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Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The city witnessed the beginning of Govardhan Puja festivities on October 21, with temples, community spaces, and gaushalas coming alive with devotional preparations, cultural offerings, and symbolic rituals. The celebrations continue today, October 22, with the main puja and Annakut rituals set to draw large gatherings across Indore. In several parts of the city, symbolic mounds representing Govardhan Hill were created using mud and cow dung, adorned with flowers and f ...Read More >
Pune: In the lanes of the peth areas, residents shopped for puja essentials, picked up flowers, diyas and incense sticks for Laxmi Pujan. The scent of ghee, marigold and sandalwood hung in the air as families returned home to begin preparations.With ambiguity over Laxmi Pujan date, some residents chose to celebrateon Monday, while some will perform the puja on Tuesday.In many neighbourhoods, families gathered for the evening puja, shared festive meals, and stepped out to exchange sweets with nei ...Read More >
Diwali 2025 arrives on Monday, October 20. This festival of lights signifies good triumphing over evil. Devotees will perform Lakshmi Puja on this day for prosperity. The most auspicious time for this ritual is between 7:08 PM and 8:18 PM. This period aligns with Sthir Lagna, ensuring stability and wealth. Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is the most celebrated Hindu festival, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The festival fills homes with the glow of diyas, the ...Read More >
Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on October 21, 2025. This day honors Lord Krishna's victory over Indra. It is also known as Annakut Puja. Food made from cereals and vegetables is offered to Lord Krishna. In Maharashtra, it is observed as Bali Pratipada, marking Lord Vishnu's victory over King Bali. The festival often coincides with the Gujarati New Year. As the festive season continues after Diwali, devotees across the world prepare to celebrate Govardhan Puja -- the day Lord Krishna lifted t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the auspicious occasion of Mahanavami, the ninth and final day of the Sharadiya Navratri, devotees across the country gathered in large numbers to offer prayers to Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga known as the granter of all supernatural powers (siddhis). In Varanasi, thousands of devotees thronged the Siddhmata Temple in Siddhamata Gali near Golghar since the early hours of the morning. The atmosphere was filled with chants of "Jai Mata ...Read More >
Sandhi Puja is a significant Hindu festival celebrated during Navratri. It honours Goddess Durga and her fierce form, Goddess Chamunda. This festival marks the transition from Ashtami to Navami tithi. It is a time when devotees gather to perform rituals with deep devotion. The festival is celebrated with traditional attire, offerings, and prayers. Sandhi Puja holds great importance in Hindu tradition. It marks the moment when Goddess Chamunda appeared to defeat demons Chand and Mund. This event ...Read More >
The festival of Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, will be celebrated on Thursday, October 2, 2025, across the country. The clarification comes after confusion over whether the festival falls on October 1 or October 2 this year. According to the Hindu Panchang, the Dashami tithi begins on October 1 at 7:01 PM and ends on October 2 at 7:10 PM. Since the major portion of the tithi and the auspicious timings fall on October 2, the festival will be observed that day. As per astrologers, the Vi ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of Maha Ashtmai on Tuesday, 'Kumari Puja (worship of girls as Goddess Durga)' was performed at Belur Math, the headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission at Belur in Kolkata-adjacent Howrah district, with enthusiasm and devotion of the followers of Shri Ramakrsihna Paramhansa, his wife and spiritual consort, Maa Sarada and disciple Swami Vivekanda. Ardent believers of Swamiji and his philosophy of "Service of God through service of ...Read More >
WARANGAL/KARIMNAGAR: The nine-day floral festival of Bathukamma concluded on a grand note, with lakhs of women celebrating Saddula Bathukamma in the erstwhile Warangal and Karimnagar districts. The unique cultural festival, which reveres nature, witnessed colourful immersions and traditional gaiety at local lakes and ponds. The festival began on Mahalaya Amavasya with Engili Poola Bathukamma and culminated on Ashtami Tithi with the celebrations of Saddula Bathukamma. Before the Bathukamma fest ...Read More >
