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HistoryLandmarks

Festivals Entertainment

Name & Fame

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Founder of the Ramkrishna Mission, he became a world

figure in 1883, when he lectured at the Parliament of Religions in

Chicago and captured the whole world with his exposition on

Hinduism which erased many of the misconceptions that foreigners

had regarding Hinduism.

Who is Swami Vivekananda?

The ‘father of the nation’ who taught the world the true

meaning of non-violence.

Who was Mahatma Gandhi?

He was the first Prime Minister of independent India.

Who is Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru?

The woman Prime Minister who was assassinated by her

bodyguards.

Who was Indira Gandhi?

India finally got her independence from the British

rule on this day.

What is August 15, 1947?

This Nobel Peace Prize winner dedicated her life to caring for the sick and the

poor.

Who is Mother Teresa?

One of the seven modern wonders of the world, this dream etched in marble

commemorates Shahjahan's passion for his beloved wife,

Mumtaz.

What is the Taj Mahal?

This famous monument was built to commemorate the visit of the first ever British Monarch, King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Ironically, the last of the

British ships that set sail for England left from here.

What is the Gateway of India?

Famous for it’s full golden dome, it is one of the

most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs.

What is the Golden Temple?

Based on architecture of the Taj Mahal, this marble

splendor was built in memory of Queen Victoria and was inaugurated by the Prince of Wales in

1921.

What is the Victoria Memorial?

These temples carved with beautiful sculpture are

described as “ an eloquent and ornate poetry in stone

that reflects the eternal philosophy relevant to all

mankind!”

What are the Khajuraho Temples?

                 

       

                                

     

This ‘Festival of Lights’ is perhaps the most popular

festival of India.

What is Diwali?

The most popular festival of Bengal commemorating the victory of good over evil; it is celebrated in different ways in different parts of

India.

What is Durga Puja?

A colorful thread, a simple bracelet, or a decorative

string commemorating the abiding and chaste bond of

love between a brother and sister.

What is Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi?

This popular Spring festival sees people reveling in

throwing colored powder and squirting colored water

on each other.

What is Holi?

A three-day harvest festival and one of the most joyful

events in the South.

What is Pongal?

A special Oscar Award Winner in 1992, he is one of the most

acclaimed Indian film directors.

Who is Satyajit Ray?

This ‘nightingale of India’ has also been conferred the

Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award.

Who is Lata Mangeshkar?

This Bollywood megastar was voted the star of the

millennium, a legend in his lifetime.

Who is Amitabh Bachchan?

This movie was nominated for an Oscar recently.

What is Lagaan?

This Grammy winning artist performed with the Beatles in this song called “Across

the Universe” and is credited with bringing sitar

music to the west.

Who is Ravi Shankar?

He was the first Asian to receive a nobel prize. He

received it for his unparalleled poetical work

"Gitanjali."

Who is Rabindranath Tagore?

He is the first Asian scientist to win the nobel

prize. He won it for Physics.

Who is Dr. C.V. Raman?

In cricket, the most popular game of India, he holds the

record for the most centuries in one-day

internationals with 31. Also acclaimed as one of the all-

time best cricketers.

Who is Sachin Tendulkar?

Of Indian origin, this young Indian-American writer

received the Pulitzer prize for her debut novel

“Interpreter of Maladies.”

Who is Jhumpa Lahiri?

He received the Nobel Prize for Economics in 1998.

Who is Amartya Sen?

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