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enigma-the-mysterious · 4 months ago
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Bound Together
Fandom: RRR (2022)
Summary: A drabble about Ram and Bheem's first meeting. Written for Janmashtami :D
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krishnayangaurakshala · 4 months ago
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Annadaan: Nourishing the Body and Soul at Shree Krishnayan Gaushala
Introduction: A Tradition of Giving
At Shree Krishnayan Gaushala, the tradition of Annadaan, or food distribution, is not merely an act of charity; it is a profound expression of compassion and a spiritual practice deeply rooted in our culture. Annadaan, the sacred act of offering food to those in need, holds a revered place in the ethos of Shree Krishnayan Gaurakshashala. We believe that serving food to the hungry is equivalent to serving God himself. Through our Annadaan campaigns, we reach out to saints, tapaswis, the underprivileged, and the poor, providing them with nutritious meals that sustain both their bodies and spirits.
The Annadaan Mission: Feeding the Hungry
Shree Krishnayan Gaurakshashala’s free food distribution program is a cornerstone of our mission. This program is not confined to a particular season or festival; it is a continuous effort that spans the entire year. Our Free Food Distribution Drive ensures that nutritious and hygienically cooked food is distributed to those who need it the most. Whether it’s during a natural disaster, an emergency, or just another day, we organize Bhandaras — large-scale food distribution events — that provide sustenance to those in dire need. We uphold the highest quality standards, ensuring that the food served is not only nutritious but also prepared with the utmost care and respect.
The Urgency of Annadaan: India’s Hunger Crisis
India faces a pressing hunger crisis. In the 2022 Global Hunger Index, India ranked 107th out of 121 countries, a stark reminder of the challenges we face as a nation. According to the United Nations Development Programme, an estimated 189.2 million Indians suffer from undernourishment. A significant portion of the population lives below the poverty line, struggling to afford even a single meal. In this context, the importance of Annadaan cannot be overstated. It is not just about feeding the hungry; it is about addressing a critical issue that affects millions of lives.
Religious Significance: Blessings and Transformation
The religious significance of Annadaan is profound. In the timeless verses of the Mahabharata, Yudhishthira Maharaj once asked, “What offering yields reward here and in the beyond?” To this, Bhishma responded, “None matches, nor ever will, the gift of food.” These words, from the Anusasana Parva 13.63.3–6, encapsulate the spiritual importance of Annadaan. It is believed that the act of feeding others brings blessings not only in this life but also in the afterlife. It is a transformative act that purifies the soul and brings one closer to the divine.
Touching Divine Souls: The Impact of Annadaan
Our Annadaan campaign goes beyond merely feeding the hungry. It reaches those saintly souls who have spent years in Himalayan tapasya (austerities and meditation). These ascetics, with their deep spiritual practices, bring a divine presence to the food they consume. When you contribute to Annadaan, you are not just offering food; you are providing nourishment that carries a divine vibe, touching the soul of every individual who partakes in it. It is an act of service that resonates on a spiritual level, benefiting both the giver and the receiver.
How You Can Contribute
The mission of Shree Krishnayan Gaushala is to combat hunger and malnutrition in society. With your steadfast monthly contributions, this campaign can serve thousands of meals daily, making a tangible impact on countless lives. Every rupee you donate directly aids those in dire need, providing them with the sustenance they desperately require. Your support can truly alter lives, offering hope and nourishment to those who would otherwise go hungry.
Conclusion: Join Hands in This Noble Cause
Annadaan is more than just an act of charity; it is a sacred duty that we all share. As we continue to fight against hunger, your contribution can make a world of difference. This Janmashtami, or any time you feel the call to give, consider joining hands with Shree Krishnayan Gaurakshashala. Together, we can provide for the needy, uplift the underprivileged, and serve the divine by nourishing the bodies and souls of those who need it most.
