed are some of the images of Buddhist monasteries, Lord Buddha statues, paintings, laughing Buddha etc. Buddha Jayanti Stock Photos [1] Key facts on Buddhism:

Victory Day Images: Many Russians celebrate Victory Day on May 9. On this day, TV networks broadcast World War II-inspired films, younger generations honor veterans, and the festivities culminate in a military parade at Moscow’s Red Square. Many people attend a local military parade and watch the fireworks at night on Victory Day. The biggest parade is in Moscow’s Red …

Good Friday Images: Christian Stock Photos For Students And Children: Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and may coincide with the Jewish observance of Passover. It is also known as Holy …

Easter Images: Christian Festival Stock Photos: The festival of Easter is important for Christians. After the crucifixion of Lord Jesus Christ, he awake on the third day and arose into heaven. Easter Day or Easter Sunday is celebrated for his awakening from the dead or resurrection. Prayers and services are offered in the Churches on this day. The date of …

World Heritage Day Images & Stock Photos – The International Day for Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day) is held on 18 April each year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, round tables and newspaper articles. The International Day for Monuments and Sites was proposed by the International Council on Monuments …