Independence Day of
India is celebrated throughout India on 15th August every year with great
splendor, joy and respect for Mother India. Many Indian cultural programmes are
organized on the Independence Day. Indians dedicate this day to all those brave
leaders and fighters who gave freedom to this golden bird on this day. Read on
to know more about the significance and celebration of Independence day of
India.
Independence Day is celebrated every year on 15th August. This was the day when
India was freed from the British Rule. It is a national festival and has equal
importance for every Indian regardless of religion, class, creed or race. The
way of celebration is also the same throughout the country and that is the day
when you will find whole India celebrating and rejoicing. Many cultural
programs are organized and children love to watch them and participate in them.
Different types of celebrations on Independence Day
Children have a different perspective. They like this day because they get
sweets and holiday after flag hoisting in their schools. The National Flag is
hoisted by the Prime Minister of India on the ramparts of the Red Fort, Delhi
after which his speech is followed. Other politicians hoist the flag in their
constituencies. Not only this, private organizations celebrate Independence Day
where the senior official hoists the
flag and everyone present there sings the National Anthem.
Families and friends meet and have dinner together or go out to have fun and
enjoyment that day. Almost all movie channels entertain their viewers with old
and new patriotic movies and classics. People celebrate this auspicious and
significant day in their own way. There was a time when Indians were not aware
of the problems going on in the country and the society. But today, the younger
generation of India has come forward and many raise their voice against the
drawbacks of the society.
The government organizations have a declared national holiday this day. Also,
the educational institutes and many private organizations also declare holiday
on Independence Day. Everywhere there is a scene of joy, pride and rejoice. No
rituals but only festivities are to be seen.
Some people fly kites to express their feeling for the freedom that we have
received from the British Rule. You can see hundreds of colorful kites in the
sky that day and some of them in the colour of the National Flag. Some people
and celebrities leave balloons of saffron, white and green colours, the colours
of the Indian Tricolour, in the air.
Why do we celebrate Independence Day?
Everyone in India knows that India got freedom from the 300 years of British
Rule at the stroke of midnight as India moved towards August 15, 1947. Many of
us know even the stories of struggle for independence as well. There have been
millions of lives that sacrificed for this freedom and many of them are not
even known or remembered.
The most important thing is that we remember and pay homage to these legends on
this auspicious day. It is important for all Indian to think and pay respect to
those who died for the country. There are virtually many reasons and ways of
celebrating Independence Day. Varieties of contests, promotions and cultural
programs are organized.
Achievements since Independence
When we talk about the achievements since independence, we need to mention
advancement in science and technology in various fields. Today India is
independent in manufacturing and producing many technical and industrial goods.
We can take pride in the space technology and development in this field. There
has been development and improvement in the infrastructure when we compare
India before and after more than 60 years of independence.
However, all these things matter less until the people below poverty line are
uplifted in the real sense. It is our social responsibility to help these
people come out of the pathetic situation and attain basic necessities of life.
The
Ganesh Staphna (installation of the Idol) on Ganesh Chaturthi day, i.e. on 29th
August 2014.. Ganesh Pooja is preferred during Madhyanhana on Ganesh Chaturthi
as it is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Madhyahana Kaal which is
between 12:39 and 14:13. The Muhurut time specified above is the best Muhurut
to perform the Ganesh Puja and to perform any work.