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Ulta Rath Yatra 2022: This is the day when the chariots make their way out of the Garden House or 'Adapa Mandapa' in Gundicha temple. Whilst their way back home, the chariots stop for a while at the Mausima Temple where they are offered Odisha's popular dish 'poda pitha'.

It is largely believed that on Dhanteras goddess Lakshmi visits the homes of her devotees and fulfils their wishes It holds special significance for the business community due to the customary purchases of precious metals on this day.

The Jagannath Rath Yatra commenced this year amid strict COVID protocol on July 12. The temple town of Puri is adorned beautifully during this festive time and witness an ocean of devotees. People seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath, brother Balabhadra and sister Devi Subhadra.

On Basant Panchami, Goddess Saraswati is invoked and devotees seek her blessings. People throng temples early morning and perform rituals for Saraswati Puja. This year, Basant Panchami is being celebrated on February 16.

The international World Cancer Day is celebrated on February 4 annually to encourage a word about its prevention and create awareness about the disease globally. The day is marked so that any misinformation or stigma related to the disease is reduced. On this special day, several Bollywood celebrities also showed their support for the awareness campaign and took to social media.

Surya Dev or Sun God is worshipped on this day and prayers are offered to him for blessings and prosperity. Makar Sankranti is known by different names in the country. The famous Bhubaneswar-based sand artiste is known for his marvellous creations.

This year, Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated on August 22, 2020 - Saturday. The 10-day long festival will be celebrated this year with precautions as deadly novel coronavirus outbreak has affected the normal functioning. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated across the globe and majorly in Maharashtra.

Saroj Khan's camaraderie and collaboration with superstar Madhuri Dixit delivered sure shot success.

On Niladri Bije, the presiding deities of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra return to the Ratna Bedi. 

The famous Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is also known as the Chariot Festival. Noted sand artiste Sudarsan Pattnaik, who hails from Bhubaneswar paid tribute to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra in his own creative way. 

Manas Sahoo paid a heartwarming tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput through his sand art creation. 

Irrfan's last rites were performed at the Versova Kabrastan in Andheri, Mumbai on April 29, 2020. His relatives and close ones paid their last respects.

Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the sun into the zodiacal sign of Makara (Capricorn) on its celestial path.

The sand artist wrote: “Greetings on the occasion of #GovardhanPuja”.

The 9-day long festival of Navratri began from September 29 this year and will come to an end on October 7, with Dussehra falling on the 8th of this month.

It is believed that goddess Durga along with her children Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya descend to earth to visit her parents' abode.

Good Friday holds a special significance for Christians as the day marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his demise at the Calvary.

He often creates sand art designs on all important occasions including major festivals. 

Here's wishing our readers a very happy Holi!

The aim of World Cancer Day is to majorly reduce illness and death caused by cancer by 2020.