Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into the rich tapestry of Indian culture and tradition! In this enlightening video, we uncover the significance and festivities surrounding three auspicious occasions falling on April 9th: Ugadi 2024, Gudi Padwa 2024, and Chaitra Navratri 2024. While Ugadi, is celebrated predominantly in the southern states of India, Gudi Padwa is observed with great enthusiasm in Maharashtra and other parts of western India. Another festival that is celebrated in Northern India is Chaitra Navratri, the nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, which commences on this auspicious day of 9th April. Join us in celebrating the spirit of Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Chaitra Navratri, as we explore what makes 9th April 2024 special.
07 April,2024 07:00 PM IST
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
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
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed a Press Conference in Bhopal on March 17. While addressing the press, Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He said that when Rahul Gandhi should have prepared for the elections, he went on Nyay Yatra and when he should go on Nyay Yatra, he goes on vacation after losing the election, and blames EVMs. He said “Rahul Gandhi is such a captain who doesn’t know when to do what. When he should prepare for the elections, he goes on Nyay Yatra. When he should go on a Nyay Yatra, he takes leave abroad, and after losing the elections, he puts blame on EVMs. Seeing the condition of the Congress, Congress leaders are continuously leaving the party one after another. Even Sonia Gandhi has refused to contest elections, and a backdoor entry has been made for her in the Rajya Sabha elections. When the confidence of the party’s supreme leader is shattered, what will happen to the party can be imagined...”
17 March,2024 05:58 PM IST
On the special occasion of Maha Shivratri 2024, a Bhasma Aarti and morning Aarti was performed at the Mahakaleshwar Temple located in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district. Notably, on Mahashivratri, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped by devotees all across the country. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva married Maa Shakti, his divine consort, for a second time on this night. It is in celebration of their divine union that the day is celebrated as 'The Night of Lord Shiva'. While Lord Shiva signifies Purusha, which is mindfulness, Maa Parvati signifies Prakriti, which is nature. The union of this consciousness and energy promotes creation. Followers and devotees of Lord Shiva observe fast and special puja is performed in several temples across the world on the auspicious day. They also offer milk to the Shivalinga and pray for Moksha.
08 March,2024 12:16 PM IST
Maha 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 IST
Maha 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.
06 March,2024 08:38 PM IST
Basant Panchami 2024 is here and this festival marks the end of winters and the beginning of Spring. If you are wondering why Basant Panchami is celebrated, this video will help you understand the reasoning and the mythology behind this festival. Also called as Vasant Panchami, this festival is considered to be one of the most auspicious days of the year to begin something new. This day is considered extremely auspicious for weddings too. Yellow colour is the highlight of the day and godess Saraswati is worshipped. Watch the video to know how you can use the auspicious energies of this day for your well being and good luck.
12 February,2024 06:00 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22 took part in the much-awaited consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla’s idol at Ayodhya Ram Mandir amid the chants of Vedic mantras. After the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony, on the appeal of Swami Govinda Dev Giri, PM Modi broke his 11-day fast which is performed as Anushthaan ritual for the consecration ceremony. Days before Ram Temple Consecration ceremony, PM Modi took a vow from Maharashtra’s Nashik to do Anushthaan for 11 days till Jan 22. After the conclusion of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram Lalla’s idol at the grand Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on January 22 revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi underwent an even more stringent ‘Vrat’ than he was asked to do.
22 January,2024 06:40 PM IST
Makar Sankranti 2024 is almost here and this brings us to one of the most significant days this year astrologically. It is not without reason that this festival is celebrated with so much fervour in India. It is on this day that the Sun begins its journey into the northern hemisphere which is considered to be auspicious. Some rituals associated with this dayr is rising up before the sun in the early morning, taking holy bath and offering water to the sun. Here are auspicious things to do believed to bring good luck on this day and how to reap the benefits of this day.
17 January,2024 12:10 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
