My Village Dharakote

Dharakote is a semi-urban village located in the Dharakote Block of Ganjam district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is home to around 8,000 people and is surrounded by mountains, rivers, and fountains. The village is also home to a famous king palace and several other landmarks such as block headquarters, police stations and beautiful temples. One of the most famous events in Dharakote is the annual cart festival attended by thousands peoples from the near by villages.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Janmashtami 2013 - 28th August

Krishna Janmashtami is the birthday of God - Lord Krishna, and is a popular holiday in the Hindu Calendar.

Happy Raksha Bandhan 2013

Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Bandhan) is celebrated in shravana month of purnima day.This festival is observed by Hindu, Sikhs and Muslims.Rakhai Bandhan Festival clebraetes a brother and sisters relationship. The central ceremony involves the tying of a rakhi (sacred thread) by a sister on her brother's wrist. This symbolizes the sister’s love and prayers for her brother’s well being and the brothers lifelong vow to protece her.

It describes the unconditional love and affection shared between brother and sister.

Raksha Bandhan date of 2013 = 20^th August 2013, Tuesday”

Wish you all a Happy Raksha Bandhan 2013.