Pongal 2020: Here's How You Can Wish Your Closed Ones This Harvest Season

Pongal is one of the most auspicious festivals in all of south India. Here are a few decent Pongal wishes that you can share with your friends and family

Pongal is one of the most revered festivals in southern India. The festival marks the beginning of the harvest season in the south and also is celebrated right before the summer solstice. Pongal will be celebrated on January 15, 2020, and the festivities will continue for three whole days. Here are a few Pongal wishes that are appropriate for the festival that you can send to your family and friends.

Auspicious Pongal wishes that you can send your friends and family during the festival
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Pongal is one of the most auspicious festivals for south India. During the celebrations, you might want to send your friends and family Pongal wishes. However, finding the right message to send can be a problematic task that you may not have the time to go through. So here are a few Pongal wishes suggestions that you can use to send to your contacts during this auspicious harvest season.

May this harvest festival diminish all your worries and fears from your life and fill your heart with calm and healthy thoughts. Happy Pongal”

wishing you #happiness, peace, #joy, and good luck aplenty on the auspicious day of #Pongal.

May this festival may be the start of your brighter days, blessed with prosperity and joy. Happy #Pongal!

Pongal Nalvazthukal :


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Pongal Festival 2020: Know The Date And Importance Of The Festival

Pongal is a harvest festival that is celebrated on January 15, 2020. It is a four-day festival ending on January 18, 202. Here is the traditional belief of it.

Pongal, one of a major Hindu festival is celebrated on the fourteenth day of January every year in the state of Tamil Nadu. For four long days, the festival is celebrated and mother nature and Sun God is worshipped for bestowing food grains and providing energy for agriculture. The harvest festival is named after the Tamil word, Ponga, which means to boil. Read ahead to know all about the festival.

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Pongal in 2020

Bhogi Festival: 14 January 2020, Tuesday

Surya Pongal: 15 January 2020, Wednesday

Mattu Pongal: 16 January 2020, Thursday

Kaanum Pongal: 17 January 2020, Friday

Why is Pongal celebrated?

There are two dimensions to celebrate Pongal. One, it is meant to rejoice the bounteous harvest preceding the Pongal celebrations. Secondly, Pongal is a kind of thanksgiving in which people celebrate it to thank all those aspects that helped their agricultural and farming activities.

The first day of Pongal is celebrated in honour of Lord Indra, the god of rain. On the second day, known as Thai Pongal, there is a special ritual performed where rice and milk are boiled together in an earthen pot - which is tied with a turmeric plant- out in the open as an offering to the sun god. 

However, another important aspect of this day is the kolam, which is the traditional design hand-drawn at the entrance of houses with lime powder.

The third day, Mattu Pongal is celebrated in the name of cows. The cattle are adorned with bells, sheaves of corn and garlands and are worshipped.

The fourth day, Kaanum or Kanu Pongal marks the last day of the harvest festival. On this day, a ritual is performed where the leftover sweet dish Pongal and other food are set out in the courtyard on a washed turmeric leaf, along with betel leaves, betel nuts and sugar cane.

How do people celebrate Pongal?

On the days of Pongal, Tamilians decorate their houses with mango, banana leaves and colourful patterns made with rice flour at the entrance of the house. Moreover, the traditional sweet dish of Pongal is prepared at home from rice and jaggery. Apart from this, Jallikattu, a bull-taming event is also organised.

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Indian Army Day: Quotes That You Can Use To Honour Our Country's Heroes

Army Day quotes is one of the ways to honour the country's war heroes that help all the citizens of the country. Read more to see some Indian Army Quotes.

The real heroes of the world, army men are the reason ensuring our country’s safety.  They should be respected as the Indian Army stands tall in the harshest of conditions when we, here in the city are enjoying amongst ourselves. Whether it be the freezing cold temperatures or scorching heat, they always remain brave, awake just to keep us secure and safe.

Army Day is always conducted on January 15 every year, to commemorate the day when Lieutenant General KM Cariappa took over General Sir Francis Butcher as Commander-in-Chief of India on January 1949. This year will mark the Indian Army’s 72nd Army Day which is a very auspicious day. Read more to see some Indian Army Quotes.

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Indian Army Day quotes 2020
“Either I will come back after hoisting the Tricolour (Indian flag), or I will come back wrapped in it, but I will be back for sure” was said by Captain Vikram Batra.

“Only best of the friends and worst of the enemies visit us” was used by the Indian Army.

“There will be no withdrawal without written orders and these orders shall never be issued” said by Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.

“We fight to win and win with a knockout because there are no runners up in war” was said by  General JJ Singh.

“If death strikes, before I prove my blood, I swear I’ll kill death” was said by Capt. Manoj Kumar Pandey.

“If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or a Gurkha” - Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

“The enemy is only 50 yards from us. We are heavily outnumbered. We are under devastating fire. I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to our last man and our last round” was said by Major Somnath Sharma.

“Quartered in snow, silent to remain. When the bugle calls, they shall rise and march again” was stated in The scroll of honour at the Siachen base camp.


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Indian Army Day 2020: Here Is Everything You Should Know About The Unique Theme This Year

Indian Army Day is celebrated every year on 15 January. Indian Army Day 2020 theme very unique and well-thought. Continue reading to know more about the day.

