Navratri

GST cuts boost spending; festive, wedding season sales to cross ₹7 trn

The Centre said that the timing of the GST cuts just before the festival and wedding season proved ideal, boosting consumer sentiment across sectors

Mercedes clocks best ever Navaratri with retail sales of 2,500 cars

After a sluggish July-August, Mercedes-Benz India posts record Navratri sales on GST cut boost; entry-level models lag but GLA under Rs 50 lakh may revive demand

Navratri sales hit decade-high as GST reforms boost festive spending

In the first eight days of the festival, Maruti Suzuki delivered 165,000 vehicles, including 30,000 units on Day 1, making it the company's best single-day sales in 35 years

200 people fall sick in Delhi after consuming Kuttu atta during Navratri

Patients came from several areas, including Jahangirpuri, Mahendra Park, Samaypur, Bhalswa Dairy, Lal Bagh, and Swaroop Nagar

GST reforms: Tax cut and 'Navaratri' bring cheer to car showrooms

Maruti Suzuki got 80,000 enquiries and delivered over 25,000 cars

Ram Navami Date 2025: When is Ram Navami, is it on April 5 or April 6?

Ram Navami marks the end of Navratri. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout India with celebrations involving processions, bhajans, fasting, and Ramayana recitations

Heavy rush at temples during Navratri, Eid brings vibrancy to markets

Devotess on the first day of Navratri on Sunday thronged temples in Sambhal and Varanasi sending the markets abuzz with a religious fervidness ahead of Eid, which through its month-long run-up, has already primed sellers for an increased sales and footfall. Tight security arrangements have been made to maintain peace and order in the state, which has seen communal confrontations in the recent past. In Sambhal, devotees thronged the Chamunda Devi temple and the Durga temple at Rambagh Dham in Chandausi to offer prayers. Chanchal Sunny Gupta, a municipal member from Ward 18, said, "There is enthusiasm among devotees in Sambhal. All temples have been cleaned, and the police have made excellent security arrangements." Bal Mukund Gupta, a devotee at Chamunda temple, said "It took me an hour to get darshan because of the heavy crowd." With Eid just a day away, markets are a hive of business activities, with shoppers thronging readymade clothing and footwear stores. "Markets are bustlin

PM Modi greets people on Navratri, Nav Samvatsar, Indian new year

Prime Minister Modi also extended wishes on the occasion of Ugadi, which marks the Telugu and Kannada New Year, celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka

Ayodhya gears up for Ram Navami celebrations with extensive preparations

Extensive preparations are underway in Ayodhya to ensure a seamless experience for devotees arriving for Ram Navami, with special arrangements including mats, shaded camps, and enhanced sanitation measures, officials said on Saturday. The Uttar Pradesh government in a statement said that to provide relief to devotees, mats will be laid from Shringarahaat to Gate Number 3 of Rampath, with regular water sprinkling. Shaded temporary camps will be set up along Dharampath, with drinking water facilities at 243 locations, it said. The Ayodhya Municipal Corporation has intensified efforts to make the celebrations grand and well-organized, with a dedicated team, equipped with machinery, to ensure hygiene across the city, it added. Temporary toilets, including 34 mobile units, have been installed, and an enforcement team is working to keep the fairgrounds encroachment-free, the statement said. According to the statement, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is personally monitoring

UP govt bans sale of meat within 500 m of religious places during Navratri

Ahead of the commencement of the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival on Sunday, the Uttar Pradesh government has directed the closure of illegal slaughterhouses and a ban on the sale of meat within 500 metres of religious places. Special restrictions will be imposed for Ram Navami on April 6, when animal slaughter and the sale of meat will be completely banned. Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department Amrit Abhijat has directed all the District Magistrates, Police Commissioners and Municipal Commissioners to immediately close the slaughterhouses and enforce the ban on meat sale near religious places, the UP government said in a statement on Saturday. Citing the orders issued in 2014 and 2017, the Yogi Adityanath government has clarified that illegal animal slaughter and sale of meat near religious places will be completely prohibited. To make this decision effective, district-level committees have been formed under the chairmanship of district magistrates. These will

