Dussehra 2024 is here and this marks the time when the Ramleela fervour reaches its peak. While most of us have seen the Ramleela as an audience on the stage, this video takes you behind the scenes. The Ramleela artists come together from different walks of life with only gola, to spread the name of their beloved Shri Ram. In this episode of Culture Beat, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor went back stage of Ramleela at Mumbai’s Malad organised by the Shree Ram Lila Prachar Samiti, Malad - to capture the beauty of the making of a Ramleela. Take a look at this exclusive footage.
11 October,2024 07:45 PM IST
Dussehra 2024 is here and this happens to be one of the biggest festivals celebrating the win of good over evil. While Ravan is largely considered an evil force ruling the ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka, it might come as a surprise to many about his worship in India. The mystery and the history about Ravan continues to intrigue while several misconceptions loom on him side by side. In this episode of Culture Beat, Mythologist Devdutt Pattnaik talks about the worshipping of Ravan in India, its origins, and the life lessons that we can learn from Ramayan this Vijayadashmi 2024.
11 October,2024 05:00 PM IST
Every year Navratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. Navratri 2024 will be celebrated from 3rd October to 12th October. During Navratri, Devotees honor Maa Durga through fasting and participate in vibrant festivities like Garba and Dandiya which is particularly popular in cities like Gujarat, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Mumbai. Dandiya, in particular, is a core part of this joyous occasion. And over the years Mumbai has become a vibrant home to this traditional folk dance from Gujarat. During Navratri, the city pulses with energy as Dandiya and Garba nights unfold in Mumbai. From every corner, you can feel the spirit of the festival, as people wear colorful costumes and dance to the infectious rhythms of traditional music. But wait! How did a Gujarati traditional dance form gain such popularity in Mumbai? What's the history and the journey of Dandiya in Mumbai? Let us know all of it in the video
03 October,2024 01:25 PM IST
As Navratri 2024 approaches, the excitement in the people is at peak. Preparations are in full swing for these nine nights filled with dance, devotion, and celebration. In Maharashtra, the festivities uniquely fuse tradition with the vibrant spirit of Mumbai. With the lively rhythms of Garba and Dandiya echoing through the streets and electrifying performances by renowned artists, this year’s celebrations promise to be just as memorable as ever. In case you want to witness the best Garba or Dandiya night events in Mumbai, then we have curated a list of the best places in Mumbai to experience the joy of Dandiya and Garba this Navratri. Watch the video for more.
02 October,2024 06:05 PM IST
As the vibrant festival of Navratri approaches, excitement fills the air! Celebrated over nine nights, this special occasion honors the Maa Durga in all her forms. This year, Navratri begins on October 3, 2024, and continues until October 12, 2024. It’s a time for spiritual renewal, joy, and community bonding. Devotees engage in fasting, prayers, and lively dances, creating a festive atmosphere. Traditional dance forms like Garba and Dandiya bring people together, while homes and temples are beautifully decorated. Everyone dresses in colorful attire, adding to the joy of the celebrations. Each day of Navratri is dedicated to a different form of Goddess Durga, and each holds its own significance. As Navratri 2024 approaches, let’s take a look at the nine forms of Maa Durga and what they represent
01 October,2024 06:05 PM IST
Navratri 2024 is here, a vibrant festival of immense cultural and religious significance for Hindus. Celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, this nine-day event honors the nine forms of Goddess Durga. During this period, devotees fast, perform rituals, and visit temples to seek blessings and protection. The festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil, culminating in Dussehra, when effigies of the demon king Ravana are burned to celebrate Lord Rama’s triumph. This year, Navratri begins on October 3 and ends on October 12. Well, did you know that each day of Navratri has an assigned colour that has significance and value? Navratri has a major spiritual significance and a unique color association for each day and wearing that particular color in your life during Navratri is considered auspicious. The first color of the Navratri is decided based on the weekday when Navratri begins and the remaining 8 days follow a fixed cycle of colors. Lets take a look at this year's 9 colors of Navratri.
29 September,2024 06:05 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
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said Eknath Shinde "himself is Hamas", as he countered the Maharashtra chief minister's comment about Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction being capable of joining hands with "Hamas and Lashkar-e-Taiba for their own selfishness". Taking a dig at Shinde and his aide Bharatiya Janata Party, Raut said, "He (Eknath Shinde) is himself Hamas... This shows how many dirty worms the BJP has planted in your mind." CM Shinde at the Dussehra rallt in Mumbai's Azad Maidan said, "You back-stabbed Bal Thackeray by committing dishonesty with his ideological legacy. I won't be surprised if they ally with terrorist groups like Hamas and Lashkar-e-Taiba for their own selfish motives." Thackeray and Shinde, leaders of the split factions of the Shiv Sena, organized separate Dussehra rallies this year in Mumbai for the first time in the history of the party.
25 October,2023 01:15 PM IST | Mumbai
Dussehra 2023: Kangana Ranaut took center stage at the world-famous Lav Kush Ramleela in New Delhi, marking the occasion of Dussehra. The 50-year-old tradition, held annually at the iconic Red Fort, witnessed a remarkable shift this year, as it was helmed by the presence of a woman setting the effigy of the demon king Ravan ablaze. The actress made history by being the first woman in 50 years to perform Raavan Dahan at Lav Kush Mela. Kangana also tried shooting the arrow but unfortunately things did not go as planned. The actress was a sport about it and chanted 'Jai Shree Ram'. Watch the full video for more!
25 October,2023 12:33 PM IST
Preparations are underway to burn the 171-foot tall effigy of Ravana at Shalimar ground in Haryana’s Panchkula ahead of the Dussehra celebrations on October 23. The 171-foot-tall effigy of Ravana has been built at a cost of Rs 18 lakh. It took about 3 months and around 25-30 labourers to build the effigy. Notably, Dussehra falls on October 24 this year. The festival marks the victory of good over evil.
24 October,2023 10:05 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