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yogalakshmi21 · 1 year ago
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Khatu Shyam Mandir
Khatu Shyam Mandir is a popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, located in the town of Khatu in the Sikar district of Rajasthan, India. Lord Krishna is worshipped in the temple by the name of Khatu Shyam, and the temple is considered to be very sacred by devotees.
The temple is known for its unique architecture and the spiritual atmosphere that attracts thousands of devotees every year, especially during the festivals of Krishna Janmashtami and Sharad Purnima. Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings, offer prayers, and participate in various religious ceremonies and rituals.
The legend associated with Khatu Shyam Mandir is that of Barbarika, a grandson of Bhima (one of the Pandava brothers from the epic Mahabharata). Barbarika was a devout worshipper of Lord Krishna. Before the Kurukshetra war, he expressed his desire to participate in the battle. Lord Krishna, knowing his exceptional warrior skills, tested him by asking him to sacrifice his own head. Barbarika agreed and cut off his head without hesitation. Impressed by his sacrifice, Lord Krishna blessed him with a boon that he would be worshipped by the name of Shyam (another name for Krishna) in the Kaliyuga. Hence, the deity in the Khatu Shyam Mandir is known as Khatu Shyam.
The temple complex includes the main shrine dedicated to Khatu Shyam, along with other smaller temples and facilities for devotees. The atmosphere around the temple is filled with devotional songs, prayers, and a sense of spiritual fervor.
Please note that my knowledge is based on information available up until January 2022, and there might have been developments or changes related to Khatu Shyam Mandir since that time.
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brookston · 1 year ago
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Holidays 8.18
Holidays
Armed Forces Day (Macedonia)
Arbor Day (Pakistan)
Bad Poetry Day
Birth Control Pills Day
Butch Appreciation Day
Constitution Day (Indonesia)
818 Day
Gambrinus Night (Ireland)
Helium Discovery Day
Janmashtami (a,k.a. Sri Krishna Jayanti or Sri Krishna Astami; Parts of India)
Long Tan Day (Australia)
Mail Order Catalog Day
National Angela Day
National Aspin Day (Philippines)
National Badge Ribbon Day
National Couples Day
National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence (Australia)
National Jaden Day
National Science Day (Thailand)
National Tree Plantation Day (Pakistan)
National Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day
Never Give Up Day
19th Amendment Day
Plum Day (French Republic)
Scott Pilgrim Day
Serendipity Day
Stevens Johnson Syndrome Awareness Day
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Day
Vietnam Veterans Day (Australia)
Virginia Dare Day (Roanoke Island)
World Breast Cancer Research Day
World Day of Forest Fire Prevention
World Pleasure Day
Write a Bad Poem Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
National Fajita Day
National Ice Cream Pie Day
National Soft Serve Day
Pinot Noir Day
3rd Friday in August
Brother’s Day [1st Friday after Full Moon]
Carrot Fest begins (a.k.a. The World’s Greatest Carrot Fest; Canada) [3rd Friday & Saturday]
GME Professionals Day [3rd Friday]
Hawaii Statehood Day (observed) [3rd Friday]
Hug Your Boss Day [3rd Friday]
Kool-Aid Day [3rd Friday] (also 2nd Friday)
Men’s Grooming Day [3rd Friday]
National Hawaiian Shirt Day [3rd Friday]
