Page 11 - Festivals

Holi 2024: Best skin care tips for protection from harsh colours this Holi

Holi used to be played with natural colours produced using flowers and herbs, however, presently they have been replaced by chemical substances. Here are some of the tips to keep your skin protected

Holi 2024: Why is Holika Dahan celebrated, check the date time and more

Holi 2024: The festival of Holi is celebrated every year in March and this year it will be celebrated on March 25. Get to know why people celebrate Holika Dahan

Int'l students at Gujarat University attacked for offering namaz in hostel

An FIR was registered against 20-25 individuals, and nine teams have been formed to conduct a probe into the incident, Police Commissioner GS Malik said

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Holi Special Trains 2024: Railways to run 15 special trains, check routes

Indian Railways plans 15 special trains for Holi festivals connecting various cities such as Patna, Varanasi, and Katra. Check schedules, routes and more

Mahashivratri 2024: Delhi police issues traffic advisory; check routes

Traffic advisory was issued for Mahashivratri festivities at different areas in Delhi. Limitations have been set in place from 6 am-11.30 am because of expected crowd of 1,50,000

Maha Shivratri 2024: Here are the 20 best messages, greetings and wishes

Maha Shivratri 2024: It is a very auspicious Hindu festival celebrated every year between February and March. Here are the 20 best wishes, messages and quotes to share

Happy Mahashivratri 2024: 10 best messages, wishes and greetings to share

Shivratri or Mahashivratri is an auspicious Hindu festival celebrated every year on Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in Phalgun month. Here are the 10 best wishes, messages and greetings to share

Magha Purnima 2024: Know date, history and significance of full moon day

Magha Purnima 2024: This day holds special significance for Hindu people as they observe Satyanarayan Vrat on this day and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu. Get to know more about Magha Purnima

Cultural milestone for MP: Khajuraho Dance Festival sets world record

The occasion witnessed a remarkable feat as 1,484 artists came together to set a new Guinness World Record for the biggest Kathak dance performance ever

Vishwakarma Jayanti 2024: History, significance and all you need to know

Vishwakarma Jayanti 2024: This auspicious day is celebrated every year on Trayodashi of Magh Shukla Paksha. Here is all you need to know about Vishwakarma Jayanti 2024

Ratha Saptami 2024: History, importance, rituals, and puja timings

Ratha Saptami, also known as Magha Saptami, is celebrated on Feb 16. Because it is Lord Surya's birthday, it is a significant day. Devotees celebrate with fasting to respect him

Basant Panchami special: Celebrate festival with Bollywood-inspired outfits

On Feb 14, India will celebrate the auspicious Hindu festival called Basant Panchami with pomp and fervour. It is dedicated to the goddess Saraswati and celebrated nationwide

Happy Basant Panchami 2024: Saraswati Puja wishes, and quotes to share

Basant Panchami, or Saraswati Puja, is dedicated to praying to Maa Saraswati, the goddess of learning, music, and arts. As indicated by Hindu customs, it falls on the fifth day of the Magha month

Basant Panchami 2024: History, timing, importance, rituals and celebration

Basant Panchami is one of the main celebrations in which the Goddess of knowledge, Saraswati, is worshipped. Basant Panchami will be observed on February 14 this year

Makar Sankranti 2024: Top 10 foods prepared in different parts of India

Makar Sankranti, which is widely celebrated in India, is a Hindu festival. People prepare delicious food on this occasion. Here are the 10 foods prepared in different parts of India

Happy Pongal 2024: 20 best wishes and messages to share with friends

Happy Pongal 2024: The four-day festival is starting today and is majorly celebrated in Tamil Nadu. Here are the 20 best wishes and messages to share

Pongal reflects the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat', says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the festival of Pongal reflects the national spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' and the same emotive connect could be witnessed in Kashi-Tamil and Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam. In his address at the Pongal celebrations held at the residence of Union Minister L Murugan in the national capital, Modi said festive fervour marked every home in Tamil Nadu and wished joy, prosperity and contentment in the lives of all the people. Drawing similarities to India's diversity with 'Kolam,' the prime minister said that when every corner of the country connects emotionally with each other, the nation's strength appears in a new form. Considered as a welcome symbol and a sign of auspiciousness, Kolam is a popular art form, which involves making drawings on the ground --at the entrance portion to the house-- using a variety of rice flour. Modi said: "The festival of Pongal reflects the national spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat." The same spirit can

Pongal depicts emotion of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, says PM Modi

"The festival of Pongal depicts the emotion of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'...This emotion of unity will give strength to the 'Viksit Bharat' of 2047," the PM said

Makar Sankranti 2024: History, Significance and other facts about festival

Makar Sankranti is an auspicious Hindu festival which is observed across the country on January 14. The festival marks the beginning of the harvesting festival and says goodbye to winters