'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.
Guru Bangaru Adigalara was a renowned spiritual guru who received India's third-highest civilian award, Padma Shree. He was popularly known as 'Amma' in Tamil Nadu.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 23: Malabar Group, the leading diversified Indian business conglomerate, has opened 'Grandma Home,' a destitute home in Bengaluru, Karnataka, for women. Chief Guest and Minister for Women & Child Development, Disabled & Senior Citizen Empowermen
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 23: Shree Sarva Diamonds and Jewels, a beacon of excellence in the world of fine diamond jewelry, proudly announces a triumphant moment in its history with the setting of three remarkable world records. At Shree Sarva, every piece of jewelry is a testam
Padma Shri recipient and the founder of 'Melmaruvathur Siddhar Peedam' passed away in Chennai on Thursday evening after a heart attack. He was 82 years old.
New Delhi [India], October 19: In a splendid display of audacity and aspiration, the Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (TSAF), in a harmonious alliance with the venerable Indian Army and the esteemed Ministry of Tourism, unfurled the grand spectacle known as the 'Fit@50+ Summits and Steering W
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 18: MIT Art, Design and Technology University in Pune recently celebrated its sixth convocation ceremony, where over 2,800 graduates were honored by Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways in the Government of India. The ceremony
This enduring connection has recently come to the forefront with a delegation of senior monks from Bhutan's Central Monastic Body (CMB), led by Tshogi Lopen Sangay Khandu, currently on a visit to India, exploring the cultural and spiritual treasures of Delhi and Ladakh.
Sonipat (Haryana) [India], October 9: Rishihood University, India's first impact university instituted in Sonipat, Haryana in 2020 unveiled the Learners Arena, a sports complex dedicated to encouraging more student participation in sports and sports-related activities. Inaugurated by legenda
Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, popular sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarshan Patnaik created a sand sculpture 'praying for peace', in solidarity at Odisha's Puri beach.
Deputy Commissioner Shimla, Aditya Negi, held a meeting at the Mini Secretariat Auditorium in Rampur Bushahr in Shimla district to review preparations for the upcoming 'International Lavi Fair', according to an official statement.