National Men's Grooming Day [3rd Friday]
Independence Days
West Bengal (India; from UK, 1947)
Feast Days
Agapitus of Palestrina (Christian; Saint)
Alberto Hurtado (Christian; Saint)
Alfred Wallis (Artology)
Clare of Monte Falco (Christian; Saint)
Cook (Positivist; Saint)
Cousin Monster (Muppetism)
Daig of Inniskeen (Christian; Saint)
Evan (a.k.a. Inan; Christian; Saint)
Fiacre (Christian; Saint)
Florus and Laurus (Christian; Saint)
Helena of Constantinople (Roman Catholic Church)
Poetry Day (Pastafarian)
Richard Wagner Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Shango’s Day (Pagan)
William Porcher DuBose (Episcopal Church)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]
Unlucky 18th (Philippines) [2 of 3]
Premieres
Accepted (Film; 2006)
Blue Beetle (Film; 2023)
Deliverance (Film; 1972)
Devil Without a Cause, by Kid Rock (Album; 1998)
Everlong, by the Foo Fighters (Song; 1997)
Half-Fare Hare (WB MM Cartoon; 1956)
The Hitman’s Bodyguard (Film; 2017)
Lolita, by Vladimir Nabokov (U.S. Novel; 1958)
Louvre Come Back to Me! (WB LT Cartoon; 1962)
Morning Glory (Film; 1933)
Nine Perfect Strangers (TV Series; 2021)
ParaNorman (Animated Film; 2012)
Red Hot Chili Peppers, by the Red Hot Chili Peppers (Album; 1984)
Shake It Off, by Taylor Swift (Song; 2014)
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (TV Series; 2022)
Snakes on a Plane (Film; 2006)
The Snows of Kilimanjaro (Film; 1952)
Take the Money and Run (Film; 1969)
The Tick (TV Series; 2016)
Uncle Buck (Film; 1989)
The Usual Suspects (Film; 1995)
Today’s Name Days
Claudia, Helena, Helene, Rainaki (Austria)
Florije, Jela, Jelena, Jelka (Croatia)
Helena (Czech Republic)
Agapetus (Denmark)
Elina, Heleene, Helen, Helena, Helene, Hell, Hella, Helle, Hellen, Helli, Ilona (Estonia)
Leevi (Finland)
Hélène, Laétitia, Laëtitia (France)
Helene (Germany)
Flora, Floros (Greece)
Ilona (Hungary)
Elena (Italy)
Helēna, Liene (Latvia)
Gendvilė, Ilona, Mantautas, Saulenė, Saulenis (Lithuania)
Tormod, Torodd (Norway)
Agapit, Bogusława, Bronisław, Bronisz, Helena, Ilona, Klara, Tworzysława (Poland)
Elena, Helena (Slovakia)
Agapito, Alberto, Elena (Spain)
Ellen, Lena (Sweden)
Flora, Laura, Myron (Ukraine)
Aileen, Eileen, Elaina, Elaine, Eleanor, Elena, Eliana, Ella, Ellen, Ellie, Helen, Helena, Iliana, Lena, Leonora, Nell, Nellie, Nelly (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 230 of 2024; 135 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 5 of week 33 of 2023
Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 11 of 28]
Chinese: Month 7 (Geng-Shen), Day 3 (Wu-Shen)
Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)
Hebrew: 1 Elul 5783
Islamic: 1 Safar 1445
J Cal: 20 Hasa; Sixday [20 of 30]
Julian: 4 August 2023
Moon: 5%: Waxing Crescent
Positivist: 6 Gutenberg (9th Month) [Cook]
Runic Half Month: As (Gods) [Day 6 of 15]
Season: Summer (Day 58 of 94)
Zodiac: Leo (Day 27 of 31)
Calendar Changes
Ṣafar [صَفَر] (Islamic Calendar) [Month 2 of 12] (Void)
ʼĔlūl (a.k.a. Elul) [אֱלוּל] (Hebrew Calendar) [Month 6 of 12]
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brookstonalmanac · 1 year ago
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Holidays 8.18
Holidays
Armed Forces Day (Macedonia)
Arbor Day (Pakistan)
Bad Poetry Day
Birth Control Pills Day
Butch Appreciation Day
Constitution Day (Indonesia)
818 Day
Gambrinus Night (Ireland)
Helium Discovery Day
Janmashtami (a,k.a. Sri Krishna Jayanti or Sri Krishna Astami; Parts of India)
Long Tan Day (Australia)
Mail Order Catalog Day
National Angela Day
National Aspin Day (Philippines)
