New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) On the sacred occasion of Saptami, the seventh day of Sharadiya Navratri, the spiritual city of Varanasi witnessed an extraordinary expression of devotion as thousands of devotees gathered to worship Goddess Mahagauri, a revered form of Goddess Durga.
Guwahati, Sep 28 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Sunday, visited the Kahilipara residence of late singer Zubeen Garg here to pay tribute to the state's cultural icon whose demise has left the people in the region in deep mourning.
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) In his latest 126th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India is actively working to include Chhath Puja in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, a move aimed at "recognising the deep cultural and spiritual significance of the festival".
Abu Dhabi, Sep 27 (IANS) Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World and Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, along with his son Ghanim Bin Sulayem, visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) As Dussehra preparations gather momentum across India, the iconic Tatarpur Ravana Market in Delhi's Tagore Garden, a 70-year-old hub for effigy-making, is once again buzzing with life. This year, the festive spirit has gone global, as artisans here are getting orders from the US, Canada for effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhakarna.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) India’s comic book industry is undergoing a creative renaissance, led by a new generation of homegrown creators who are transforming the nation's cultural narrative. Long overshadowed by Western imports, indigenous comics are now front and centre, weaving together mythology, social commentary, and contemporary themes with striking originality.
Jodhpur, Sep 26 (IANS) A day after the conclusion of grand Pran Pratistha (consecration) ceremony of the BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur, a felicitation ceremony was organised at the temple complex for honouring the contribution of artisans and craftsmen in erecting the mammoth structure.
Mathura, Sep 25 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu visited Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday to offer prayers at prominent temples.
Jaipur, Sep 25 (IANS) A golden chapter was added to Jodhpur's religious and cultural history, as the grand consecration ceremony of the idols was completed at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple with grandeur and divinity, Jodhpur.
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) There is a strong representation of art and culture from the North East in the Prime Minister's Mementos e-Auction 2025 that is offering 1,300 special items gifted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi from across the country, an official said on Thursday.
