World Population Day Themes of Year 1996 till 2017

In 1989, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that 11 July be observed by the international community as World Population Day, a day to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. Every year World Population day is celebrated 11th July in all over the world.Here is World Population Day Themes of  Year 1996 till 2017.

World Population Day Themes of  Year 1996 till 2017

• World Population Day 2017 theme will Family Planning: Empowering People, Developing Nations‘.
• World Population Day 2016 theme was 'Investing in teenage girls'.
• The theme of 2015 was “Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies”.
• The theme of 2014 was “A time to reflect on population trends and related issues” and “Investing in Young People”.
• The theme of 2013 was “Focus is on Adolescent Pregnancy”.
• The theme of 2012 was “Universal Access to Reproductive Health Services”.
• The theme of 2011 was “7 Billion Actions”.
• The theme of 2010 was “Be Counted: Say What You Need”.
• The theme of 2009 was “Fight Poverty: Educate Girls”.
• The theme of 2008 was “Plan Your Family, Plan Your Future”.
• The theme of 2007 was “Men at Work”
• The theme of 2006 was “Being Young is Tough”.
• The theme of 2005 was “Equality Empowers”.
• The theme of 2004 was “ICPD at 10”.
• The theme of 2003 was “1,000,000,000 adolescents”.
• The theme of 2002 was “Poverty, Population and Development”.
• The theme of 2001 was “Population, Environment and Development”.
• The theme of 2000 was “Saving Women’s Lives”.
• The theme of 1999 was “Start the Count-up to the Day of Six Billion”.
• The theme of 1998 was “Approaching the Six Billion”.
• The theme of 1997 was “Adolescent Reproductive Health Care”.
• The theme of 1996 was “Reproductive Health and AIDS”.

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World Population Day, World Population Day Date, History ,Facts and Quotes,Population Facts

World Population Day Date

The World Population Day 2017 and every year will be celebrated on July 11 with the theme ‘Family Planning: Empowering People, Developing Nations‘. This year, the theme of World Population Day aims at providing safe, voluntary family planning to the people around the world and in a way, help in curbing the population growth. While the world population, today, stands over 7 Billion. While India stands at number two with nearly 1,129,866,154 in the list of most populous countries, China remains at rank one with a population of nearly 1,321,851,888.

World Population Day History

In 1987 there was an event called “Five Billion Day”, which recognized when the human population boiled over the 5 billion mark. Since then the United Nations Development Programme has been working to anticipate, support, and offset the needs of a rapidly growing population. The population had been deemed to be growing out of control, and an awareness was being spread about the need for family planning, ways to offset poverty, and the ability to ensure that proper maternal health was observed.

 

The existing strain of supporting our present population is already causing grievous crimes in the areas of human rights and gender equality. As more people come into an a world that’s already doing a poor job of taking care of its citizens, there are more and more of them coming vulnerable to human rights violations such as human trafficking and child labor. World Population Day reminds us that we are part of an ever growing world, and that to ensure there’s a great future ahead for any of us, there has to be a great future for all of us.  

  

World Population Day Facts and Quotes

The theme for World Population Day in 2015 was Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies. The UN's 2015 vulnerable populations include displaced refugees and women/girls.

China and India are by far the most populous countries on the globe. With 1.4 and 1.3 billion inhabitants, respectively, both countries are home to about 37% of the world's people.

The annual growth rate of the world's population peaked at 2.1% in 1962 and since been decreasing. It is estimated that by the year 2100, the population will slow to 0.06% annual growth.

According to the United Nations, India is expected to become the world's largest country by 2028 with 1.45 billion inhabitants.

"We are in a bottle of overpopulation and wasteful consumption that could push half of Earth's species to extinction in this century". E.O. Wilson, naturalist and biologist.

Population Facts

60% of the world’s population resides in Asia.
17% of the world’s population resides in India.
20% of the world’s population resides in the People's Republic of China.
12 % of the world’s population resides in Africa.
11% of the world's population resides in Europe.
8% of the world’s population resides in North America.
5.3% of the world’s population resides in South America

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Guru Purnima Celebration-Guru Purnima Celebration Images

Today Ashadha Purnima known as Guru Purnima and Vyas Purnima.According to the Hindi calendar, it falls in the month of Aashad. The day holds importance since it sees people across India thank their 'gurus' or teachers. Hindus dedicate Guru Purnima to Maharshi Veda Vyasa, the sage who is believed to be responsible for editing the sacred Hindu text, the Vedas and writing the 18 Puranas, Mahabharata and the Srimad Bhagavatam--all of which form the very foundation of the Hindu religion.

