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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami extends heartfelt wishes on Ghee Sankranti, c
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Ghee Sankranti (Ghyu Tyar), a traditional folk festival celebrated with fervour in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.
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"Move forward to preserve unique cultural traditions": BJP Assam President
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
A joining programme was held on Saturday evening at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan, the state headquarters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Assam Pradesh in Guwahati.
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"We can do many more things like joint movies...": South Korean Foreign Mi
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, who is on a visit to India, has called for deepening cultural relations between the two countries and said that young people in his country are fascinated by India's culture and that youth in India are also taking greater interest in different aspec
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Indian flag raised atop Seattle Space Needle to mark 79th Independence Day
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
India's flag was hoisted atop Seattle's Space Needle for the first time to mark the 79th Independence Day. The Consulate hosted cultural performances and community events, while several US dignitaries attended. Iconic Seattle buildings were lit in tricolours, and August 15 was officially
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Nepal: Thousands throng Krishna Temple as Janmashtami celebrated with gaie
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Thousands of devotees thronged the 17th-century Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square, Nepal, to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami. Devotees performed rituals, sang devotional songs, and observed fasts. The festival honours Lord Krishna's birth, teachings of Karma, and his role as a protector an
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India's Independence Day celebrated as iconic New York landmarks lit up in
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
India's 79th Independence Day was celebrated in New York and Seattle with landmark illuminations, flag hoisting, cultural performances, and recognition of the Indian diaspora. Ambassador Vinay Kwatra and Consul General Binaya Pradhan led the events, highlighting India's cultural heritage
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Bangladesh: Devotees throng ISKCON temple in Dhaka to celebrate Janmashtam
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Devotees thronged Dhaka's ISKCON temple as three-day Krishna Janmashtami celebrations began, featuring pujas, kirtans, cultural programs, and the Mahabhishek ceremony. ISKCON Bangladesh General Secretary Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari and Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus highlighted religious sig
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Maharashtra: Pune mandals replace DJs with Dhol Tasha, bringing back tradi
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
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India's 79th Independence Day marked with tricolour pride in Riyadh, Dubai
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
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,
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Tripura CM joins Janmashtami celebrations at Banamalipur Krishna temple
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Devotees thronged the temple premises, offering prayers, singing devotional songs, and taking part in cultural programs.
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Janmashtmi: Dhol-Tasha, Worli Beats to replace DJs at Pune's combined Dahi
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In a unique initiative aimed at promoting cultural authenticity and reducing noise pollution, 25 prominent mandals across Pune joined hands to celebrate Dahi Handi together at a single venue.
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Troupe from ICCR performs Kathakali Dance in Nepal's ancient palace, marki
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Organised by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) and the Embassy of India in Nepal, nine performers presented a dance recited by N Ramankutty, who had arrived in the Himalayan Nation for the special show. Kathakali, a very popular Indian dance, is based on the story of the Mahabhara
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