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IN PHOTOS: Here's how devotees across India welcomed Chaitra Navratri 2025
Chaitra Navratri 2025, which marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year, began on Sunday, March 30. Devotees in different parts of India visited temples to mark the auspicious occasion. Here are some glimpses from the celebrations.
31 March,2025 03:56 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Gudi Padwa
IN PHOTOS: How Gudi Padwa creates a festive atmosphere in Mumbai
Gudi Padwa, which marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year, is a major festival in Maharashtra. In the state’s capital city Mumbai, people celebrate it with enthusiasm, observing traditional rituals, dressing up in Maharashtrian attire and participating in cultural activities. Ahead of Gudi Padwa 2025, which will be observed on March 30, here’s a look at how Mumbaikars go all out to bring in the festivities. (File Pics/Kirti Surve Parade)
20 March,2025 06:30 PM IST | Raaina Jain
IN PHOTOS | Holi 2025: Mumbai paints itself in myriad of colours
Holi celebrations have commenced across India, with vibrant displays of colour and tradition. (Pics/ Ashish Raje and Kirti Surve Parade)
14 March,2025 01:54 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
IN PHOTOS: Why you need to explore Goa's unique spring festival Shigmo this year
Being one of Goa’s most awaited festivals during spring season, Shigmo is a vibrant celebration that not only showcases the sunshine state's culture but also traditions in many ways
13 March,2025 12:08 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: Widows celebrate Holi in Vrindavan with gulal and petals
Widows celebrated Holi at a temple in Vrindavan on Wednesday with gulal (coloured powder) and flower petals as celebrations during the festival of colours nears. (Pics/AFP)
12 March,2025 05:32 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
IN PHOTOS: India immersed in vibrant colours ahead of Holi 2025
Holi 2025 is almost here and preparations for the celebration are underway in different parts of the country. From colourful markets to pre-Holi rituals, here are some glimpses of the vibrant festivities. (Photos Courtesy: PTI/AFP)
10 March,2025 12:59 PM IST | Raaina Jain
IN PHOTOS: Tamil Nadu celebrates Thaipoosam festival with unique traditions
The practices during the festival 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. Several devotees carried the Kavadi by singing devotional songs and danced all the way to the temples
11 February,2025 06:14 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
CM Yogi Adityanath, UP cabinet take holy dip in Sangam at Maha Kumbh 2025
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath took the holy dip in Triveni Sangam at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Wednesday (Pics/PTI)
22 January,2025 04:32 PM IST | Joy Manikumar
PHOTOS: India immersed in vibrant colours as people celebrate harvest festivals
Various places in India were immersed in vibrant colours and festivities as people celebrated harvest festivals across the country. This auspicious time is known by different names in different regions like Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu, Uttarayan, among others. From kite flying to traditional rituals, and from decorations to other festivities, here are some glimpses from the celebrations.
14 January,2025 11:03 PM IST | Raaina Jain
IN PHOTOS: People fly kites, devotees perform puja in Mumbai on Makar Sankranti
People in Mumbai were seen flying kite to celebrate Makar Sankranti while devotees gathered in temples to perform puja, seeking blessings for prosperity, health, and happiness. Pics/Anurag Ahire
14 January,2025 06:38 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed