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1 week, 3 days ago

Tirumala to hold Karthika Deepotsavam on December 15

Tirupati: The sacred hills of Tirumala are set to glow with divine fervour as the temple observes the ‘Karthika Deepotsavam’ on December 15. The lighting of the lamps will begin at the ‘Garbha Gruha’ and extend to prominent areas, including the Akhandam of the Sanctum Sanctorum, Kulasekhara Padi, Ramulavari Meda, Garudalwar, Dwarapalakas, all sub-shrines, Bangaru Vakili, Vendi Vakili, Dhwajasthambham, and …

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1 week, 3 days ago

‘Mahadeepam’ lit atop Tirupparankundram hillock in Madurai

The Hindu

Hundreds of devotees stood at the foothill chanting ‘Arogara’ as the ‘Mahadeepam’ was lit atop the hillock near the famous Subramaniaswamy Temple at Tirupparankundram on the occasion of ‘Karthigai Deepam’ festival on Friday. The ‘Mahadeepam’ was fuelled by a copper cauldron holding more than 160 kg of ghee and five kg of camphor. Following the event, devotees witnessed the ‘Chokkapanai’ …

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1 month ago

Light Represents Journey of Ignorance to Knowledge: Prez Murmu

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: President Droupadi Murmu said the lighting of lamp indicates the journey from darkness to light and ignorance to knowledge. The festival represents the victory of truths.” Expressing her elation at attending the event, President Murmu said, “The lighting of lamps in such huge numbers creates a special feeling of new hope in everyone's hearts. Along with adopting modernity, the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Dev Diwali 2024: Know date, auspicious time, rituals and significance of lighting 365 lamps along the Ganges

India TV News

Diwali is celebrated on the Amavasya date of Kartik month and it is celebrated with great pomp across the country. But after Diwali, Dev Diwali also comes and according to religious belief, on this day gods and goddesses gather at the Ganga Ghat and celebrate the festival of Diwali, hence it is known as Dev Diwali. According to the Udayatithi, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian marks Diwali by lighting a record number of earthen lamps

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 Millions of Indians began celebrating …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Journey Through the Enchanting World of Deepavali

New Indian Express

A vibrant celebration of light and culture, Deepavali captivates cities across the country. Hampi offers a serene and visually stunning experience with ancient ruins and temples illuminated for the festival. Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Kolkata boast dazzling displays of diyas and fireworks, while Udaipur showcases the city's royal elegance with dazzling decorations and illuminated lakes.

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Ayodhya Lights Up for Diwali: 25 Lakh Lamps to Shine on Deepotsav

News 18

The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is all set for a spectacular display of lights as 25 lakh lamps will illuminate the Deepotsav celebrations on Thursday. The city's iconic temple, inaugurated in January this year, will be adorned with these dazzling lights, setting a new world record. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his special greetings for the festival, calling …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

5 Essential Safety Tips to Prevent Burns, Allergies from Firecrackers on Diwali 2024

India TV News

Diwali is a festival of joy and happiness in which there is a lot of noise of firecrackers, lamps and rangoli. It is more about caution than the happiness it brings. It is especially important to keep children safe from firecrackers, lights and resonating sounds. Here are 5 essential safety tips and guidelines to keep your kids safe during Diwali:** …

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2 months ago

Bhoot Chaturdashi: A Night of Ghosts and Legends

Times of India

The article explores the significance of 'Bhoot Chaturdashi', a unique and ancient festival celebrated in West Bengal, India. It highlights the rich cultural heritage of the festival, with its origins in the Hindu concept of Panchabhoot and the belief in the existence of ghosts. The article shares a personal anecdote about an encounter on the night of 'Bhoot Chaturdashi', where …

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11 months ago

10 lakh diyas, laser show: Festival of lights gives Ayodhya ethereal look

Hindustan Times

The city of Ram was lit up with as many as 10 lakh diyas on Monday evening after the consecration ceremony, and a laser show at the majestic Ram Ki Paidi captivated the people. Whether a resident of Lord Shri Ram’s sacred city, or someone who had travelled from far, each individual contributed to the ethereal atmosphere by lighting the …

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1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi shares pics of Ayodhya’s ’Deepotsav’, says, ‘new zeal throughout India’

Live Mint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared a glimpse from the "Deepotsav" in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya and noted that it was “amazing, divine, and unforgettable.” In a social media post on X in Hindi, the Prime Minister also shared images from the celebrations. The temple town achieved a new Guinness World Record by surpassing the previous record of 1.576 million …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise

Associated Press

LUCKNOW, India — Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country. But the spectacular and much-awaited massive lighting of the oil lamps took place — as usual —at Saryu River, in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh state, the birthplace of …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Ayodhya deepotsav sets Guinness record; Uttar Pradesh CM, Governor attend

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on November 11 participated in pulling a chariot in Ayodhya carrying artistes depicting the return of the deities Ram, Sita and Lakshman after 14 years of exile amid deepotsav celebrations, with Ayodhya entering the Guinness World Records for lighting the highest number of lamps simultaneously at a single location. Mr. Adityanath, greeting the people …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Shops in Hyderabad Make Moolah on Dhanteras

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: Shops selling jewellery, vehicles and appliances had a field day on Friday with heavy footfalls as people bought new products to celebrate Dhanteras or Dhana Trayodashi. According to the astrologers, ‘Trayodashi’ — the thirteenth day of the lunar calendar — is considered auspicious to bring home new jewellery or any other asset. The price of gold in Hyderabad on …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Dhanteras 2023: From utensils to jewellery, 10 auspicious items you must buy on this day for good luck and prosperity

