festivals

New Delhi, March 26 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings on Ram Navami, stating that the ideals of Lord Ram will remain a guiding force not only for the people of India but for the entire humanity for all times to come.The prime minister also prayed that, with the...

Ranchi, March 26 Drones and quick response teams have been deployed, and CCTV cameras have been installed at sensitive locations in Jharkhand, as security has been tightened across the state in preparation for the Ram Navami celebrations, police said.Religious processions will be taken out in...

New Delhi, March 25 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people on the seventh day of Chaitra Navaratri, dedicated to Goddess Kalratri.In a post on X, PM Modi said, "I pay my respects to Mother Kalratri! I pray that through her blessings, everyone's life be enriched with...

Bhubaneswar, March 24 – Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi issued firm instructions to the police administration on Tuesday to maintain law and order across the state during the upcoming Ram Navami celebrations on March 27.Chairing a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan here, the Chief...

Bhubaneswar, March 24 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday issued strict instructions to the police to ensure that Ram Navami is celebrated smoothly across the state on March 27.Majhi, who also holds the home portfolio, said that the police must make foolproof arrangements so...

Chalsa (WB), March 24 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday that no division should be created among people based on religion, and the schemes of her government are meant for members of all faiths.Addressing a gathering at a church in Chalsa in north Bengal's Jalpaiguri...

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...

Bengaluru, March 21 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah conveyed his heartfelt wishes to Muslims across the state and the country on the occasion of the holy festival of Ramzan and emphasized the importance of praying for the well-being of humankind.He was speaking after participating in a...

Bikaner (Rajasthan), March 21 – In another significant example of Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb, the harmonious blend of Hindu-Muslim traditions, Bikaner in Rajasthan showcased peaceful coexistence of two different religious communities on Saturday. While Muslim worshippers offered prayers for...

Bhubaneswar, March 21 Thousands of devotees flocked to mosques and open-air Eidgahs across Odisha on Saturday to offer prayers and celebrate the occasion after a month of fasting.Police made elaborate security arrangements in different cities. In Cuttack, Balasore, Bhadrak, Sambalpur, and...

Mumbai, March 21 – Saba Pataudi, Kareena Kapoor Khan's sister-in-law, is all set to give Eidi to Jeh, Taimur, and other Pataudi children on the occasion of Eid on March 21st.Saba shared glimpses of the family's warm and festive celebrations on her social media account.Sharing a heartfelt...

Jammu, March 21 Amid tight security arrangements, Eid al-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervor and traditional gaiety across the Jammu region on Monday, with a large number of Muslims gathering at various eidgahs and mosques to offer prayers for peace and an end to the conflicts in the...

President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan extended greetings to the people on the occasion of the Sarhul festival today.In a social media post, President Murmu stated that the festival, celebrated on the arrival of new flowers on the trees each year, symbolizes new...

Amaravati, March 21 Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, and opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy conveyed Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to the people of the state on Saturday.The Governor said that Ramzan is a period of devotion, fasting, charity, and...

Ranchi, March 21 Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Sarhul and Eid festivals on Saturday.The state's largest tribal festival, Sarhul, and the Muslim community's 'Eid-ul-Fitr' are being celebrated across...

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr today.In her message, the President stated that the festival conveys the message of self-control, charity, and compassion for the...

New Delhi, March 21 People flocked to mosques across the national capital on Saturday for Eid al-Fitr prayers, embracing the spirit of unity and devotion, as a thick fog added an unusual charm to the celebrations.The Delhi Police said security was stepped up across the city to maintain law and...

New Delhi, March 21 – The Congress extended warm greetings to citizens across the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, describing the festival as a celebration of compassion, generosity, and togetherness.Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, conveyed his wishes on the...

Lucknow, March 21 Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati extended greetings to Muslims on Eid and wished them the freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution.In a post on X, the BSP chief said, "Following a month of fasting and prayers, including Tarawih, during the auspicious and holy...

New Delhi, March 21 – The Eid-ul-Fitr festival, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is being observed by Muslims around the world, including in India, with prayers, feasts, and gatherings on Saturday. However, celebrations in parts of West Asia remain subdued this year due to the...