PM Modi arrived at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya to participate in the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony. The PM was seen performing rituals for the Ayodhya Pran Pratishtha ceremony. Days before Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration, PM Modi took a vow to do Anushthaan for 11 days. For the Anushthaan rituals, PM Modi is following multiple practices prescribed by sacred texts. The Prime Minister has been worshipping at several ram mandirs across India before this pious ceremony. He has also been fasting on coconut water and following strict regime as per sacred texts.
22 January,2024 12:26 PM IST
Dussehra 2023 is here and this day is considered to be one of the most auspicious days of the year. This festival of truth, dharma and karma comes once in a year signifying the victory of good over evil and marks new beginnings. In different regions and cultures of India, there are varied rituals associated with this pious festival for positivity and well-being that comes just after Navratri. The celebrations varies from region to region so are beliefs. From sighting a fish to eating Jalebis, here are 5 things to do on Dussehra that are considered to be auspicious and known to bring good luck.
02 November,2023 11:48 AM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 is here and many of us are preparing ourselves to bring Ganpati bappa home. If you are also planning to bring Ganpati bappa home this year but are not aware of the Ganpati sthapana vidhi and the Ganpati puja vidhi, worry not. In this video, Panditji explains the entire Ganesh Sthapana vidhi and Ganesh puja vidhi in a simple language so that you can do it yourself.
16 September,2023 05:26 PM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 is just around the corner and it’s time for some festive shopping as we welcome Mumbai Ganpati. When festivals come, do you have to run from pillar to post to gather each item for the festivals? Festive shopping can get tiring and expensive but worry not! We went through Mumbai’s streets to scout for top festive shopping markets in Mumbai for you. From Pooja items, and Ganapati festival decoration to clothes, jewellery and sweets, these markets offer almost everything in one place at cheap prices so that you can save your time and money as we welcome Ganpati 2023 in Mumbai.
15 September,2023 11:34 PM IST
Each year, millions of Ganpati idols are made in numerous ganesha idol-making workshops for the Ganpati festival in India. As Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 comes close, we visited this ganpati murti-making workshop in Mumbai where one can find a range of idols in making - from the traditional clay idols which are eco-friendly to the long-lasting fiber idols. Here is how the brothers at Trumurti Arts Studio are following the generational craft of Ganpati idol-making. Take a look.
15 September,2023 06:56 PM IST
It is the time of the year when we welcome Ganpati bappa into our homes and hearts. But welcoming Ganesha into our homes comes with several Do’s and Don’ts and set of rituals that are important to keep in mind for the best results. If you are installing Ganesha’s idol at home this Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, here are things that you must know before you bring Ganpati home.
14 September,2023 05:07 PM IST
The Parsi community in India is known for its rich culture, traditions and food besides its generous contribution to the economy of our society. However, the awareness on this community’s culture is still limited owing to its close-knit community functioning and sizeable population. As the Parsis in India celebrate Navroz 2023 on 16th August, here are unique customs followed by the Parsis on Parsi New Year.
16 August,2023 03:29 PM IST | Mumbai
Lathmar Holi started on Wednesday evening in Barsana, the city of Radha Rani... There is a festive atmosphere all around... The crowd of devotees is so much that there is no place to even step foot.
02 March,2023 08:53 PM IST | Mumbai
Devotees offered prayers on Eid al-Adha at Sunni Jama Masjid in Bandra. Hindu devotees were also seen praying at Vitthal Rukhmai Mandir in Bandra on the eve of Ashadi Ekadashi in Mumbai.
10 July,2022 08:35 PM IST | Mumbai
Alaya F joins mid-day.com to ring in International Yoga Day. The actress admits she first got interested after watching people perform asanas on Instagram but soon began taking classes and yoga has now become part of life. Alaya shows us her favourite asanas.
07 July,2022 07:09 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
