cultural festival

New Delhi, April 3 – The three-day Indraprastha Cultural Festival 2026, organized by the Delhi government, kicked off on Friday with Art and Culture Minister Kapil Mishra describing it as a platform to redefine the city's civilizational identity.Addressing the inaugural session as the Chief...

Jammu, March 31 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday that the culture and spiritual treasures of the Union Territory will play a vital role in shaping a brighter future for all.Speaking at the inaugural function of 'Jammu and Kashmir Cultural Festival' here...

Bhubaneswar, March 31 The Odisha Assembly passed a resolution on Tuesday to observe Odia Pakhya, a 14-day cultural festival, across the state starting from April 1.The initiative aims to reconnect people with Odisha's rich cultural heritage and traditions during the fortnight, said Suryabanshi...

Jammu, March 31 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged the youth to return to their roots, cultivate new ideas, and leverage cultural heritage to drive meaningful social change.Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the ‘Jammu Kashmir Cultural Festival’ here, Sinha...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today emphasized that the culture and spiritual heritage of Jammu and Kashmir will play a vital role in shaping a brighter future for all. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the LG said that Jammu's soil is rich with traditions. Dogri songs that convey...

Union Minister for the Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, stated that the North Eastern states act as a bridge between India and the Global South, capable of driving economic and cultural exchange on a global scale. He made this statement while addressing the 15th...

Kohima, March 23 – The five-day 9th North East Youth Festival 2026 concluded at the Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Dimapur, bringing together youth from across the region in a vibrant celebration of culture, talent, and unity.Director of Youth Resources & Sports, Kethosituo Sekhose...

Thane, March 19 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Bollywood actress Amrita Rao joined the Gudi Padwa celebrations in Thane on Thursday, as people decorated the city with colorful "gudis," flags, and traditional rangolis to mark the Hindu New Year.The word "Gudi" means a flag...

March 18th, Aizawl: To preserve and promote traditional Mizo heritage, Minister of Art & Culture C. Lalsawivunga inaugurated the three-day 'Doordarshan Mizoram Indigenous Games & Cultural Festival 2026' today at the Ramhlun Sports Complex, Aizawl.The event is jointly organized by Doordarshan...

'Bhadradesha Utsav-2026' will be held on March 21st at the Abhinav Theatre from 1 pm to 6 pm, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages.This was announced by Kulwant Manhas, chairman of the Bhadradesha Cultural Forum, during a press conference. He stated...

March 14, New Delhi – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the vibrant Vasant Utsav in Panchkula, celebrating the arrival of the spring season with cultural performances, exhibitions, and public participation. The festival saw a large turnout of residents, artists, and visitors...

New Delhi, March 13 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the Tribes Arts Festival-2026 on Friday and said that the capital's doors are open to artists and cultural practitioners who contribute to the city's inclusive character.The 12-day Tribes Art Fest, organized by the Ministry of...

Aizawl, March 13 Mizoram celebrated the grand finale of the spring festival, Chapchar Kut, with traditional fervor and cultural displays at the Lammual ground here on Friday. Chief Minister Lalduhoma urged people to embrace self-accountability and reconciliation as core values of Mizo society...

Johannesburg, March 8 Thousands of people from various communities enthusiastically celebrated Holi over the weekend at a range of public events, including a Holi celebration in the Brij style, which was a first for South Africa.On Sunday, the Consulate General of India in Johannesburg and the...

Hamirpur (HP), March 5 A four-day national-level Holi festival concluded at Sujanpurtira here, after which Himachal Pradesh Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania encouraged people to actively participate in such fairs and festivals, officials said.Speaking at the festival's conclusion on Wednesday...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 3 – As lakhs of women converged on Thiruvananthapuram for the renowned Attukal Pongala festival, the Palayam area, located in the heart of the state capital, quietly reaffirmed Kerala's culture of coexistence.Just a few metres apart stand the Palayam Juma Masjid, the...

The annual Barpeta Doul Festival was inaugurated yesterday with the traditional Gondh Yatra ceremony at the historic Barpeta Satra.As part of the ritual, the customary fireworks of Barpeta were lit, attracting thousands of devotees and visitors to the Satra to witness the grand celebration.

Thiruvananthapuram, March 3 – The city transformed into a vast expanse of devotion on Tuesday as lakhs of women gathered for the annual Pongala at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, turning Kerala’s capital into a sea of flickering hearths.Makeshift brick stoves stretched for over 10 kilometers...

March 02, Nepal – In Nepal, Holi, also known as Phagu Poornima, is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the mountainous and hilly districts, marking the full moon day of the Fagun month in the lunar calendar.The Basantpur Durbar Square in the Kathmandu Valley was filled with foreign...

Barpeta prepares for five-day Doul Utsav celebrationsThe renowned Doul Utsav of Barpeta, Assam, will commence tomorrow with a five-day program. One of the main attractions of Barpeta's Doul festival is the traditional Holi songs, which have filled the entire town with a festive atmosphere...