Samvatsari (International Forgiveness Day) is the last day of Paryushana —the eight or ten day festival of Jainism. It is the holiest day of the Jain calendar. Many Jains observe a complete fast on this day. The whole day is spent in prayers and contemplation.
Wildlife sanctuaries in Assam
Previous Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuaries A Sanctuary of only 26.22 sq. kms. area, situated on the foothills of Himalayas bordering Bhutan in the north, is an ideal bhabar tract. The Sanctuary was constituted especially for the protection and conservation of Hispid Hare and Pigmy Hog. Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuaries The Sanctuary harbours the world’s highest density of One horned Rhinoceros, located in Morigaon district, but close to Guwahati City. The habitat comprises of Assam alluvial grassland with hilly forests for an area of 38.81 sq. kms. This is also an Important Bird Area. Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuaries Located in the western boundary of Guwahati city, Deepar Beel Sanctuary is the only Ramsar Site in the State. It is a picturesque wetland of 4.14 sq. kms. ...
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