Page 7 - Traditional Festivals

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Date, muhurat, history, importance of Ganeshotsav

Ganesh Chaturthi is a major Hindu celebration dedicated to Lord Ganesha with extraordinary devotion across India. It is the celebration of a birth of God Ganesha, lord of wisdom and fortune

Prez greets citizens on Ganesh Chaturthi eve, says festival inspires all

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday greeted citizens on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi and said the festival inspires all to remain humble in life and promote brotherhood in society. "This festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ganesha the epitome of knowledge, wisdom and prosperity, is a festival of enthusiasm, joy and happiness," she said. This festival gives the message of working together and also inspires us to remain humble in life and promote harmony and brotherhood in the society, the President said. "May Lord Shri Ganesha help us overcome obstacles so that we can contribute immensely in building a developed nation," Murmu said in her message. The President also extended warm greetings and good wishes to all Indians living in the country and abroad on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, it added.

How is Ganesh Chaturthi observed by various celebrities? Details inside

The festive season is coming and it is time to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. With the festival of Ganpati just around the corner, let's take a look this celebrities like observing this special occasion

Hartalika Teej 2023: History, Importance, Mahurat Wishes and Messages

Hartalika Teej is celebrated to honour the bond of God Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On this day, Goddess Parvati had kept a special fast to accomplish God Shiva as her spouse

Ganesh Chaturthi: Details about do's and don'ts for bringing Ganpati home

Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10-day Hindu festival celebrating the birth of deity Ganesha marked from September 19 to September 28. Here is a list of do's and don'ts which you must keep in mind during puja

Krishna Janmashtami 2023: 20 Best Quotes of lord Krishna on Spirituality

Janmashtami is celebrated every year during Lord Krishna's birthday. Wish your friends and family on the auspicious day of Krishna Janmashtami by sending them inspirational quotes

Janmashtami 2023 decoration ideas: Five ways to decorate Bal Gopal's Swing

For millions of people, it is an event of tremendous happiness and commitment. One of the most mind-blowing ways of enhancing the happy soul is by embellishing eye-catching swing decorations

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Shubh Muhurat, Time, How and Why to Celebrate

Due to confusion regarding the date of Raksha Bandhan, people are unsure of the appropriate time to tie a Rakhi. Raksha Bandhan, or Rakhi, falls on August 30 and 31 this year

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Top beautiful Mehandi designs to celebrate Rakhi

Rakhi, a sacred thread of love and compassion. It also symbolizes sibling bonds beyond comparison. On this auspicious day, applying henna on hands and feet is considered a very blessed ritual

Happy Onam 2023: Wishes, Quotes, Celebration, Special Dishes and Sweets

Onam is an important harvest celebration, holds extraordinary significance in the Indian state of Kerala. This year Onam is celebrated from August 20 to August 31, 2023

Krishna Janmashtami 2023: Date, Time, Importance, Puja and Fasting time

On Janmashtami 2023, Ashtami Tithi and the Rohini Nakshatra will both fall at night. Thus devotees are curious about whether Krishna Janmashtami will fall on September 6 or September 7

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2023: Everything you need to know about this Navratri

Ashadha Navratri is considered to be the lesser-known Navratri festival that is celebrated by the ardent devotees of Goddess Durga

When is Chand Raat, Eid-ul-Fitr in Middle East, India? Details here

On Thursday, Muslims in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, the UK, and other Middle Eastern and Western nations will get ready to see the crescent moon

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

Ram Navami 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration in India

Ram Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri; observing Ram's birth as the seventh avatar of Vishnu. This year Ram Navami 2023 lies on Mar 30 and will be considered a bank holiday

89 Hindu pilgrims from India visit Pakistan to celebrate Maha Shivaratri

Around 89 Hindu pilgrims from India arrived here on Tuesday to celebrate Maha Shivaratri at Katas Raj Temple in Pakistan's Punjab Province. Some 89 Hindu pilgrims arrived here from India via Wagah border on Tuesday. Evacuee Trust Property Board senior officers Rana Shahid and Fraz Abbas received them at the border, Amir Hashmi, spokesperson for ETPB, which looks after the holy places of minorities in Pakistan, told PTI. Hashmi said the Hindu pilgrims would remain in Lahore for a day before leaving for Chakwal, some 300 kms from Lahore, to attend their religious festival at Katas Raj. He said the main event Maha Shivaratri' will be held there on Thursday. Foolproof security arrangements have been made in this respect, he added. Hindu pilgrims leader Sanjiv Kumar said they receive love in Pakistan and hope the ETPB is taking good care of their holy places. The Shri Katas Raj Temples also known as Qila Katas, is a complex of several Hindu temples connected to one another by walkways.

Sans Covid curbs, thousands throng ghats in Delhi for Chhath Puja

After two years of restrictions owing to Covid, thousands of devotees thronged ghats and makeshift ponds across the capital on Sunday to worship the Sun God as part of Chhath Puja celebrations. Devotees, especially women keeping the arduous 36-hour-long fast 'Nirjala Vrat', sang devotional and folk songs and offered 'arghya' to the Sun God while standing in knee deep water at ghats or makeshift ponds. Chhath puja is celebrated on the sixth day after Diwali and is also known as Surya Sashthi as it is dedicated to the Sun God. It is one of the most popular festivals in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. After two years of Covid-induced restrictions, Chhath Puja is being celebrated this year at public places on a large scale in Delhi. Sushma Singh, a devotee and resident of Indraprastha Colony here, said inflation has impacted people a lot but this is a sacred festival. "I have been doing Chhath for the last 20 years. Day by day, its popularity is increasing and more people are celebra

Chhath Puja celebrations only at designated ghats: Delhi LG V K Saxena

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has given his nod to hold Chhath Puja at designated ghats on the Yamuna and directed the officials to ensure basic amenities along with adequate security