National Badge Ribbon Day
National Couples Day
National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence (Australia)
National Jaden Day
National Science Day (Thailand)
National Tree Plantation Day (Pakistan)
National Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day
Never Give Up Day
19th Amendment Day
Plum Day (French Republic)
Scott Pilgrim Day
Serendipity Day
Stevens Johnson Syndrome Awareness Day
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Day
Vietnam Veterans Day (Australia)
Virginia Dare Day (Roanoke Island)
World Breast Cancer Research Day
World Day of Forest Fire Prevention
World Pleasure Day
Write a Bad Poem Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
National Fajita Day
National Ice Cream Pie Day
National Soft Serve Day
Pinot Noir Day
3rd Friday in August
Brother’s Day [1st Friday after Full Moon]
Carrot Fest begins (a.k.a. The World’s Greatest Carrot Fest; Canada) [3rd Friday & Saturday]
GME Professionals Day [3rd Friday]
Hawaii Statehood Day (observed) [3rd Friday]
Hug Your Boss Day [3rd Friday]
Kool-Aid Day [3rd Friday] (also 2nd Friday)
Men’s Grooming Day [3rd Friday]
National Hawaiian Shirt Day [3rd Friday]
National Men's Grooming Day [3rd Friday]
Independence Days
West Bengal (India; from UK, 1947)
Feast Days
Agapitus of Palestrina (Christian; Saint)
Alberto Hurtado (Christian; Saint)
Alfred Wallis (Artology)
Clare of Monte Falco (Christian; Saint)
Cook (Positivist; Saint)
Cousin Monster (Muppetism)
Daig of Inniskeen (Christian; Saint)
Evan (a.k.a. Inan; Christian; Saint)
Fiacre (Christian; Saint)
Florus and Laurus (Christian; Saint)
Helena of Constantinople (Roman Catholic Church)
Poetry Day (Pastafarian)
Richard Wagner Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Shango’s Day (Pagan)
William Porcher DuBose (Episcopal Church)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]
Unlucky 18th (Philippines) [2 of 3]
Premieres
Accepted (Film; 2006)
Blue Beetle (Film; 2023)
Deliverance (Film; 1972)
Devil Without a Cause, by Kid Rock (Album; 1998)
Everlong, by the Foo Fighters (Song; 1997)
Half-Fare Hare (WB MM Cartoon; 1956)
The Hitman’s Bodyguard (Film; 2017)
Lolita, by Vladimir Nabokov (U.S. Novel; 1958)
Louvre Come Back to Me! (WB LT Cartoon; 1962)
Morning Glory (Film; 1933)
Nine Perfect Strangers (TV Series; 2021)
ParaNorman (Animated Film; 2012)
Red Hot Chili Peppers, by the Red Hot Chili Peppers (Album; 1984)
Shake It Off, by Taylor Swift (Song; 2014)
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (TV Series; 2022)
Snakes on a Plane (Film; 2006)
The Snows of Kilimanjaro (Film; 1952)
Take the Money and Run (Film; 1969)
The Tick (TV Series; 2016)
Uncle Buck (Film; 1989)
The Usual Suspects (Film; 1995)
Today’s Name Days
Claudia, Helena, Helene, Rainaki (Austria)
Florije, Jela, Jelena, Jelka (Croatia)
Helena (Czech Republic)
Agapetus (Denmark)
Elina, Heleene, Helen, Helena, Helene, Hell, Hella, Helle, Hellen, Helli, Ilona (Estonia)
Leevi (Finland)
Hélène, Laétitia, Laëtitia (France)
Helene (Germany)
Flora, Floros (Greece)
Ilona (Hungary)
Elena (Italy)
Helēna, Liene (Latvia)
Gendvilė, Ilona, Mantautas, Saulenė, Saulenis (Lithuania)
Tormod, Torodd (Norway)
Agapit, Bogusława, Bronisław, Bronisz, Helena, Ilona, Klara, Tworzysława (Poland)
Elena, Helena (Slovakia)
Agapito, Alberto, Elena (Spain)
Ellen, Lena (Sweden)
Flora, Laura, Myron (Ukraine)
Aileen, Eileen, Elaina, Elaine, Eleanor, Elena, Eliana, Ella, Ellen, Ellie, Helen, Helena, Iliana, Lena, Leonora, Nell, Nellie, Nelly (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 230 of 2024; 135 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 5 of week 33 of 2023
Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 11 of 28]
Chinese: Month 7 (Geng-Shen), Day 3 (Wu-Shen)
Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)
Hebrew: 1 Elul 5783
Islamic: 1 Safar 1445
J Cal: 20 Hasa; Sixday [20 of 30]
Julian: 4 August 2023
Moon: 5%: Waxing Crescent
Positivist: 6 Gutenberg (9th Month) [Cook]
Runic Half Month: As (Gods) [Day 6 of 15]
Season: Summer (Day 58 of 94)
Zodiac: Leo (Day 27 of 31)
Calendar Changes
Ṣafar [صَفَر] (Islamic Calendar) [Month 2 of 12] (Void)
ʼĔlūl (a.k.a. Elul) [אֱלוּל] (Hebrew Calendar) [Month 6 of 12]
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https://www.writearn.in/blog/blog-posts/diy-blog/when-is-shri-krishna-janmashtami-2022
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trimbakeshwartemple · 2 years ago
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Krishna Janmashtami is the festival to commemorate the birthday of Lord Shri Krishna, who is the avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is believed to have come into the world approximately 5000 years ago, in Mathura in the 'Dwapar Yuga'.
Krishna Janmashtami is also known as Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, Krishnashtami, Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami, and sometimes simply as Janmashtami. It is, in essence, a Hindu celebration.
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anbuselvi1 · 2 years ago
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panditpradeepjimishra
 Sunday, January 29 2023 Breaking News जन्माष्टमी पर भूलकर ना करे ये 4 गलतियों से भी श्रीकृष्ण हो जाएंगे रुष्ट : Janmashtami 2022 Sidebar Random Article Log In मुख्य-पृष्ठ उपाय कर्ज मुक्ति उपाय सोमवार उपाय महाशिवरात्रि 2022 उपाय pandit Pradeep ji mishra About पंडित प्रदीप जी मिश्रा धन प्राप्ति उपाय शिवपुराण shiv धन उपाय मंगलवार उपाय वैशाख उपाय हरिद्वार कथा Privacy…
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sambhavami · 2 years ago
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My Krishna ❤️
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brookston · 1 year ago
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Holidays 8.12
Holidays
Adam Cole Appreciation Day
Air Force Day (Russia)
Aloha Day
Awa Dance Festival begins (Tokushima, Japan)
Baseball Fans Day
Children’s Health Day
812 Day
The Glorious Twelfth (a.k.a. Grouse Day; UK)
International Drive Like a Dickhead Day
International Youth Day (UN)
Karen Martyrs’ Day (Myanmar)
Mother’s Day (Thailand)
National Code Lavender Day
National Librarian Day (India)
National Mackey Day (UK)
National Middle Child Day
National Mother’s Day (Thailand)
National Remote Sensing Day (India)
National Sewing Machine Day
National Shout Out Day
Otter Day (French Republic)
PC Day (a.k.a. IBM-PC Day)
Queen Dowager’s Day (Thailand)
Solar Alignment at Teotihuacan (Mexico; also 4.29)
Truck Driver Day
Vinyl Record Day
War of the Worlds Day
World Elephant Day
World Hirola Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
Milkman Day
Modern British Beer Day
National Gooey Butter Cake Day
National Julienne Fries Day
Oreo Day
Put Peanuts In Your Coca-Cola Day
Toasted Almond Bar Day
2nd Saturday in August
Bud Billiken Parade (Chicago, Illinois) [2nd Saturday]
Celebrate Your Lakes Day (New Hampshire) [2nd Saturday]
Ferry Fair Day (Edinburgh, Scotland) [2nd Saturday]
Great Taste of the Midwest (Wisconsin) [2nd Saturday]
International Swingers Day [2nd Saturday]
National Bowling Day [2nd Saturday]
