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Security has also been tightened in different parts of the state including in Kandhamal. The district administration had also convened a crucial meeting of the peace committee ahead of Christmas celebrations.

National Farmer's Day or Kisan Diwas is celebrated on December 23, the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, who was the fifth Prime Minister of India and a well-known Kisan leader.

National Consumer Rights Day is a day that emphasizes the power and rights of consumers and customers and is celebrated on December 24.

Every year National Mathematics Day is observed on December 22 which is the birth anniversary of the eminent Indian mathematician Ramanujan.

To ensure that minorities especially those who come under the economically and socially weaker category benefit from the administrative policies, Minorities Rights Day in India is celebrated every year on December 18.

It marks the end of 1971 India-Pakistan War that remains one of the defining moments in the history of Indian Subcontinent as it led to the liberation of Bangladesh.

Dhanu Sankranti marks the transit of the Sun from one zodiac to another. It is an auspicious day when the Sun enters the Sagittarius zodiac sign or Dhanu Rashi.

From this day onwards, Goddess Mahalakshmi leaves for her parent’s home for a month. For this reason, food cooked by Lord Jagannath’s mother (Yashoda) is offered early in the morning. This prasad is known as Pahili Bhog which along with Ballabh Bhog is offered to the Lord during this month.

On Sankranti days, the Sun transits from one zodiac to another. In total, there are twelve Sankrantis in a year. Dhanu Sankranti is one of them.

Vijay Diwas is celebrated in India on December 16 every year to remember the historic win of India over Pakistan during the crucial 1971 war.

As we discuss about energy conservation, let’s turn our heads towards a small village in Manipur. Hengbung village is situated in a hilly terrain that is frequently battered by strong winds and landslide, and yet has managed to earn its own recognition.

Every year the National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated on December 14 to create awareness about the significance of energy conservation.

Today is the birthday of the great astronomer and mathematician of Odisha, Pathani Samanta, whose full name with honourifics was Mahamahopadhyaya Chandrasekhara Singha Harichandana Mahapatra Samanta. 

International Mountain Day highlights the significance of mountains in everyone’s lives. It is celebrated every year on December 11.

Every year UNICEF Day for Change is celebrated on December 11 to raise awareness about underprivileged children so that this awareness leads to a positive impact on the lives of those in need.