festivals

Muzaffarpur, March 2 In Muzaffarpur, Bihar, preparations for Holi are in full swing, but this year, the festive atmosphere comes with an unusual twist.At the city's famous Chhata Bazaar – known as the wholesale hub for colors and pichkaris – one particular item has seen exceptional demand...

New Delhi, March 2 Fulfilling its election promise, the BJP government in Delhi launched a scheme on Monday to provide two free LPG cylinders on the occasions of Holi and Diwali to holders of ration cards.President Droupadi Murmu launched the scheme, under which Rs 853 (the price of one LPG...

Gorakhpur (UP), March 2 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appealed to people on Monday to celebrate Holi with dignity, avoid vulgar songs, and refrain from using chemicals or force while applying colours, saying that festivals bring joy only when observed in peace and harmony...

Lucknow, March 2 Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Monday extended her heartfelt greetings and best wishes to everyone ahead of Holi.Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Minister of State for Higher Education Rajni Tiwari, along with other senior officials, met the governor at the Jan...

New Delhi, March 2 More than 15,000 police personnel will be deployed across Delhi on Wednesday to maintain law and order during Holi celebrations, with a special focus on preventing drunk driving and motorcycle stunts, officials said.According to the Delhi Police, elaborate security...

New Delhi, March 2 – Festive celebrations marked Holi at BJP offices across several states on Monday, with senior leaders participating in Holi Milan events and extending greetings to party workers and citizens.In the national capital, a Holi Milan event was organized at the Delhi BJP state...

March 02, Nepal – In Nepal, Holi, also known as Phagu Poornima, is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the mountainous and hilly districts, marking the full moon day of the Fagun month in the lunar calendar.The Basantpur Durbar Square in the Kathmandu Valley was filled with foreign...

A festive atmosphere is in place in Goalpara in anticipation of the Doul Utsav. Local markets are filled with Holi-related items, including colored powder, masks, caps, water guns, and various colorful products for children.At the historic Shri Shri Ramchandra Bigraha Temple in Rangjuli, which...

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...