First Jumma Namaz at Jama Masjid in Delhi

Hundreds of devotees gathered at the Jama Masjid in Delhi on Friday evening to offer the namaz or prayers for the first Jumma (Friday) of the holy month of Ramzan. This was the first Ramzan to be observed without any Covid-19 restrictions and the faithful had turned out with grea...

A burst of yellow: Basant Panchami at the Nizamudd...

  Threads tied around the dargah multiply with wishes (mannat) sought by the devotees. People hailing from different parts of the country, following different faiths and belonging to different socio-economic classes gather here in hope the saint granting them their boon. Typ...

Hornbill Festival: A goldmine of Nagaland’s cult...

Attracting tourists from across the globe like bees to a honeypot, the Hornbill Festival, celebrated during the first 10 days in the chilly month of December is commonly referred to in Nagaland as the “festival of all festivals” and for all the right reasons. An absolute fea...

Koovagam Festival: Unique transgender identity fes...

According to Hindu epic Mahabharata, the Pandavas, during a bloody battle with their cousins to reclaim their kingdom, were forced to sacrifice one of their most valiant soldiers Aravan to be able to win that day. But as the young Aravan was yet unmarried, he asked Lord Krishna, ...

Festivals of India: Unconventional, unusual and un...

For long, India has been known all around the world for its vibrant festivals and traditions owing to the diversity in culture, religion and languages. This uniqueness in the ethnicity of the country contributes to a realm of unusual festivals and traditions. Here is a list of so...

Delhi’s Tamilians celebrate Panguni Uthiram fest...

As most residents of Delhi prepared to celebrate Holika Dahan on the eve of festival of colours, Holi, hundreds of Tamilian devotees gathered at Mariyamma temple in Pantnagar in south Delhi to celebrate Panguni Uthiram, a festival commemorating the marriage of several deities inc...

Diwali 2020: Festival of Lights turns dimmer

With barely three days to go for Diwali, shoppers seem to be returning to Delhi’s markets. But shopkeepers say sales continue to be at historic lows, while shoppers complain of high prices amidst lower budgets.

Diwali 2020: Festival of Lights turns dimmer

With barely four days to go for Diwali, shoppers seem to be returning to Delhi’s markets. But shopkeepers say sales continue to be at historic lows, while shoppers complain of high prices amidst lower budgets.

Chatt Puja- a festival dedicated to Sun god

Chatt Puja festival is a four day long festival dedicated to the Sun god, celebrated primarily in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Dating back to the ancient era, the final day of Chatt Puja is a major attraction in which people gather in large numbers to take a holy d...

Kolkata’s Art Of Living