Today We are going to Jitodiya village near Anand to doing Darshan of our Guru Shri Vijendra Puriji Maharaj.Vijendra Puriji's Guru is Shri Hari Puri Maharaj.After Haripuri Maharaj's death became a Guru Shri Vijendra Puri Maharaj.Vijendra Puri Maharaj believed in Sanatan Dharma and Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya.Many people come Jitodiya doing a darshan of Shri Vijendra Puriji Maharaj today Guru Purnima Day.In the early morning a large procession of Shri Guru Vijendra Puriji Maharaj in all over village.After Guru Puja ceremony devotes take blessing of Guru Hari shri Vijendrapuriji Maharaj.lastly we return at home eat Prasam.Jay ho Guru...Happy Guru Purnima all of.

Guru Purnima Celebration Images

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Ram Tirath Fair (Mela) in Ram Tirath temple in Amritsar Punjab India

Date of Ramteerth Mela

Ramteerth Mela will Celebrated in month of November Every tear in Punjab,and mostly Celebrated in Amritsir large Celebration in Ram Tirath Temple.

About Ramteerth Mela

The Ramteerth Mela is celebrated in Kaler Purnima in Amritsar, Punjab. This mela is celebrated in the months of November and is spread over for a period of almost 4 days.This mela is both religious and secular in nature. It provides secular entertainment in the form of shops, rides and cultural events and it is religious, as its history suggests. This mela is a complete entertainment package for anyone who decides to drop by. Apart from the cattle trading that goes on there are various small shops selling food stuff, sweet delicacies of the state, handicrafts and many other curios.

Ram Tirath fair in the Ram Tirath temple complex in Amritsar is the most important schedule of the year in this place. As far as records indicate, more or less one million pilgrims visit the Ram Tirath fair every year. In this place you will also find a large congregation of jatadhari hermits in their meditations. Even the Sikh people also come in numbers from different corners of Punjab and even from outside the state to pay their homage to Sri Ram Chandra in this fair. A myth goes about this fair that taking a dip in the water body known as Mata Sita di Baoli will enable them to give birth to children if they haven't have any. 

Apart from the usual stuff, there are a whole lot of other activities that take place at the mela. Music performances, Dance programs and many other artistic performances are displayed by the artists who come from across the country. You will also find a large number of stalls and shops which are temporarily erected selling utensils, pottery, handicrafts, garments etc. The entrance to the mela is very cheap and hence allows the common man to come and enjoy the mela and its spirit along with their loved ones. 

 

People go from all over Amritsar, Punjab and thoroughly enjoy this mela. This mela is for all ages and for all types of people. The mela offers something for everybody. It is very popular amongst the general people and all they wait anxiously for this day.The Ramteerth Mela is a very vibrant atmosphere to be in and that is what the people want, to keep them going.

About Ram Tirath temple in Amritsar

Ram Tirath Mandir Amritsar about fifteen days after the Diwali. This Ram Tirath Mela in Amritsar is continued over a duration of five days. Here is an ancient tank which is mythically believed to be dug by Shri Hanuman Ji. This particular water body is given a great deal of mythical and religious importance. A wide number of temples have been set up around the three kilometer circumference of this pond and there is also a paved path for parikrama or circumambulation around the tank because circumambulation is seen as a sacred ritual to show honour by the Hindus. The pilgrims also fervently believe that it is quite good and auspicious for them to take a dip into the sacred waters of the tank in the early hours of the full moon night, which is called Puranmashi in the local language (Sanskrit Pournamashi, known as Purnima in the eastern India and Pournami in the south). During or after the bath, the devotees chant different mantras and hail the glory of Sri Ram by repeatedly taking his name.

How to Reach Ram Tirth Mela Amritsar

By Air : The Raja Sansi International Airport in Amritsar which is nowadays called Shri Guru Ram Das Ji Airport also has excellent flight connections to major cities of India like Mumbai and Chennai.

By Rail :  The Nearest Railway station is Amritsar Railway station.

By Bus or Road :Special buses are regularly plied by the Punjab Roadways between Amritsar and Ram Tirath during the festival. Also, Ram Tirath is only 11 kilometres from the city of Amritsar and you can just rent a taxi from Amritsar. Reaching Amritsar is no problem from any part of India since it is one of the major cities in Punjab and has excellent rail and road transport connections with almost all parts of the country.

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Champakulam Boat Race Festival in Kerala India

Champakulam Boat Race Festival, which is one of the most-awaited events in the calendar of Kerala, has an origin which dates back to centuries in time. This spectacular snake boat race is held on the River Pampa on the day of the 'moolam', which is followed in accordance to the Malayalam month of Midhunam. The day is considered to be especially sacred as it is the day when the Deity at the Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple was installed.

Festival Name : Champakulam Boat Race
Venue: Champakkulam
Location: Champakulam
District: Alappuzha
Festival Duration : 1 Day
Main Attraction :The oldest snake boat race ever known with extremely long country boats is the main attraction.
How to reach by Air : The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, about 78 km .
How to reach by Rail : The nearest railway station is Thrissur raulway station about 25 km.
How to reach by Road :There are many public and private vehicals to reach here.

