Vadra, in a post on X, extended warm greetings on the occasion. "Heartfelt greetings to all of you on the sacred festival of Mauni Amavasya, dedicated to austerity, sacrifice, meditation, and charity," she wrote. She further expressed her hopes and prayers for everyone's well-being in her
"On the sacred occasion of the great festival of faith, Mauni Amavasya, a heartfelt welcome to all the revered Akharas, Dharmacharyas, saints, sadhaks, kalpavasis, and devotees who have graced the holy Sangam for the sacred bath," he wrote in the post.
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 17: Eminent Carnatic Musician Smt. Meena Subramanian, senior disciple of Sangeetha Kalanidhi MLV Vasanthakumari has been conferred the "Kovai Subri Muruga Gana Award" by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore Kendra on Monday 12th January, 2026.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], January 17: A deeply reflective and intellectually stimulating session titled "When Gods Don't Matter" captivated audiences at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) 2026 at the AAF Bagaan venue. The session marked the unveiling of poet and PR professional Jagdeep S
The 35th edition of the Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival (LGMF) was held in the national capital, featuring Indian and international music and dance performances in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
New Delhi [India], January 17: The Department of Tourism & Culture, Govt of Telangana in association with the Culture Language Indian Connections (CLIC Trust) organised the 3 day International Sweet Festival from Jan13-15,2026 at the Parade Ground, Secunderabad.
"It is a spiritual congregation comparable to the Kumbh Mela of South India. The festival is believed to have begun during the reign of Cheraman Perumal and later continued under the leadership of the Valluvakonathiri," Bharathi told ANI.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], January 17: ASME Foundation India (AFI) launched EFx® India 2026, its national engineering festival, in Jaipur. The three-day event, being held from January 16 through 18, brings together 700+ engineering students from across India for innovation, hands-on learni
Veteran author and columnist Shobhaa De addressed AR Rahman's recent remark on Bollywood, calling it a "very dangerous comment" and stressing that the film industry has always been a space where talent, not religion, determines opportunity.
Bharat Bimani, a veterinary doctor at the Wildlife Care Centre in Bodakdev of Ahmedabad, who is involved in the treatment of injured birds after the Uttrayan festival in the state, said that there has been a decline of 40 per cent in the number of birds that were brought for treatment.
The Sankranti event, held from January 9 to January 16, showcased the essence of rural life and traditional celebrations under the initiative of former BJP MP GVL Narasimha Rao. The venue came alive with colourful rangolis depicting village culture, traditional bullock cart races, Haridas