Current Affairs - Festivity

The Gangaur festival, commemorating the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is celebrated throughout Rajasthan. It symbolizes marriage's happiness and auspiciousness, with significant rituals performed by women seeking blessings for marital harmony and prosperity.

Utkal Diwas is celebrated in Odisha on April 1st every year to mark the formation of the state on that date in 1936, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of Odisha's heritage. The celebration is a tribute to Odisha's rich culture, traditions, art forms, and cuisine, symbolized by the festive atmosphere, decorations, and display of the state flag's colours – green, yellow, and red – representing pride and unity among the Odia community.

The world's largest literary festival, 'Sahityotsav,' will be held in New Delhi. This festival commemorates 70 years of Sahitya Akademi and will feature the participation of over a hundred renowned writers and scholars. The presentation ceremony of the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 will also take place during the festival in New Delhi’s Kamani Auditorium.