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New Delhi, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the people attending the ongoing Madhavpur Mela in Porbandar and said the vibrant celebration highlights the country's glorious culture.The fair also reinforces the timeless cultural bond between Gujarat and the Northeast, Modi...

New Delhi, March 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes on Sunday to everyone attending the ongoing Madhavpur Mela in Porbandar, Gujarat, and stated that this festival brings together diverse traditions, thereby reflecting the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat."The...

Hathras (UP), March 29 A unique tradition in the town of Sahpau, in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh, involves burning the effigy of the demon king Ravana on the Dashami of Chaitra Navratri. Unlike most places where it is set ablaze during Sharadiya Navratri on Dussehra, this practice is...

Udupi (Karnataka), March 27 The Karnataka government has approved financial assistance for infrastructure development in connection with the upcoming Mahamastakabhisheka in Karkala.Mahamastakabhisheka is a major festival marked by the grand anointing of the 57-foot monolithic statue of Lord...

March 27, New Delhi – The sacred festival of Ram Navami was celebrated with great devotion in Ayodhya, with a grand Surya Tilak at the Ram Temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the Surya Tilak and prayed to Lord Ram on the occasion.Ram Navami marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ram...

Srinagar, March 26 Swami Kalikananda Saraswati said his Math will revive the Kumbh Mela in Kashmir by holding a 10-day festival in the Bandipora district in July this year."We will be holding the Kumbh Mela at Shadipora (in the Bandipora district) from July 15-24 this year. We expect two to...

Patna, March 26 BJP national president Nitin Nabin has expressed hope that lakhs of devotees will participate in the Ramnavami celebrations here on Friday, describing the occasion as "historic."Nabin, who had previously played a key role in organizing the festival in Bihar's state capital...

Katra, the base camp for the holy Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, is experiencing a significant increase in the number of devotees as the ongoing Navratri festival draws pilgrims from across the country.Devotees continue to arrive in large numbers, steadily making their way to Katra to...

Lucknow, March 25 The Uttar Pradesh government announced an additional public holiday on March 27 for Ram Navami celebrations on Wednesday, according to an official statement."The decision has been taken considering the increasing number of devotees visiting temples during the festival and to...

New Delhi, March 25 President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended greetings to citizens on the eve of Ram Navami and urged everyone to embrace the teachings of the great story of Lord Ram and pledge to serve the nation with their thoughts, words, and actions.She said that this festival marks...

Mumbai, March 24 The Maharashtra government will organize the Koyna Daulat Dongri Festival 2026 in Patan, aiming to boost tourism in the Satara district, an official said on Tuesday.The five-day festival, starting on April 2, will serve as a platform to showcase local talent and the cultural...

Patna, March 23 – The sacred Chaiti Chhath festival has entered its second day, marked by the observance of Kharna Puja, after which devotees begin a strict 36-hour Nirjala (waterless) fast.On this occasion, devotees prepared Prasad consisting of roti and kheer made from milk and jaggery...

New Delhi, March 20 Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu offered a floral chaddar at the shrine of Sufi saint Bakhtiyar Kaki in Mehrauli on Friday and prayed for the country's progress and well-being.As part of the "Phool Walon ki Sair" (walk of florists), a three-day festival dedicated to...

Kohima, March 19 – The 9th North East Youth Festival 2026, organized by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the State’s Department of Youth Resources and Sports, commenced at the Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Nagaland.Addressing the inaugural programme as...

Jammu, March 19 Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary extended greetings on the occasion of Navratri on Wednesday, saying the festival reflects the spirit of unity, brotherhood, and communal harmony in the Union Territory.Choudhary described Navratri as a spiritual...

March 19th, Aizawl: Organized jointly by the Mizoram Indigenous Games Association and Doordarshan Aizawl, the festival began yesterday with a grand inauguration by Minister of Art and Culture, C. Lalsawivunga.Today's program featured a speech by MIGA General Headquarters President, R...

New Delhi, March 19 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to the people of India for Chaitra Navratri and wished that the grace of Goddess Durga brings new energy to the resolution of 'Developed India'.On Thursday, India is celebrating the first day of Chaitra Navratri...

Mumbai, March 18 As we prepare to celebrate Gudi Padwa on Thursday, several prominent figures from the television industry revealed what the auspicious festival means to them.Actress Shilpa Shinde, also known as Angoori Bhabi from &TV's "Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai 2", revealed that for her, Gudi...

The Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 will begin in the national capital tomorrow, showcasing the cultural heritage and entrepreneurial spirit of tribal communities. The festival, organized by the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India at Sunder Nursery, will be inaugurated by Union...

New Delhi, March 16 – The Delhi Secretariat came alive on Monday with the sound of the shehnai as members of Anjuman Sair-e-Gul Faroshan extended a traditional welcome to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta as part of the ‘Phool Walon Ki Sair’ celebrations.The Chief Minister said the festival...