30 November - Mark Twain birth anniversary

 

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri, was one of the most prominent American writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He gained fame for his wit and satire, which he used to critique the societal norms and values of his time.

Twain's works often reflected his experiences growing up in the Mississippi River town of Hannibal, Missouri. He worked as a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River before becoming a journalist and eventually a full-time writer.

Some of his most famous works include "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (1876) and its sequel "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (1885), both of which are considered classics of American literature. "The Prince and the Pauper" (1881), "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" (1889), and "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" are among his other notable novels.

Twain was not only a writer but also a social critic and lecturer. He traveled extensively and often gave lectures that were both humorous and thought-provoking.

Towards the end of his life, Twain suffered from various health issues, including heart problems and bouts of depression. He passed away on April 21, 1910, at the age of 74, at his residence in Redding, Connecticut. Twain's legacy endures through his literary works, which continue to be studied, appreciated, and enjoyed by readers around the world.

 

30 November - National Day also known as St. Andrew's Day in Scotland

 

Scotland celebrates St. Andrew's Day as its national day. St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and St. Andrew's Day falls on November 30th. The day is a celebration of Scottish culture, heritage, and the contributions of St. Andrew to the country.

While it's not a public holiday in Scotland, St. Andrew's Day is marked with various events and festivities, including traditional music and dance, parades, and the lighting of bonfires. The Saltire, the national flag of Scotland, features a white diagonal cross on a blue background, representing the cross on which St. Andrew is believed to have been crucified. The Saltire is prominently displayed during the celebrations.

30 November - Jagadish Chandra Bose birth anniversary

 

Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose was born on November 30, 1858, and he passed away on November 23, 1937. He was a renowned Indian scientist, physicist, biologist, biophysicist, and botanist who made significant contributions to various fields. Bose is particularly known for his work in the area of plant science and for demonstrating that plants and animals share much in common in their physiological processes. He is also credited with the development of the crescograph, a device for measuring plant growth.

30 November - Independence Day Yemen

 

Yemen celebrates its Independence Day on November 30th. This day commemorates the end of British colonial rule in the region. On November 30, 1967, the last British troops withdrew from what was then known as the Aden Protectorate, marking the establishment of the People's Republic of South Yemen (now part of the unified Republic of Yemen).

The independence of South Yemen from British colonial administration was a significant event in Yemen's history. Later, North Yemen and South Yemen unified in 1990 to form the present-day Republic of Yemen. Independence Day in Yemen is a national holiday marked by various events and celebrations, including parades, cultural activities, and patriotic displays. It is a time for Yemenis to reflect on their history, honor their struggle for independence, and celebrate their national unity.

30 November - Independence Day of Barbados

 

Barbados celebrates its Independence Day on November 30th. This day marks the anniversary of the country gaining independence from British rule in 1966. On November 30, 1966, Barbados ceased to be a British colony and became an independent sovereign state within the Commonwealth of Nations.

Independence Day in Barbados is a national holiday, and celebrations typically include parades, cultural events, ceremonies, and various festivities. The day is an occasion for Barbadians to reflect on their history, culture, and national identity, as well as to celebrate their achievements as an independent nation.

29 November - Kaivalyadhama centenary year celebrations

 

The above is a cancellation of Kaivalya dham dham post office on a private cover in my collection .

 

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a national conference on ‘Integration of Yoga in School Education System-Manifesting the thought’, organized by Kaivalyadhama as part of its centenary year celebrations at Lonavala, Maharashtra today (November 29, 2023).

Kaivalyadhama is an institute for yoga research and education located in Lonavala, India. It was founded by Swami Kuvalayananda in 1924. The full name of the institution is Kaivalyadhama S. M. Y. M. Samiti, and it has played a significant role in the study and promotion of yoga.

Kaivalyadhama focuses on scientific research in yoga and offers various courses, workshops, and training programs related to yoga and its therapeutic applications. The institute has contributed to the understanding of yoga from both traditional and scientific perspectives.

Lonavala, where Kaivalyadhama is situated, is a hill station in the Pune district of the state of Maharashtra, India. The serene and natural surroundings of Lonavala make it an ideal location for an institution dedicated to yoga and wellness.

 

29 November - Henri Fabre was born in 1882

 

Henri Fabre (29 November 1882 – 30 June 1984) was a French aviator and the inventor of the first successful seaplane, the Fabre Hydravion.

