Day 7 May - World Athletics Day, Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti

Day 7 May - World Athletics Day
This year World Athletics Day is observed on 7 May to raise awareness about sports among youth, in schools and institutions to promote athletics as the primary sport. And to introduce new talent and youngsters in the field of athletics.

Day 7 May –  Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
The birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore is observed on 7 May according to Gregorian Calendar. He was born on 7 May, 1861 in Kolkata. He was one of India's top artists, novelist, author, Bengali poet, humanist, philosopher etc. In 1913, he was honoured with Nobel Prize in Literature.

Ramayana -characters list

Rama

The son of King Dasaratha and Queen Kausalya, Rama is the prince of Ayodya. He is an avatara of Vishnu, the Blue God and the sustainer of worlds. He is also a virtuous, strong, and just man in his own right. He is married to Sita, whom he loves deeply. He has a strong bond with his brother Lakshmana as well.

Sita

Sita's father, King Janak, found her lying in a furrow on sanctified ground and decided to raise her as his daughter. She marries Rama, and loves him so much that she follows him into exile. She is famed for her virtue and beauty, and is regarded as an avatara of the goddess Lakshmi, Vishnu's consort.

Ravana

Ravana is a rakshasa who performed penance for the God Siva for many years, and in return received a great blessing from the God: he cannot be killed by any God, demon, or other divine being. His arrogance combined, with great intelligence and power, has led him to rule over much of the earth, spreading terrible evil everywhere he goes.

Lakshmana

Son of King Dasaratha, and brother of Rama. He is deeply devoted to his brother, whom he follows through many dangerous adventures and quests. He is married to Sita's younger sister, Urmila.

King Dasaratha

King of Ayodhya, father of Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna. Of all his three sons, he loves Rama most deeply, and tries to shelter the boy from any danger. He is a good king: kind, just and well-liked by his people.

Viswamitra

Viswamitra is a great sage and wise man who was once a king. Through long meditation, he gained a number of magical powers. He takes Rama on a quest to defeat a demon and to lift the bow of Siva, the first step in the future king's great journey.

Ganga

Ganga is a goddess, the daughter of Himavan. Because of her incomparable beauty, she was given to the Devas, and she became the Milky Way. Later, Siva brought her down to earth and she became the river Ganges.

Siva

Siva is part of the great trinity in Hindusim, along with Vishnu and Brahma. He is a great ascetic, and often sits in meditation. He is able to tame the power of other gods, devas, and supernatural beings, and he often grants blessings and wishes to those who sit in dedication meditation ('tapasya'). His wife is Parvati.

Lava

Along with Kusha, one of the youths to whom Valmiki taught the Ramayana that he received from Narada. He is one of the sons of Rama, but he does not know this.

Kusha

Along with Lava, one of the youths to whom Valmiki taught the Ramayana that he received from Narada. He is one of the sons of Rama, but he does not know this.

Vasishta

Guru to King Dasaratha, he offers religious advice to the king and the royal family.

Rishyaringa

A great rishi; he presides over the sacrifice that King Dasaratha offers in order to get a son. He is sometimes depicted as a combination of a deer and a man.

Tataka

A beautiful woman who was transformed into a demon (rakshasi) when she tried to seduce the rishi Agastya. As a demon, she drinks the blood of living creatures and kills anything she can see. In one of his first great acts, Rama breaks her curse by slaying her.

Kaikeyi

The third and youngest wife of King Dasaratha, and mother of Bharata. She is famed for her beauty. After she saved the life of Dasaratha in battle, he offered to grant anything she would ask of him. She later calls in this favor to have Bharata crowned king and Rama sent into the forest, inspired by the worlds of her maid, Manthara.

Sumitra

Second wife of Dasaratha. She is the mother of Lakshmana and Shatrughna.

Kausalya

The first wife of Dasaratha and mother of Rama. She is the oldest wife, and very kind and wise. She does not have a close relationship with her husband, but she loves her son Rama very deeply.

Manthara

An old maid of Kaikeyi's. She is a wicked woman, and gives Kaikeyi the idea to ask Dasaratha to exile Rama and crown Bharata king instead.

Guha

King of the hunters, he rules near the wilderness in Shringiberapura. He is fiercely loyal to Rama.

Kausalya

Wife of Dasaratha, mother of Rama. She is wise and kind, but she is not close with her husband; the greatest joy in her life is Rama.

Bharata

Son of King Dasaratha and Queen Kaikeyi, he is half-brother to Rama, Lakshmana, and Shatrughna. He is devoted to his brother Rama, and he tries desperately to undo the damage committed by his mother Kaikeyi.

Shatrughna

Son of King Dasaratha and Queen Sumitra (she drank two sips from the sacred cup, and consequently had twins). His twin brother is Lakshmana, and his half-brothers are Rama and Bharata. He follows his brother Bharata everywhere.

Sumantra

Chief counselor of Dasaratha. He is the one who unwillingly brings Rama into exile.

