festivals

Wayanad (Kerala), February 27 Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Friday that while people should be allowed to express themselves, it would be better to "create things that promote happiness and foster peace, love, and well-being among people."Wayanad Lok Sabha MP Vadra, who is in...

Lucknow, February 26 – With the Hindu festival of Holi approaching and the holy month of Ramadan currently underway, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, the chief of All India Muslim Jamaat, appealed to members of all communities on Thursday to respect each other's religious sentiments to ensure peace...

February 26, New Delhi – Indian Railways has made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth, safe, and comfortable travel for passengers during the upcoming Holi festival. To manage the anticipated increase in passenger traffic, 1,244 Holi Special train trips will be operated across various...

Mathura, February 25 Women dressed in traditional attire playfully hit men who were painted with colors with bamboo sticks while they shielded themselves as the town of Barsana, known as the abode of Krishna's consort Radha, celebrated Lathmar Holi on Wednesday.Roofs and streets alike were...

Hamirpur, February 25 The Hamirpur district administration issued an order on Wednesday imposing a ban on the carrying of all types of weapons during the national-level Holi celebrations scheduled in Sujanpur from March 1 to 4.Hamirpur Deputy Commissioner Gandharva Rathore, however, stated...

Mathura, February 25 – Holi celebrations are in full swing in the Braj region – Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Nandgaon, Gokul, Mahavan, and Baldev – even before the festival formally begins elsewhere in the country.Devotees from across India and abroad are celebrating the love of Radha and...

Patna, February 24 Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit instructed officials on Tuesday to enhance security measures to ensure "peaceful" and "harmonious" celebrations of Holi on March 3-4, officials said.He was addressing a high-level review meeting, held to assess law and order preparedness...

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), February 24 – Thousands of devotees and tourists from across India and abroad have begun arriving in the Braj region to witness the world-famous Holi celebrations in Barsana, Vrindavan, and Mathura, as the traditional festivities formally commenced with ritual ceremonies...

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...