Chaitra Navratri 2025: Will it begin on 30 or 31st March? Key dates inside

Chaitra Navratri 2025 Date: The nine-day auspicious festival is celebrated by all the Hindus across the world. Here's when Chaitra Navratri 2025 will be celebrated

Delhi govt to celebrate Hindu new year with Falahar party during Navratri

In a first, the Delhi Government has announced grand celebrations for the Hindu new year 'Chaitra Shukla Pratipada Nav Samvatsar' with a series of cultural and religious events, including a large-scale 'Falahar Party' during Navratri. The celebrations will begin on March 30 with an event at the Delhi Assembly, where the entire building will be illuminated with lamps, reminiscent of Diwali. The event, presided over by Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, will have Chief Minister Rekha Gupta as the chief guest, with Minister of Art and Culture Kapil Mishra in attendance. Several ministers and legislators are also expected to participate. The evening will feature a musical performance by renowned singer Kailash Kher and his Kailasa band. As the occasion coincides with the first day of Navratri, the government has planned a Falahar (fruit-based meal) programme for attendees who observe fasting. Additionally, the Delhi government will organise multiple 'Falahar' events across the cit

Mumbai property registrations grow 13% during Navratri: Knight Frank

The region witnessed 5,199 property registrations during the nine days of Navratri, from October 3 to October 11, 2024

Zepto sells over 100,000 dandiya sticks during the Navratri festival

With Navratri festivities drawing to a close, quick commerce firm Zepto co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha took to LinkedIn to inform that the platform sold over 1 Lakh dandiya sticks during the season. "What a day! Closing out Navratri 2024 with a grateful heart, seeing the beauty of India's diversity through our users, sellers, brands, and every Zeptonian, who made it all happen. From essentials to festive picks, thank you for making us part of India's celebrations across nine incredible days," he wrote on LinkedIn. Through graphics, he shared that the Mumbai-headquartered firm sold 1,00,000 plus dandiya sticks during the season. He further said sales for fasting-friendly chips, Kattu and Rajgira atta, grew significantly compared to last year's Navratri sales. Palicha also shared how Zepto's dark stores indulged in Navratri festivities across the country. In Coimbatore, Kochi, Chennai, and Bangalore, the stores celebrated Ayudha Puja, honouring tools and equipment. The Bhawanipore

Dussehra 2024: Top 5 places in Delhi to watch Ravan Dahan this year

Dussehra will be celebrated on Oct 12, 2024. This day witnesses the burning of effigies of Ravana and his brothers for the victory of good over evil. So, here are some of the places to visit in Delhi,

Happy Maha Navami 2024: Top 50 best wishes, messages and quotes to share

Maha Navami is the ninth and final day of Navratri, marking the culmination of devotion to Goddess Durga. This day celebrates the triumph of good over evil

Garba performer Ashok Mali dies of heart attack in Pune while performing

The local community is in grief as Ashok Mali, a 50-year-old garba trainer from Pune, Maharashtra, passed away from a heart attack while performing at a garba event in Chakan

Happy Durga Puja 2024: Best Wishes and Greetings to Share on Durga Puja

One of the most esteemed Hindu festivals is Durga Puja, honouring Goddess Durga's triumph over the evil Mahishasura. Here are the best wishes for Navratri 2024 that you may give to your loved ones

Navratri 2024: 5 tips to detox your body after overindulging in fasting

Navratri 2024: Here are the simple tips to successfully fast during Navratri 2024

Should you buy these 5 film & entertainment stocks this festive season?

Media stocks in focus ahead of big film releases this Diwali: PVRInox, Eros Media and Shemaroo Entertainment among 5 stocks that can rally up to 28% from here on, shows technical charts.