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Holi 2024: HM Amit Shah & Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel celebrate Holi in Ahmedabad

Holi 2024: HM Amit Shah & Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel celebrate Holi in Ahmedabad

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Home Minister Amit Shah took part in the Holi celebrations in Ahmedabad on March 25. Notably, Holi is a celebration of liveliness, joy, familial ties and close bonds. Holi festival marks the beginning of spring after a long winter season. “I want to extend my greetings to all citizens of the country on Holi. Holi festival has been celebrated here for many years. In a way, Holi is the symbol of the triumph of truth over lies…This is a festival of equality too. When everyone gets covered in colours, neither their clothes nor faces are clear and neither the forward nor the backward are seen. Today, the entire country is celebrating Holi. My greetings to all citizens of the country…For Lord Ram devotees across the world, this is a special Holi…. Today Raghuvir is playing Holi in Awadh. It is a matter of great joy for us…,” said Amit Shah

26 March,2024 09:36 AM IST
Holi 2024: How has Holi celebration changed over the years?

Holi 2024: How has Holi celebration changed over the years?

Holi 2024 is just a few days away and we all are going to be a part of Holi celebrations in the new age way. In the times of Holi techno parties and Whatsapp Holi wishes, Holi celebrations have come a long way from what they used to be. While the essence of Holi as a joyous celebration of spring, love, and the triumph of good over evil remains unchanged, its expression and observance have adapted to contemporary contexts and influences and the contrast can be seen not only on How we play Holi now but also the way we enjoy the traditional Holi food and connect with our loved ones on Holi. This video gives a fun sneak peek into how Holi celebrations have changed over the years.

23 March,2024 05:13 PM IST
Holi 2024: Mathura's Lathmar Holi impresses foreign tourists

Holi 2024: Mathura's Lathmar Holi impresses foreign tourists

Keeping traditional fervour and essence of festival alive, people in large numbers participated in Lathmar Holi in Mathura on March 19. Foreign visitors also participated in the celebration and were highly impressed by Indian Culture. Mathura holds a long history and significance of the festival of Holi. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna visited his beloved Radha's town Barsana from Nandgaon in Mathura to celebrate the festival with her. Women run after men with 'lathis' or sticks and playfully hit them during this celebration. The men, on the other hand, come prepared with a 'dhal' or shield.

20 March,2024 11:42 AM IST
Hema Malini emphasizes importance of Lok Sabha polls

Hema Malini emphasizes importance of Lok Sabha polls

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hema Malini emphasised the importance of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on March 17. While speaking tomediapersons, Hema Malini said the elections are important for the whole world. She also said that global leaders are rooting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to get elected as Prime Minister again. BJP MP Hema Malini said, "These elections are very important not only for the state or the country but also for the whole world. The leaders of the world want PM Modi to become the prime minister and guide them... The popularity of Mathura and Vrindavan has increased in the last 10 years. River Yamuna is also one of the main issues for us this time."

18 March,2024 12:32 PM IST
CM Yogi’s a fiery speech on Ramrajya in the UP Assembly, claiming Mathura

CM Yogi’s a fiery speech on Ramrajya in the UP Assembly, claiming Mathura

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said in Mahabharata, Krishna asked for five villages, but today the Hindu society is only asking for the three centres of their faith 'Ayodhya, Kashi and Mathura. 'Speaking at the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, CM Yogi said the Uttar Pradesh government got the privilege to have facilitated the Ayodhya Deepotsav, which became a national celebration"Ayodhya city was brought within the purview of prohibitions and curfews by the previous governments. For centuries, Ayodhya was cursed with ugly intentions. It faced a planned disdain. Such treatment of public sentiments was perhaps never seen anywhere else. Ayodhya faced injustice," he said. He further mentioned the Krishna Janmabhoomi site in Mathura and the Kashi Vishwanath temple complex in Varanasi are the two other disputed lands that Hindus have been claiming. 

08 February,2024 11:18 AM IST | Mumbai
Makar Sankranti 2024: Watch PM Modi feeding cows at his official residence

Makar Sankranti 2024: Watch PM Modi feeding cows at his official residence

After celebrating Pongal, PM Narendra Modi on January 14, fed cows at his official residence in Delhi on the occasion of Makar Sankranti 2024. The mini cows were seen munching on fodder and fresh grasses as they enjoyed affectionate gesture by PM Modi. Notably, January 14 marks celebrations of different festivals across India. Bihu, Pongal, Bhogi, Uttarayan are some of festivals celebrated on the day to mark the passing of winter season. On January 14th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended the Pongal 2024 celebrations in Delhi. The celebrations event was organised at the residence of Union Minister L Murugan.

15 January,2024 06:47 PM IST
Krishna Janmabhoomi case: Lawyer Vishnu Jain hails Allahabad HC’s decision

Krishna Janmabhoomi case: Lawyer Vishnu Jain hails Allahabad HC’s decision

The Allahabad High Court approved the survey of the Shahi Idgah Masjid in the Krishna Janmabhoomi case on December 14. Vishnu Shankar Jain, the lawyer for the Hindu side while speaking to ANI said that this is a landmark judgement. He further added that to know the actual position, an advocate commissioner is required.  Vishnu Shankar Jain, the lawyer for the Hindu side, said, "Allahabad HC has allowed our application where we had demanded a survey of Shahi Idgah Masjid by the advocate commissioner. The modalities will be decided on December 18. The court has rejected the arguments of Shahi Idgah Masjid. My demand was that in Shahi Idgah Masjid, there are a lot of signs and symbols of the Hindu temple, and to know the actual position, an advocate commissioner is required. It's a landmark judgement by the court."

14 December,2023 06:41 PM IST
EMU train derails, climbs platform at Mathura junction

EMU train derails, climbs platform at Mathura junction

An Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train hailing from Shakurbasti met with an accident at Mathura Junction in Uttar Pradesh. The train suddenly left the track and climbed onto the platform. Fortunately, there were no passengers present on the train when this accident took place. Chaos followed at the railway station after this accident when people started running here and there out of fear. There is no news of any casualty in this accident as of now. After the incident, Director of Mathura Railway Station S.K. Srivastava gave information about the incident. A day after the accident, restoration work is underway at Mathura junction.  

27 September,2023 12:07 PM IST | Mumbai
Janmashtami 2023: Devotees celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna throughout India

Janmashtami 2023: Devotees celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna throughout India

On the special occasion of Janmasthmani 2023, devotees thronged ISKON temple in Bengaluru, while the city of Mathura was decked up ahead of the festival. Janmashtami 2023 is celebrated on September 6 and 7 throughout the country. Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna who is considered the eighth manifestation of Lord Vishnu. Janmashtami is an auspicious festival of our country and people celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna with great joy and enthusiasm. Markets were decked up with huge stocks ahead of Krishna Janmashtami in Haryana’s Ambala. While a five day long Janmashtami fair commenced in Gujarat's Rajkot.  

06 September,2023 02:39 PM IST | Mumbai
Hema Malini on who will contest from Mathura in elections

Hema Malini on who will contest from Mathura in elections

When asked about speculation that actor Kangana Ranaut could contest elections from Mathura, Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini on September 24 replied in a humorous way stating that tomorrow, even Rakhi Sawant wants she can become the MLA

25 September,2022 02:25 PM IST

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