Sharda Sinha, known for her melodious voice and timeless Chhath songs, was a household name in Bihar and across India. Her music, rooted in the folk traditions of the state, played a major role in popularising Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi songs across generations.
The festival, being held in Thimphu, features sacred rituals, a non-sectarian Global Peace Prayer, the mass recitation of Bazaguru, public blessings, and the Kalachakra Empowerment. It aims to unite spiritual leaders and practitioners from all traditions of Buddhism to foster peace, compassi
The Igas Festival, also known as Budhi Diwali, was celebrated with great enthusiasm, devotion, and cultural pride at Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's residence on Saturday. In the presence of Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd), the grand event was dedicated to the folk tr
From its famous street foods to its royal kitchen traditions, Lucknow's cuisine has brought together history, innovation and community spirit for centuries. Now the city has earned a place on the official global culinary map after UNESCO named it a Creative City of Gastronomy.
CM Dhami stated that Igas Bagwal is a symbol of Uttarakhand's rich cultural heritage and plays a significant role in preserving the state's cultural identity. He emphasised that the festival conveys a message of connecting with roots and traditions.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 30: Ritvaa, a new-age jewellery brand with a legacy rooted in gold craftsmanship, made a star-studded premiere with noted Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre unveiling its SmartGold Jewellery collection at a glittering launch event held at the Intercontinent
Addressing an election rally in Muzaffarpur, the Prime Minister said the competition winner will be decided by the public, and the winners will be recognised just before next year's Chhath festival.
In a post on X, Ramesh said, "The Modi Govt's draft Shram Shakti Niti 2025 released earlier this month for public feedback explicitly claims that the Manusmriti embeds 'the moral basis of labour governance within India's civilisational fabric, centuries before the rise of modern labour la
Around 40 Vratis (devotees) observed the sacred fast and performed Sandhya Arghya (evening offering), while over 700 members of the community gathered to witness and take part in the rituals. The park was filled with devotion as families sang traditional songs, lit diyas, and offered Thek
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday extended his greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, emphasising the significance of the festival and its cultural traditions.