India will be celebrating its 72nd Indian Army Day on January 15, 2020. The Indian Army day is celebrated every year on January 15. The Indian army was officially established on April 1, 1895. It was only after 1949 that the Army got its first chief. On January 15, the command of the Indian Army was handed over from General Sir Francis Butcher to Lieutenant General KM Cariappa. 

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The Indian Army Day is celebrated every year at all Army Command headquarters in order to honour the soldiers of our country who have set the greatest example of selfless service and brotherhood and more than anything the love for the country. Indian Army is said to be one of the most powerful militaries of the world and is competing with superpowers like the US, Russia and China.

The rehearsals for the Indian Army Day 2020 Theme are being conducted in the national capital, New Delhi. On India Army Day 2020, not only the soldiers display their courage and bravery by marching in parades all over the country but the army will also be displaying its arsenal of weapons. These weapons will also include the BLT T-72 'Bharat Rakshak' tank as well as the 155m Soltum Gun, Advanced Light Helicopters and also the BhaMos Missles.

What is the Indian Army Day Theme 2020?
Indian Army Day 2020 Theme is something new and innovative. DefExpo India 2020 will be India: The Emerging Defense Manufacturing Hub and the main focus will be on the 'Digital Transformation of Defense' is the Indian Army Day 2020 Theme. On Indian Army Day 2020, the security personnel parades will be organized in many cities across the nation. In New Delhi, the annual parade will be taking place at the Cariappa Parade Ground.

The 72nd Indian Army Day 2020 will be the very first time when the woman army officer will be seen leading the Army Day Parade. Tania Sher Gill is a fourth-generation Indian army officer who joined the armed forces in 2017 after graduating from the Officers Training Academy in Chennai. Captain Tania Sher Gill will be the first woman parade adjutant for the Army Day Parade this year.

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Makar Sankranti: Read To Know How Is Makar Sankranti Is Celebrated In Gujarat

Makar Sankranti is celebrated across India in many ways and the cultural significance varies according to each state. Here's how it is celebrated in Gujarat.

Makar Sankranti is celebrated across India in various ways and the cultural significance of this festival varies according to different regions of the country. As you move from one state to another, you will see every state celebrating and welcoming the upcoming new season in their own indigenous way.

It is known that Makar Sankranti is the first Indian festival that falls in the New Year. It is one of the major harvest festivals that is celebrated on January 14, of every year. It is considered to be an important festival of the Hindu and is celebrated everywhere in the country in various cultural forms and different names.

Every region celebrates the festival in numerous ways according to the geographical area, culture, and traditions.  Read on to know how is Makar Sankranti is celebrated in Gujarat:

Makar Sankranti in Gujarat

Many people release a lantern into the air as a mark of the upcoming season, also called the Uttaryan celebration in Gujarat. There is no better place to celebrate this festival than the state of Gujarat. This state located in the western regions of the country comes alive during the festival of Makar Sankranti, which symbolises the end of the cold season and the beginning of the longer days. You will witness the festive spirits days before the festival begins.

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Popularly known as the Festival of Kites, the state of Gujarat celebrated this version of Makar Sankranti with great enthusiasm.

Also known as 'Uttarayan' in Gujarat, the festival is celebrated for two days. The first day is called 'Uttarayan' and the next day is called as 'Vasi-Uttarayan'. The people of Gujarat celebrate this glorious festival with Kites, 'Undhiyu' and 'Chikkis'.

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The biggest thing to watch is the kites flying high in the sky. Hundreds of contests from across the world come to participate in this Kite Festival.

You will find children and adults spending hours on terraces, flying kites and giving instructions to cut other kites in the sky. You will see them screaming Kai Po Che when they finally manage to cut the kite.

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Makar Sankranti Cuisine

Another big part is the food. Undhiyu and Chikki are the two famous dishes from Gujarat that is savoured all across the country. Undhiyu is prepared by combining all the winter vegetables and spicy curry. The dish will definitely leave you mouth-watering. Next comes the Chikki which is a sweet that is prepared from sesame seeds, peanuts and jaggery.

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Makar Sankranti 2020: Check Out These Places In Uttar Pradesh To Fly Kites

Makar Sankranti 2020 falls on January 14 today and here are the few locations in UP where you can stroll through and take Instagram worthy pictures. See details

Kite flying is a famous tradition that is celebrated during Makar Sankranti. It is usually celebrated on 14th of every January. It is a nostalgic tradition that has been followed since the times of our great grandfathers. In Uttar Pradesh, the locations like Aminabad and Hazratganj are full of colourful kites in all shapes and sizes.

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Makar Sankranti 2020 celebrations in Uttar Pradesh

In Uttar Pradesh, the festival is called as Kicheri where the people go through the religious bathing traditions on this day. Around two million people gather at Allahabad, Haridwar, and Varanasi on this day to dip in the holy Ganges on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. people eat laddoos made of sesame and jaggery, it was called as 'tillava' in Bhojpuri. People celebrate Makar Sankranti in many states including UP, Gujarat and Maharashtra.



