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Female inmates of Aligarh Jail create designer Diyas for Diwali
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a unique initiative, female inmates at Aligarh Jail are busy crafting colourful designer diyas (oil lamps) in preparation for Diwali.
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Nepal's Janakpur rejoices as Ayodhya prepares for Deepotsav
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
As the historic city of Janakpur in Nepal prepares for the first Deepotsav following the Pran Pratistha of the Ram Temple, excitement fills the air. The celebrations, coinciding with Diwali, include plans for 25 lakh diyas to be lit in Ayodhya, enhancing the festive atmosphere in both cities
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami announces bonus for state govt employees
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Uttarakhand government's regular employees working full-time will be able to take advantage of this decision. Along with this, the officials associated with the University Grant Commission (UGC) will also benefit.
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Gujarat: PM Modi to inaugurate and lay foundation for projects worth Rs 28
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Marking the auspicious alignment of Diwali and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bestow Ekta Nagar with development projects and tourist attractions on October 31.
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Dhanteras rings in festivities, markets see enthusiasm for purchase of gol
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The beginning of five-day festival season with Dhanteras on Tuesday has brought volumes and a perceptible enthusiasm to the markets with customers making purchases of gold, silver, utensils and utility items with gusto and auto dealers also happy with the response to the special discounts
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Gujarat CM purchases Diwali Diyas crafted by 'Divyang' students
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
To support the artistry of visually impaired girls, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel purchased traditional Diwali Diyas crafted by Divyang students from Andh Kanya Prakash Gruh in Memnagar on Tuesday.
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Shimla markets abuzz with Dhanteras festivities as crowds flock for shoppi
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Dhanteras festivities brought a vibrant buzz to Shimla's markets on Tuesday, as people prepared for the Diwali season. The capital city of Himachal Pradesh saw lively activity, with residents shopping for a range of items, from traditional utensils to gold jewelery.
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Diwali 2024: Soha Ali Khan bonds with family over 'tambola', 'cards'
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
On Tuesday, Soha took to Instagram and dropped a video in which she can be seen having a family get-together.
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"Aarti by 1100 devotees, 25 lakh diyas": Ayodhya Deepotsav gears to set up
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
This year's festival, the first since the Ram Temple's construction, will feature two record attempts: a 1,100-person Saryu Aarti and the main lamp-lighting event and with expanded areas like New Ghat, Old Ghat, and Bhajan Sandhya designated for lamp placement, the team has already set out o
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Ayodhya gears up for 'Deepotsav' with 25 lakh diyas to illuminate Sarayu g
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Deepotsav-2024 is scheduled for October 30, a day before Diwali, and this will be the first Deepotsav following the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's temple.
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Akshay Kumar donates Rs 1 crore to feed monkeys in Ayodhya
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has joined the initiative to feed monkey population in Ayodhya, the place associated with Lord Ram.
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to extend New Year Greetings to citizens on Nov
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Patel will begin the New Year by visiting Panchdev Mandir in Gandhinagar at 7:00 am on Saturday, November 2, the first day of Vikram Samvat 2081, followed by pooja at Trimandir in Adalaj at 7:30 am.
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