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Odisha tourism conducts 12th International Sand Art Festival

Bhubaneswar [Odisha], December 3 (ANI): The 12rth edition of five days International Sand Art Festival that started on December 1 is underway at Chandrabhaga beach in Konark, Odisha.

2021-12-03T10:05:59.058056+00:00 IST

New art exhibition in Mandi House unravels dichotomy, multiplicity of urban landscape

New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): On a busy Saturday evening at the Triveni Kala Sangam in New Delhi, amidst the intellectual conversations, the setting sun and the aroma of filter coffee in the air, stood a shiny white exhibition room, with huge pieces of monochromatic art hung at the walls and people silently observing them, then murmuring something and then looking again.

2021-11-28T07:09:07.426713+00:00 IST

Study shows the games we play reflect our culture

Berlin [Germany], November 25 (ANI): In a new study making use of historical data, researchers from Germany (Leipzig, Jena, Gera) and Australia aimed to answer the question of whether the games that different cultures play correspond to how cooperative they are.

2021-11-25T04:16:23.870037+00:00 IST

This Assam village has a story to tell about its transformation from handguns to handlooms

Kokrajhar (Assam) [India], November 19 (ANI): A tribal village in Assam's Kokrajhar district under Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), which was once affected by militancy, has now transformed itself into a hub of weavers.

2021-11-19T12:52:15.622711+00:00 IST

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021: How the days leading up to Gurpurab are celebrated

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Gurpurab, more commonly known as Guru Nanak Jayanti, is the day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the Sikh Gurus. This year, the 552nd birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru will fall on November 19.

2021-11-18T12:05:15.034119+00:00 IST

Celebrating Gurupurab 2021 in post-COVID times

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Gurupurab, also called Guru Nanak Jayanti, is one of the most special festivals for Sikhs as it marks the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru -- Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

2021-11-18T11:17:27.549823+00:00 IST

Gurupurab 2021: Guru Nanak Dev's teachings that will change the way you look at life

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as 'Gurupurab', 'Guru Nanak Dev Prakash Purab' or 'Guru Nanak Aagman Divas', has just arrived. It will be celebrated on November 19 this year and is considered one of the most important festivals in Sikhism.

2021-11-18T09:29:21.983274+00:00 IST

Celebrate the men in your life this International Men's Day with these special gifting ideas

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): While Women's Day or Children's Day are occasions that are widely known and commemorated, International Men's Day, which falls on November 19, is a lesser talked about occasion, celebrated annually to honour the daily men in our lives who bring around a positive impact.

2021-11-18T09:05:16.744215+00:00 IST

Gifting ideas to express love for your sibling this Bhai Dooj

New Delhi [India], November 5 (ANI): The act of gifting is a special one. Even a little thoughtful token goes a long way to express that you love and care.

2021-11-05T11:12:06.358088+00:00 IST

What differentiates the festival of Bhai Dooj from Raksha Bandhan

New Delhi [India], November 5 (ANI): As the festivities for Diwali concluded with much pomp and glory, millions of Hindus across India will soon be celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters on Bhai Dooj, which will fall on November 6, just two days after Diwali.

2021-11-05T09:37:22.856152+00:00 IST

Diwali 2021: Decorate your home with these last-minute DIY ideas

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): One of the biggest Hindu festivals -- Diwali is here. Amid all the celebrations, decorating and adorning our homes is one of the most significant parts of this festival.

2021-11-03T13:07:11.204102+00:00 IST

Celebrate a colourful, vibrant Diwali with these easy-to-make rangolis

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): It is that time of the year again! If the beautifully lit oil lamps and lanterns bring hope and positivity, the vibrant and intricate rangoli patterns liven up the festive fervour. Just seeing a rangoli filled with different colours enhances the vibe of 'Diwali' and makes us realise that happy times are just around the corner.

2021-11-03T10:36:14.261940+00:00 IST

Halloween 2021: Significance and origin behind this festival of spook

New Delhi [India], October 31 (ANI): From pumpkins to pranks and communication with the dead, Halloween is a patchwork holiday stitched together with religious and occult traditions that span across centuries.

2021-10-31T03:52:15.017664+00:00 IST

Karva Chauth 2021: Relevance of sargi and what goes into a traditional sargi thali

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Karva Chauth, a festival that generally falls 10 days after Dussehra, is one of the most popular Indian festivals and is mostly observed annually in the northern part of the nation. It is a celebration of love, marriage and the unbreakable bond shared between a husband and wife.

2021-10-22T10:28:12.601412+00:00 IST

The significance, rituals behind Eid Milad-un-Nabi and how it commemorates Prophet Muhammad's birth anniversary

New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Eid Milad-un-Nabi is an annual celebration to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and is observed in the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar, which commences with the sighting of the moon. The occasion also marks the death anniversary of the Prophet.

2021-10-18T16:11:55.026971+00:00 IST

Ramlila 2021: How COVID-19 has affected costume industry

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): From the gigantic effigies to the thrilling Ferris wheel and the glint of heavy shimmery dresses of Sita and Rama, Ramlila in many ways emboldens the audience to celebrate Dussehra in the most spirited way.

2021-10-13T11:56:09.488953+00:00 IST

Nostalgic Dussehra: Revisiting pre-COVID festivities

New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Dussehra is right around the corner and every year, the festival brings along with it, joy and celebration -- eating lip-smacking street food in Ramlila melas, going for dandiya nights, dressing up children as little Ram and Seeta, and the list goes on. Even the nip in the air has a festive vibe to it.

2021-10-13T11:05:50.336093+00:00 IST

Restricted live audience hampers the spirit of Ramlila? Artists share their thoughts

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): Never-ending claps, laughter, whistles, audience-packed auditoriums -- characterize the soul of live performances in an ideal set-up. However, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has brought about several changes in the way events are being held these days. Ramlila, the dramatic folk re-enactment of the life of Lord Ram that is staged for 10 days and concludes on Dussehra, is not an exception.

2021-10-11T14:30:24.067342+00:00 IST

Impact of COVID guidelines on Delhi's Durga Puja foodstall business

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): Amidst the gloom and doom fueled by the COVID-19 health scare, a ray of hope beckons as India commenced the much-awaited festive season with Durga Puja starting from today.

2021-10-11T11:55:28.107989+00:00 IST

This Navratri, let's celebrate powerful Indian women

New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): During Navratri, we worship the nine avatars of Goddess Durga. This Navratri, let's inculcate the motive of Navratri -- celebration and recognition of the power of women, by saluting some brilliant, powerful women of the country.

2021-10-06T10:42:35.097218+00:00 IST

How COVID guidelines will affect Durga Puja celebration in Delhi this year

New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): It's the time of the year when the sweet fragrance of the 'shiuli' flowers, that blossom around this time, blends with the autumn breeze to herald Durga Puja, the annual occasion when goddess Durga is commemorated for conquering the demon king Mahishasura in a fight, exemplifying the victory of good over evil.

2021-10-01T17:42:04.935423+00:00 IST