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New Delhi, April 9 – The Union government reiterated before the Supreme Court on Thursday that the restrictions at the Sabarimala temple are not based on gender discrimination, arguing that several temples across the country impose practices that are either male- or female-centric, based on...

Mumbai, April 2 Actress Nimrat Kaur marked the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Thursday by revisiting a deeply personal and spiritual experience from her time in Varanasi, where she walked through the historic lanes, steeped in devotion and tradition.Nimrat shared a series of images from her...

Tumakuru (Karnataka), April 1 – Indian President, Droupadi Murmu, graced the 119th birthday celebrations and Guruvandana (prayer ceremony) of Dr. Sree Sree Sivakumara Mahaswamiji at Sree Siddaganga Math, Tumakuru, Karnataka, on Wednesday.Speaking on the occasion, the President said that saints...

Mumbai, April 1: Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi, who celebrated Bihar Day at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo, has spoken about how his upbringing in Bihar continues to shape his personality, revealing that the simplicity, struggles, and emotional depth he possesses today are deeply rooted in his...

New Delhi, March 31 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday lauded the contribution of eastern Uttar Pradesh, popularly known as Purvanchal, saying it has played a crucial role in India's culture.Addressing an event here to honor the profound connection between the people of the region and their...

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...

New Delhi, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the people attending the ongoing Madhavpur Mela in Porbandar and said the vibrant celebration highlights the country's glorious culture.The fair also reinforces the timeless cultural bond between Gujarat and the Northeast, Modi...

Hathras (UP), March 29 A unique tradition in the town of Sahpau, in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh, involves burning the effigy of the demon king Ravana on the Dashami of Chaitra Navratri. Unlike most places where it is set ablaze during Sharadiya Navratri on Dussehra, this practice is...

Mumbai, March 18 As we prepare to celebrate Gudi Padwa on Thursday, several prominent figures from the television industry revealed what the auspicious festival means to them.Actress Shilpa Shinde, also known as Angoori Bhabi from &TV's "Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai 2", revealed that for her, Gudi...

Srinagar, March 12 Before dawn breaks, when darkness blankets the valley, hundreds of men appear on the streets of Srinagar, carrying drums. They move from one neighborhood to another, beating their drums to wake the sleeping people for their "Sehri" – the essential pre-dawn meal during the holy...

The Holi festival has brought a burst of color and joy to the national capital. People across the city, in different neighborhoods, have come out to celebrate, sharing colors, sweets, and laughter. The entire city has transformed into a vibrant canvas of color and joy, capturing the spirit of...

Today, the festival of colors, Holi, is being celebrated across the country. This festival symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and marks the beginning of the spring season. Holi conveys a message of equality and brotherhood, as all segments of society, regardless of caste, religion, color...

Gorakhpur, March 3 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will lead a procession of Lord Narasimha in Gorakhpur on Holi, the government said in a statement on Tuesday.The procession on Wednesday will begin from Ghantaghar under the banner of the Shri Holikotsav Committee and the...

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...

Varanasi (UP), February 23 The Kashi Vidvat Parishad, a council of Sanskrit scholars and experts on Hindu scriptures, has opposed the tradition of playing 'Masane Ki Holi' on the city's cremation grounds – the Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghats – claiming that the practice does not adhere to...

New Delhi, February 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke about the centuries-old Mamangam tradition, often called the Kerala Kumbh, which has once again come alive after nearly 250 years, saying that while the rivers may be different from North to South, the spirit of faith remains...