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Gangasagar Mela: Being Organized The annual Gangasagar Mela is being organised in West Bengal and the state government has introduced several initiatives to enhance the Gangasagar Mela experience, including Bandhan Initiative: Pilgrims receive a certificate in three languages e-Anushandhan: System for accessing mela facilities .e-Parichay: QR code-enabled identity bands to prevent missing persons. The state […]

Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple of ISKCON in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple of ISKCON in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, on January 15, 2025. Built over 12 years at a cost of ₹170 crore, this temple is Asia’s second-largest ISKCON temple. It stands as a fusion of […]

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar launched Dr. K.S. Chauhan’s book: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar launched Dr. K.S. Chauhan’s book “Parliament: Powers, Functions & Privileges; A Comparative Constitutional Perspective”. During the event, Dhankhar lauded the author’s dedication and hard work in exploring the intricate role of Parliament in a democracy.

Thalai Pongal Celebration: Thalai Pongal, the first day of the Tamil month, is a significant harvest festival celebrated with fervor across Tamil Nadu. On January 14, 2025, Supriya, a physician from Tripura, and her husband, Thileepan from Sathankulam in Thoothukudi district, celebrated the festival in a traditional Tamil manner. Supriya, who is originally from Tripura, […]

Boda Tyohar: The Boda Tyohar festival, also known as Magho ko Tyohar, is the largest annual celebration for the Hatti tribes of Himachal Pradesh’s Trans-Giri region. Celebrated by over three lakh members of the Hatti community, this month-long festival marks the end of the ‘Magha’ month and is characterized by unique cultural practices, rituals, and […]

Makaravilakku Festival: Sabarimala is fully prepared for the Makaravilakku festival, with 5,000 police deployed and enhanced security measures. Makaravilakku is a significant annual festival celebrated at the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala. It takes place on the day of Makara Sankranti. The festival marks the culmination of the annual pilgrimage season to the temple. On Makaravilakku […]

Makar Sankranti 2025:: Makar Sankranti is a vibrant and ancient Hindu festival that celebrates the Sun’s movement from the Sagittarius zodiac sign to Capricorn. This event marks the end of the long winter nights and the beginning of longer days, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. In 2025, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on […]

Harvest Festivals 2025: The President of India has greeted citizens on the eve of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu.These are harvest festivals celebrated in diverse forms across the various regions of India.They are celebrated to mark the end of the harvesting season across India under various names e.g., Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu, […]

Terrace Tourism: With the Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) festival approaching, Old Ahmedabad has become a hub of terrace tourism, where residents rent out their terraces for kite flying and festive celebrations.Renting of residential terraces in Old Ahmedabad during festivals like Uttarayan, offering exclusive vantage points for kite flying and other activities.

Avaniyapuram Jallikattu 2025: The Avaniyapuram Jallikattu, a cornerstone of Tamil Nadu’s cultural heritage, commenced on January 14, 2025, in Madurai. This annual bull-taming event, celebrated during the Pongal festival, showcases the valor and skill of participants and the deep-rooted traditions of the region