festivals

Bhagalpur, February 23 – Aromatic gulal (colored powder) is being prepared in Bhagalpur, Bihar, for the upcoming Holi festival, and women associated with self-help groups (SHGs) are leading this unique initiative.Priya Soni, Director of the self-help group and entrepreneurship organization...

Mumbai, February 23 – Actress Ankita Lokhande recently expressed her emotions as she wrote a heartfelt note for her sister Aashita, on her engagement.On her social media account, Ankita posted a video montage featuring a series of throwback pictures and wrote a long message that read...

New Delhi, February 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke about the centuries-old Mamangam tradition, often called the Kerala Kumbh, which has once again come alive after nearly 250 years, saying that while the rivers may be different from North to South, the spirit of faith remains...

New Delhi, February 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly advocated for the use of "indigenous" products during festivals on Sunday, urging people to always "promote local" products.Modi said that the holy month of Ramzan is currently underway and wished everyone well for the occasion...

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), February 21 A minor scuffle broke out between two communities during Shivaji Jayanti celebrations in the Chittapur taluk of the Kalaburagi district, police said on Saturday.The situation was quickly brought under control, they said.The incident took place in the Gokul...

Leh/Jammu, February 19 Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, extended greetings to the people, particularly those in Leh and Kargil, on the commencement of the holy month of Ramzan.Expressing happiness over the start of the fasting month, he said, "May this blessed month strengthen...

Gandhinagar, February 19 – The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has announced an increase in bus services to accommodate passengers travelling during the Holi and Dhuleti festivals.Under Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, the corporation will operate an additional 1,300...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary conveyed warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that in his message, the Chief Minister emphasized...

Lahore, February 16 Hundreds of Hindu devotees from across Pakistan participated in special prayers to Lord Shiva at the historic Katas Raj Temple in the Punjab province on the occasion of Mahashivratri.The event, held on Sunday, was attended by State Minister for Minority Affairs Kheal Das...

POONCH, February 15: Mahashivratri was celebrated with great devotion and spiritual fervor across the Poonch district, with thousands of devotees flocking to the revered Shiv Khori Temple to offer prayers.Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma paid his respects at the shrine and prayed for...

Kohima, February 15 – Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio strongly advocated for pan-Naga unity on Sunday and urged the Centre to expedite a just and inclusive resolution to the long-standing Naga political issue.Addressing the two-day Lui-Ngai-Ni celebration at the Ukhrul district...

Maha Shivratri was celebrated at the Gulmarg Shiva temple with devotion, as tourists, devotees, the army, and the Dharmarth Trust organized a communal meal (langar) amidst prayers, joy, and praise for the Kashmir region.February 15, Gulmarg: Maha Shivratri was celebrated with great religious...

Herath Maha Shivratri in Kashmir reflects faith, unity, shared traditions, spiritual values, rituals, walnuts, and timeless communal harmony between Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims.February 15, Srinagar: Herath, also known as Herath Maha Shivratri, is the most significant socio-religious festival...

Ukhrul/Imphal, February 15 Nagaland Chief Minister Nephiu Rio said on Sunday that the seed-sowing festival of Lui-Ngai-Ni promotes unity and peace among the Naga community.Speaking at the seed-sowing festival of the Nagas at the Ukhrul Headquarters Ground in Manipur, Rio described his presence...

Gurugram, February 15 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while offering prayers at a temple in Nuh on Mahashivratri, expressed hope that Lord Shiva's blessings would guide the state towards sustained development and harmony, an official said.According to an official statement, Saini...

Srinagar, February 15 Mahashivratri, also known as Herath in Kashmir, was celebrated with great religious enthusiasm across the valley on Sunday as Kashmiri Pandits visited temples to offer prayers.The largest gathering took place at the Shankaracharya Temple, which overlooks the Dal Lake...

The Mahashivratri festival is being celebrated across the country today with deep devotion and spiritual fervor. Considered one of the most sacred occasions for devotees of Lord Shiva, the day is marked by fasting, special prayers, and night-long worship at temples. Thousands of devotees take...

February 15, New Delhi – The Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, extended greetings on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, conveying heartfelt wishes to citizens and highlighting the festival's spiritual significance. He stated that the festival reflects Lord Shiva's compassion, sacrifice, and...

February 15, New Delhi – President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan extended their greetings on the occasion of Mahashivratri today, wishing citizens well-being, happiness, and prosperity. The leaders emphasized the spiritual significance of the festival in promoting...

February 15, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on Mahashivaratri, wishing well-being for all citizens. He prayed that Lord Shiva's blessings continue to guide everyone and bring prosperity to the nation.Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, "To all my family...