Mahavir Jayanti observes the birth anniversary of the founder of Jainism. The Jain community across India celebrates this day by observing peace and harmony and spreading the teachings of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
21 April,2024 02:52 PM IST | Editor
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Spiritual or religious tourism offers an opportunity to seek inner tranquillity, cultural immersion, and self-discovery through visits to sacred sites and engaging in spiritual practices
23 February,2024 02:05 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire
Hundreds of Buddhist monks took out a rally in Worli suburb of central Mumbai on Friday, a day before 'Dhamma Diksha', an international conference on Buddhism to be held in the city. Pics/PTI/AFP
15 December,2023 06:30 PM IST | Editor
Mumbai
On the first day of the festival, the residents of Dombivali celebrated the 'festival of lights' in a traditional way by gathering on Phadke Road for Diwali Pahat. See pics (Photo/Satej Shinde)
12 November,2023 12:07 PM IST | Anagha Sawant
Citizens across India celebrated Diwali on Sunday, November 12. Diwali is observed on Amavasya (or the new moon), the 15th day of the month of Kartik, every year. See pics (Photo/PTI)
12 November,2023 11:32 AM IST | Anagha Sawant
Mumbai
Just a few days before the Diwali festival starts, Mumbaikars gear up for the festival by buying firecrackers from south Mumbai's shops. The Diwali festival across India is celebrated as a festival of light that brings happiness into people’s lives. (Pic/Atul Kamble)
08 November,2023 12:28 PM IST | Anagha Sawant
Just a week away for the Diwali festival, the bylanes of Mumbai have started to light up with colourful decorative items, lighting, lanterns, crackers, and lamps (diyas). See pics
06 November,2023 02:25 PM IST | Anagha Sawant
Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama attended a Long Life Prayer offered to him by the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) this morning at the Main Tibetan Temple in McLeod Ganj. All pictures: AFP
24 May,2023 04:55 PM IST | Editor
Every year October 14 is celebrated as the Dhammachakra Pravartan Din or the Dhamma Wheel Promulgation Day to commemorate the conversion of Dr Ambedkar to Buddhism. The event was a mark of self-respect and protest against the oppression of the depressed classes in the Hindu community. On this occasion, we look at Mumbai's Ramesh Tukaram Shinde’s personal library, consisting of rare books and documents authored by Dr BR Ambedkar and collected over a period of 60 years
14 April,2023 03:44 PM IST | Editor
Every year October 14 is celebrated as the Dhammachakra Pravartan Din or the Dhamma Wheel Promulgation Day to commemorate the conversion of Dr Ambedkar to Buddhism. The event was a mark of self-respect and protest against the oppression of the depressed classes in the Hindu community. Here are some interesting facts about why it is a significant day in the history of the Buddhist movement in India
14 April,2023 03:43 PM IST | EditorADVERTISEMENT