Varanasi
Varanasi kite festival has been celebrated for hundreds of years ago, people celebrate this festival for good fortune as well as meet socially on this day. People from any age, sex and race celebrate the kite festival by locating the tallest buildings to fly their kites from. Basically the kites festival is won by the one who kept the kites on the sky for a longer time by using skilful flight techniques.

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Lucknow
Kankawwa is the Lucknowi style of kite that was made during the times of Nawabs. The kites are heavy and are usually shaped like a bird flying. People consider kite flying as a trending competition during Makar Sankranti. The jamghats are arranged across the whole city in Lucknow. Special ghats are arranged for these kite flying festivals where people gather and some may even follow betting practices on who will win the kite flying festival.


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Makar Sankranti 2020: Know The Best Places To Fly Your Beautiful Kite In Maharashtra

Makar Sankranti is one of the favourite festivals in India. On this day, people enjoy flying kites. Know where in Maharashtra you can enjoy kite-flying

Makar Sankranti is a fun festival. This is probably the time you will see a colourful sky, filled with colourful kites. On this festive day, people celebrate by flying kites and have fun with their family and friends. To fly a kite, you need the proper amount of wind and space. Here are a few places where you will find people flying their beautiful kite in Maharashtra and catch some Instagram-worthy pictures: 

Best Instagram worthy pictures this Makar Sankranti

Amarsons Garden:

This is the best spot for kite flying as it has palm trees all over, a beach, pathways, and beautiful view. You can go to Amarsons Garden with your family or friends and enjoy Makar Sankranti on the beach. You will find good space and wind there. You can also enjoy some good food along with flying kites. This place is beautiful during Makar Sankranti as the sky is colourful, the beach is next to you and the palm trees keep you calm. Here you can grab on some worthy pictures for your Instagram for sure.

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Juhu Chowpatty

You will love flying here as it is a big open. The fresh air at the beach is another plus point to the festivities. However,  a major downfall is that the place is always filled with tourists as the Juhu Chowpatty is a popular tourist spot in the city. If you are okay with the crowd, then you should definitely consider going there on a festive day and click a picture with the crowd and show their love for Makar Sankranti. 

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Shivaji park

Shivaji Park is one of the best spots for flying kites as it is big and open. There are also cricketers playing there. This park is the best choice if in case you have a kid along, kids will absolutely love this park for flying kites. The park is located in Dadar west and it is open all day long.

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When Is Makar Sankranti In 2020? Know All About The Kite Flying Festival In India

When is Makar Sankranti? People are often wondering if ‘Makar Sankranti on January 14 or January 15.’ read here to know the date and all about the festival

When is Makar Sankranti this year? People are often wondering if ‘Makar Sankranti is on January 14 or January 15.’ Usually, the festival is celebrated on January 14, but in some exceptions, Makar Sankranti dates can differ.

In 2020, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 15. As per reports, Makar Sankranti is set by the solar cycle of the Hindu lunisolar calendar. It is observed on a day which usually falls on January 14 of the Gregorian calendar, but sometimes on 15 January.

Makar Sankranti is celebrated with a lot of fervour in India. The festival is a religious celebration as well as a seasonal observance and marks the winter solstice. This day is also known as Maghi and it also marks the first day of the Sun’s transit into Makar (Capricorn) and is observed in the month of January.

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What is Sankranti?

Makar Sankranti marks the end of Malmaas, an inauspicious month in the Hindu (Panchang) calendar, and the transition of the Sun to the zodiacal sign of Makar (Capricorn) to herald a change in season. It is celebrated in the north as Lohri, in Assam as Bhogali Bihu and in the south as Pongal. Lohri, Pongal and Bihu will continue to be celebrated on January 13 and 14 because they are held according to date, and not as per the transition of change in the Hindu calendar.

On this day, many devotees take a dip in rivers like Ganga, Godavari, Yamuna, Krishna and Cauvery. It is often believed that this washes away their sins. It is also considered a time of peace and prosperity and many spiritual practices are conducted on this day.

Every 12 years, along with Makar Sankranti celebrations, the Kumbh Mela also takes place, which is one of the world’s largest mass privileges. Sesame and jaggery laddoos or chikkis are distributed on this day. Popularly referred to as til-gud. The sweet signifies that people must stay together in peace and harmony despite their differences.

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Makar Sankranti 2020: Nine Simple Ways To Make A Kite For Kids

Makar Sankranti 2020 is here, and many people are seen buying kites to celebrate the festival. But why buy kites when you can make it in these 9 simple ways.

Kite Flying is known to be a popular tradition that is celebrated during the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti 2020. The festival is celebrated usually on January 14 every year. Makar Sankranti 2020 is celebrated in various ways in India. 

Hindus and Sikhs call it Makar Sankranti, but a few states have their lingual names for the festival. In states like West Bengal, Makar Sankranti is called Poush sôngkrānti and in Assam, it is called Magh Bihu. Since one of the ways of celebrating Makar Sankranti is flying kites, here is one of the simplest ways to make kites for kids.

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How to make a kite?

Fold your paper in half diagonally. Crease the paper well and open it up again.

Take the smaller stick (Coconut broomstick) and tape it to the crease line that you have created.

After taping the first stick, take the long stick and tape it to the two empty sides (Arc-like structure).

