Current Affairs - Festivity

The Election Commission of India (ECI) revised the poll dates in Haryana to October 5, 2024, in response to the Bishnoi community’s request to accommodate their annual festival, which falls on the same date. This decision reflects the ECI's commitment to ensuring inclusive voting by preventing any conflict between the festival and the polling day. The change underscores the ECI's efforts to respect cultural and religious sentiments while upholding the democratic process, allowing all eligible voters in Haryana to participate in the election without hindrance.

The Kataragama Esala festival, also known as the Kataragama Perahera, is celebrated annually in Sri Lanka. It is a significant religious and cultural event that attracts thousands of devotees and visitors from across the country and beyond. The festival is dedicated to the worship of Lord Kataragama, a deity revered by both Hindus and Buddhists. The celebrations include vibrant processions, religious rituals, and various cultural performances, making it one of the most important festivals in Sri Lanka.

Hul Kranti Diwas is celebrated on June 30 every year in Jharkhand to honour the 1855 independence movement led by tribal heroes Sidho, Kanho, Chand, and Bhairav, among others. This day marks a significant event in India's freedom struggle, where more than 50,000 tribals from 400 villages in Jharkhand revolted against British rule.

The Hemis Festival, known as Hemis Tsechu, is celebrated annually in Ladakh, India. This vibrant cultural event honours Guru Padmasambhava and features the iconic Chaam dance performed by monks at the Hemis Monastery. It showcases traditional Buddhist rituals, thangka exhibitions, and local handicrafts, highlighting Ladakh's rich cultural heritage and spiritual significance.

The 34th Seng Khihlang Festival, a significant event for the Khasi Indigenous Faith, concluded in Wahiajer, Meghalaya. This annual festival celebrates unity and traditions within the indigenous community, with the symbolic exchange of the Monolith representing the enduring spirit of unity among believers.