Traditional Festivals

Karwa Chauth 2025 moonrise time today: Know when to break your fast

Karwa Chauth, a cherished festival observed by married women across India, falls today, October 10. Here are the moonrise timings across cities to help you plan your rituals.

Karwa Chauth 2025: Share these warm wishes and messages with loved ones

Celebrate love this Karwa Chauth on October 10, 2025, with heartfelt wishes, quotes, and messages to share with your partner, friends, and family

Karwa Chauth 2025: Top 5 gifts to surprise your wife, from gold to mobile

Karwa Chauth: TThis year, Karwa Chauth falls on October 10.The festival celebrates love and devotion, as women fast for their partners while husbands surprise them with thoughtful last-minute gifts.

Top 5 prompts for Karwa Chauth couple images with Gemini Nano Banana AI

Blending tradition with technology, Gemini Nano Banana AI lets couples create unique Karwa Chauth images in minutes. Try these AI prompts to design stunning festive couple photos easily

Karwa Chauth 2025 date: Will the festival be celebrated on October 9 or 10?

As India gears up for Karwa Chauth 2025, here's everything you need to know about the festival's date, its cultural importance and other things

Is Dussehra 2025 on October 1 or 2? When will Vijayadashami take place

Dussehra is a popular Hindu festival marking the victory of good over evil. It marks Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga's over Mahishasura

Dussehra 2025: 5 must-visit places to witness best Vijayadashami in India

Dussehra or Vijayadashami is being celebrated on Thursday, Oct 2. It celebrates the victory of good over evil, marking Lord Rama's victory over King Ravana & Goddess Durga over the Mahishasura

Happy Onam 2025: 30+ wishes and greetings to share with loved ones

Onam is one of Kerala's most beloved festivals, marking the beginning of the Malayali New Year and the homecoming of the king Mahabali. In 2025, the celebration will occur from Aug 26 to Sept 5

Happy Janmashtami 2025: Best Wishes, Greetings, Quotes on Krishna Birthday

Happy Janmashtami Wishes: Janmashtami is a major Hindu festival celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. This year it will start at 11: 49 pm on August 15 and till 09.24 pm on August 16, 2025

August 15 or 16? Here's when Janmashtami 2025 will actually be celebrated

The auspicious Hindu festival of Janmashtami, or Krishna Janmashtami, falls on the 8th day of the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Shraavana. So, in 2025, devotees will mark on Aug 16

Raksha bandhan 2024: Rakhi wishes and quotes to share with your siblings

Raksha bandhan is a time to show your brothers and sisters how much you appreciate and love them. May this celebration strengthen the bond of love and togetherness forever

Raksha Bandhan decoded: Here's why Rakhi is always tied on the right hand

Raksha Bandhan is an important Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between siblings. Have you ever wondered why Rakhi is only tied on the right hand? Let's know the science behind it

When is Rakhi in 2025? Check date, time and meaning of Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan: This year, Raksha Bandhan, a cherished Hindu festival, will be observed on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Celebrate the sacred sibling bond with fun, good food, traditions, and blessings

Pandharpur Wari Palki Yatra 2025: Check dates, day-wise schedule and more

Pandharpur Wari is one of Maharashtra's most revered pilgrimages in honour of Lord Vishnu. This spiritual journey will culminate in the holy city of Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi on July 6, 2025

Himachal Day 2025: History, significance and 5 best places to visit

India marks 78th Himachal Day today, commemorating the state's formation as a province post-independence; April 15 is observed as a public holiday in the state

Baisakhi 2025: Thousands of Sikhs gather in Pakistan for New Year fest

Punjab and other northern Indian states celebrate Baisakhi, a major harvest celebration. It often occurs on April 13 or 14 and signifies the beginning of the Sikh New Year

Punjab govt mulls resuming traditional bullock cart races in Kila Raipur

Formulations of the 'Punjab Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules, 2024' is under consideration to resume the traditional annual bullock cart races at the Kila Raipur sports event in Ludhiana, the state assembly was informed on Tuesday. Replying to a question of AAP MLA Jaswant Singh Gajjanmajra in the ongoing budget session in the assembly here, Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2019 has been notified by the government of Punjab for bullock cart races at Kila Raipur village of Punjab in the event of Kila Raipur Rural Sports. "Now to restart bullock cart races in this event, formulation of 'The Punjab Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Conduct of Kila Raipur Rural Sports Event and Fair) Rules, 2024' is under consideration," the minister said. Khudian further said that his department has issued extensive guidelines to all the deputy commissioners for dog races keeping in view the legal position and the ...

Maha Kumbh ends on note of devotion, tradition, tech, some controversy

The Maha Kumbh, billed to be the world's largest gathering, ends on Wednesday as it began 45 days ago with lakhs of devotees surging towards the waters of the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati, for a dip on the auspicious day of Shivratri. The mega religious carnival wound to a close in a montage of images of the stampede that killed at least 30 people, the devout across every spectrum taking a dip in the belief it would cleanse their sins, huge crowds jostling not just at the Sangam but also stations and bus stands in north India and many a political slugfest over contested numbers and how clean the waters were. According to the Uttar Pradesh government, 64.77 crore people have visited Prayagraj since January 13, a number that exceeds the populations of all countries except China and India. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, top ministers and film stars were among those who went to the Kumbh. It was a gathering of the faithful

Bank holiday for Mahashivratri 2025: Are banks open on February 26?

On Wednesday, February 26, banks will stay closed in certain states because of Mahashivratri. This week, banks in a number of cities will be closed for two days, but not consecutively

Sharad Purnima 2024: Why is it celebrated? Know date, significance and more

Sharad Purnima is an auspicious Hindu festival celebrated across the country. It is believed that on this day, nectar rains from the rays of the moon