hindu festivals

Mumbai, March 30 Maharashtra cabinet minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha said on Monday that criticizing Hindu festivals and religious events has become a "trend," asserting that the backlash against his request for LPG cylinders for Jain temples was part of a larger narrative rooted in this thinking...

Bengaluru, March 25 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday that he eats non-vegetarian food even on festive occasions such as Shivaratri and Ugadi, and that he does not care about reservations regarding the practice."For me, all days are the same. It is my choice to eat...

Mathura/Varanasi, March 19 Devotees flocked to temples across Uttar Pradesh on Thursday as Chaitra Navratri began, with long queues observed outside major shrines in Mathura and Varanasi.In Mathura, worshippers offered flowers, coconuts, and chunari at Devi temples. The festival will conclude...

Kota (Rajasthan), March 19 The Gangaur celebrations will begin with great enthusiasm on Saturday, with preparations underway for a grand procession from the Sarathal Fort in Rajasthan on the occasion of Ram Navami.Gangaur, dedicated to the union of Gauri and Isar (Goddess Parvati and Lord...

Ranchi, March 11 The Jharkhand Assembly witnessed a heated debate on Wednesday between BJP MLAs from the opposition and the ruling party over the ban on DJ music during the Ram Navami procession.DJ music refers to trucks or tractors equipped with high-power amplifiers, mixers, and massive...

March 04, New Delhi – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended Holi greetings, emphasizing the festival's message of good triumphing over evil, friendship, and forgiveness, as well as the shared spirit of humanity.In a statement, Albanese noted that Holi is an important occasion for...

Canberra, March 4 – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conveyed heartfelt Holi greetings on Wednesday, highlighting the festival's timeless message of good triumphing over evil, the significance of friendship and forgiveness, as well as the shared spirit of humanity."For many...

New Delhi, March 4 As India celebrates the vibrant festival of Holi on Wednesday, Chief Ministers from various states expressed their best wishes, emphasizing the principles of social unity, happiness, and empowerment that this festival embodies.Leaders from Delhi, West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya...

New Delhi, March 4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished everyone on the occasion of Holi and said that may everyone's life be filled with the colours of happiness, prosperity, and success.PM Modi used the social media platform X and said, "Happy Holi to all our fellow citizens. May...

New Delhi, March 4 – Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Holi, emphasizing the festival's message of unity, renewal, and harmony.Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan posted on X: "Happy Holi! This beautiful...

Mathura (UP), February 26 The Holika Dahan and Holi worship in the Braj region will be observed on March 2 instead of March 3 this year due to a lunar eclipse that will occur on Phalgun Purnima, or the last full moon day of the Hindu lunar year, according to local scholars and organizers...

Bagalkot (Karnataka), February 20 – Expressing outrage over stone-pelting during the Shivaji Jayanti procession in Bagalkot city, Karnataka BJP has angrily reacted that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should not test the patience of the Hindu community.Speaking on social media platform X, BJP...

Mathura, February 17 – Religious and political tensions have escalated in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the Holi festival, with Dinesh Sharma, also known as Falahari Maharaj, the main petitioner in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute case, writing a letter to Chief Minister...

New Delhi, February 15 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Herath Poshte, a sacred festival that reflects the rich traditions of the Kashmiri Pandit community.He shared his message on X, stating:“Herath Poshte! This sacred festival reflects the...

New Delhi, February 15 – Mahashivratri was celebrated with immense devotion and spiritual fervor across the country as lakhs of devotees thronged prominent Shiva temples from the early hours on Sunday.Long queues, special rituals, night-long prayers, and holy dips marked the auspicious...