Locals mark 'Lanka Podi Jatra' in Odisha with enthusiasm

Apr 21, 2022

Nayagarh (Odisha) [India], April 21 : The streets of Odisha wore a festive look as the people in the Nayagarh district on Wednesday celebrated...

Mahalaya 2022: Date, rituals, significance

Sep 23, 2022

New Delhi [India], September 23 : Mahalaya marks the beginning of the Durga Pooja festival. It is observed at the end of Shradh or...

"Work for Ram Katha Sangrahalaya begun": Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra

Jun 03, 2024

The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Lord Ram was held on January 22, with the main rituals performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The idol...

Chhath Puja 2022: History, significance, rituals

Oct 27, 2022

Also referred to as Surya Shashti, Chhath, Mahaparv, Chhath Parv, Dala Puja, Pratihar and Dala Chhath, the four-day-long festival is dedicated to the deity...

Shraddha murder case: Father Vikas Walkar quotes Oscar Wilde in plea seeking release of deceased daughter's bones

Apr 15, 2023

Shraddha Walkar's Father Vikas Walkar moved an application seeking the release bones of his deceased daughter to perform the last rituals. The application mentioned...

UP: Devotees take holy dip in River Ganga; offer prayers on Somvati Amavasya at Prayagraj

Apr 08, 2024

Devotees performed special rituals for their ancestors on Somvati Amavasya. Those who came to bathe expressed their joy in participating in the baths, worship,...