International Dance Day
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Background:
In 1982, the Dance Committee of ITI primarily based International Dance Day to be celebrated yearly on April 29. The date was chosen in honor of the 19th-century French dancer and ballet grasp, Jean-Georges Noverre. He is moreover regarded as the creator of modern ballet.
Objectives of this day:
The Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), which is the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO, founded the International Dance Day in 1982. They created the day to celebrate dance around the world. People celebrate International Dance Day only on April 29th annually because it marks the birth anniversary of Jean-Georges Noverre, who is claimed to be the father of modern ballet. This day is a tribute to his contribution to the development of dance as an art form.
The theme for International Dance Day 2026 is “inclusivity, cultural diversity, and the universal language of movement.” It means that dance brings people together, no matter their background.
Dance crosses the boundaries of language, country, and culture, and connects everyone through shared feelings. It gives every person a chance to express who they are and to respect and celebrate different cultures.
Pradosh Vrata
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Pradosh Vrata
Triodashi is called Pradosh. Like Ekadashi, Pradosh is important every month, Vishnu is remembered in Ekadashi and Shiva is remembered in Pradosh. Pradosh begins 45 minutes before sunset and ends 45 minutes after sunset.
Which part do you find most inspiring while listening/reading the story of Pradosh Vrata?
Pradosha Katha
It is mentioned in the scriptures that Lord Shiva cured the disease of the moon on the day of Triodashi, when the effect of the moon was diminishing.
Due to this, Pradosh Vrat is observed in Triodashi of every month in remembrance of Lord Shiva. It is more fruitful to worship Shiva in the time of pradosh.
-Suyog Dhakal
थोरै मेहनतले पनि राम्रो उपलब्धि हात पर्न सक्छ। मनमा लागेको कुरा धेरै समय नथाँती राखी सुरु गर्नु राम्रो हुनेछ, किनकि सही समयमा चालिएको पाइला नै सफलताको आधार बन्नेछ। आफन्तको विश्वासले हौसला थप्नेछ। आजको शुभ रंग सेतो हो भने शुभ अंक ६ रहेको छ।
