Festivals

Nepal's longest chariot festival begins with ascension of "Red God"

Chariot procession of Rato Macchendranath, also called as "Bunga Dugh" in Newari, meaning the God of Rain and Harvest, is the longest Jatra in Nepal, which runs on for months depending on astronomy

Updated 2 days ago

Image for representational purpose only. Photo Courtesy: File pic

People of Kerala celebrate Vishu with colour, rituals and festivity

Temples across Kerala, especially those dedicated to Lord Krishna, are holding special Vishu rituals

Updated 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu polls: BJP promises Rs 2,000 monthly aid, free LPG cylinders

Updated 7 days ago

The BJP has promised a range of welfare schemes, infrastructure plans and cultural commitments. Representational Pic/File/PTI

Assam begins week-long Rongali Bihu celebrations with traditional Goru Bihu

Updated 7 days ago

Assam is celebrating the first of Rongali Bihu as the Goru Bihu (Cattle Bihu). Photo Courtesy: PTI

Maharashtra prepares for Ambedkar Jayanti with extensive security arrangemets

Updated 11 days ago

Every year a large number of followers are expected to gather at Chaityabhoomi in Dadar in central Mumbai, to pay tribute to Dr Ambedkar. File Pic

CM Devendra Fadnavis calls Kumbh Mela a symbol of unity

Updated 16 days ago

Thane: Butcher booked for violating 'meat ban' order on Mahavir Jayanti

Updated 19 days ago

A case was registered against a 36-year-old butcher, police said. Representational Pic/File/iStock

Ritu Tawde clarifies remarks on Jain Maharaj, condemns misinterpretations

Updated 20 days ago

Bannari Kundam fire walking festival celebrated with devotion in Tamil Nadu

Updated 21 days ago

Ram Navami: Rane questions different religious festival celebrations in Mumbai

Updated 22 days ago

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane. File Pic

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