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Why do we celebrate Republic Day?

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We know why is it Independence Day. But several fail yo understand why is it Republic Day and the difference between them.  Reason: It's the day on which the country officially became a republic ;came into force with a constitution. In simple words, the day the constitution came into force. What Do People Do? Much effort is put towards organizing events and celebrations that occur on Republic Day in India. Large military parades are held in New Delhi and the state capitals. Representatives of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force and traditional dance troupes take part in the parades. A grand parade is held in New Delhi and the event starts with India's prime minister laying a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, to remember soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country. India's president takes the military salute during the parade in New Delhi while state governors take the military salutes in state capitals. A foreign head of state i...

Swami Vivekananda Biography

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Hello! Everyone. This is Arun Balaji. Swami Vivekananda, an inspiring and well-known personality. Suddenly, an unknown monk became famous when he presented Hinduism in the Parliament of Religions in 1893 in Chicago. Let us read about Swami Vivekananda's early life, education, works, teachings, philosophy books, etc.   On his B-Day and national youth day; let's know some stuff about him. Swami Vivekananda founded Ramakrishna Mission on 1 May 1897 for one's own salvation and for the welfare of the world. Do you know his lectures, writings, letters, and poems are published as The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda? He always focuses on teaching universal principles rather than personalities. He had tremendous intellect. His unique contributions always enlighten and awaken us. He was a spiritual leader and social reformer.  "All the powers in the universe are already our. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark."- Swa...