Henri Fabre was born into a prominent family of shipowners in the city of Marseille. He was educated in the Jesuit College of Marseilles where he undertook advanced studies in sciences.

He intensively studied aeroplane and propeller designs. He patented a system of flotation devices which he used when he succeeded in taking off from the surface of the Etang de Berre on 28 March 1910. On that day, he completed four consecutive flights, the longest about 600 metres. the Hydravion has survived and is displayed in the Musée de l'Air in Paris. Henri Fabre was soon contacted by Glenn Curtiss and Gabriel Voisin who used his invention to develop their own seaplanes.

As late as 1971, Fabre said he was still sailing his own boat single-handedly in Marseille harbour.

He died at the age of 101 as one of the last living pioneers of human flight.

29 November - India post issued a stamp of Chardham - Yamunotri in 2019

 

Department of Post issued a Commemorative stamp of Chardham which includes Yamunotri on 29 November 2019

Four ancient pilgrimage sites in the Indian state of Uttarakhand viz. Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath is referred to as Chota Char Dham to differentiate it from this bigger circuit of Char Dham sites. The Chota Char Dham shrines are closed in winter due to snowfall and reopen for pilgrims with the advent of summer.

Yamunotri, also Jamnotri, is the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the Goddess Yamuna in Hinduism. It is situated at an altitude of 3,293 metres (10,804 ft) in the Garhwal Himalayas and located approximately 150 kilometers (93 mi) North of Uttarkashi, the headquarters of the Uttarkashi district in the Garhwal Division of Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the four sites in India's Chhota Char Dham pilgrimage. The sacred shrine of Yamunotri, source of the river Yamuna, is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas, perched atop a flank of Bandar Poonch Parvat. The chief attraction at Yamunotri is the temple devoted to the Goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Janki Chatti which is 7 km away.

29 November - India post issued a stamp of Chardham - Gangotri in 2019

 

Department of Post issued a Commemorative stamp of Chardham which includes Gangotri on 29 November 2019

Four ancient pilgrimage sites in the Indian state of Uttarakhand viz. Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath is referred to as Chota Char Dham to differentiate it from this bigger circuit of Char Dham sites. The Chota Char Dham shrines are closed in winter due to snowfall and reopen for pilgrims with the advent of summer.

Gangotri is a town and a Nagar Panchayat (municipality) in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is 99 km from Uttarkashi, the main district headquarter. It is a Hindu pilgrim town on the banks of the river Bhagirathi – the origin of the river Ganges. The town is located on the Greater Himalayan Range, at a height of 3,100 metres (10,200 ft). According to popular Hindu legend, Goddess Ganga descended here when Lord Shiva released the mighty river from the locks of his hair.

It is also the origin of the Ganges river and seat of the goddess Ganga. The river is called Bhagirathi at the source and acquires the name Ganga (the Ganges) from Devprayag onwards where it meets the Alaknanda. The origin of the holy river is at Gaumukh, set in the Gangotri Glacier, and is a 19 km trek from Gangotri. The original Gangotri Temple was built by the Nepalese general Amar Singh Thapa. The temple is closed from Diwali day every year and is reopened on Akshaya Tritiya.[1] During this time, the idol of the goddess is kept at Mukhba village, near Harsil. Ritual duties of the temple are supervised by the Semwal family of pujaris. These pujaris hail from Mukhba village.

29 November - India post issued a stamp of Chardham - Badrinath in 2019

 

Department of Post issued a Commemorative stamp of Chardham which includes Badrinath on 29 November 2019

Four ancient pilgrimage sites in the Indian state of Uttarakhand viz. Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath is referred to as Chota Char Dham to differentiate it from this bigger circuit of Char Dham sites. The Chota Char Dham shrines are closed in winter due to snowfall and reopen for pilgrims with the advent of summer.

Badrinath is a town and nagar panchayat in Chamoli district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. A Hindu holy place, it is one of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage and is also part of India's Chota Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. It gets its name from the Badrinath Temple.

Badrinath derives from the Sanskrit compound Badarīnātha, consisting of the terms badarī (jujube tree) and nātha (lord), an epithet of Vishnu.It is also known as Badarikashrama.

Badrinath was re-established as a major pilgrimage site by Adi Shankara in the 8th century.[7] In earlier days, pilgrims used to walk hundreds of miles to visit the Badrinath temple.