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Mamta Banerjee flags off Jagannath Yatra

Kolkata [India], July 4 (ANI): Appearing to play the Hindu card in the aftermath of electoral debacle, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday flagged off the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra which will end on July 11.

2019-07-04T11:39:00.571808+00:00 IST

Jagannath Rath Yatra: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sculptures at Puri beach

Puri (Odisha) [India], July 4 (ANI): On the auspicious occasion of Jagannath Rath Yatra, world-renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra at Puri beach.

2019-07-04T10:28:18.106245+00:00 IST

Several devotees flock streets to be a part of Jagannath Rath Yatra

Puri (Odisha) [India], July 4 (ANI): Preparations are in full swing for the holy Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as Gundicha Yatra of Lord Jagannatha and his siblings. Several devotees thronged the streets of Puri to celebrate the day with religious fervour and devotion.

2019-07-04T05:32:39.025603+00:00 IST

Photography exhibition in Srinagar receives overwhelming response from youths

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 30 (ANI): In an initiative to raise fund for Leprosy Hospital, an acclaimed photographer, Mukhtar Ahmed along with Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), Department of Tourism organised a photo exhibition here on Sunday.

2019-06-30T05:08:09.764382+00:00 IST

Puri gears up for Rath Yatra

Puri (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): A few days ahead of the holy Rath Yatra, also known as Gundicha Yatra of Lord Jagannatha and his siblings, the final preparations are being carried out to celebrate the nine-day festival with great pomp and show at the coastal town of Puri.

2019-06-29T06:03:56.493282+00:00 IST

Delhi boy gathers International support for movement on climate change

New Delhi (India), June 27 (ANI): Several celebrities, including those from Hollywood, have lent their support to encourage a movement started by Delhi-based teen Aman Sharma to declare a national climate emergency in the country.

2019-06-27T13:28:37.688302+00:00 IST

Gaya: Tergar Monastery celebrates 34th birthday of 17th Karmapa

Gaya (Bihar) [India], June 26 (ANI): Buddhist monks gathered at Tergar Monastery in Bodh Gaya to celebrate the 34th birthday of the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Thinley Dorje here on Wednesday.

2019-06-26T18:02:33.449972+00:00 IST

Goans make a splash with 'Sao Joao'

Goa [India], June 24 (ANI): Locals in Goa flocked to swimming pools and small ponds to celebrate the traditional Catholic festival 'Sao Joao' across the coastal state on Monday.

2019-06-24T15:32:13.782038+00:00 IST

Google Doodle pays tribute to Amrish Puri on 87th birth anniversary

New Delhi (India), June 22 (ANI): As the film industry remembers veteran actor late Amrish Puri on his 87th birth anniversary, today's' Google Doodle also pays tribute to the renowned Bollywood personality.

2019-06-22T10:46:28.412653+00:00 IST

Google marks summer season in Northern Hemisphere with doodle

New Delhi (India), June 21 (ANI): Google on Friday marked the start of the summer season in Northern hemisphere with a 'Google Doodle'. This year, the summer begins on June 21 and ends on September 23.

2019-06-21T07:40:43.701231+00:00 IST

Through murals and ballets, Hinduism being kept alive in Indonesia

Yogyakarta [Indonesia], Jun 21 (ANI): It is widely known that Indonesia was once ruled by a Hindu kingdom. However, centuries after the fall of that kingdom, the values of Hinduism are still being preserved by locals in the region.

2019-06-21T07:01:08.659516+00:00 IST

Once in shambles, these Jogja temples are now UNESCO World Heritage sites

Yogyakarta [Indonesia], Jun 21 (ANI): The beautiful Indonesian city of Yogyakarta, bustling with cultural centres, is famed for its two historical temples- Borobudur and Prambanan- both on the recommended must-see places for visitors.

2019-06-21T05:32:34.445121+00:00 IST

Tibetans celebrate Buddha's life on full moon of Saka Dawa

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 18 (ANI): Tibetans in exile here commemorated the full moon of Saka Dawa here on Tuesday.

2019-06-18T06:58:13.830421+00:00 IST

Miss India 2019 winner is Rajasthan's Suman Rao

Mumbai [Maharashtra], June 16 (ANI): Rajasthan beauty Suman Rao on Saturday was crowned as Femina Miss India 2019.

2019-06-16T00:16:37.107352+00:00 IST

Three-day 'Raja Parba' celebrations begin in Odisha

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 14 (ANI): A three-day festival 'Raja Parba', which celebrates the onset of monsoons and earth's womanhood commenced across Odisha on Friday.

2019-06-14T14:38:34.019254+00:00 IST

UP: Devotees throng holy ghats to celebrate Ganga Dussehra

Varanasi/Prayagraj (UP) [India], June 12 (ANI): Several devotees thronged the holy ghats of the River Ganga to take a dip in the holy river on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra.

2019-06-12T06:26:31.912458+00:00 IST

'Planet nahi toh future nahi': Children raise awareness this World Environment Day

New Delhi (India), June 5 (ANI): 'You'll die of old age... I'll die of climate change,' was the hard-hitting message that young environmentalists decided to put across this World Environment Day.

2019-06-05T08:03:18.152115+00:00 IST

Etihad Airways stations Ramadan Fridge in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 24 (ANI): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, marked the blessed month of Ramadan with the launch of the Etihad Ramadan Fridge.

2019-05-24T16:50:23.685170+00:00 IST

Devotees celebrate Buddha Purnima

Gaya (Bihar) [India], May 18 (ANI): Devotees across the country celebrated Budh Purnima today to mark the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha.

2019-05-18T09:22:57.113342+00:00 IST

Nagaland gets soaked in festive mood for Moatsu

Nagaland [India], May 9 (ANI): People of Nagaland celebrated the 'Moatsu festival' or spring festival in a three-day long celebration with full fervour at Chuchuyimlang Village of Nagaland. Lt Gen (Retd) SM Mehta, CEO Hans Foundation, New Delhi was the chief guest at the event.

2019-05-09T16:40:32.433350+00:00 IST

Floriculture helps boost farmers' income in Meghalaya

Meghalaya [India], May 9 (ANI): Several farmers in the flora and fauna rich north-eastern state of Meghalaya are taking up floriculture as their profession which has given a big boost to the state's economy.

2019-05-09T16:31:43.845012+00:00 IST