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Tamil Nadu celebrates 'Thaipoosam' with religious fervour

Tamil Nadu celebrates 'Thaipoosam' with religious fervour

The practices included carrying Kavadi -- a palanquin-like wooden frame -- on their shoulders, taking milk pots to temples, and piercing spear or skewer-like 'Alagu' on their cheek, tongue, hands or chest

11 February,2025 06:10 PM IST | Chennai | PTI
Three-day Mumbai Flower Festival concludes on Monday, attracting 1 lakh visitors

Three-day Mumbai Flower Festival concludes on Monday, attracting 1 lakh visitors

The festival’s theme, 'National Emblems', brought a unique showcase of India’s symbols, beautifully adorned with colorful flowers. From the national flag and the rupee symbol to representations of the Ganga Dolphin, peacock, and mango, the floral replicas were a great attraction

03 February,2025 07:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
 This festival in Mumbai features several interesting activities for children

This festival in Mumbai features several interesting activities for children

An immersive children’s festival hopes to draw children to the real playground with a kiddie rave party, a space station and more

03 February,2025 08:55 AM IST | Mumbai | The Guide Team
Year of Snake kicks off with celebrations

Year of Snake kicks off with celebrations

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield on Wednesday, including in Moscow

30 January,2025 08:21 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies
How the Assamese community in Thane celebrated Bihu this year

How the Assamese community in Thane celebrated Bihu this year

A small group of Assamese living in the eastern suburb is ensuring that their customs and traditions are alive here, as we found out from last weekend’s celebrations of Bihu

25 January,2025 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Divyasha Panda
Permanent ghats transform devotees' experience at Mahakumbh 2025

Permanent ghats transform devotees' experience at Mahakumbh 2025

The new permanent ghats, particularly the iconic Dashashwamedh Ghat in Daraganj, are at the heart of this transformation, drawing widespread praise from devotees and local priests alike

20 January,2025 02:03 PM IST | Prayagraj | IANS
Makar Sankranti 2025: Gujarat celebrates with kite flying, other festivities

Makar Sankranti 2025: Gujarat celebrates with kite flying, other festivities

Kite flying is an integral part of Makar Sankranti, and people across the state throng to their rooftops to have a glimpse of the colourful skyline

14 January,2025 03:25 PM IST | Gujarat | ANI
NTA postpones UGC-NET exam scheduled for January 15 due to festivals

NTA postpones UGC-NET exam scheduled for January 15 due to festivals

As per the guidelines, the subject of the Ph.D. degree precedes the disciplines studied in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees for faculty selections

14 January,2025 09:46 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
From significance to celebrations, know all about the Lohri festival in India

From significance to celebrations, know all about the Lohri festival in India

It holds special significance as it marks the ripening of rabi crops like wheat and sugarcane and beginning of the new harvest season

12 January,2025 11:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Makar Sankranti 2025: TMC warns people against use of Chinese manja

Makar Sankranti 2025: TMC warns people against use of Chinese manja

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said that as part of the enforcement efforts, the corporation has conducted checks at 450 establishments across various wards

12 January,2025 08:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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