This year, 25 mandals in Pune will celebrate Dahi Handi with traditional Dhol Tasha beats instead of DJs, Festival Head Punit Balan of Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganesh Mandal said, aiming to bring back a more cultural and authentic celebration for participants and spectators.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has begun celebrating a three-day Krishna Janmashtami in a festive atmosphere in Bangladesh, priests said on Saturday.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his cabinet ministers skipped the dinner hosted by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan as part of the Independence Day celebrations.
Indian missions worldwide marked India's 79th Independence Day with cultural events, community participation, and tributes. Celebrations in Riyadh, a Tricolor display at Dubai's Burj Khalifa, and flag hoisting in New York highlighted diaspora pride, while US lawmakers extended greetings,
In a post on X, the Embassy said, "Celebrating the 79th Independence Day of India! Ambassador Shri Vinay Kwatra hoisted the tricolour at India House. Members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India participated in the ceremony."