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What is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and how is it celebrated?
9 months ago

What is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and how is it celebrated?

Associated Press  

Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colors, is a joyful annual celebration at the advent of spring with cultural and religious significance. FILE - Teachers apply colored powder on another as they celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, at a school in Ahmedabad, India, Thursday, March 17, 2022. FILE - A woman dances as she participates in …

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Cheery bonfires, music and dance mark Lucknow’s Lohri
11 months, 1 week ago

Cheery bonfires, music and dance mark Lucknow’s Lohri

Hindustan Times  

The state capital celebrated Lohri – the celebration of the arrival of longer days after the winter solstice – with vigour, music, dance and bonfires at different places here on Saturday. President of Lucknow Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, Rajendra Singh Bagga, highlighted the social importance of Lohri, the festival that marks the harvest season. Senior journalist Manmohan Sharma’s son Mohit Sharma …

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Bhai Dooj 2023: Popular names this festival is known across India
1 year, 1 month ago

Bhai Dooj 2023: Popular names this festival is known across India

Live Mint  

Bhai Dooj 2023: The festival of Bhai Dooj also known as Bhau-Beej, Bhai Tika or Bhai Phonta is observed by Hindus on the day followed by Govardhan Puja. Bhatru Dwitiya: Bhai Dooj is popularly known as Bhatru Dwitiya in South India and Odisha. Bhav Bij: Bhai Dooj is popularly known as Bhav Bij in the Konkani and Goan region. Bhai …

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Diwali 2023: How PM Modi has celebrated the festival with soldiers since 2014
1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali 2023: How PM Modi has celebrated the festival with soldiers since 2014

Hindustan Times  

Maintaining his tradition of meeting soldiers on Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reached Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate the festival with security forces. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reaches Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to Diwali with security forces. "Reached Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces," Modi said in a post …

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What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?
1 year, 1 month ago

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?

Associated Press  

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. In southern India, Diwali celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna’s destruction of the demon Naraka who is said to have imprisoned women and tormented his subjects. Many people buy gold on the first day of Diwali, known as Dhanteras — an act they …

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Halloween Day 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration
1 year, 1 month ago

Halloween Day 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration

Hindustan Times  

Halloween 2023: That time of the year again when people across the world and of any age group trick or treat and prefer to chill out with friends drinking pumpkin spiced drinks as the festival of Halloween or All Hallows’ Eve has something for all ages and is an annual celebration of all things spooky and fear inducing. On this …

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Google Doodle celebrates the Japanese star festival Tanabata
1 year, 5 months ago

Google Doodle celebrates the Japanese star festival Tanabata

Live Mint  

Search giant Google is celebrating the Japanese festival Tanabata with a special doodle. However, the star festival is also celebrated on August 7 in some places in Japan based on the older Chinese calendar. Tanabata is based on the ancient Chinese legend of two star-crossed lovers, Zhinü and Niulang, who were only allowed to meet once a year. However, after …

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Pa Ranjith’s Vaanam Art Festival celebrated subaltern joy this Dalit History Month
1 year, 7 months ago

Pa Ranjith’s Vaanam Art Festival celebrated subaltern joy this Dalit History Month

The Hindu  

April is a month of celebration for director Pa Ranjith’s Neelam Cultural Centre. It is BR Ambedkar’s birth month, Dalit history month and the time when Vaanam Art Festival comes alive each year. The 2023 edition of Vaanam Art Festival comprised a host of activities through the month with young volunteers helming the show. A book exhibition, the PK Rosy …

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When is Basant Panchami 2023: Date, time and Shubh Muhurat
1 year, 11 months ago

When is Basant Panchami 2023: Date, time and Shubh Muhurat

India Today  

Basant Panchami, which is also known as Saraswati Puja, is a Hindu festival that is celebrated to worship Goddess Saraswati. Basant Panchami also announces the arrival of Holi’, which takes place forty days later. This is also the time of year when the mustard flowers bloom in India during Basant Panchami. The festival of Vasant Panchami, also known as Basant …

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Navratri 2022: How the festival is celebrated in different parts of the country
2 years, 2 months ago

Navratri 2022: How the festival is celebrated in different parts of the country

Hindustan Times  

Navratri 2022: The festive season is here. From Navratri to Durga Puja, the festival has many names but only one intention – to have a blast with colours, festivities, food, happiness and watch people return to their homes to be with their near and dear ones. Durga Puja, on the other hand, worships the homecoming of goddess Durga from Kailash …

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: From Maharashtra to Assam, India set to bring Ganapati home
2 years, 3 months ago

Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: From Maharashtra to Assam, India set to bring Ganapati home

Hindustan Times  

Ganesh Chaturthi, Gowri Habba and Vinayaka Chaturthi are just a few names to associate with the auspicious Hindu festival celebrating the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. Artisans give final touches to idols of Lord Ganesha ahead of the upcoming festival of 'Ganesh Chaturthi'. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated across India, especially in states like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Goa and Karnataka. The …

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Ada pradhaman to banana halwa: Here are some dessert recommendations ahead of Onam
2 years, 3 months ago

