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MP: Priests, devotees celebrate Holi at Mahakal Temple in Ujjain
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Bhasma aarti (offering with ashes) is a famous ritual here. It is performed during the Brahma Muhurta between 4 and 5:30 in the morning. On the occasion, the sanctum sanctorum of the Mahakal temple got drenched with gulal and special Shringar (adorning) of Baba Mahakal was done with dry frui
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Opportunistic time for US-India relations: US Commerce Secretary on her Ne
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Ahead of her visit to India, Raimondo said, "This is an optimistic time for U.S.-India relations, and I am excited to visit India during such a special time of year, the celebration of Holi," according to the statement released by the US Department of Commerce.
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Indian stock markets shut on account of Holi
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Indian stock markets BSE and NSE are shut Tuesday on account of Holi. The market will resume trade Wednesday.
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Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand to remain shut for tourists on Ho
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Staff members of the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand have decided not to celebrate Holi festival this year, the Administration said in a statement on Monday, adding that it will remain shut for tourists on March 8.
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Aligarh mosque covered in tarp ahead of Holi celebrations to maintain peac
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A mosque in Aligarh has been covered with tarpaulin before the festival of Holi, in order to maintain peace.
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India playing very significant leadership role with G20 Presidency: Argent
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Dimitrios Ioannou, Ambassador of Greece to India, said that it was his first experience of celebrating Holi and called it a wonderful celebration.
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Indian Railways to run 196 special trains to manage festival rush due to H
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Crowd controlling measures by forming queues at the terminus stations under the supervision of Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff for orderly entry of passengers in unreserved coaches is being ensured.
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BSF jawans celebrate Holi with locals in J-K's Samba
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"They are like a family. While we miss our loved ones back home, especially on festivals, they lift our spirits by celebrating with us. We spend time together. I extend my best wishes to fellow countrymen on the occasion of Holi," a jawan said.
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Uttarakhand CM greets people on Holi, says festival gives message of love,
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Holi and said that the festival gives the message of love and brotherhood.
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Delhi Metro services to begin at 2:30 pm on all lines on Holi
Updated : 3 years ago IST
On the day of the 'Holi' festival, the Metro train services will begin at 2:30 PM on all lines of Delhi Metro including the Rapid Metro/Airport Express Line, as per an official release.
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Delhi Police to check triple riding, helmetless driving, drunken driving d
Updated : 3 years ago IST
During the Holi season, the police will set up pickets to check the use of black films, triple riding, underage driving and driving without a helmet, said Delhi police on Monday.
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Four dead, four critically injured in firecracker explosion in Odisha
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The incident took place about 40 kms from Bhubaneswar. Firecrackers were being manufactured at a house for the upcoming Holi festival when the blast took place, a police officer said.
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