Hindustan Times

Dhanteras 2023: The auspicious festival of Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, is just around the corner. Dhanteras 2023: 10 auspicious items you must buy on this day for good luck 10 auspicious things to buy on Dhanteras From gold and silver to kitchenware, there's a range of items with cultural and traditional significance to buy on Dhanteras. Find out what …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali 2023: Potters make eco-friendly earthen lamps in Jammu-Kashmir

Live Mint

Ahead of Diwali festival, potters in Jammu and Kashimir have begun making eco-friendly earthen lamps in large numbers. Potter in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj has begun making eco-friendly earthen lamps ahead of Diwali. Raj Kumar, a potter, said, "We usually do not have much work for about 10 months of the year, but we spend 2 months with the whole family …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali 2023: 7 important traditional customs that are followed during the festival of lights

Hindustan Times

The biggest Hindu festival, Diwali, is just around the corner and people are busy gearing up, from buying new clothes to cleaning their homes. Diwali 2023: 7 important traditional customs that define the festival of lights As the day on which Lord Rama, his wife Sita, brother Lakshman and Hanuman returned to Ayodhya after the defeat of Ravana, the festival …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali 2023: Significance Of Lighting Oil And Ghee Lamps During The Festival

News 18

The festive season has begun with great enthusiasm, and as Diwali approaches, markets are adorned with lights and decorations. While these aspects are integral to the celebrations, one of the most significant rituals of Diwali is the lighting of diyas or earthen lamps. As Diwali falls on the day of the new moon, illuminating lamps on this day symbolises dispelling …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Foreigners experience river lamp making in Tai'an

China Daily

During the Hungry Ghost Festival, international students experience folk cultural activities in Daiyue district, Tai'an city, Shandong province. A dozen international students from the School of International Education of Shandong First Medical University visited Dawenkou town in Tai'an city of Shandong province to learn about traditional Chinese culture on Aug 30. Tang Binjie, a fourth-generation inheritor of Dawenkou lace technology, …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Mahashivratri: 21 lakh 'diyas' to be lit on 'Shiv Jyoti Arpanam-2023' event in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain

India TV News

Mahashivratri 2023: Nearly 21 lakh earthen lamps will be lit on February 18 in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain city as part of the 'Shiv Jyoti Arpanam-2023' programme to mark the festival of Mahashivratri, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said. Now, an attempt will be made to set a Guinness world record by lighting 21 lakh lamps, government officials said. https://twitter.com/ANI_MP_CG_RJ/status/1624346797471862785 …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Indians celebrate Diwali with festivities, dazzling lights

Associated Press

NEW DELHI — Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as bright earthen oil lamps and dazzling, colorful lights lit up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. As dusk fell on Sunday, over 1.5 million earthen lamps were lit and kept burning for 45 minutes at Ram ki Paidi, …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Photos: Indians celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights

Al Jazeera

Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as bright earthen oil lamps and colourful lights lit up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of light over darkness. Millions of Indians thronged crowded bazaars for shopping, bringing back the Diwali cheer that was dampened during the last two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. Over …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Residents across India celebrate Diwali with festivities and dazzling lights

NPR

Residents across India celebrate Diwali with festivities and dazzling lights Enlarge this image toggle caption Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP NEW DELHI — Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as bright earthen oil lamps and dazzling, colorful lights lit up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. As …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Dhanteras 2022: Why do people light oil lamps on this day? Know its significance

Firstpost

The festival of lights, Diwali is just around the corner and people are already making preparations for it. This year, Dhanteras falls on 22 October 2022, Saturday and will be celebrated till 23 October 2022, Sunday. Following this, Diwali will be celebrated on 24 October 2022, Monday. Significance of Yama Deepam According to Hindu scriptures, it is believed that diyas …

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Tirumala to hold Karthika Deepotsavam on December 15

‘Mahadeepam’ lit atop Tirupparankundram hillock in Madurai

Light Represents Journey of Ignorance to Knowledge: Prez Murmu

Dev Diwali 2024: Know date, auspicious time, rituals and significance of lighting 365 lamps along the Ganges

Indian marks Diwali by lighting a record number of earthen lamps

A Journey Through the Enchanting World of Deepavali

Ayodhya Lights Up for Diwali: 25 Lakh Lamps to Shine on Deepotsav

5 Essential Safety Tips to Prevent Burns, Allergies from Firecrackers on Diwali 2024

Bhoot Chaturdashi: A Night of Ghosts and Legends

10 lakh diyas, laser show: Festival of lights gives Ayodhya ethereal look

PM Modi shares pics of Ayodhya’s ’Deepotsav’, says, ‘new zeal throughout India’

Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise

Ayodhya deepotsav sets Guinness record; Uttar Pradesh CM, Governor attend

Shops in Hyderabad Make Moolah on Dhanteras

Dhanteras 2023: From utensils to jewellery, 10 auspicious items you must buy on this day for good luck and prosperity

Diwali 2023: Potters make eco-friendly earthen lamps in Jammu-Kashmir

Diwali 2023: 7 important traditional customs that are followed during the festival of lights

Diwali 2023: Significance Of Lighting Oil And Ghee Lamps During The Festival

Foreigners experience river lamp making in Tai'an

Mahashivratri: 21 lakh 'diyas' to be lit on 'Shiv Jyoti Arpanam-2023' event in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain

Indians celebrate Diwali with festivities, dazzling lights

Photos: Indians celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights

Residents across India celebrate Diwali with festivities and dazzling lights

Dhanteras 2022: Why do people light oil lamps on this day? Know its significance