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Today I've visited Victoria Memorial at Kolkata. It is said that the Victoria Memorial, the most famous building in Kolkata, is the result of Lord Curzon’s brain, who was once the Viceroy of India under British rule. In the year 1901, when the then Empress of British India died, Lord Curzon decided to honour her with the construction of a grand memorial monument. The proposal was to build the memorial as a stately edifice and allow visitors to have a look at the past marvels. In 1906, the foundation stone of the Victoria Memorial was kept by the Prince of Wales, who afterwards became King George V on January 4th. Victoria Memorial was officially inaugurated in 1921 and thereafter opened for public visits. Later, after India became independent, there were multiple additions to the Victoria Mahal

I got chance to visit Linkoed Matsang gonpa at beautiful village matsang, Pakyoung.  It is said that the monastery has been shifted from Lingkoed Village to matsang, the present site i.e. Matsang and re-established in the year of 1860 A.D by a Lama known as “Lharib Dawa” who named it “Linkoed Matsang Rinchen Tse Gonpa". The Lamas rebuilt the present monastery in 1982 due to structural damages caused by an earthquake. However, it was remodeled in 2005 with government aid and renamed as “Pathing Matsang Rinchhen Tse Gonpa” since the monastery is  located on a small hillock of Matsang village within Pathing area. The original monastery at Lingkoed was founded by a Lama called Drubwang PemaTsondu. It belongs to Nyingmapa Sect of Buddhism. Today it has become one of the major monasteries in East Sikkim and functions all the  ceremonies with annual mask dance annual fest known as 'Gumpa Mela' during winters where the character named 'Acharey' was the center of attraction...

  Today is World Water Day it is observed on March 22 every year to highlight the importance of freshwater and make people aware of why it is important to save water. In 1992, the United Nations (UN) had adopted the resolution A/RES/47/193 and declared that March 22 will be celebrated as World Water Day every year. This year, the theme for World Water Day is "Valuing Water" and "a conversation about what water means to you". The theme of World Water Day 2021 is “Valuing Water” and has been chosen to highlight the value of water in our daily lives. Let's save and wisely use water as needed. Let's plant and care for trees to pass on springs for a sustainable future. World Water Day, saving water, Save water for future, inheritance of springs, World Water Day.

World Sparrow Day World Sparrow Day. Every year March 20 is observed as World Sparrow Day to raise awareness about the bird. The need for marking this day was felt due to the tremendous decrease in its population. The house sparrow is on the verge of extinction. The initiative was started by Nature Forever Society (NFS) of India, founded by Mohammed Dilawar, an Indian conservationist.  He started his work helping the house sparrow in Nashik. He was also named one of the Heroes of the Environment for 2008 by Time magazine for his efforts.  The first World Sparrow Day was celebrated in 2010 in different parts of the world.  Increased use of pesticides, change in the pattern of buildings and gardens missing from the houses have become the main factors why the number of sparrows has declined sharply in the past few years. Also, the radiation from the mobile and the TV towers has also been a cause of death of sparrows. Birds navigate by sensing the earth's magnetic fields and ...

 #WorldPhotographyDay2020 World Photography Day is celebrated so that people around the world can communicate their feelings and express themselves through the art of photography. The whole idea behind the day is to hold discussions about photography and encourage those who want to pursue photography as a hobby or career. At the same time, on this day the pioneers who inspired others to take up this skill are remembered for their contribution. It is said that the origin of the day lies in the invention of the Daguerrotype, a photographic process which was developed by Frenchmen Lois Daguerre and Joseph Nicephore Niepce in 1837. According to reports, on January 9, 1839, the French Academy of Sciences made an announcement regarding the Daguerreotype. After 10 days, the French government got the patents and said that this invention was a gift to the world, without any copyright. Once again Very Happy World Photography Day

It is said about Nepal that every other structure is a holy shrine every other day of festival. Mata Tirtha Aunshi (मातातीर्थ औंशी) falls in the month of Baishak (April). This festival falls in the time of dark moon's time, so it's called Mata Tirtha Aunshi. Mata means mother and Tirtha means pilgrimage, in this way it's called Mata Tirtha Aunshi. This festival is observed in the commemoration and respect of the mother. The festival is also known as ‘Aamako Mukh Herne Din’. The literally translation of 'Aamako Mukh Herne Din "the day to see the mother’s face”. A day to go for the pilgrimage of one’s mother. The festival of mother’s day as it is the day the children express their love and gratitude to their mothers. It is the day to make your mother feel important and loved. And other peoples who lost or passed away  their mother, they go to worship Mata Tirtha place which is located in Kathmandu.