Cut the excess tape and then add ribbons or the piece of papers on a corner opposite to the arc.

These ribbons or strips of paper will help your kite balance its weight while in air.

The ribbon or the tail can be longer than the kite.

After this, attach the threads where the arc and the perpendicular stick meet. Other than this, one more thread has to be attached to the first stick a few inches about the ribbon tail and this is how you tie a kite.

Decorate your kite as you wish you to.

After attaching the threads, you can use this kite to enjoy your Makar Sankranti 2020.

Makar Sankranti 2020: Why Do We Celebrate This Festival In India?

Makar Sankranti 2020 will be celebrated on January 15 this year, while it is usually celebrated on January 14. Read to know about the importance of the festival

Every year Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the month of January to mark the winter solstice. It is also one of the largely celebrated Hindu festivals of India which is celebrated differently in various cultures but the common practice on the day of Makar Sankranti is flying colourful kites. The festival has its own significance in the Hindu culture and is not only a religious celebration, but also a seasonal observance as the shift of the sun lead to ever-lengthening, longer days.

One of the lesser-known facts about the festival is that it is also referred to as Maghi. Usually, Makar Sankranti is celebrated on January 14 of every year, but in some exceptions, the celebration takes place on January 15, which is the case with 2020.

Importance of Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti, a.k.a Maghi is a major harvest festival and is dedicated to Surya and also marks the first day of the sun’s transit into Makara (Capricorn). The festival is also commonly known as Uttarayan, as the sun begins its northward journey from the day of Makar Sankranti.

The festival is celebrated across the country, but with different names and traditions. There are several names for the festival depending on the region it is being celebrated in. Some of the examples include Poush sôngkrānti in Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka and Telangana, Sukarat in central India, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Magh Bihu in Assam.

Why do we celebrate Makar Sankranti?

On the fay of the festival, devotees take a holy dip in several rivers which are considered holy which comprise Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna and Cauvery. They believe that doing so will wash away their sins and it is also considered a time of peace and prosperity and many spiritual practices are conducted on this day. After a span of every 12 years, the Kumbh Mela also takes place, along with Makar Sankranti, and is one of the world’s largest mass pilgrimages.
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Makar Sankranti: Quotes That You Can Use To Wish Your Friends On January 15

Makar Sakranti quotes that might help you to wish your friends, family members and even colleagues. Read more to know about some Happy Makar Sankranti quotes.

Makar Sankranti is one of the most important festivals of India which is completely dedicated to the Lord Surya or the sun deity. The festival is also popular by the name Maghi and it is observed every year in the month of January. It marks the first day of the sun's transit into Makara (Capricorn) which marks the end of the month with the winter solstice and the start of longer days.

Makar Sankranti is a festival where people come together to celebrate the completion of a  solar cycle and interestingly, it falls on the same Gregorian date every year that is January 14. This year in 2020, it falls on January 15. The festival is celebrated with friends and family to make merry, indulge in kite flying, bonfires and feasts. Try making the most of this wintery festival by sharing warm messages and wishes with your loved ones. Read more to know about some Happy Makar Sankranti quotes. 

Happy Makar Sankranti quotes

Worship the Lord Sun and fly the kite in order to celebrate the day, as this is the season of harvest. Happy Makar Sankranti to all.

This is that time of the year where anyone can enjoy the moment with great intensity and cheers. Wish you and your family a very prosperous Makar Sankranti.

The festival of sun and harvest is here. May it enlighten your mind with knowledge and wisdom. Happy Makar Sankranti dear.

Let’s come together and celebrate this day of happiness. Let’s fly the kites and touch the skies of happiness. Wish you a very Happy Makar Sankranti.

Explore out the brightest light coming from the sun rays and enjoy this gentle breeze & cool air with hearty music. Wish you a very Happy Makar Sankranti.

Happy Makar Sankranti wishes

Hope the rising sun at Makar Sankranti will fill your life with happiness and prosperity. Happy Makar Sankranti!

May the auspicious Makar Sankranti festival fill your home with joy.

Have an enchanting Makar Sankranti.

Sankranti, there's sun festival here!

May it bring you more knowledge and wisdom, and illuminate your life for the whole new year.

Happy Makar Sankranti

Hope you are happy and wealthy

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Republic Day Messages And Wishes To Send To Your Friends And Family

Republic Day is almost here and in no time you will start receiving wishes. Here are a few republic day messages that can be sent to your friends and family.

Republic Day is celebrated to mark the day that the Constitution of India came into effect. This day is celebrated every year on January 26. This day is observed by flag hoisting across the country in schools, colleges, and even companies. The President of India hoists the flag at India Gate which is followed by a Republic Day parade. The main attraction for this Republic Day is that Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will attend the celebration as the chief guest. This would also mark the first time where Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat would attend the Republic Day parade and would also welcome the Prime Minister along with three defense chiefs.

