festivals

Kathmandu, March 2 Holi celebrations began in Nepal, with President Ramchandra Paudel stating that the festival may inspire people to end social anomalies and harmful customs.President Paudel extended greetings as the festival of colors was observed in the hilly districts of the country...

Mumbai, March 2: In an old interview with Lehren TV, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was seen expressing his deep sense of harmony within his family, which includes members from different religious backgrounds.Khan further emphasized that peace at home is a blessing, and credited faith and...

Islamabad, March 1 The Pakistan Hindu community announced on Sunday that they would celebrate the Holi festival with simplicity due to the regional situation, following President Asif Ali Zardari's appeal after attacks in Iran.Holi, the festival of colors, will be celebrated on March 4.The...

Hamirpur (HP), March 1 The four-day national-level Holi celebrations kicked off here on Sunday afternoon, with Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri inaugurating the festival.Agnihotri was accompanied by local MLA Captain Rajinder Singh, Hamirpur Deputy Commissioner Gandharva...

Mathura (UP), March 1 A case has been registered against nine social media accounts for posting "old videos" allegedly to damage the reputation of Lathmar Holi, an official said on Sunday.The annual festival is celebrated in the twin towns of Barsana and Nandgaon in the Braj region, and lasts...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 1 Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Sunday that elaborate medical arrangements have been put in place in connection with the Attukal Pongala festival in the state capital, which falls on March 3.Attukal Pongala is considered one of the largest gatherings of...

Lucknow, February 28 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to take strict action against those trying to disrupt peace during upcoming festivals, including Holi, Ramazan, and Eid.Addressing a high-level review meeting late Saturday evening, the chief minister said...

Minister Jual Oram of the Tribal Affairs Ministry announced today that the Ministry will organize a series of major events from March 2nd to 24th to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of tribal communities across the country. He stated that these festivals will not only celebrate tribal...

New Delhi, February 28 Music can be a powerful way to celebrate heritage and collective pride, without boundaries, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday.He shared a video of his experience at the North East Music Festival, held in the national capital recently, where he also interacted...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 28 The appeal by Palayam Imam V P Suhaib Maulavi to open mosques and Muslim homes to Hindu devotees on the upcoming Attukal Pongala festival day here has gone viral on social media platforms, with many netizens describing it as an example of the true Kerala story...

Guwahati, February 27 – The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) president, Lurinjyoti Gogoi, welcomed the Assam government's decision to initiate fast-track court proceedings in the case involving the prominent Assamese singer, Zubeen Garg, on Friday. However, he alleged that attempts were being made to...

New Delhi, February 27 – As Rangbhari Ekadashi marks the beginning of the Holi festivities, the spiritual towns of Ayodhya, Sambhal, and Vrindavan have been filled with vibrant celebrations, blending devotion with color and joy.In Ayodhya, Holi processions have begun emerging from the...

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...