Bappa Brings Prosperity: How Ganeshotsav Powers India’s Festival Economy
India is a land of festivals. Every celebration carries deep religious and cultural significance, but festivals also provide a powerful boost to the economy. One such important festival is Ganeshotsav. Celebrated with devotion and grandeur, this festival not only strengthens people’s faith but also propels the economy forward. “When Lord Ganesha comes home, it is […]
Vadodara: Three Held, Including Minor, for Hurling Eggs at Ganesh Procession
Vadodara police on Tuesday detained three persons, including a minor, for allegedly throwing eggs at a Ganesh procession on Panigate Mandvi Road in the early hours of the morning. According to officials, two adults accused — both from another community — have been booked under sections related to hurting religious sentiments, defiling idols with intent […]
Independence Day 2025: Har Ghar Tiranga 4.0 Turns Patriotism into a Digital Movement
As India marks its 79th Independence Day, the tricolour is not only flying high on rooftops but also lighting up mobile screens across the country. The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, launched in March 2022 under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, completes four years this month with its latest edition — Har Ghar Tiranga 4.0. This […]
Pune Citizens Call for Noise Limits as Dhol-Tasha Rehearsals Intensify
With Ganesh Chaturthi just weeks away, Pune’s dhol-tasha pathaks have begun daily rehearsals across the city. But for many residents—especially senior citizens, students, and those with health conditions—the pounding beats are becoming a source of distress. Citizens from various localities have urged the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and police to implement strict sound regulations, monitor […]
Nag Panchami 2025: Rituals, Legends, and Sacred Temples Across India
Nag Panchami, celebrated in the holy month of Shravan, is a day dedicated to the worship of serpents—creatures seen in India as divine guardians and symbols of fertility and protection. This year, the festival falls on July 29, marking the fifth day (Panchami) of the waxing moon phase. Why Snakes Are Worshipped In Hindu tradition, […]
Amarnath Yatra: Third Batch of 6,411 Pilgrims Leaves Jammu for the Holy Cave Shrine
The Amarnath Yatra is one of Hinduism’s most revered pilgrimages. It takes place annually during the Shravan month (July–August) and leads to the Amarnath Cave in Jammu and Kashmir, situated at an altitude of 3,880 metres and approximately 141 km from Srinagar. The highlight of the yatra is the naturally formed ice lingam, believed to […]
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Resumes After 5 Years, Begins Today via Uttarakhand and Sikkim
The sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra officially resumes today after a five-year pause, marking a significant moment for pilgrims across the country. The yatra had been suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and continued geopolitical tensions between India and China. Talks to restart the pilgrimage began formally in December 2024, eventually leading to its […]
Puri Rath Yatra Stampede: 3 Dead, 50 Injured in Early Morning Tragedy Near Gundicha Temple
Puri, OdishaA tragic stampede during the annual Rath Yatra in Odisha’s Puri claimed the lives of at least three devotees and left over 50 others injured early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 4–4:30 am near the Sri Gundicha Temple, where large crowds had gathered for darshan of Lord Jagannath and his siblings. According to […]
World-Famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath Begins Today in Puri, Odisha
The sacred city of Puri in Odisha is witnessing one of the most spiritually grand and awaited Hindu festivals in the world—the Rath Yatra or Chariot Festival of Lord Jagannath. It is accompanied by his elder brother, Lord Balabhadra, and younger sister Devi Subhadra. As per tradition, the divine siblings step out of the sanctum […]
Threads of Love: Women Observe Vat Purnima for Marital Bliss
The sacred festival of Vat Purnima Vrat, symbolising feminine strength, unwavering love, and sacrifice. It is being observed today, June 10, 2025. On this occasion, married Hindu women undertake a nirjala vrat—fasting without food or water—to pray for their husbands’ long life, health, and marital happiness. Significance of Vat Purnima Vat Purnima is rooted in […]