Republic Day messages to send to your friends and families

Be the cause of unity, Fight against corruption, Flair the flag of our nation, Happy Republic Day!
We the youth of India should take, the pledge that till our last breath be will fight against terrorism, we will fight against corruption. We will protect our mother India with all we have, Jai Hind! Happy Republic Day!
Freedom in Mind, Faith in Words, Pride in our Heart, Memories in our soul, Let’s salute the nation on Republic Day. Happy Republic Day!
Let's spread the message which the tricolor gives. Let's spread peace, humanity, and prosperity among the people. Happy Republic Day!
Whether you be young or old, tall or short, light skin or dark skin, we all must come together to show the whole world that this nation is the best nation under the sun! Happy Republic Day to you and your loved ones!
Everyone who is born in this great land has only one identity - we are all Indians. Happy Republic Day!
The sanctity of law can be maintained only so as long as it is the expression of the will of the people. Happy Republic Day!

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Republic Day Images That You Can Send To Your Family And Friends

Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950. Here are the Republic Day images you must check out.

Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950 replacing the Government of India Act as the governing document of India. India is currently rolling up to celebrate the 71st Republic Day on January 26. Republic Day celebrations are characterized by the parade at India Gate, Rajpath in the national capital. It is customary to have a foreign leader as the Chief Guest for the Republic Day Parade and this year in 2020, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will be attending the event as the chief guest. Let's take a look at the Republic Day celebrations and Republic Day greetings:

India’s rich culture is portrayed on this day and the parade will start with the hoisting of the national flag by the President of India. The Parade showcasing India’s military might will be presided over by President Ram Nath Kovind, who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. Along with President Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ministerial party colleagues along with politicians from various parties will  attend the Parade. Regiments of Army, Navy, Air Force, police and paramilitary forces march along the Rajpath while India’s defence prowess is on display with latest missiles, aircraft, and weapon systems.



Tickets for the Republic Day 2020 are sold at various spots spread across Delhi. The tickets for the 71st R-Day parade are sold every year between January 7 to January 25. The tickets for the Beating Retreat ceremony can be purchased until January 28. Tickets are available at the counters in between 10 am-12.30 pm and 2 pm-4.30 pm. The Republic Day 2020 tickets will cost in the range of Rs. 20 to Rs. 500, depending upon the distance. The 71st Republic Day tickets worth ₹ 20 and ₹ 50 are for unreserved seats.

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Republic Day Wishes In English: Messsages And Quotes You Can Send To Your Loved-ones

India will celebrate its 71st Republic day on January 26, 2020. Here are a few messages and quotes you can send to your loved-ones to wish on the day.


India will celebrate its 71st Republic Day on January 26, 2020. The entire country celebrates the day with enthusiasm and patriotism. As part of the celebration, a grand military parade is organised in New Delhi that involves participants from the country’s Navy, Air Force, and Army. This historic event is observed every year with much enthusiasm and joy. Here are some messages and quotes in English, you can share on your Whatsapp or Facebook status. You could also send these quotes and messages to your near-and-dear ones. Check out below:

Republic Day messages to send:

It's 26th January today/ The Historical day to remember/ Our national heroes and freedom fighters/ Who suffered to give us a republic nation. Happy 26th January
Freedom in Mind, Faith in our heart, Memories in our souls, Let's salute the Nationa on Republic Day
India has no dearth of brave young men and women and if they get the opportunity and help then we can compete with other nations in space exploration and one of them will fulfil her dreams.
Our ancestors gave us a glorious past/ We need to create the future/ This Republic Day/ Lead the change and become a real Indian/ Jai Hind
Let us remember/ The golden Heritage of our country and feel proud to be a part of India. Happy Republic Day
Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high...Into that heaven of freedom, my father, let my country awake. Happy Republic Day


Republic day quotes for Whatsapp and Facebook status:
On this special day, let's promise our motherland that we will do everything to enrich and preserve the heritage of our ethos and our treasure.
Freedom in the mind/ Strength in the words/ Pureness in our blood/ Pride in our souls/ Zeal in our hearts/ let's salute our India on Republic Day.
Let us pray for the prosperity and unity of our country on this Republic Day. As we remember those who fought to give us freedom. Vande Matram
One nation, one vision, one identity. No nation is perfect, it needs to be made perfect. Happy Republic Day.
Let every teacher teach the student how to love this nation/ Let every parent instil in his or her sons and daughters the beauty of our nation. happy Republic day
Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better. happy Republic Day

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Chinese New Year 2020: Here's Everything You Need To Know About The Celebration

Chinese New Year 2020 is considered as the Year of the Rat. The Chinese community from around the world will celebrate the new year on January 25, 2020.

As the Chinese New Year is approaching, people from the community are all ready to welcome the year 2020. Chinese people across the world are busy prepping up with the decoration.

As this is Year of the Rat, the community is adorning their home with red colour and joining grandeur parades to celebrate and wish everyone a happy, healthy and a prosperous year ahead. Here’s everything you need to know about the Chinese New Year 2020.

When is the Chinese New Year 2020?

The first day of the Chinese New Year is called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year. This year, it will fall on January 25, 2020, i.e. Saturday. Every year, the date changes. Depending upon the Gregorian calendar, the day of celebration varies annually. Therefore, the lunisolar Chinese calendar determines the date on which the Chinese New Year is celebrated.

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How is Chinese New Year celebrated?

Generally, the Chinese New Year celebration continues for over a fortnight. It ends with the Lantern Festival, which will be held on February 8 this year. Also known as the Spring Lantern Festival, this festival starts on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month every year.

