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S Jaishankar Offers Prayers At Holy Ganga Talao In Mauritius

India News | ANI | Wednesday February 24, 2021

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on his two-day visit to Mauritius, offered prayers at the holy Ganga Talao on Wednesday morning.

"Aryan Gimmick": MK Stalin Criticises Thiruvalluvar's Textbook Portrait

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 21, 2021

The opposition DMK in Tamil Nadu on Saturday took strong exception to a depiction of Tamil philosopher Thiruvalluvar in CBSE Class 8 Hindi textbook, in saffron robes, with holy ash smeared on his forehead and arms.

"Nothing Unscientific About It": 5 Lakh Likely To Take "Cow Science" Exam

India News | Written by Monideepa Benerjie | Sunday February 21, 2021

More than 5 lakh people in the country will take an online exam on the "holy cow" on Thursday.

Ranbir Kapoor And Shraddha Kapoor's Film Gets A Release Date

Entertainment | Written by Aakanksha Raghuvanshi | Friday February 19, 2021

The film, directed by Luv Ranjan, will also star Dimple Kapadia and Boney Kapoor

Watch: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Rowing Lesson From Boatman In UP

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Tuesday February 16, 2021

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's rowing lesson in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh, when she took a holy dip recently at the Sangam, is in wide circulation on social media.

Vasant Panchami 2021: Devotees Take Holy Dip At Kumbh In Haridwar

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday February 16, 2021

Vasant Panchami 2021: On the auspicious day of Vasant Panchami, Hindu devotees took a holy dip at Har Ki Pauri Ghat in Haridwar this morning. Vasant Panchami is of the key dates for Ganga snan (bath) during Kumbh Mela. Hundreds of people were also seen at the ghats of Varasani and Prayagraj for Ganga snan and the rituals.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Takes Holy Dip In Sangam, Rows Boat On Way Back

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday February 11, 2021

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took a dip at the Sangam or holy confluence of rivers in Uttar Pradesh today to mark "Mauni Amavasya".

Lord Jagannath's Temple In Puri To Remain Open Throughout The Week

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 11, 2021

Lord Jagannath's temple in Odisha's Puri will remain open throughout the week including Sundays and the devotees can eat ''Mahaprasad'' (holy food) at auspicious Anand Bazaar, authorities announced on Wednesday.

Paush Purnima 2021: Vrat, Time And Significance of Ganga Snan

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday January 28, 2021

Paush Purnima 2021: An auspicious date in the Hindu calendar, Paush Purnima is the beginning of the month of Magha, when many devotees in north India mark a month of austerity. On the Full Moon day of Paush Purnima, thousands of devotees take a holy dip in the the sacred Ganga and Yamuna rivers.

Shikhar Dhawan Feeds Birds On Varanasi Boat Ride, Boatman May Face Action

India News | NDTV News Desk | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan's post sharing a photo of him feeding birds during a boat ride in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi has landed the boatman in trouble. The city's administration has said the boatman will be charged as there are restrictions in times of bird flu.

Makar Sankranti 2021: Thousands Take Holy Bath At Gangasagar And Kumbh

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday January 14, 2021

2021 Makar Sankranti: India is celebrating Makar Sankranti today. Since early morning, thousands of pilgrims are at the bathing ghats (banks)of the Ganga in Prayagraj, Haridwar and other places for the holy dip and rituals. Devotees are taking a dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal at Gangasagar as well.

Makar Sankranti 2021: Thousands Take Holy Bath At Gangasagar And Kumbh

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday January 14, 2021

2021 Makar Sankranti: India is celebrating Makar Sankranti today. Since early morning, thousands of pilgrims are at the bathing ghats (banks)of the Ganga in Prayagraj, Haridwar and other places for the holy dip and rituals. Devotees are taking a dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal at Gangasagar as well.

Calcutta High Court Allows Gangasagar Mela, Stresses On "E-Bathing"

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 13, 2021

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday allowed the Gangasagar Mela to be held this year while laying emphasis on the need for ''e-snan'' (e-bathing) to avoid crowding for the holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Happy Lohri 2021: 5 Sesame Seeds (Til) Snacks To Enjoy Around The Holy Bonfire

Neha Grover | Saturday January 9, 2021

Lohri 2021: Sesame seeds (til) are widely used to make snacks for Lohri. Here are some recipes with til that you can try this Lohri festival.

New Year Day: Watch Ganga Aarti At Varanasi's Assi Ghat - A Visual Treat

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday January 1, 2021

New Year Day: January 1 was welcomed at Varanasi's Assi Ghat with beautiful Ganga aarti on the last day of the year gone by. Ganga aarti,a daily affair, a tradition that has been going on for years. It was a visual treat as several pujaris or priests in charge of the daily puja at the temples stood in a row and performed aarti, with huge deepams, d...