Assam is gearing up to celebrate Diwali and Kali Puja festival, and many organisers have decided to dedicate this year's Kali Puja and Diwali to noted singer Zubeen Garg who drowned in Singapore on September 19, a day before he was supposed to perform at the Northeast India Festival.
The Indigenous people of Arunachal, who are becoming a Minority due to the spread of Christianity, worship Donyi Polo, where Donyi means "Sun" and Polo means "Moon."
Ayodhya is set to celebrate Deepotsav from October 19, marking the homecoming of Lord Shri Ram. The grand preparations are underway for Deepotsav to create history with 26 lakhs diyas.
As part of the festivities, the iconic Kartavya Path was lit up with 1.51 lakh diyas, transforming the stretch into a glowing spectacle. The event also featured cultural programmes, a laser and drone show based on the Ramayana, and a Ram Katha recitation, creating a vibrant and spiritual
the Delhi CM announced that the government will organise the "Deepotsav" programme at Kartavya Path starting from 6 pm. The event will feature the lighting of 1.51 lakh diyas, accompanied by Ram Katha recitations, a drone show, and various cultural performances.
Addressing the media, Sachdeva said Diwali is not just a festival but a significant cultural celebration linked to the legacy of Lord Ram. He asserted that the festival has historically brought joy and unity among people, but alleged that earlier governments in Delhi attempted to diminish
In a post on social media platform X, the Delhi CM described the programme as a cultural awakening of Hindu festivals and called it a moment of resurgence of faith, self-pride, and eternal tradition.
Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the fourth edition of Al Dhafra Dates Festival and Auction, organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, was launched in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi.
A major attraction this year will be a 32-foot-tall Pushpak Viman at Ram Ki Paidi, showcasing scenes from the Ramayana and giving visitors a vivid experience of the epic.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17: The spirit of Diwali illuminated 10 Downing Street this week, as communities from across the UK gathered to celebrate the Festival of Lights. The annual Diwali reception, hosted at the Prime Minister's official residence, honoured the invaluable cont