Everything to know about the Chinese New Year 2020

This year is considered as Year of the Rat. The Chinese calendar is categorized into 12-year cycles, which means that the next Year of the Rat will arrive after 12 years. Similarly, it happens with the other years.

The previous year was known as the Year of the Pig, which is the last animal according to the Chinese Zodiac. On the other hand, the next year will mark the Year of the Ox, which is the second animal.

According to some people, Rodents are considered to be a symbol of quick-wittiness, smartness, and intelligence. This is demonstrated in a story, which is usually told during the New Year celebrations by the Chinese community.

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As per a Chinese myth, the Jade Emperor celebrated his birthday and organised a race for 12 animals. The rank of each animal determines their rank in the Chinese zodiac.

According to the legend, the Rat hopped on the Ox’s back, who reached the finish line first. But it jumped off the Ox and crossed the finish line before any other animal could. It has won and now tops the rank in the Chinese zodiac. 

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Republic Day Wishes, Messages, And Quotes To Send To Your Friends And Families

Republic Day status: Read on to know about the quotes, SMSes, and wishes to share with family and friends on the 71st Republic Day, on January 26, 2020.

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This year India will celebrate the 71st Republic Day on Sunday, January 26. It is a proud moment for the country and its citizens. Those who gave their lives for the freedom of the nation are honoured on this day. The President of India hoists the national flag to mark the independence of the country. On the occasion, here are wishes, messages, SMS, quotes to share with your friends and family on this day.

Republic Day 2020 Wishes, Messages, SMS, quotes

Get the freedom you have been desiring for long, that you have been denied for long. Happy Republic Day 2020.

“When I read the Bhagavad-Gita and reflect about how God created this universe everything else seems so superfluous.” - Albert Einstein

"Give me your blood, I will give you freedom" - Subhas Chandra Bose

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

“Freedom cannot be bestowed — it must be achieved.” - Elbert Hubbard

“Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better.”  - Albert Camus

Happy Republic Day 2020! Let’s recall the true heroes of India who sacrificed their lives to give us freedom.

Be proud that you are an Indian because lucky are those who are born in this great country. Happy Republic Day 2020!

Be proud that you live in a country that has such a rich history and heritage. Happy Republic Day!

Our nation is the greatest in the world, but let us strive to make it even better. Happy Republic Day 2020!

Better things are coming your way! Be in welcoming energy. Be ready to receive. Happy Republic Day 2020!

Happy Republic Day 2020! May your day be an exciting one filled with merrymaking.

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Happy New Year 2020: Wishes, messages, quotes, Facebook, WhatsApp status for your loved ones

New Year 2020: Convey your heartfelt message to your loved ones on the New Year; here's a bunch of  New Year 2020 quotes and messages you can share with your friends, relatives and colleagues

Happy New Year 2020: Wishes, messages, quotes, Facebook, WhatsApp status for your loved ones Wishes, messages, images, photos and pics for New Year 2020

New Year 2020: As the year 2019 comes to an end and we officially enter the New Year 2020, everyone wants to send heartfelt New Year messages to their loved ones, wishing them health, wealth and prosperity for the coming year. With so many wishes coming in, you want to make sure your New Year wishes are unique. From carefully crafted messages to unique WhatsApp status of New Year to beautiful Facebook status of New Year -- we have got you covered.

Start of a new year is an opportunity to celebrate new beginnings. A heartfelt message to your near and dear ones on this occasion marks the onset of a new journey you will take together them in this new year. But it is not always possible to meet everyone you want to and personally wish them well on the occasion of New Year. Here social media comes to your rescue. These platforms allow you to put your emotions in words, images, animations and emojis, and convey them to everyone you want to reach.

Our emotions and reactions differ from person to person. A message sent to your best friend could simply be a dud if sent to your partner or a senior at your office. The perfect start to a New Year or any other festival happens with that one memorable quote that a family member, friend or a colleague at work sends you. Because of the 24/7 work culture and very limited offs, it becomes extremely difficult to catch up with the people who matter and wish them personally. Thanks to myriad social media apps, you can share warm wishes with your loved ones and friends. But the same wishes cannot be forwarded to your partner and office colleagues.


In order to help you solve this eternal dilemma of which message should be sent to whom, here is a bunch of  New Year 2020 quotes and messages you can share with your friends, relatives and colleagues.

New Year 2020 messages:

Your success and happiness lie inside you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.

What is done is done, and as you look back to the year, learn in the past and wish for a brighter future in light of these lessons learnt. Happy New Year 2020!

Don't regret your past because the best one is yet to come, welcome 2020 with hugs, love and kisses. Happy New Year my dear friend.

May our friendship turn into silver, silver into gold, gold into diamonds... and may our diamonds be forever. Happy New Year Friends.

We've been good friends for so many years and I really hope that our wonderful friendship will last way beyond. Wish you have a great 2020.

Proceed and welcome 2020
May you research new opportunities
May you receive an outstanding reward
Happy New Year!

As we step into another year I'd like to thank you for lifting me up every time when I am down and encouraging me to move forward. Have a beautiful year!

