religious festival

Erode (Tamil Nadu), March 31 The annual Kundam (fire walking) festival was celebrated on Tuesday with religious fervor in Bannari, this district. The popular festival was conducted peacefully at the Bannariamman temple, located 10 km away from Sathyamangalam at 3 am.Thousands of devotees from...

Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the 24th and last Jain Tirthankar, Bhagwan Mahavir, is being celebrated across the country today. Mahavir Jayanti is considered one of the most auspicious days for the Jain community and holds great significance in their religious life. Followers of Lord...

Patna, March 27 Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and BJP national president Nitin Nabin attended the Ram Navami Shobha Yatra in Patna on Friday.The CM inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp.A total of 52 Ram Navami tableaux from different parts of...

Patna, March 27 Devotees flocked to temples across Bihar on the occasion of Ram Navami, offering prayers and celebrating the festival with religious fervor.BJP president Nitin Nabin offered prayers at several temples in the state capital, Patna, including the famous Mahavir temple.Speaking...

Patna, March 27 – The festival of Ram Navami is being celebrated with immense devotion and grandeur across Bihar, especially in the state capital Patna, where a massive turnout of devotees has been witnessed.At the iconic Mahavir Temple, a large crowd of devotees gathered from early morning to...

New Delhi, March 26 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Ram Navami and prayed for the well-being of all, expressing hope that the blessings of Lord Ram would guide the nation towards the goal of a 'Developed' and 'Self-Reliant' India.Ram...

Jammu, March 26 The Chaitra Navratri festival has drawn a large number of pilgrims to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, with over 2.69 lakh devotees offering prayers at the cave shrine during the festival."The pilgrimage is proceeding smoothly. There is a large...

Unwavering devotion was evident during the sacred Navratras at the revered Mata Bala Sundri shrine located on Sundri Kot hills in the Billawar tehsil.Hundreds of devotees undertook a challenging 7-kilometer uphill trek across difficult terrain to reach the temple and seek the Goddess's...

New Delhi, March 20 Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu offered a floral chaddar at the shrine of Sufi saint Bakhtiyar Kaki in Mehrauli on Friday and prayed for the country's progress and well-being.As part of the "Phool Walon ki Sair" (walk of florists), a three-day festival dedicated to...

Itanagar, March 20 Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik extended Eid greetings to the people on Friday, saying the festival highlights the importance of fostering generosity and sharing with those less fortunate.Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday."This blessed occasion reminds us...

The auspicious Chaitra Navratri festival began on Thursday with grand celebrations and a large influx of devotees at key shrines across Jammu, particularly at the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and Bahu Fort, which houses the Bawe Wali Mata Temple.Despite continuous rainfall in the...

New Delhi, March 19 Chief Minister Rekha Gupta prayed for the well-being of Delhi and its people on the first day of Navratri at the Jhandewalan Temple on Thursday.Greeting people on the occasion, she said Navratri symbolizes the country's rich cultural heritage, devotion, and strength.She...

Varanasi (UP), March 17 Authorities here have ordered the complete closure of meat and fish shops in urban areas during the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival, which begins on March 19, officials said on Tuesday.Municipal Corporation Public Relations Officer Sandeep Srivastava said the order...

March 16, Milan/Italy – The Holi festival is becoming increasingly popular in Italy. We are in Milan to witness the celebration by one of the largest Indian communities in the country.The event took place in Parco Chiesa Rossa, one of the city’s main parks, where several hundred people...

Hamirpur, March 14 A month-long Chaitra fair began at the historic shrine of Baba Balak Nath in Deotsidh town in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday.Thousands of devotees from Canada, the UK, USA, and New Zealand, as well as across India, visited the temple to offer prayers...

Jaipur, March 7 – The historic Golden City of Jaisalmer witnessed a rare and significant spiritual event on Saturday as the sacred ‘Chadar Mahotsav’ of Dada Gurudev Jindatt Surishwar Maharaj was celebrated.The ceremonial ‘Divine Chadar’ emerged from Jaisalmer Fort after a gap of 144 years...

Mathura (UP), March 5 Devotion and vibrant colors marked the traditional Huranga celebrations at the Shri Dauji Temple in the town of Baldev here on Thursday as several foreign visitors joined locals to witness the age-old Holi custom.Large quantities of natural colors were prepared for the...

RAJOURI, March 4: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary inspected the 90-meter Dhallian Bridge over the Tawi River in Nowshera and the Rata Galla Bridge in Kalsian, emphasizing the need for accelerated work and strict adherence to quality standards under the NABARD-funded project.Later, on...

RAJOURI, March 4: The first-ever Bhairav Yatra was organized in Rajouri, featuring vibrant cultural performances that added a new dimension to the traditional celebrations.The event included a colorful procession depicting the Ashta Bhairav, a street play highlighting the significance of the...

Assam celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm over two days. People across the state participated in the festivities with immense joy and excitement. From children to the elderly, everyone was swept up in the festive spirit.At Fancy Bazaar, the atmosphere was filled with scenes of celebration...