More Information about Champakulam Boat Race Festival

Champakulam Boat Race Alappuzha is one of the oldest sports festivals held on the river Pamba. History supports that this heritage boat festival had started from middle of 16th Century. Now this has become a yearly event and is held on the month of June in the daytime. According to record the event was initiated in the year 1545. Till date this Champakulam Boat at Alappuzha starts the beginning of the boat race season in Kerala. As a leading event as well as for its grandeur, the boat is extremely famous and pulls thousands of tourists for watching the race live.

 

Originally, the boat race was called Champakkulam Moolam Vallam Kali. Presently, the race is organized on the Malayalam month midhunam on moolam day. Presently the race is organized by Champakulam boat race society headed by district collector. Different categories of boats are used for taking part in this boat race. Some of the most known boat categories are chundan (snake boat), veppu, iruttu kuthi, churulan. Among all these categories, chundan (snake boat) are found most decorated and grab spectators’ attention.

 

History of  Champakulam Boat Race Festival

 

 

 

As per legend, Maharaja Devanarayana of Chempakasseri constructed a temple at Ambalappuzha as instructed by the royal priest. However just before the deity installation he was informed that the deity wasn't auspicious. The king was troubled, but his minister suggested a solution to bring down the beautiful idol of Sree Krishna from the Karikulam temple in Kurichi. The minister along with few others went to Kurichi and returned with the idol. While returning they stopped at Champakulam to spent the night and carry out a puja. Next morning from the entire region, boats gather to accompany the idol in a colorful ceremonial procession to the Temple.

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On Ashadhi Ekadashi in Pandharpur-Lakhs of devotees gathered in Pandharpur-Live Telecast Pandharpur Yatra

Today Ashadhi Ekadashi.Ashadhi Ekadashi known as Dev shayani Ekadashi.Today all over big temple celebrate Ekadashi Mahotsav.Among one Lord Vitthal Temple in Pandharpur grand celebration on Ekadashi day.Pandharpur is located in Solapur district of western Maharashtra state of India.

Lakhs of devotees gathered at Lord Vitthal Temple Pandharpur, on the occasion of 'Ashadhi Ekadashi'. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife Amruta performed a 'maha-puja' (grand prayer) at the Lord Vitthal temple in Pandharpur early today.

“Feeling blessed and positive,” Fadnavis said, after the early morning ritual.

Ekadashi marks the culmination of pilgrimage, called ‘waari’, that devotees undertake from across the state on foot to reach the temple town.

In Mumbai, large crowds gathered at the Vitthal temple in Wadala to perform ‘puja’ on the auspicious occasion.

Live Telecast Pandharpur Yatra

Many Television Channels is telecasting Pandharpur Ashadhi Ekadahi Puja live from thr early morning 4 AM till evening.You can also watch live online through Bhakti TV,Star Maaza,TV9 Mumbai,Zee Marathi and DD Sahyadri channels is brodcast live clelebration from Pandharpur Vitthal Temple.

Watch Pandharpur Ashadhi Ekadashi Celebration Live- Zee 24 Taas Live Streaming

Watch Pandharpur Ashadhi Ekadashi Celebration Live-ABP Majha Live Streaming

Watch Pandharpur Ashadhi Ekadashi Celebration Live-TV 9 Marathi Live Streaming

Ashadhi Ekadashi Pandharpur Celebration Pictures 

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Guru Purnima Year 2017 ,2018 Date and Guru Pujan timing, Shubh Muhurt

Guru Purnima known as Ashada Purnima.This day Ved Vyas birthday so it known as Vyas Purnima.Guru Purnima is observed on the full moon day during Ashadha month as per the Hindu Lunar Calendar.n this day, people worship their Guru by offering garlands, fruits, dakshina, etc.Guru Purnima is dedicated to the great teachers and mentors who build up our future. Guru or a teacher is someone who acts like a guide in our lives directing us to the right path for our betterment.Here is information about Guru Purnima 2017  and 2018 Date ,Puja timing.

Guru Purnima Year 2017 Date and Puja timing

Guru Purnima Date of Year 2017 : 9th July 2017 Sunday
Purnima Tithi Begins  :  07:31 on 8th July 2017
Purnima Tithi Ends :  09:36 on 9th July 2017

Guru Pujan Time , Shubh Muhurt 9th July 2017 Sunday

6:13 AM to 12:55 PM (IST)
2:31PM  to 4:10 PM (IST)

Guru Purnima Year 2018 Date and Puja timing

Guru Purnima Date of Year 2018 : 27th July 2018 Friday
Purnima Tithi Begins - 23:16 on 26th July 2018
Purnima Tithi Ends -  01:50 on 28th July 2018

Guru Pujan Time , Shubh Muhurt 27th July 2018 Friday

6:00 AM to 11:30 AM (IST)
1:00 AM to 2:30 PM (IST)
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM(IST)

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