Counting my blessings and wishing more for you. Have a prosperous New Year!

Another fresh New Year is here... another year to LIVE! To banish worry, doubt and fear, to love and laugh and give.

Happy 2020, it is only because of you, my love that I am able to tread the road less taken. Love does act in strange ways sometimes.

I knew I loved you the moment I stopped thinking about how pretty you looked a certain way and started seeing the real you. With the New Year coming, my love only grows stronger for you.

May you appreciate the little things and accept them with an open heart.

Don't ever doubt yourself. You are wired to spread happiness to each soul around you. Ring in this
New Years by loving yourself the way you are.

Your constant insistence on the 'take it simple policy' that many of us tend to forget made 2019 a hell lot of awesome. Best wishes for 2020.

New Year 2020 quotes

" For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice." - TS Eliot

" Tomorrow, is the blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one." - Brad Paisley

" You are never too old to reinvent yourself." - Steve Harvey

" It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." - EE Cummings

"Celebrate endings- for they precede new beginnings." - Jonathan Lockwood Huie

" Each day is a new beginning,the chance to do with it what should be      done and not be seen as simply another day put in time." - Catherine Pulsifer

" Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely." - Karen Kaiser Clark

" Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors and let every year find you  a better man." - Benjamin Franklin

"New Year's Day is every man's birthday." - Charles Lamb


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Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2020: Significance, quotes, SMS for Gurpurab

Gurpurab 2020: We bring to you the all about the festival and all the messages and wishes for you to share with your loved ones twitter-logo

Gurpurab 2020: Importance, quotes, messages and wishes

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is celebrated as the birthday of the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This year marks the 353rd birth anniversary of the most celebrated Sikh guru. Guru Gobind Singh Ji spread his teachings through poems and hymns written by him.


When and How this day is celebrated?

This day is being commemorated on January 2 this year. The day is celebrated through bhajans and kirtans in gurudwaras and open halls. On Gurpurab, devotees pray to Guru Gobind Singh Ji for good health and prosperity of their loved ones.


Significance

This day is celebrated to honour the contributions made by Guru Gobind Singh Ji to Sikhism. The Dasam Granth was composed by him. He also declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the holy scripture of Sikhism and contributed to the holy book in the Damdama Sahib near Bhatinda. According to popular beliefs, Guru Gobind Singh Ji faced the Mughals several times in order to protect the Khalsa Panth.  Apart from these contributions, Guru Gobind Singh Ji also told the followers of the Sikh faith to always carry the Panj Kakar- Kesh (hair), Kanga (comb), Kada (bracelet), Kirpan (small sword) and Kachcha (undergarment).


Quotes by Guru Gobind Singh Ji

"The ignorant person is totally the blind he does not appreciate the value of the jewel."

"In egotism, one is assailed by fear, he passes his life totally troubled by fear."

"It is nearly impossible to be here now when you think there is somewhere else to be."


"Egotism is such a terrible disease, iin the love of duality, they do their deeds."

"The greatest comforts and lasting peace are obtained,when one eradicates selfishness from within."

"He who regards all men as equal is religious."

Gurpurab wishes and SMS messages:

"May the teachings of Guruji bring wisdom and compassion in all the fellow beings. Let's make our land a happy and peaceful place to live."

"May Guru Gobind Singh Ji inspire you to achieve all your goals and may his blessings be there in whatever you do."

"May Guru Gobind Singh Ji inspire you to achieve all your goals and may his blessings be there in whatever you do"

"When you erase the ego within you, only then will you be able to achieve true happiness. Happy Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2020." 

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Republic Day 2020: Messages, wishes, quotes, Facebook and Whatsapp status

Republic Day wishes: Mahatma Gandhi famously said that a nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people

India became the largest democracy in the world only after the Constitution of India came into existence on Janaury 26, 1950. And to celebrate this joyous occasion, we celebrate Republic Day every year. The entire country observes this day with patriotism and enthusiasm. The biggest celebration happens in the national capital New Delhi where a grand parade is held at Rajpath. This parade showcases the cultural heritage of the country, as well as the military might of the nation.

To celebrate the 71st Republic Day with your near and dear ones, here are few messages and quotes you can share with them.

Republic Day 2020: Messages, wishes, quotes, Facebook and Whatsapp status:

"A nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people." - Mahatma Gandhi

"At the dawn of history India started on her unending quest, and trackless centuries are filled with her striving and the grandeur of her success and her failures. Through good and ill fortune alike she [India] has never lost sight of that quest or forgotten the ideals which gave her strength." - Jawaharlal Nehru

"I feel that the constitution is workable, it is flexible and it is strong enough to hold the country together both in peacetime and in wartime. Indeed, if I may say so, if things go wrong under the new Constitution, the reason will not be that we had a bad Constitution. What we will have to say is that Man was vile." - B.R. Ambedkar

"We are Indians, firstly and lastly." - B.R. Ambedkar




"The sanctity of law can be maintained only so as long as it is the expression of the will of the people." - Bhagat Singh
"Give me blood, I will give you freedom." - Subhas Chandra Bose

"We believe in peace and peaceful development, not only for ourselves but for people all over the world." - Lal Bahadur Shastri

"Even if I died in the service of the nation, I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood... will contribute to the growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic." - Indira Gandhi

"India has no dearth of brave young men and women and if they get the opportunity and help then we can compete with other nations in space exploration and one of them will fulfill her dreams." - Atal Behari Vajpayee

Today Is The Day When Everyone Young Or Old, Tall Or Short, Light Skin Or Dark Must Come Together To Show The Whole World That This Nation Is The Best Nation Under The Sun. Happy Republic Day!

