New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The sacred month of Sawan began on Friday with an overwhelming display of devotion across major pilgrimage sites, as thousands of Lord Shiva devotees lined up to offer prayers and perform 'jal abhishek' at temples.
Moscow, July 10 (IANS) Vibrant dance performances, patriotic songs and heartfelt devotional renditions were held in Moscow on Thursday as the Festival of India, Bharat Utsav, gathered steam at the Manezhnaya Square in the Russian capital.
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, paid a heartfelt tribute to the mentors who shaped his life and values, marking the occasion of Guru Purnima on Thursday.
Deoghar, July 10 (IANS) The world-renowned Shravani Mela commenced on Thursday at Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand, with lakhs of Kanwariyas thronging the sacred town to begin their month-long pilgrimage during the holy month of Sawan.
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings on Thursday on the occasion of Guru Purnima, a festival dedicated to expressing reverence for spiritual and academic mentors.
Windhoek, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a warm and vibrant traditional welcome upon his arrival in Windhoek, Namibia, as part of the final leg of his five-nation tour. The welcome ceremony included traditional music and dance and to the surprise of onlookers, PM Modi enthusiastically joined local performers and played the Namibian drums.
Dehradun, July 8 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a high-level meeting via video conferencing on Tuesday with senior administrative and police officials to review preparations for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra.
Phnom Penh, July 8 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) Pabitra Margherita on Tuesday visited the Royal Palace of Cambodia and expressed admiration for the mural painting depicting the Ramayan, which he called a symbol of long-standing ties between India and the Southeast Asian nation.
Brasilia, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome in Brasilia as he arrived for his State Visit to Brazil. The Indian diaspora and Brazilian performers came together in a remarkable cultural display that featured the powerful Shiva Tandava Stotram alongside vibrant Brazilian Samba Reggae rhythms, creating a striking symbol of unity in diversity.
Rio de Janeiro, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried with him symbols of India's rich artistic and cultural heritage as gifts for the top leadership of Argentina and Trinidad and Tobago, during his official visit to the two countries last week.