National Garage Sale Day [2nd Saturday]
National Model Aviation Day [2nd Saturday]
Yard Sale Day [2nd Saturday]
Independence Days
India (Pre-Independence Celebrations; 1947)
Feast Days
Amaranth and Quinoa Day (Pagan)
Clare (Christian; Saint)
Euplius (Christian; Saint)
Eusebius of Milan (Christian; Saint)
Feast of the Prophet and His Bride (Thelema)
Festival for Venus Vitrix (Victorious Venus; Ancient Rone)
Festival of Hungry Ghosts (China) [15th of 7th lunar month]
Festival of Intoxication (Ancient Egyptian feast celebrating Sekhmet nearly destroying mankind, but stopped by being tricked into drinking a river full of red beer)
Festival of the Tooth begins (Buddhism)
Flunky (Muppetism)
Francisco Franco Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Ghost Festival (a.k.,a. Hungry Ghosts Festival) [15th Day of 7th Lunar Month]
Herculanus of Brescia (Christian; Saint)
Innocent XI, Pope (Christian; Saint)
Jænberht (Christian; Saint)
Jane Frances de Chantal (Christian; Saint)
Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu)
Light of Isis Feast (Ancient Egypt)
Lychnapsia (Birthday of Isis; Ancient Rome)
Milton (Positivist; Saint)
Muiredach (a.k.a. Murtagh; Christian; Saint)
Old Lammas Day
Osirisian Mysteries (a.k.a. Feast of the Lights of Isis; Ancient Egypt)
Porcarius II (Christian; Saint)
Sea Org Day (Scientology)
Thomas Bewick (Artology)
Vegetable Sauce Day (Pastafarian)
Zaraday (Discordian)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]
Uncyclopedia Bad to Be Born Today (because it’s Hitler’s mother’s birthday.)
Premieres
The Aristocrats (Documentary Film; 2005)
The Asphalt Jungle, by W.R. Burnett (Novel; 1949)
Backstreet Boys, by the Backstreet Boys (Album; 1997)
Batman: Assault on Arkham (WB Animated Film; 2014)
The Black Album, by Metallica (Album; 1991)
Bosko the Musketeer (WB LT Cartoon; 1933)
Chances Are, by Johnny Mathis (Song; 1957)
Curse of the Pink Panther (Film; 1983)
Cycles (Virtual Reality Disney Cartoon; 2014)
Detroit Rock City (Film; 1999)
Dive Bomber (Film; 1941)
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Film; 1941)
Emily the Criminal (Film; 2022)
Fall (Film; 2022)
Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Seuss (Children’s Book; 1960)
Hare-um Scare-um (WB MM Cartoon; 1939)
Hillbilly Hare (WB MM Cartoon; 1950)
Horton Hears a Who!, by Dr. Seuss (Children’s Book; 1955)
Istanbul (Not Constantinople), recorded by The Four Lads (Song; 1953)
Just Dogs (Disney Cartoon; 1932)
The Lady in the Lake, by Raymond Chandler (Novel; 1943)
My Father's Dragon, by Ruth Stiles Gannett (Novel; 1948)
Old Ways, by Neil Young (Album; 1985)
Sausage Party (Film; 2016)
Senna (Documentary Film; 2011)
Sixteen Candles, by recorded The Crests (Song; 1958)
The Swimming Pool, by Mary Roberts Rinehart (Novel; 1952)
Trouble Is My Business, by Raymond Chandler (Novel; 1939)
Wings (Film; 1927)
Young Guns (Film; 1988)
Today’s Name Days
Hilaria, Karl, Radegunde (Austria)
Anicet, Franciska, Hilarija, Ivana, Veselka (Croatia)
Klára (Czech Republic)
Clara (Denmark)
Klaara, Klaarika (Estonia)
Kiira, Klaara (Finland)
Clarisse (France)
Andreas, Innozenz, Radegunde (Germany)
Photis (Greece)
Klára (Hungary)
Chiara, Equizio, Ercolano, Onofrio (Italy)
Anisa, Klāra, Klarisa, Vizma (Latvia)
Aiškutė, Laima, Laimona, Laimonas (Lithuania)
Camilla, Klara (Norway)
Bądzisław, Hilaria, Klara, Lech, Leonida, Piotr (Poland)
Darina (Slovakia)
Hilaria, Juana (Spain)
Klara (Sweden)
Clair, Claire, Clara, Clarabel, Clare, Clarinda, Clarissa, Murdock (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 224 of 2024; 141 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 6 of week 32 of 2023
Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 5 of 28]
Chinese: Month 6 (Ji-Wei), Day 26 (Ren-Yin)
Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)
Hebrew: 25 Av 5783
Islamic: 25 Muharram 1445
J Cal: 14 Hasa; Sevenday [134 of 30]
Julian: 30 July 2023
Moon: 13%: Waning Crescent
Positivist: 28 Dante (8th Month) [Milton]
Runic Half Month: Thorn (Defense) [Day 15 of 15]
Season: Summer (Day 53 of 94)
Zodiac: Leo (Day 22 of 31)
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brookstonalmanac · 1 year ago
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Holidays 8.12
Holidays
Adam Cole Appreciation Day
Air Force Day (Russia)
Aloha Day
Awa Dance Festival begins (Tokushima, Japan)
Baseball Fans Day
Children’s Health Day
812 Day
The Glorious Twelfth (a.k.a. Grouse Day; UK)
International Drive Like a Dickhead Day
International Youth Day (UN)
Karen Martyrs’ Day (Myanmar)
Mother’s Day (Thailand)
National Code Lavender Day
National Librarian Day (India)
National Mackey Day (UK)
National Middle Child Day
National Mother’s Day (Thailand)
National Remote Sensing Day (India)
National Sewing Machine Day
National Shout Out Day
Otter Day (French Republic)
PC Day (a.k.a. IBM-PC Day)
Queen Dowager’s Day (Thailand)
Solar Alignment at Teotihuacan (Mexico; also 4.29)
Truck Driver Day
Vinyl Record Day
War of the Worlds Day
World Elephant Day
World Hirola Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
Milkman Day
Modern British Beer Day
National Gooey Butter Cake Day
National Julienne Fries Day
Oreo Day
Put Peanuts In Your Coca-Cola Day
Toasted Almond Bar Day
2nd Saturday in August
Bud Billiken Parade (Chicago, Illinois) [2nd Saturday]
Celebrate Your Lakes Day (New Hampshire) [2nd Saturday]
Ferry Fair Day (Edinburgh, Scotland) [2nd Saturday]
Great Taste of the Midwest (Wisconsin) [2nd Saturday]
International Swingers Day [2nd Saturday]
National Bowling Day [2nd Saturday]
National Garage Sale Day [2nd Saturday]
National Model Aviation Day [2nd Saturday]
Yard Sale Day [2nd Saturday]
Independence Days
India (Pre-Independence Celebrations; 1947)
Feast Days
Amaranth and Quinoa Day (Pagan)
Clare (Christian; Saint)
Euplius (Christian; Saint)
Eusebius of Milan (Christian; Saint)
Feast of the Prophet and His Bride (Thelema)
Festival for Venus Vitrix (Victorious Venus; Ancient Rone)
Festival of Hungry Ghosts (China) [15th of 7th lunar month]
Festival of Intoxication (Ancient Egyptian feast celebrating Sekhmet nearly destroying mankind, but stopped by being tricked into drinking a river full of red beer)
Festival of the Tooth begins (Buddhism)
Flunky (Muppetism)
Francisco Franco Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Ghost Festival (a.k.,a. Hungry Ghosts Festival) [15th Day of 7th Lunar Month]
Herculanus of Brescia (Christian; Saint)
Innocent XI, Pope (Christian; Saint)
Jænberht (Christian; Saint)
Jane Frances de Chantal (Christian; Saint)
Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu)
Light of Isis Feast (Ancient Egypt)
Lychnapsia (Birthday of Isis; Ancient Rome)
Milton (Positivist; Saint)
Muiredach (a.k.a. Murtagh; Christian; Saint)
Old Lammas Day
Osirisian Mysteries (a.k.a. Feast of the Lights of Isis; Ancient Egypt)
Porcarius II (Christian; Saint)
Sea Org Day (Scientology)
Thomas Bewick (Artology)
Vegetable Sauce Day (Pastafarian)
Zaraday (Discordian)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]
Uncyclopedia Bad to Be Born Today (because it’s Hitler’s mother’s birthday.)
