Kali Puja celebrated in Bengal amid tight security
Kali Puja was celebrated in West Bengal with pomp and religious fervour amid tight security a day ahead of Diwali. A large number of devotees visited Kalighat, Dakshineswar and Adyapeeth Kali temples in and around the city to offer prayers to the goddess on the auspicious day. Devotees had to stand in long queues at the Tarapith temple in Birbhum More...
In a first, UN headquarters lit up for Diwali
/11440465/Dna_Article_Middle_300x250_BTF Diwali was commemorated for the first time at the United Nations, with the world body’s imposing headquarters here lit up especially on the occasion of the Indian More...
Ganga Mahotsava from Nov 5
The Haridwar Nagrik Manch will organise a three-day Ganga Mahotsava at the Rishikul ground from November 5 to 9 . Manch chief coordinator Jagdeesh Lal Pahwa, while briefing mediapersons about the Ganga Mahotsava, More...
Golden Temple to have fireworks for just 15 minutes this Diwali
The Diwali fireworks at the Golden Temple will be limited to 15 minutes this year. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has taken the decision to prevent excessive pollution, which is taking its toll More...
Ayilyam festival held at Mannarasala temple
Thousands of devotees thronged the Sree Nagaraja temple at Mannarasala in Haripad on Monday on the occasion of Ayilyam festival. At the temple, situated amidst a sacred grove, the serpent god Sree Nagaraja is worshipped More...
Hasanamba temple official invites Deve Gowda
The Hassan district administration, criticised for ignoring people’s representatives in organising the Hasanamba festival, on Saturday, formally invited former Prime Minister and Hassan Lok Sabha member H.D. More...
Missed Kolkata’s Durga Pujo? Here’s what 17 of the best pandals looked like
Durga Pujo is over. Pandals got build, decked-up, photographed, and now they’re being taken apart. Idols of Goddess Durga have already gone into rivers, ponds, etc. Selfies in ethnic attires and with vermilion-smeared More...
Yo Yo Honey Singh to celebrate Diwali with family in Delhi
Yo Yo Honey Singh, who was suffering from bipolar disorder, is still keeping things low-key. In the meanwhile, the singer is working on a few songs, and is also writing poems. However, Yo Yo has decided to take More...
Governor visits Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple
Acting Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao offered prayers at the famed Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple) here on Thursday coinciding with ‘pradosham’ day. Mr. Rao, accompanied by his family members, was received More...
London To Begin Diwali Celebrations From This Week
london: London’s Pakistani-origin mayor Sadiq Khan will launch the annual Diwali celebrations at the Trafalgar Square on Sunday, featuring a mix of music, dance and live performances to mark the festival More...