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
The festival of Navratri 2024 is here and the devotees are flocking to temples across the city seeking Goddess Durga’s blessings. Famous temples in Mumbai saw huge crowd as devotees lined up to catch a glimpse of the goddess. If you couldn’t visit the temple for darshan, worry not. Here are highlights from Mumbai’s famous Mahalakshmi temple of special Navratri puja, Aarti and Darshan of the three devis Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati and Mahakali.
03 October,2024 03:01 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
The festival of Navratri 2024 is here to bless the devotees as they eagerly await the arrival of Ma Durga during this time, Goddess Durga is worshipped at home through vedic rituals. In this video, Deepak Panditji explains the entire Navratri Puja Vidhi and Kalash sthapana vidhi in a simple language so that you can do it yourself.
01 October,2024 12:17 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
Navratri 2024 is starting on 3rd October and so is the powerful and fun tradition of Garba. The folk dance originating from Gujarat honors goddess Durga and celebrates the vibrant festival of Navratri like no other. While doing this folk dance can look tricky and difficult for people who don’t have much practice, it is actually easy to do if you get the basic steps right. In this video, Shweta Lad - Professional Garba Instructor n Choreographer teaches 5 easy garba steps that you can learn easily and master in no time. Watch the video for a easy Garba tutorial that teaches you 5 basic garba steps.
28 September,2024 05:00 PM IST
The festival of Navratri 2024 is just around the corner and the opportunity to dance on the beats of Garba and Dandia has already got the dance enthusiasts excited. The Garba event lists are out and tickets are being booked for Garba events across places. If you too are willing to shake a leg on the Garba tunes but don’t know where to begin, worry not. We give you a sneek peek into a Garba Class where Garba instructor Shweta Lad teaches children and adults some easy garba steps. So join the party, follow the steps and get garba ready! Take a look.
24 September,2024 06:30 PM IST
In all its grandeur and grace, Mumbai’s iconic Ganpati Lalbaugcha Raja was immersed in the Arabian Sea at Girgaon Chowpatty on September 17th. The vibrant procession began at noon, weaving through the bustling streets of Mumbai for hours, drawing thousands of devotees eager to pay their respects to Ganpati Bappa. As the idol journeyed towards its visarjan spot, the atmosphere was filled with chants of "Ganapati Bappa Morya," accompanied by traditional music and fervent dance. The sea of devotees, adorned in colorful attire, showcased the city's rich cultural tapestry and deep-rooted devotion. Ganpati Visarjan 2024 poignant reminder of community spirit and faith. Touching visuals captured during the visarjan highlight the emotional farewells and the unity among devotees, making it a truly unforgettable experience for all involved.
18 September,2024 10:53 AM IST
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2024, Ganpati Bappa Morya Chants are all around the city of Mumbai. After all it is the famous Ganeshotsav that is beginning from today. Huge crowd was seen at the famed Parel area where there is a string of famous ganpati pandas like Lalbaugcha Raja. Catch the festive fervour here as we bring you Lalbaugcha Raja Darshan 2024.
07 September,2024 02:54 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
