North America's first Gandhi Museum opens in Houston
The first free-standing Gandhi Museum in North America, dedicated to the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi is open to the public in the US city of Houston ,Texas.
Museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.
The outer walls of the semi-circle-shaped museum depict various peace activists including Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Betty Williams, and more.
Oct 09, 2023
New Jersey Akshardham, World's Largest Modern Hindu Temple Outside India
The world's largest modern Hindu temple outside India, the New Jersey Akshardham, opened. This extraordinary architectural marvel, sprawling across a 126-acre tract, has been brought to life through the tireless efforts of artisans and volunteers who dedicated approximately 4.7 million hours to hand-carve about two million cubic feet of stone.
Comprising four varieties of marble from Italy and limestone from Bulgaria, these precious materials embarked on an incredible journey, travelling first to India and then traversing over 8,000 miles across the world to reach their destination in New Jersey. Once in place, these meticulously carved pieces were assembled like a giant jigsaw puzzle to create this monumental Hindu temple.
The New Jersey Akshardham is a project by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a global religious and civic organisation within the Swaminarayan sect.
This temple marked the third 'Akshardham' or 'abode of the divine' built by BAPS, following in New Delhi and Gujarat, where BAPS is headquartered.
Oct 08, 2023
Two-Day Literature Festival to Be Held in Bengaluru
The Neev Literature Festival 2023 took place on October 7 and 8, 2023, at the Neev Academy in Yemalur, Bengaluru. This year (2023), the theme of the event is 'What is childhood without stories?' In the aftermath of the pandemic, children's lives have undergone a significant transformation. They now grapple with issues such as artificial intelligence, globalization, mental health challenges, shifting values, and numerous other factors. Consequently, the festival endeavours to address and respond to these changes.
The Neev Literature Festival was initiated in 2017, followed by the introduction of the Neev Book Award in 2018. The goal was to discover and present exceptional children's books that center around Indian experiences and stories. Over the years, the festival has delved into thought-provoking themes such as 'Partition: Memory and Memorialization', 'Peripheries: Boundaries on the Edge, Boundaries Within', and 'Embracing Diversity'.
The festival also hosted the finals of the 2023 NLF Reading Challenge, a national reading event that saw participation from over 600 teams from across the country.
Oct 06, 2023
Arjun Munda Inaugurates 4th EMRS National Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav-2023
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda, inaugurated the 4th Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) National Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav-2023 in the picturesque city of Dehradun.
The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, and was hosted at the Maharana Pratap Sports College. Organized by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and hosted by the Eklavya Vidyalaya Sangathan Samiti (EVSS) of Uttarakhand, this fest provided a national platform for tribal students to showcase their hidden talents across various spheres.
The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Cultural Fest is an annual extravaganza eagerly anticipated by tribal students from all corners of India.
Oct 01, 2023
Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav, a 75 Day-long Event to Celebrate Indian Languages in Lucknow
Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav, a 75 day-long event to celebrate the Indian languages started in Lucknow. Padma shree awardees and representatives of different Indian languages are taking part in the program which includes Bahubhashi Sangoshthi, i.e. Multi-laguage conference and play based on Ramayan.
The festival will conclude on December 11 which is birthday of Famous Tamil poet Subrahmanyam Bharti and celebrated as Indian Languages Day.
The Additional Chief Secretary Jitendra Kumar said that central government decided to celebrate Indian languages for 75 days under The Indian Languages Festival and many programs will be organised throughout the state to celebrate different Indian languages.
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