Articles for Hindu Festival

Diwali: A Celebration of Light and Faith Across India and the Diaspora
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Diwali: A Celebration of Light and Faith Across India and the Diaspora

India TV News  

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora. Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer. Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a …

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Hindu festival in Bangladesh under tight security following attacks
2 months, 1 week ago

Hindu festival in Bangladesh under tight security following attacks

LA Times  

Schoolteacher Supriya Sarker is glad to celebrate Bangladesh’s largest Hindu festival of Durga Puja but says the festivities would be more jubilant without the fear and violence that overshadow this year’s event. This is our country, we want to live here peacefully with our Muslim brothers and sisters and others without discrimination or intimidation.” Her concern comes as the country’s …

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Chaitra Navratri 2024 Highlights: Hindu devotees visit temples on Day 1
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Chaitra Navratri 2024 Highlights: Hindu devotees visit temples on Day 1

Hindustan Times  

Navratri 2024 Highlights: Chaitra Navratri is celebrated annually by Hindu devotees. This nine-day festival is dedicated to the worship of Maa Durga and her nine avatars - Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kaalratri, Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri. It ends with Ram Navami on April 17, which marks the birth of Lord …

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Maha Shivratri 2024: Date, history, significance and celebrations of the Hindu festival
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Maha Shivratri 2024: Date, history, significance and celebrations of the Hindu festival

Hindustan Times  

Maha Shivratri, the grand night of devotion and fasting for Lord Shiva devotees, has almost arrived. Maha Shivratri 2024 date: This year, the festival is being observed on March 8, 2024, Friday. Maha Shivratri 2024 Date Maha Shivratri is most important of all Masik Shivratris that are observed every month. Maha Shivratri 2024 history There are many legends associated with …

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Maha Shivratri 2024: Is Maha Shivratri on March 8 or 9? Date, puja timing, history, significance and celebration
10 months ago

Maha Shivratri 2024: Is Maha Shivratri on March 8 or 9? Date, puja timing, history, significance and celebration

Hindustan Times  

Maha Shivratri 2024: Shivaratri is celebrated in every month of the luni-solar calendar, in accordance with the Hindu calendar. Maha Shivratri, literally translates as ‘the great night of Shiva’ and according to legend, it is on this predominantly Hindu festival night that Shiva performs his heavenly dance or ‘tandav’. Date, puja time, history, significance and celebration of Hindu festival Maha …

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Is Holi on March 24 or March 25? Know correct date, timing, history, significance and all about the Festival of Colours
10 months, 1 week ago

Is Holi on March 24 or March 25? Know correct date, timing, history, significance and all about the Festival of Colours

Hindustan Times  

Holi 2024: Holi is one of the most popular Hindu festivals celebrated with much enthusiasm and fanfare across the country. As everyone looks forward to celebrating Holi in 2024, read on to find out whether the festival will be celebrated on March 24 or March 25 this year apart from the time, customs and significance of the festival in India. …

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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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Lunar Eclipse in October 2023 to coincide with Sharad Purnima: Know date, time, rituals of Hindu festival
1 year, 2 months ago

Lunar Eclipse in October 2023 to coincide with Sharad Purnima: Know date, time, rituals of Hindu festival

Hindustan Times  

A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the moon partially passes through the Earth's shadow, causing only a part of it to turn reddish-brown and luckily for the selenophiles, this rare and beautiful celestial phenomenon is slated to take place in October this year and will coincide with the Hindu festival of Sharad Purnima, also known as Kojagari Purnima or Kaumudi …

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Hariyali Teej 2023: 7 stunning mehendi designs to go with your traditional outfits
1 year, 4 months ago

Hariyali Teej 2023: 7 stunning mehendi designs to go with your traditional outfits

Hindustan Times  

The festive week calls for your solah shringar or sixteen traditional makeup steps to be on-point, including your henna-clad hands, especially with Hariyali Teej just around the corner as mehendi on Hariyali Teej is a symbol of love, beauty and tradition that enhances the festive spirit and adds a touch of cultural richness to the celebration. Women gather to enjoy …

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Five facts about Holi, the festival of colours
1 year, 9 months ago

Five facts about Holi, the festival of colours

Hindustan Times  

How do Indians celebrate Holi? Traditional Holi food Every Holi festivity in India is associated with the special food that is prepared to celebrate the event. Other traditional Holi dishes include "malpua" — fried sweet pancakes; stuffed breads, called "kachoris" — and the ubiquitous "laddoos," dessert balls made of coconut, wheat or chickpea flour. "Holi Hai," Hindi for "it's Holi," …

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The Hindu launches mobile reading van ahead of Lit for Life festival
1 year, 10 months ago

The Hindu launches mobile reading van ahead of Lit for Life festival

The Hindu  

Chennai Corporation Commissioner Gagandeep Singh Bedi on Thursday flagged off a mobile reading van, launched by The Hindu, ahead of its annual literary festival, Lit For Life. This mobile reading van is expected to inculcate the habit of reading among students,” said Mr. Bedi. Since the mobile reading van will halt for long periods near neighbourhoods of less privileged children, …

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11 die when truck hits power line at Hindu festival in India
2 years, 7 months ago

11 die when truck hits power line at Hindu festival in India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eleven people were electrocuted when …

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Holi 2022 Today: Check Out Puja Timings, History and Significance of the Festival of Colours
2 years, 9 months ago

Holi 2022 Today: Check Out Puja Timings, History and Significance of the Festival of Colours

News 18  

HOLI 2022: Holi is one of the biggest festivals of the Hindu religion. Often referred to as the festival of colours, Holi is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm across various parts of the country. The following day people play with colours as part of the main celebration of the Holi festival. Holi: History The festival Holi originates from the …

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Kumbha Sankranti 2022: Date, time, significance and rituals of this auspicious Hindu festival
2 years, 10 months ago

Kumbha Sankranti 2022: Date, time, significance and rituals of this auspicious Hindu festival

Firstpost  

The festival of Kumbha Sankranti holds great importance among Hindus and they pray for good health, knowledge and prosperity on this day Kumbha Sankranti is observed on the day when the Sun is in the transit period from Makar Rashi to Kumbh Rashi. Auspicious Timings for Kumbh Sankranti 2022 Sankranti Occasion – 03:32 AM Sunrise – 07:04 AM Sunset – …

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AP PHOTOS: Diwali marked in Asia with celebrations, prayers
3 years, 1 month ago

AP PHOTOS: Diwali marked in Asia with celebrations, prayers

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Millions of people across Asia are celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. The festival is celebrated mainly in India, but Hindus across the world, particularly in other parts of Asia, also gather with family members and friends to socialize, visit temples and …

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2 days after 'Ganga Jamuna Cultural Festival, Islamists attacked Hindus in Bangladesh
3 years, 2 months ago

2 days after 'Ganga Jamuna Cultural Festival, Islamists attacked Hindus in Bangladesh

Op India  

The news of Hindu temples and homes being set on fire in Bangladesh by Islamists garnered global attention with everyone from the government to media to spiritual leaders condemning the systematic religious attack. However, just before the Hindus of Bangladesh were rendered homeless, the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital city of Dhaka had concluded the ‘Ganga-Jamuna Cultural Festival 2021.’ …

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Manchester United attacked on Twitter for Happy Holi wish for Hindus
3 years, 8 months ago

Manchester United attacked on Twitter for Happy Holi wish for Hindus

Op India  

Manchester United Football Club, one of the greatest football clubs and most popular in the world, wished Hindus a happy Holi on the occasion of the festival of colours. 🎇 pic.twitter.com/kEVf00yJde — Manchester United March 28, 2021 However, a section of users on social media started trolling the Man United for wishing Hindus a happy Holi because it is not …

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Hartalika Teej 2020: Date, Puja Vidhi, Samagri, Muhurat, Vrat Katha and Timing of Hindu festival in India
4 years, 4 months ago

Hartalika Teej 2020: Date, Puja Vidhi, Samagri, Muhurat, Vrat Katha and Timing of Hindu festival in India

India TV News  

Hartalika Teej 2020: This year the festival of Hartalika Teej will be celebrated on August 21. Hartalika Teej 2020 Date: The Hindu festival will be celebrated this year on August 21. Hartalika Teej 2020 Puja Vidhi: For Hartalika Teej puja, spread a red cloth and place idol or photograph of Lord Shiva. Pooja Samagri for Hartalika Teej 2020: A metal …

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