Today Importance - 12th May
12-May-1459
Sun City India established by Rao in Jodhpur.
12-May-1666
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj met Aurangzeb and was arrested.
12-May-1906
Gandhiji advocated "Home Rule" for India in the name of 'justice and good of humanity'.
12-May-1915
Rash Bihari Bose, revolutionary leader, PN to evade British forces. India left aboard the Sanuki Maru, a Japanese steamer with the assumed name of Tagore.
12-May-1923
Legendary artist Meera Mukherjee was born.
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Today Importance -13th May
12-May-1930
Former Indian Navy Chief Admiral RH Tahiliani was born.
12-May-1937
George VI was crowned.
12-May-1949
S. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, the first woman foreign ambassador, was welcomed to the United States.
12-May-1952
Washington welcomed its first woman ambassador to India, Smt Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
12-May-1955
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of the National Museum.
12-May-1966
Pakistan Occupied Kashmir President Sardar Sikandar Hayat has resigned.
12-May-1984
Social reformer Dr Raja Sir Muthiah Chettiar passed away in Madras.
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12-May-1987
Britain's HMS Hermes has become the Indian Navy's second aircraft carrier named INS Virat.
12-May-1992
Ms. Santosh Yadav (Indo-Tibetan Boundary Police) turned into the second Indian lady to go to Mount Everest.
12-May-1992
Security scam, RBI steps up probe into four foreign banks
12-May-1993
Lok Sabha approves extension of President's rule in erstwhile BJP-ruled states.
12-May-1993
Modern Hindi poet Samsher Bahadur Singh has passed away.
12-May-1995
India has refused to sign the NPT in its current discriminatory form.
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12-May-1995
Supreme Court Tamil Nadu Governor Dr. Subrahmanyam Swamy Chief Minister under Prevention of Corruption Act. allowed the case against Jayalalitha.
12-May-1997
The Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan agreed to form joint working groups on a number of issues to be identified by the Foreign Secretaries.
12-May-1998
Yeltsin was disappointed by the Indian nuclear tests, but said that India-Russia relations would not be affected.
12-May-1998
US President Bill Clinton asked India to sign the CTBT.
12-May-1999
Governor of Arunachal Pradesh is not willing to resign
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How Different Cultures Mark the New Year on Calendars
Introduction
The advent of a new year marks a universal experience, yet the customs, traditions, and even the timing of this celebration vary widely across cultures. These differences reflect unique historical, religious, and cultural influences that have shaped societies throughout time. The calendar serves as a powerful tool in organizing human lives and societies, with each culture imbuing it with its own significance. In this article, we delve into the diverse ways in which different cultures around the world mark the new year on calendars, exploring the rich tapestry of traditions that define our collective human experience.
I. The Gregorian Calendar: A Global Standard
The Gregorian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, serves as the global standard for measuring time and marking the new year in most countries. Its widespread adoption can be attributed to the dominance of Western culture and colonial influences across the globe. The new year in the Gregorian calendar falls on January 1st, symbolizing new beginnings and fresh starts for many.
II. Lunar New Year: A Celebration of Renewal
In contrast to the Gregorian calendar, many cultures follow lunar calendars to mark the passage of time. One of the most widely recognized lunar new year celebrations is the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. Based on the lunisolar calendar, the Chinese New Year typically falls between January 21st and February 20th, depending on the lunar cycle. It is a time of family reunions, feasting, and the iconic lion and dragon dances, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune for the coming year.
III. Islamic New Year: The Hijri Calendar
The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which is based on solar cycles, the Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon. The new year begins with the sighting of the crescent moon, typically in the month of Muharram. It is a time for reflection, prayer, and renewing one's commitment to faith and piety.
IV. Rosh Hashanah: Jewish New Year
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, holds significant religious and cultural importance in the Jewish calendar. It falls on the first and second days of Tishrei, the seventh month in the Hebrew calendar, which usually corresponds to September or October in the Gregorian calendar. Rosh Hashanah is a time of introspection, repentance, and seeking forgiveness. Traditional customs include blowing the shofar (a ram's horn), eating symbolic foods like apples dipped in honey for a sweet new year, and attending synagogue services. READ MORE
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