religious festivals

Chennai, March 31 BJP Tamil Nadu state president, Nainar Nagenthran, said on Tuesday that he would contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from Sattur, after ceding the Tirunelveli constituency to the NDA's ally, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, as part of seat-sharing...

New Delhi, March 31 – The Congress party extended warm greetings to everyone on Lord Mahavir Jayanti, stating that his teachings of truth, non-violence, sacrifice, and compassion are inspirational for the entire world and offer a path to human welfare.Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition...

New Delhi, March 31 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people on Mahavir Jayanti and wished that the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir continue to illuminate the path of truth, non-violence, and compassion.Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most significant religious festivals in...

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.The CM inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp.A total of 52 Ram Navami tableaux were felicitated by the CM and...

Ranchi, March 27 Devotees flocked to temples across Jharkhand on Friday to celebrate Ram Navami, with Chief Minister Hemant Soren performing prayers at a shrine in the state capital, Ranchi.The CM, along with his wife, Kalpana Soren, visited the Shri Ram Janaki Tapovan Temple in Nivaranpur to...

Amaravati, March 27 Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, and YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy extended greetings to the people on Friday for Sri Rama Navami.The governor said that Sri Rama Navami symbolizes the victory of good over evil and reflects the...

New Delhi, March 26 – Temples across the country, adorned with colourful flowers and lights, resonated with prayers as people celebrated Ram Navami with religious fervor on Thursday. Vibrant processions filled the streets, while special prayers and community feasts were organized in various...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have extended their warmest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, which will be celebrated tomorrow. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that in a message, the Lieutenant...

New Delhi, March 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the people on Sunday, on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "I bow in reverence to Maa Kushmanda – the embodiment of indomitable courage and spiritual...

Dhaka, March 21 – While extending Eid greetings on Saturday, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called on citizens to support his government's efforts in shaping a "desired Bangladesh," according to local media.Addressing journalists at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka, the Prime Minister also...

New Delhi, March 21 – Several political leaders on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, highlighting the spirit of unity, harmony, and brotherhood associated with the festival.In Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Barq arrived at the Eidgah to offer...

Ahmedabad, March 20 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Friday that the Sindhi community has played an active role in the state's development while preserving its distinct identity, as he flagged off a procession of Lord Jhulelal to mark the festival of Cheti Chand in Ahmedabad...

JAMMU, MARCH 18: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Navratri.In his message, he highlighted the deep religious and cultural significance of the festival, noting that it symbolizes the victory of truth over falsehood and...

Lucknow, March 19 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday issued a strong warning against any attempt to disturb communal harmony in the state and directed officials to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards anyone trying to create a tense atmosphere during upcoming festivals...

Lucknow, March 18 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday issued a strong warning against any attempt to disturb communal harmony in the state and directed officials to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards anyone trying to vitiate the atmosphere during upcoming festivals.He...

Bengaluru, March 18 – The Karnataka Assembly debated the use of DJ music during cultural and religious festivals across the state, with the Congress-led government seeking the backing of the opposition BJP in issuing an order for a ban.Raising the issue during a discussion on government...

Hyderabad, March 10 – The Telangana government will organize the Godavari Pushkaralu on a scale similar to the Kumbh Mela, with elaborate arrangements that reflect the cultural identity and spirit of Telangana, state minister D. Sridhar Babu said on Tuesday.At the first meeting of the Cabinet...

Johannesburg, March 8 Thousands of people from various communities enthusiastically celebrated Holi over the weekend at a range of public events, including a Holi celebration in the Brij style, which was a first for South Africa.On Sunday, the Consulate General of India in Johannesburg and the...

Kolkata, March 3 – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for "holy harmony" among the people on Dol Yatra and Holi on Tuesday.She posted on her social media account, quoting two lines from a song about the Dol Yatra festival, written by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, in which the...

New Delhi, February 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated India's remarkable progress in agriculture and the resurgence of ancient cultural traditions on Sunday, highlighting the nation's growing global presence and deep-rooted heritage.Addressing the 131st episode of his monthly radio...