Page 16 - Festivals

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Is Raksha Bandhan on August 30 or 31? Check muhurat

Raksha Bandhan is the most auspicious Hindu festival, but people are confused about whether Raksha Bandhan falls on August 30 or 31. Check what you need to do and what to avoid on this day

Onam 2023: History, significance, celebration, and important dates

Kerala has begun the celebration of their most auspicious festival. The Onam Festival 2023 commences from August 20 and will conclude on August 31, 2023

Ethnic food fest: 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat' to begin in Delhi on Aug 18

The Ministry of Tourism in partnership with various states and Union Territories will organise a three-day food festival here starting Friday to showcase state-specific cuisine and promote awareness of the unique offerings within each region, while fostering a sense of togetherness. The 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav & Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Food Festival' will be held at State Sadans or Bhawans of the participating states in New Delhi, the ministry said on Thursday. "The aim of the festival is to celebrate the rich culinary diversity of India. The event will showcase state-specific cuisines and promote awareness of the unique offerings within each region, while fostering a sense of togetherness," it said in a statement. The festival is being held with participation of 23 states and Union Territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Odisha , Gujarat, Assam, Mizoram, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Goa, ...

Kalyan Jewellers logs 33% surge in profit for Q1 on seasonal demand

Kalyan Jewellers India reported on Wednesday a 33% surge in its first-quarter profit, underpinned by premium pricing and improved demand during the festive season

Govt takes multiple steps to tackle festival-season rush at major airports

Measures include additional CISF personnel, increased immigration counters, and real-time updates through social media

Sawan 2023: Importance of the auspicious Sawan month for Hindu devotees

The auspicious month of Sawan started on July 4 and will last till 31st August. The month holds special significance for Hindu devotees who try to please lord Shiva and seek his blessings

Assam floods affect preparations for Eid al-Adha celebration in Barpeta

The villagers of as many as 15 villages Bhella area in the lower Assam district said that due to floods, they would not be able to celebrate Eid al-Adha this year

PM Modi greets people on Raja Parba festivities being held across Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on the ongoing Raja Parba festivities being held across Odisha and wished for happiness all around. Raja Parba is a three-day-long festival that celebrates womanhood. "Greetings on the ongoing Raja Parba festivities being held across Odisha. May this auspicious period bring with it an abundance of good health and prosperity. May there be happiness all around," Modi said in a tweet.

National Brother's Day 2023: History, celebration and other details inside

C Daniel Rhodes from Alabama established National Brother's Day. He founded this day as he felt that in addition to National Sibling's Day

India increasingly becoming hot spot for crowd accidents, says study

India is increasingly becoming a hot spot for crowd accidents, with religious festivals emerging as the most likely situation to result in a dangerous crush, according to a study. The researchers created the most comprehensive database of deaths and injuries caused by crowd accidents ever compiled, which they hope will improve safety at mass gatherings across the world. The directory features details of 281 major global incidents occurring between 1900 and 2019 that resulted in at least one death, or 10 people being injured. "India and, to a somewhat lesser extent West Africa, appear to be hot spots for crowd accidents. These are rapidly developing regions, with a quick increase in population and where infrastructure is struggling to keep pace with the inflow of people from rural to urban areas," said Milad Haghani from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. "Northern India, in particular, is a densely populated area with solid religious traditions leading people to .

No religious event allowed on roads: UP govt directs ahead of festivals

In view of upcoming festivals like Eid and Akshay Tritiya, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday issued directions regarding holding programmes in the state and ordered that no religious event be held by obstructing roads and traffic. Principal Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad, Director General of Police (DGP) R K Vishwakarma and other senior officials held a review meeting with all field officials posted in the state through video conferencing and issued necessary guidelines, an official release said. There should be adequate arrangements for the security of religious places and additional police forces should be deployed in sensitive areas, DGP Vishwakarma said. Prasad directed all the concerned officers posted in the field to ensure that religious programmes, worshipping, etc. take place at the designated places only. Under no circumstances should any religious event be held by obstructing roads and traffic, the release said. "In the past, we have been able to do this through

Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Puja Timing, Rituals, History, Importance, Wishes

The Purnima tithi will also be observed from 9:19 AM on April 5 to 10:04 AM on April 6 during Hanuman Jayanti 2023. Prayers, rituals, and offerings typically mark the beginning of the celebrations ear

Mahavir Jayanti 2023: History, importance, best wishes to your loved ones

It is on Mahavir Jayanti that the Jain community celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the founder of Jainism and the 24th Tirthankara

Mahavir Jayanti 2023: Everything you need to know about the festival

Mahavir Jayanti is held to remember the life and teachings of the spiritual teacher who spread the Jain faith's dharma principles. The Mahavir Jayanti 2023 festival begins On April 4

Durga Ashtami 2023: Importance, customs, greetings to send your loved ones

The Panchang says that the Durga Ashtami 2023 Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month will begin on March 28 at 7:02 p.m. and end on March 29 at 9:07 pm

Ramadan 2023: Rituals, Countries, Greetings during the holy month of Ramzan

Muslims globally celebrate Ramadan to honour the anniversary of Muhammad's initial revelation. Here is the list of Ramadan 2023 wishes for your loved ones

Chaitra Navratri 2023 begins today: Here are the significant dates

During this nine-day celebration of Chaitra Navratri, people worship the nine avatars of Goddess Shakti and on the ninth day, they observe Ram Navmi, the birth of Lord Ram

President Murmu greets citizens on eve of Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday greeted citizens on the eve of different festivals marking the arrival of Indian new year and hoped that they bind different communities of India in bonds of love, harmony and affection. Murmu conveyed her greetings to citizens on the eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. "These festivals, which are celebrated on the arrival of the Indian new year, are symbols of our faith and carriers of our ancient culture. These festivals of happiness strengthen the spirit of social harmony and brotherhood in our society. We also express our gratitude to nature through these festivals," she said. "May these festivals bind different communities of India in bonds of love, harmony and affection and bring happiness and prosperity for all," Murmu said.

Holi celebration 2023: History, importance, significance, greeting messages

Holi is considered the most revered and celebrated festival in India and is celebrated in almost every part of the country and this year holi will be celebrated on March 8

Here's how Indians celebrate Holi across different parts of the country

If you enjoy colour and want to discover interesting information about Holi, here are the various names