Warangal: A dispute over determining the accurate date for the celebration of Saddula Bathukamma, which culminates the nine-day Bathukamma festival, drove a wedge between the twin cities of Warangal and Hanamkonda, which were always considered to be the one and the same. Saddula Bathukamma is traditionally celebrated on Durga Ashtami -- the eighth lunar day from Mahalaya Amavasya. However, as Ashtami falls on two days -- beginning in the evening of September 29 (Monday) and ending on September ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the nation on the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri, praying to her to bless all her devotees with happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "During Navratri, today there is a special worship of the fifth form of the Mother, Devi Skandamata. With folded hands, we pray to her that she blesses all her devotees with happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. May her motherly aff ...Read More >
Ganesh Chaturthi, a major festival in India, will be observed on August 27, 2025. School closures on this day vary across the country, depending on state government decisions and individual school policies. Ganesh Chaturthi, the colourful festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, will be observed on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. Known for its grand pujas, lively processions, and family gatherings, the festival holds a special place in many parts of India. Naturally, students and parents are ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Niladri Bije ritual, the last phase of the annual chariot festival, commenced at Puri on Tuesday. Thousands of devotees assembled at the holy coastal town of Puri on Tuesday to witness this sacred ceremony. As per the centuries-old tradition, on 'Niladri Bije' or the homecoming ceremony of deities, the 'Chaturdha Murti'- Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Chakraraj Lord Sudarshan - are taken back to the sanctum sanctorum of the Jagannath ...Read More >
Puri: Lord Jagannath and His Siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were adorned with 208 kg gold ornaments during the 'Suna Besha' ritual on chariots Sunday, an integral part of the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The devotees can have 'darshan' of the deities from 6.30 pm to 11 pm, said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments which include gold, diamond, silver and other precious metals. ...Read More >
Puri, Jul 6 (PTI) Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra will be adorned with 208 kg gold ornaments during the 'Suna Besha' ritual on chariots, an integral part of the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The 'Suna Besha' ritual of the deities will be held on Sunday and the devotes can witness the ritual from 6.30 pm to 11 pm, said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The BJD chief, Naveen Patnaik, on Saturday sought the personal intervention of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the early and safe release of an Odisha resident allegedly abducted by militants in the West African country of Mali. Twenty-eight-year-old P Venkataramana is a resident of Patnaik's Assembly constituency Hinjili from where he has been elected for six consecutive terms since 2000. Taking to X, Patnaik said: "Concerned to know that P Venkataramana of Hinjilicut b ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The state govt has put in place extensive arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of "Suna Besha" (golden appearance) ceremony on Sunday. During this significant Rath Yatra festival, the divine siblings -- gods Jagannath, Balabhadra, and goddess Subhadra -- will be adorned in gold ornaments while seated on their chariots before the Jagannath Temple. Given the expected massive weekend turnout, police authorities have enhanced security, crowd management and traffic control measures. ...Read More >
The sacred coastal city of Puri is bustling with devotional energy as preparations intensify for the Bahuda Yatra 2025, the revered return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Chakraraj Sudarshan from the Gundicha Temple to the Shree Jagannath Temple. After the completion of the important Hera Panchami ritual on Tuesday night, the focus shifted to the Dakshina Moda (southward turning) of the three grand Rath Yatra chariots. On Wednesday, July 2, the chariots of Devi Su ...Read More >
Puri, Jul 4 (PTI) Thousands of devotees lined up in front of Shree Gundicha Temple here on Friday for 'Sandhya Darshan' on the auspicious occasion of 'Navami Tithi', the last day to offer obeisance to the sibling deities -- Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath -- at their birthplace before 'Bahuda Yatra.' Bahuda Yatra, scheduled for Saturday, marks the return journey of the deities to their original abode after the nine-day annual sojourn that began with Rath Yatra on June 27. DGP ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27: Lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad have gathered in the holy town of Puri, full of colourful surroundings, for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, which began on Friday. The festival, one of the most important events in the Hindu calendar, is being held with great grandeur and tight security arrangements. Extending his greetings on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter): in Hindi ,"On the sacred occasion of Lord Jagannath's R ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Religious fervour gripped the coastal town of Puri in Odisha as the grand Ratha Yatra festival commenced on Friday with the holy triad -- Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra -- stepping out of their sanctum sanctorum in the divine 'Pahandi' ritual. The holy siblings along with other deities during the Pahandi ritual are taken from the 12th century shrine to their respective chariots in a grand ceremonial procession with the enthralling and div ...Read More >