Independence Is Always A Wonderful Gift From God. May This Wonderful Nation Remain Independence Forever! Happy Republic Day To You!

A country's greatness lies in its undying ideals of love and sacrifice that inspire the mothers of the race - Sarojini Naidu

May You Have Enough Happiness To Make You Sweet, Enough Trials To Make You Strong, Enough Sorrow To Keep You Human And Enough Hope To Bring Joy To Our Nation. Happy Republic Day!


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Republic Day quotes are one of the most common ways to mark the celebration of Republic Day in India. India will celebrate 71st Republic Day this year.

The rules and regulations followed in India are according to a constitution that was formulated  in 1949 by the Indian Government of India that came into effect on January 26, 1950. This day is honoured and celebrated as Republic Day in India. It is a national holiday and there are several programs that are organised in offices, schools, and colleges.

The main Republic Day celebration takes place at Rajpath, New Delhi. This ceremony is marked by the presence of Prime Minister and President of India accompanied by a guest who is also a government official of a different country. India’s National flag ‘Tiranga’ is hoisted across the nation on the occasion of Republic Day. This year will mark India's 71st Republic Day. Listed below are some Republic Day Quotes to send to your family and friends.

Republic Day quotes

We are Indians, firstly and lastly.” — B. R. Ambedkar
Let new India arise out of peasants' cottage, grasping the plough, out of huts, cobbler, and sweeper. – Swami Vivekananda
Even if I died in the service of the nation, I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood... will contribute to the growth of this nation and make it strong and dynamic. – Indira Gandhi
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At the dawn of history, India started on her unending quest, and trackless centuries are filled with her striving and the grandeur of her success and her failures. Through good and ill fortune alike she [India] has never lost sight of that quest or forgotten the ideals which gave her strength. – Jawaharlal Nehru


India has no dearth of brave young men and women and if they get the opportunity and help then we can compete with other nations in space exploration and one of them will fulfill her dreams. – Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Citizenship consists in the service of the country. – Jawaharlal Nehru
Democracy means nothing if people are not able to work the democracy for the common good.– Chandra Bhushan

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Kobe Bryant Quotes

Tragic news that 41-year-old basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his beautiful legacy, 13-year-old daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant were killed is sending the world into a moment of silence.

Our hearts ache for Vanessa Bryant, her beautiful daughters, and the entire Bryant family. We will continue to lift them in prayer.

The inseparable pair died in a Calabasas helicopter accident around 10am PST along with everyone else aboard, 5 people total, including Rick Fox, the pilot and reports indicate another of Gianna’s teammates, as they headed to their basketball game.

As we attempt to wrap our heads around the untimely loss of one of the greatest basketball players to ever live, we honor his life, accomplishments, barriers broken and his lessons.

The following quotes—from the Black Mamba himself—are words to live by:



It’s the one thing you can control. You are responsible for how people remember you—or don’t. So don’t take it lightly.

My brain . . . it cannot process failure. It will not process failure. Because if I sit there and have to face myself and tell myself, ‘You’re a failure’ . . . I think that’s almost worse than death.

The important thing is that your teammates have to know you’re pulling for them and you really want them to be successful.

If you want to be great at something, there’s a choice you have to make. What I mean by that is, there are inherent sacrifices that come along with that. Family time, hanging out with friends, being a great friend, being a great son, nephew, whatever the case may be.


I’ll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it’s sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.

I don’t want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant.

I can’t relate to lazy people. We don’t speak the same language. I don’t understand you. I don’t want to understand you.

I’m reflective only in the sense that I learn to move forward. I reflect with a purpose.

Once you know what failure feels like, determination chases success.


The moment you give up, is the moment you let someone else win.


Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.

I create my own path. It was straight and narrow. I looked at it this way: you were either in my way, or out of it.

We can always kind of be average and do what’s normal. I’m not in this to do what’s normal.

I have self-doubt. I have insecurity. I have fear of failure. I have nights when I show up at the arena and I’m like, ‘My back hurts, my feet hurt, my knees hurt. I don’t have it. I just want to chill.’ We all have self-doubt. You don’t deny it, but you also don’t capitulate to it. You embrace it.

If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail.

Pain doesn’t tell you when you ought to stop. Pain is the little voice in your head that tries to hold you back because it knows if you continue you will change.

The topic of leadership is a touchy one. A lot of leaders fail because they don’t have the bravery to touch that nerve or strike that chord. Throughout my years, I haven’t had that fear.

It’s different from being 21 and you think there’s endless amount of opportunities. At 33, the ending is much, much closer.

This is the moment I accept the most challenging times will always be behind me and in front of me.


The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.


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Who is Kobe Bryant? Five-time NBA champion, father of four and the popular 'Black Mamba'

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