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Bike rally flagged off to promote cultural heritage of Sikkim
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Bike rally flagged off to promote cultural heritage of Sikkim's Maghey Mela

Gangtok, Jan 3: To promote the cultural heritage of Sikkim's Makar Sankranti or Maghey Mela, Zoom-Salghari Assembly constituency MLA Madan Cintury flagged off a bike rally at the Jorethang Football Stadium on Friday. The officials said the bike rally, an initiative by the Makar Sankranti or Maghe...
Kashmir
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Kashmir's patron saint and stir over omitted school lesson

Srinagar/New Delhi, Dec 30: When cultural heritage is sought to be safeguarded, the traditional values that instil catholicity and inclusiveness might be expected to be light houses standing amid rough waves but quite the contrary nearly happened in Kashmir. The mere gesture spoke volumes and drew...
Madras Music Academy restrained from presenting award to TM Krishna in MS Subbulakshmis name
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Madras Music Academy restrained from presenting award to TM Krishna in MS...

Chennai, Nov 19: The Madras High Court on Tuesday restrained the Madras Music Academy from presenting the Sangita Kalanidhi M. S. Subbulakshmi Award to celebrated musician T. M. Krishna. This year, the Sangita Kalanidhi Award has been conferred upon T. M. Krishna in recognition of his sustained...
Kashis Dev Deepawali to pay tributes to Tata, celebrate women empowerment
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Kashi's Dev Deepawali to pay tributes to Tata, celebrate women empowerment

New Delhi, Nov 15: The grand Dev Deepawali of Kashi will be celebrated on Friday and all the 84 ghats will be illuminated with 17 lakh diyas (earthen lamps). This time the diyas decorating the ghats will be dedicated to women empowerment, and tributes will also be paid to the iconic late...
Vice-President to attend Kalidas Samaroh in Ujjain
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Vice-President to attend Kalidas Samaroh in Ujjain

Bhopal, Nov 12: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar will visit Madhya Pradesh to attend the 66th Akhil Bhartiya Kalidas Samaroh, that will commence from Tuesday in Ujjain. The Vice-President, who is the chief guest, will address the gathering of dignitaries, including Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai...
Extremists target ISKCON amid persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh
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Extremists target ISKCON amid persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh

New Delhi, Nov 9: Author and social activist Taslima Nasreen has expressed deep concern regarding the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh at the hands of Islamist extremists. Taking to X, she highlighted: “The Chittagong based group Hefazat-e-Islam has called for a ban on ISKCON. Today, their...
Chhath Ghats ready to welcome worshippers for first Arghya in Patna
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Chhath Ghats ready to welcome worshippers for first Arghya in Patna

Patna, Nov 7: The Chhath festival in Patna is truly a remarkable sight, especially along the Ganga Ghats, where the city comes alive with vibrant decorations and spiritual energy. Thursday marks the third day of this four-day festival, dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. The evening prayers...
Tributes pour in as leaders across party lines mourn Sharda Sinha’s loss
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Tributes pour in as leaders across party lines mourn Sharda Sinha’s loss

Patna, Nov 6: The passing of Sharda Sinha on Tuesday left an irreplaceable void in Bihar and across the Indian music landscape and tributes continued to pour in on Wednesday as political leaders, cutting across party lines mourned her loss. In recognition of her monumental contributions to folk...
Chhath Puja, a festival deeply rooted in folk faith begins today
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Chhath Puja, a festival deeply rooted in folk faith begins today

Patna, Nov 5: Chhath Puja, a unique and deeply spiritual festival celebrated with immense devotion, primarily in Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, as well as in Nepal's Mithila region, began on Tuesday. The festival, which honours Surya (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya (His sister), is...
Devotees, tourists from 100 countries to attend Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, says Union Minister Shekhawat
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Devotees, tourists from 100 countries to attend Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, says Union...

Jodhpur, Nov 1: Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that 45 crore devotees and tourists from 100 countries including India will visit the Maha Kumbh to be held in Prayagraj from 13 January to 26 February, 2025.In a conversation with the media at his residence on...
Grand Ayodhya Deepotsav aims to set record with 28 lakh diyas
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Grand Ayodhya Deepotsav aims to set record with 28 lakh diyas

New Delhi, Oct 30: The Ram Temple in Ayodhya is all decked up for Deepotsav on Wednesday. This will be the first such celebration in the city after the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple, held on January 22. The day began with the Shobha Yatra, a procession of tableau showcasing the life of...
Himachal’s floral tribute at Vaishno Devi, Brajeshwari Devi shrines
Culture

Himachal’s floral tribute at Vaishno Devi, Brajeshwari Devi shrines

Shimla, Oct 8: As the nine day Shardiya Navratri a Hindu festival celebrated with fervour across India involving fasting and rituals continues, Himachal Pradesh’s flower fields are alive with the vibrant colours of marigolds, dahlias, and calendulas, each bloom seemingly infused with a touch of the...
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