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 ISTOn the eve of Holi celebrations, ‘Holika Dahan’ was celebrated across the nation. From Kolkata to Rajkot, people celebrated this auspicious occasion with great enthusiasm. Devotees performed ‘puja’ during ‘Holika Dahan’ in Kolkata. A fair was organised in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on ‘Holika Dahan’. People adorned each other with colourful ‘gulal’ in Ayodhya on the eve of Holi. Bhubaneswar witnessed a great Holi fervour as youth drenched themselves by splashing colours on each other. Notably, Holika Dahan is a ritual that symbolises the victory of good over evil which involves lighting bonfires, signifying the burning of the demon Holika. Holi also known as the "Festival of Colours," is a vibrant festival celebrated with enthusiasm across India. Amidst the revelry, traditional sweets are shared, fostering a sense of community and togetherness.
25 March,2024 11:20 AM ISTHoli 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 ISTAbhay Deol is known for his movies like 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara',' Dev D', and many others. On the occasion of his birthday, let us back to listening to the star talk about how he never wanted to be famous despite coming from a family of stars like Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol. Abhay stated that "I Wanted To Be Away From Stardom & Fame While Living In It". Abhay Deol spoke about being scared of stardom and spoke about it in much more detail when he joined Mid-day for Sit With Hitlist. Listen in!
14 March,2024 10:39 PM ISTAlia Bhatt birthday: As she turns 31 today, we take a look back at the time when the Bollywood actress spoke about how she met her now-husband Ranbir Kapoor for the first time. It was while auditioning for a film called 'Balika Vadhu' which was to be made by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film eventually got shelved. On Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist series, Alia Bhatt revealed that she had her head on Ranbir's shoulder during the audition. Alia stated that she never thought she would get married so early in life but when she fell in love with Ranbir Kapoor it was all very natural. Watch the full video to find out more about this Bollywood couple!
14 March,2024 07:15 PM ISTSuperstar Aamir Khan celebrates his 59th birthday today. The star celebrated his birthday with the paparazzi and his ex-wife Kiran Rao alongwith the cast of the recent hit movie 'Laapataa Ladies'. In the video, Kiran Rao can be seen feeding the cake to Aamir after he cut his birthday cake. 'Laapataa Ladies' is a directorial debut of Kiran Rao under Aamir Khan Productions. Watch the full video for a view of the star's birthday celebrations!
14 March,2024 02:05 PM ISTOn the occasion of the perfectionist, Aamir Khan's 59th birthday, let us go back to listening to the star talk about his stardom. On Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Aamir Khan revealed how he was unaware of his stardom until he went to Turkey and how '3 Idiots' and 'Dangal' are the reasons why he got famous in China Watch the full video to find out more!
13 March,2024 06:00 PM ISTWhen life gets tough, you get tougher - this is the true story life story of Jia Rai - an Open Swimming champion. Jia was diagnosed with Autism disorder at the age of 2. However, her disability didn’t stop her from becoming an Open Swimming champion. Once humiliated and discriminated for her disability, today Jia stands as an Open Swimming champion winning laurels for her country and her parents. How did a girl battling with Autism turn into an Open Swimming world champion? On this International Women's Day 2024, watch this inspiring story of hope, determination and courage that will inspire you to achieve breaking all the barriers.
07 March,2024 10:00 PM ISTMaha Shivratri 2024 is here for all the Shiva devotees to soak in the divinity of Lord Shiva. While there are numerous Shiva temples in Mumbai for devotees to soak in the religious fervour, Tungareshwar Mandir - dedicated to Lord Shiva is a different experience altogether. Situated on the Tungareshwar Hill, the way to the temple is through the Tungareshwar forest which was declared a wildlife sanctuary in the year 2003. The way to the temple is through a small trek which is said to take around ½ an hour to reach the temple through the forest. How can you reach there and what awaits you at the top of the Tungareshwar hill? As India celebrates Mahashivratri 2024, here’s everything you need to know about the Tungareshwar temple.
07 March,2024 08:19 PM ISTMaha Shivratri 2024 is here and this brings us to one of the biggest festivals in India devoted to Lord Shiva. There are many Jyotirlingas in India that are considered different manifestations of Shiva. While none of the Jyotirlingas happens to be in Mumbai, two ancient temples within the Mumbai city carry tales of miracles, faith and Shiva’s grace. During Shivratri, Shiva devotees flock to these temples just to catch a glimpse of their beloved Lord Shiva. The Babulnath temple in Mumbai located in Mumbai near Girgaon Chowpatty situated at a little hill is one of those temples. Just a few km away from the Babulnath temple, lies the legendary Walkeshwar temple. The story of the Walkeshwar temple is as endearing as that of the beautiful Banganga Tank next to it. What is the story behind these legendary temples and what’s inside? On the occasion of the Mahashivratri, as you do your Shivratri puja vidhi to worship Lord Shiva, don’t you miss out on visiting these Shiva temples in Mumbai.
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