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Historical accounts of Panaji date back to Kadamba King Shasthadeva, it refers to Panajim as Pahajani Khali, which mean a boat and a small creek respectively, in Sanskrit.
Panaji.
Another interpretation of the name is that Panji or Ponji is said to mean the land that never gets flooded The name was later changed to Panjim by the Portuguwhen Old Goa collapsed in the 19th century, Panjim was elevated to the status of a city on 22 March 1843 . After Liberation in 1961 it was known as Panaji.
VEDIK GYAN:
Shravani Purnima i.e. Raksha Bandhan is considered to be the festival of remembrance and worship of sages and worship for their dedication. In Vedic literature it was called Shravani. On this day, before the study of Vedas in Gurukulas, Yajnopavita – sacred thread – is worn. This ceremony is called Upnayana or Upkarma Sanskar. The old Yajnopavita is also changed on this day. Priests also tie raksha-sutras to the hosts. Rishis are the original source of Sanskrit literature, hence Shravani Purnima is celebrated as Rishi Parv.
LEARN Sanskrit
World Sanskrit Day, also known as Vishva – samskrita – dinam is celebrated on Shraavana Poornima, that is the full moon day of the Shraavana month in the Hindu calendar.
This is an annual event focused around the ancient language Sanskrit and is aimed to promote its revival and maintenance.
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