Puri, Jun 27 (PTI) The 'Pahandi' ritual in which Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath are being carried in a procession from the 12th-century temple to their respective chariots for the Rath Yatra started on Friday. Though the Pahandi ritual was earlier scheduled to begin at 9.30 am, it started one hour late and the ritual will continue for three hours. In the Pahandi the trinity - Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath - are being carried in a procession to their respe ...Read More >
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 begins on June 27. The Dwitiya Tithi began at 1:24 PM on June 26. The celebration spans nine days, starting with the main Rath Yatra on June 27 and concluding with Niladri Bijaya on July 5. Devotees celebrate the auspicious journey of the three deities - Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra (Balarama), and sister Subhadra, travel the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple in new, beautifully constructed wooden chariots. The festival is filled with energy and dev ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has written a strongly worded letter to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, criticising General Education Minister V Sivankutty for walking out of a function held at Raj Bhavan on June 19. The Governor described the incident as a breach of protocol and an insult to the constitutional office. The letter, dated June 26, refers to an awards ceremony for the Bharat Scouts and Guides, where Sivankutty -- who also serves as President of the Associatio ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) A large crowd of devotees has gathered at Puri's Jagannath Temple for Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra that will commence on Friday. Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, is a major Hindu festival celebrated annually in Odisha. It is observed on Dwitiya Tithi -- the second day of the (Shukla Paksha) of the lunar month -- a time considered spiritually auspicious due to the increasing brightness of the moon. Renowned sc ...Read More >
Nagpur: Citizens are looking forward to witnessing the celebrations planned for the Shivrajyabhishek Sohala, the coronation ceremony of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, in all its grandeur for two days, beginning Monday. The historic day as per the traditional Jyeshtha Shukla Trayodashi Tithi falls on June 9 this year, but the festivities began on Sunday itself. On Sunday morning, a rally was taken out from Ram Nagar, where scores of citizens, including school children, cultural groups and history e ...Read More >
Today's Horoscope, November 19, 2024: Today is the Chaturthi date of Margashirsha Krishna Paksha on Tuesday. Chaturthi Tithi will remain till 5:29 pm today. Sadhy Yoga will remain till 2:56 pm today. Also, Ardra Nakshatra will remain till 2:56 pm today. Apart from this, the Sun will transit in Anuradha Nakshatra at 2:53 pm today. Know from Acharya Indu Prakash how will be the day of November 19, 2024, for you and with which measures you can make this day better. Also, know what will be the lucky ...Read More >
Aaj Ka Panchang, November 19, 2024: Check out tithi, auspicious and inauspicious timings, and other details...Read More AAJ KA PANCHANG, NOVEMBER 19, 2024: The Chaturthi and Panchami Tithis of the Krishna Paksha fall on November 19.There are no major festivals or rituals to be marked on this day allowing people to carry on with their daily tasks without making any special arrangements. Before starting any activity, it is advisable to check the Tithi and be aware of the auspicious and inauspicio ...Read More >
Today's Horoscope, November 18, 2024: Today is the Tritiya Tithi of Margashirsha Krishna Paksha on Monday. Tritiya Tithi will remain till 6:57 pm today, after which Chaturthi Tithi will start. Siddha Yoga will remain till 5:22 pm today. Also, Mrigasira Nakshatra will remain till 3:49 pm today. Apart from this, today is Sankashti Shri Ganesh Chaturthi fast. Know from Acharya Indu Prakash how will be the day of November 18, 2024, for you and with which measures you can make this day better. Also, ...Read More >
Aaj Ka Panchang, November 18, 2024: Check out tithi, auspicious and inauspicious timings, and other details...Read More AAJ KA PANCHANG, NOVEMBER 18, 2024: The Tritiya and Chaturthi Tithis of the Krishna Paksha fall on November 18, and there are no major festivals or rituals to be marked on this day. Individuals can carry on with their daily tasks without any hindrance. Before starting any activity, it is advisable to check the Tithi and be aware of the auspicious and inauspicious periods. This ...Read More >
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