In a rare blend of history, devotion, and cultural heritage, the villagers of Dhami, a small, picturesque settlement about 40 kilometres from Shimla, gathered on Tuesday to celebrate their centuries-old Stone-Pelting Fair, a ritual that has survived nearly four centuries.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17: Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali -- a day that celebrates prosperity and the age-old ritual of buying metal and kitchenware for good fortune. As your kitchen prepares for the joyful chaos of Diwali feasts and treasured family reunions, let you
As the lamps of Diwali flicker across India this year, from the tribal heartlands of Odisha to the sandy villages of Rajasthan and the chawls of Pune, some families are celebrating a new kind of Lakshmi Puja, one not marked by gold coins or rituals, but by pride and tears of joy. Their daugh
The sacred Bhasma Aarti was performed at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain on Thursday. A large number of devotees gathered at the temple in the early hours to witness the divine ritual, considered one of the most significant spiritual practices dedicated to Lord Shiva. The t
New Delhi [India], October 14: Diwali symbolizes Light in its myriad manifestations. The light around us, the light within us, the light of the prayers and the hopes of the world, the light of the earthen diyas on doorways, the light of family rituals, the light of festive feasting, the ligh
New Delhi [India], October 13: Following the global cult success of its viral Champi Oil, indē wild – the Ayurvedistry™-driven beauty brand founded by global entrepreneur and influencer Diipa Büller-Khosla – now expands its flagship haircare ritual with its first-ev
New Delhi [India], October 13: One Satya, co-founded by Sheetal Dewan Kapur and Ssidarth Kapur, officially launches as a conscious lifestyle brand rooted in energy, intention, and personal rituals. One Satya offers living frequencies as energetic allies crafted to restore balance, bring in c
On the auspicious occasion of Karva Chauth, several prominent political leaders and their spouses across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi participated in the traditional rituals, breaking their fasts after sighting the moon on October 10.