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The festival combines devotion, cultural expression, and community spirit, making it a vibrant and cherished occasion in Hindu tradition.
The Kanipakam Temple, located in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, is renowned for its ancient deity, Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy.
Krishna Janmashtami is a vibrant and joyous festival celebrated across India to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This year, Krishna Janmashtami falls on August 26. The festival is marked by devotional activities and elaborate decorations, especially in places like Mathura and Vrindavan, which are closely associated with Krishna’s life.
Raksha Bandhan, a cherished Hindu festival, celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters with deep affection and significance. In 2024, Raksha Bandhan will be observed on Monday, August 19. This festival, held on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana, is a time for families to come together and honor their unique relationships.
Nearly 200 pilgrims are stranded in Kedarnath following a cloudburst that triggered a landslide in the region. On Wednesday, the severe weather event caused significant damage to about 30 meters of the walkway leading to the Kedarnath shrine. The cloudburst also led to a sharp increase in the water level of the Mandakini River, raising […]
The Amarnath Yatra 2024 has set a new record with over 4.71 lakh devotees visiting so far, surpassing last year's total of 4.45 lakh. On Wednesday, another 1,654 pilgrims departed from Jammu for the Valley.
On the occasion of the Bonalu festival, Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka will present silk cloths to Goddess 'Mahankali' at Lal Darwaja Simhavahini Temple.
Guru Purnima, also known as Guru Pornami, is a significant festival in Hinduism, celebrated to honor and show gratitude to teachers and mentors.
As part of this ritual, the representatives of the State Government of Karnataka and all representatives of Mysore Maharaja will welcome the deities with special harati.
The coastal pilgrimage town of Puri is prepared for the annual Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath, which will span two days for the first time in 53 years.
Snana Purnima is a ritual bathing for 'Lord Jagannath' and his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. This festival, conducted on the full moon day of the Jyestha month, is a key forerunner to the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra.
The Hindu festival of Hanuman Janmotsav (Sanskrit: हनुमज्जयंती, romanized: Hanumajjayantī) commemorates the birth of Hanuman, a Hindu god and one of the main characters in the Ramayana. Every Indian state celebrates Hanuman Jayanti differently, depending on the period and customs. The holiday, known as Chaitra Purnima, is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Chaitra in the majo...
Ram Navami is a major Hindu festival observed during the auspicious period of "Chaitra Navratri." The day celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Ram, who is considered the pinnacle of morality, virtue, and compassion and is thought to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
As Chaitra Navratri culminates, Hindus worldwide eagerly await Ram Navami, the auspicious occasion marking birth anniversary of Lord Sri Ram. Falling on April 17, 2024, devotees observe this day with fervor and devotion. Puja timings start at 11:03 AM, with Madhyahna Muhurat from 11:03 AM to 1:38 PM, emphasizing the significance of midday rituals.
The Ayodhya Ram temple will be open for business for nineteen hours, commencing on Wednesday at 3.30 a.m. with Mangala Aarti and ending at 11 p.m. The temple's curtains will be drawn for five minutes for each of the four "bhog" offerings to the Lord. This is being done in honor of Ram Navami and in anticipation of the large number of worshippers that are anticipated in Ayodhya following the con...