hindu festival

Mathura (UP), March 29 The 134-day-long Phool Bangla Utsav began on Sunday at the Shri Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan, a festival centered around creating flower decorations to lower the temple's temperature, keeping in mind the rising heat and the upcoming summer months.Since the red stone...

Patna, March 27 – A grand and vibrant celebration is unfolding in Patna on the occasion of Ram Navami, with massive processions and devotional fervor gripping the city.At the heart of the celebrations, Dak Bungalow Crossing – also known as Shri Ram Chowk – has become the central hub where 52...

Kolkata, March 27 BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari held a Ram Navami procession in his constituency, Nandigram, in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district on Friday, alleging that such rallies had previously been attacked by goons backed by the TMC in the area.During the procession, members of the...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the people on the sixth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Katyayani.In a post on X, PM Modi said, "I bow to Maa Katyayani! May the grace of the Goddess – the presiding deity of divinity and valour –...

New Delhi, March 21 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people on the third day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta, and prayed for a prosperous life for everyone.In a post on X, PM Modi said, "I bow to Maa Chandraghanta! I pray to Mata to bless...

Sarangpur (Gujarat), March 9: Over 75,000 devotees from across India and many other countries gathered in Sarangpur to celebrate the grand Pushpadolotsav (Festival of Colours) in the presence of HH Mahant Swami Maharaj. Countless devotees also witnessed the celebration through a live webcast on...

New York, March 5 US President Donald Trump has extended greetings to all those celebrating the festival of Holi, saying it is "a day welcoming the arrival of spring and rejoicing in the triumph of good over evil."In his presidential message on Wednesday, Trump said, "Melania and I wish all...

Washington, March 5: Political leaders in the United States and Canada extended greetings to Hindu communities celebrating Holi, the festival of colors that marks the arrival of spring and symbolizes renewal, unity, and the triumph of good over evil.US President Donald Trump issued a message...

Ulaanbaatar, March 4 – Several Indian diplomatic missions around the world celebrated Holi, emphasizing the vibrant festival's message of harmony, optimism, and unity.The Indian Embassy in Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar organized "Phoolon Ki Holi" (Holi with Flowers) celebrations at its premises. The...

New Delhi, March 4 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated Holi at her residence on Wednesday and extended warm greetings to the people of the national capital.Earlier in the day, the CM also shared her wishes on X (formerly Twitter)."My warmest greetings to all of you on this...

New Delhi, March 3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated people on Attukal Pongala, highlighting the festival's special significance for 'Nari Shakti' (women's power).The annual festival is held at the renowned Attukal Bhagavathi Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of...

Lucknow, March 2 – As the festival of colors approaches, the vibrant atmosphere of Holi has taken over Lucknow's bustling bullion market, where silver and gold-plated "pichkaris" (water guns) and intricately crafted silver buckets are attracting eager buyers. These ornate items, blending...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 2 Hundreds of women from across Kerala and beyond have flocked to the state capital for the famous 'Attukal Pongala' festival, which falls on Tuesday.As the festival eve approached, heavy traffic was witnessed at the railway station and bus stands. In many parts of...

February 26, New Delhi - The 'Lathmar Holi' celebrations came to life in Barsana days before the main Holi festival. Men from Nandgaon arrive wearing turbans and shields, re-enacting the legendary tale of Radha and Krishna. Women greet them with playful stick strikes in a symbolic ritual of...

Prayagraj, February 23 – As the Holi festival approaches, excitement is already spreading across the country. Among all the vibrant celebrations, the spirit of Holi is perhaps the most eagerly awaited.Although the festival is still a few days away, preparations are in full swing, especially in...

Lucknow/Varanasi (UP), February 15 Devotees flocked to Shiva temples across Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to offer prayers on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also performed 'Rudra Abhishek' at the Goraknath Temple to mark the festival, which commemorates the marriage of...

February 15, New Delhi: Maha Shivratri, one of the most sacred Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva, is being celebrated on Sunday across India.Observed in the month of Phagun, the 12th and final month of the Hindu lunar calendar, the festival marks a night of fasting, prayer, chanting, and...

Mumbai, February 15 – To celebrate Mahashivaratri, several members of the entertainment industry used social media to wish the public on this auspicious occasion.Tollywood superstar Chiranjeevi posted on his official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, writing: "If a person's ignorance is...

Kathmandu, February 15 – A massive crowd of devotees queued from early morning on Sunday to offer prayers and worship Lord Shiva at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, marking the occasion of Mahashivaratri, one of the most revered Hindu festivals in Nepal.Pashupatinath is considered one of...

Udaipur, February 15 – On the occasion of Mahashivratri on Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta offered prayers at the Amarkh Mahadev Temple in Udaipur, Rajasthan, calling the festival an opportunity for "awakening of Shiva consciousness within the soul".Speaking on X, CM Gupta said: "On...