Ada pradhaman to banana halwa: Here are some dessert recommendations ahead of Onam

Firstpost  

Onam is the annual Malayali harvest festival of Kerala, celebrated during Chingam month of the Malayalam calendar. Since no feast is complete without something sweet, here are some of traditional dessert recommendations as you gear up for Onam this year: Ada Pradhaman: Made with ada rice, coconut, jaggery, dry fruits and nuts mixed in coconut milk, this variation of the …

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Guru Purnima 2022: Date, history, significance, celebration in India
2 years, 5 months ago

Guru Purnima 2022: Date, history, significance, celebration in India

Hindustan Times  

Celebrated as a festival by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists in India, Nepal and Bhutan, Guru Purnima is dedicated to all academic and spiritual gurus or teachers. Traditionally, Guru Purnima has been celebrated by Buddhists to commemorate Gautam Buddha’s first sermon to his first five disciples in Uttar Pradesh’s Sarnath however, Hindus and Jains also celebrate this festival to revere their …

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Bhopal police on high alert on Hanuman Jayanti, to monitor processions with drones
2 years, 8 months ago

Bhopal police on high alert on Hanuman Jayanti, to monitor processions with drones

India TV News  

Highlights After Khargone violence, Bhopal police is on high alert for the Hanuman Jayanti processions Drones are being used to ensure a peaceful celebration Police appealed to the citizens to celebrate the festival with peace and enthusiasm After the Khargone Ram Navami violence, the Bhopal police is on high alert for the Hanuman Jayanti processions on Saturday and will monitor …

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Vaisakhi: What is the Sikh festival and how is it celebrated?
2 years, 8 months ago

Vaisakhi: What is the Sikh festival and how is it celebrated?

The Independent  

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Gudi Padwa 2022: Here’s How You Can Celebrate The Festival At Home Amid The Covid Pandemic
2 years, 8 months ago

Gudi Padwa 2022: Here’s How You Can Celebrate The Festival At Home Amid The Covid Pandemic

News 18  

Gudi Padwa is the New Year for Marathis and Konkani Hindus that will be celebrated this year on 2 April. Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Marathis and Konkani Hindus have been celebrating and observing Gudi Padwa with their family members at their homes only. Make rangolis – Since Gudi Padwa marks the arrival of the spring season, people make traditional …

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Dev Deepawali 2021: Date, time, significance, puja vidhi, mantra and all that you need to know
3 years, 1 month ago

Dev Deepawali 2021: Date, time, significance, puja vidhi, mantra and all that you need to know

India TV News  

Dev Deepawali will be celebrated on November 18. The festivities of Dev Deepawali begin on the Ekadashi Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha and conclude on the fifth day, which is the Kartik Purnima Tithi. This festival of Dev Deepawali is celebrated mostly in Uttar Pradesh with great gaiety. Dev Deepawali timings Purnima date starts - November 18, Thursday starting at …

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Chhath Puja 2021: Time, Rituals, Significance and All You Need to Know About Chhath
3 years, 8 months ago

Chhath Puja 2021: Time, Rituals, Significance and All You Need to Know About Chhath

News 18  

Yamuna Chhath, which is also known as Yamuna Jayanti and Chaiti Chhath, will be observed on Sunday, April 18, 2021. The festival marks the day when Goddess Yamuna descended on the Earth. Significance: As said earlier, the day is celebrated to mark the descent of Goddess Yamuna on the Earth. Devotees observe a strict fast which is broken the next …

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Chaitra Navratri 2021: Wishes, images, quotes Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp status
3 years, 8 months ago

Chaitra Navratri 2021: Wishes, images, quotes Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp status

India Today  

Chaitra Navratri 2021: Navaratri is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with much joy and enthusiasm every year. Chaitra Navratri 2021 | Representational image Navratri 2021: Quotes and wishes May this festival bring you happiness and success. Maa Durga ka sada rahe ashirvad; dhan, samridhi, sukh aur kamiyabi ka de aapko aashirvad; Navrati ki nau raatein roshan kar dein aapka Jeevan; …

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When is Eid al Adha 2021? Date, significance, and more
3 years, 11 months ago

When is Eid al Adha 2021? Date, significance, and more

India Today  

Eid al-Adha or Bakra Eid is celebrated by the people of the Muslim community across the world every year. Eid al Adha 2021 date Bakrid is celebrated at the time of 'Dhu al-Hijjah' - the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. Banks, national, state and local government offices, and post offices are closed on Eid al-Adha. Eid al …

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Diwali in the age of coronavirus: London's Trafalgar Square lights up
4 years, 1 month ago

Diwali in the age of coronavirus: London's Trafalgar Square lights up

Daily Mail  

Millions of devotees from around the world have celebrated Diwali today amid the coronavirus pandemic as British Hindus use video calls and social media to commemorate the festival of lights while the country is in lockdown. London Mayor Sadiq Khan posted four vibrant pictures showing London's Trafalgar Square illuminated with mandalas while Nelson's Column was lit up in green with …

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