Surpanakha

The sister of Ravana, she is a powerful rakshasi. She attempts to seduce Rama and kill Sita, but the princely brothers attack her. She tries to muster the rakshasa army against Rama.

Maricha

A rakshasa, uncle of Ravana. Rama defeated him with a purifying magical weapon, and he renounced his evil ways to become a rishi.

Khara

A rakshasa, cousin to Ravana. He rules the area of Janasthana, near the forest of Rama's exile. He is very powerful, and likes to kill rishis and despoil sacred rituals.

Jatayu

A powerful golden eagle who speaks in the voice of a human being. He was loyal to King Dasaratha, and pledges his service to Rama. He dies defending Sita from Ravana.

Kabandha

A terrible rakshasa who has the form of a body with no legs or head -- only arms and a gaping mouth. He was transformed into this ugly shape by Indra; formerly, he was a celestial archer. He tells the brothers to seek Sugriva, the prince of vanaras.

Sugriva

The rightful king of the vanaras, a race of magical monkeys. He was usurped by his brother Vali, and pledges his service to Rama and Lakshmana if they can restore him to his throne.

Hanuman

Advisor to Sugriva. He is the son of the wind god Vayu and a vanari woman.

Angada

A vanara youth, son of Vali and nephew of Sugriva. He is brave and intelligent.

Vibheeshana

Young brother of Ravana. Though he is a rakshasa, he is wise and good. When Ravana refuses to listen to his counsel, he joins Rama's army.

Sampati

A great golden eagle, brother of Jatayu. His wings were burned when he flew too close to the son.

Jambavan

King of the Riksharaj (magical bears). He is an ally of Sugriva and Rama. He is known for his gentle wisdom and quiet strength.

Indrajit

The favorite son of Ravana, and his most powerful warrior. He earned his name after he captured Indra, the king of the gods.

Kumbhakarna

Ravana's brother. He is a giant with infinite strength who sleeps for six months at a time before waking up and eating everything he can see.

Agastya

An elderly and extremely powerful rishi who blesses Rama. Later when Rama is king of Ayodhya, he comes to Rama's palace and tells him secret tales about the people he met on his journeys

Day 4 May – Coal Miners Day, International Firefighter’s Day

Day 4 May – Coal Miners Day
Every year on 4 May, Coal Miners Day is observed to honour the coal miners. Let us tell you that Coal mining is done to extract coal from the ground. Coal Mining is one of India's most dangerous professions. Coal Miners are the men who know that they may not return home back after the work when the day is over. Then, also they walk in the coal mines and earn their daily wages.

Day 4 May - International Firefighter’s Day
International Firefighter’s Day is observed every year on 4 May. It was instituted on 4 January, 1999 after a proposal via emailed out across the world due to the deaths of five firefighter’s in a bushfire in Australia. Therefore, this day is observed to recognise and honour the sacrifices that firefighter’s make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible.

Day 3 May - Press Freedom Day, World Laughter Day (first Sunday of May)

Day 3 May - Press Freedom Day
Every year Press freedom Day or World Press Freedom Day is observed on 3rd May to evaluate press freedom around the world and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession. 

Day 3 May - World Laughter Day (first Sunday of May)
World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year. In 1998, the first celebration took place in Mumbai, India. It was arranged by Dr. Madan Kataria founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement.

Day 2 May- World Tuna Day

Day 2 May- World Tuna Day
It is observed on 2 May and is established by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness about the importance of tuna fish.

May 2020 Important Days

May 2020 Important Days

May 2020 Important Days
Date	Name of Important Days
1 May	International Labour Day or May Day
1 May	Maharashtra Day
3 May	Press Freedom Day
4 May	Coal Miners Day
4 May	International Firefighter’s Day
3 May	World Laughter Day (first Sunday of May)
5 May	World Asthma Day (First Tuesday of May)
7 May	World Athletics Day
7 May	Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
8 May	World Red Cross Day
8 May	World Thalassaemia Day
11 May	National Technology Day
10 May	Mother's Day (Second Sunday of May)
12 May	International Nurses Day
15 May	International Day of Families
17 May	World Telecommunication Day
17 May	World Hypertension Day
15 May	National Endangered Species Day (Third Friday in May)
18 May	World AIDS Vaccine Day
18 May	International Museum Day
16 May	Armed Forces Day (Third Saturday of the May)
21 May	National Anti-Terrorism Day
22 May	International Day for Biological Diversity
25 May	National Memorial Day (last Monday of May)
31 May	Anti-Tobacco Day

Day 1 May: Gujarat Day

Day 1 May: Gujarat Day
 It is a state holiday in Gujarat. The state of Gujarat was formed on 1 May, 1960.

The state of Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed as a result of this movement according to the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 enacted by the Parliament of India on 25 April 1960. The act came into effect on 1 May 1960, hence the reason of annual celebration.