Premieres
The Aristocrats (Documentary Film; 2005)
The Asphalt Jungle, by W.R. Burnett (Novel; 1949)
Backstreet Boys, by the Backstreet Boys (Album; 1997)
Batman: Assault on Arkham (WB Animated Film; 2014)
The Black Album, by Metallica (Album; 1991)
Bosko the Musketeer (WB LT Cartoon; 1933)
Chances Are, by Johnny Mathis (Song; 1957)
Curse of the Pink Panther (Film; 1983)
Cycles (Virtual Reality Disney Cartoon; 2014)
Detroit Rock City (Film; 1999)
Dive Bomber (Film; 1941)
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Film; 1941)
Emily the Criminal (Film; 2022)
Fall (Film; 2022)
Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Seuss (Children’s Book; 1960)
Hare-um Scare-um (WB MM Cartoon; 1939)
Hillbilly Hare (WB MM Cartoon; 1950)
Horton Hears a Who!, by Dr. Seuss (Children’s Book; 1955)
Istanbul (Not Constantinople), recorded by The Four Lads (Song; 1953)
Just Dogs (Disney Cartoon; 1932)
The Lady in the Lake, by Raymond Chandler (Novel; 1943)
My Father's Dragon, by Ruth Stiles Gannett (Novel; 1948)
Old Ways, by Neil Young (Album; 1985)
Sausage Party (Film; 2016)
Senna (Documentary Film; 2011)
Sixteen Candles, by recorded The Crests (Song; 1958)
The Swimming Pool, by Mary Roberts Rinehart (Novel; 1952)
Trouble Is My Business, by Raymond Chandler (Novel; 1939)
Wings (Film; 1927)
Young Guns (Film; 1988)
Today’s Name Days
Hilaria, Karl, Radegunde (Austria)
Anicet, Franciska, Hilarija, Ivana, Veselka (Croatia)
Klára (Czech Republic)
Clara (Denmark)
Klaara, Klaarika (Estonia)
Kiira, Klaara (Finland)
Clarisse (France)
Andreas, Innozenz, Radegunde (Germany)
Photis (Greece)
Klára (Hungary)
Chiara, Equizio, Ercolano, Onofrio (Italy)
Anisa, Klāra, Klarisa, Vizma (Latvia)
Aiškutė, Laima, Laimona, Laimonas (Lithuania)
Camilla, Klara (Norway)
Bądzisław, Hilaria, Klara, Lech, Leonida, Piotr (Poland)
Darina (Slovakia)
Hilaria, Juana (Spain)
Klara (Sweden)
Clair, Claire, Clara, Clarabel, Clare, Clarinda, Clarissa, Murdock (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 224 of 2024; 141 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 6 of week 32 of 2023
Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 5 of 28]
Chinese: Month 6 (Ji-Wei), Day 26 (Ren-Yin)
Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)
Hebrew: 25 Av 5783
Islamic: 25 Muharram 1445
J Cal: 14 Hasa; Sevenday [134 of 30]
Julian: 30 July 2023
Moon: 13%: Waning Crescent
Positivist: 28 Dante (8th Month) [Milton]
Runic Half Month: Thorn (Defense) [Day 15 of 15]
Season: Summer (Day 53 of 94)
Zodiac: Leo (Day 22 of 31)
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