People in Nepal on Tuesday are celebrating the tenth day of the fortnightly festival of Dashain by receiving "tika" (mixture of vermillion powder, curd, rice grains) and blessings from elders.
On the occasion of Vijay Dashmi, women bid farewell to Goddess Durga with a ritual known as 'Sindoor Khela' in Sainthia of Birbhum district on Tuesday. This ritual takes place on the final day of Durga Puja, a major festival in India, particularly in West Bengal.
Sending out a message of communal harmony, a Muslim family from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh is burning the proverbial midnight oil to make effigies of the Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad, characters from the epic Ramayana, ahead of the Dussehra festival.
'Aarattu' is an annual ritual performed during Hindu temple festivals in Kerala, in which a priest bathes the idol of a deity by dipping it in a river or a temple tank. After bathing the deities, palpayasam (a sweet pudding) is offered to the gods.
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has announced the selection of 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films for its main component, Indian Panorama. The shortlisted films will be shown during the 54th IFFI, which will be held in Goa from November 20th to November 28th
The Dussehra festival in Bastar has started to take shape as idols of goddess Danteshwari and other local deities have been brought during a period of 75 days during the month of Ashwin.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 23: Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd., one of India's leading consumer electricals brands, spiced up this year's Durga Puja festival with the debut of its 'Shera Khabar', fine dish cooking competition. Having taken place in select prominent Kol
New Delhi [India], October 23: The national capital is all set to witness the grand event of Jaquar Group IPA Neerathon, a Run for Water on 29th October following the triumphant Neerathons in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Ahmedabad this year where over 5,300+ passionate individuals came together f
New Delhi [India], October 23: The Coca-Cola Company is delighted to bring its global meals experience platform, "Coke is Cooking" to Dilwalon ki Dilli - New Delhi. With Coca-Cola's strong affinity for food, this year's event is set to take Delhi into a culinary escapade. Built on the insigh
The Taleju Bhawani temple, situated within the Hanumandhoka Durbar area, is opened only on the day of Mahanawami or Ashwin Shukla Nawami (the ninth day in the month of Asoj as per the lunar calendar) every year.
New Delhi [India], October 23: Navratri in Gujarat is synonymous with vibrant celebrations, and PYC has been at the forefront of creating a spectacular Garba Fest experience. PYC has redefined the Garba season in just two years, making it BIGGER, BETTER, and LOUDER with each passing year. Le
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23: The stage is set for the grand celebration of India's cinematic heritage as the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) prepares for its annual awards ceremony. Proudly co-powered by SELECTED HOMME, a global leader in fashion, once again