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7 Popular Ghats In India You Can Visit For Chhath Puja 2025
- Wednesday October 22, 2025
- Travel | Neha Grover
Chhath Puja 2025: If you wish to experience the moving spectacle of devotion and culture, here are some of the most popular ghats in India to visit.
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7 Temples You Can Visit Across India This Diwali For A Divine Experience
- Monday October 20, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Whether it's your first Diwali in India or a yearly tradition, these temples offer the perfect backdrop to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Bengalis Eat Fish And Meat During Navratri While The Rest Of India Fasts
- Monday September 22, 2025
- Somdatta Saha
In Bengal, Navratri is not just about fasting and restraint. It is the lead-up to Durga Puja, the region's most important cultural and religious festival.
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When Is Durga Puja And Recipes You Can Prepare On The Occasion
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- Food | Written by Payal, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Sharad Navratri is particularly important as it coincides with Durga Puja, a festival of immense cultural and religious value, especially for the Bengali community around the world.
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www.ndtv.com
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Who Is Jasmin Jaffar? Influencer Facing Flak For Washing Feet In Guruvayur Temple Pond
- Tuesday August 26, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
Jasmin Jaffar is a 24-year-old social media influencer, YouTuber, and content creator from Kerala, known for her lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and vlog content.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Don't Play With...": BJP Mysuru MP On Banu Mushtaq Inaugurating Dasara Festival
- Monday August 25, 2025
- India News | Reported by TM Veeraraghav, Vasudha Venugopal, Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi
Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq is being cancelled by the BJP. The reason: a Muslim inaugurating the world-famous Mysuru Dasara festivities, which traditionally begin with rituals at the Chamundi Hill temple.
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www.ndtv.com
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Case Against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari For "Forcibly Entering" Temple
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Jharkhand Police on Friday said it has registered an FIR against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari and others for "forcibly" entering the sanctum sanctorum of the Baba Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar on August 2 and hurting religious sentiments.
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www.ndtv.com
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Dalai Lama Succession: Who Is Gyaltsen Norbu? The Panchen Lama Chosen By China
- Tuesday July 8, 2025
- World News | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
China has appointed a young Tibetan as the second-highest spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, who has pledged to make the religion more Chinese.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ancient Tel Dan Temple Reveals Centuries-Old Phoenician Ritual Bathing Traditions
- Sunday June 22, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Excavations at Israel’s Tel Dan sanctuary have revealed that Phoenicians practised ritual cleansing for centuries. A bathing unit linked to priestly rites and later pilgrim use offers insight into evolving spiritual customs. New research expands our understanding of sacred traditions in the Near East, including the use of water in local religious...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Ban Jain Ritual Of Fasting To Death 'Santhara' For Minors: Plea In Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Wednesday June 18, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking a legal ban on making minor children and "persons of unsound mind" undertake the Jain religious ritual of 'Santhara', which involves fasting unto death.
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www.ndtv.com
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Terminally Ill 3-Year-Old 'Fasts To Death' In Jain Ritual, Experts Raise Concerns
- Saturday May 3, 2025
- India News | Written by Anurag Dwary
At an age when most children are just beginning to discover the joys of childhood, three-year-old Viyana Jain from Indore was administered 'Santhara' - the Jain religious practice of fasting unto death - after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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www.ndtv.com
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Maharashtra Woman Dies As Dress Catches Fire During 'Puja' At Home: Cops
- Monday April 28, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A 48-year-old woman died after suffering severe burn injuries while performing a religious ritual at her home in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said.
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www.ndtv.com
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1,300-Year-Old Gold Hoard Found Near Dutch Village Hints at Pagan Rituals
- Wednesday February 12, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 1,300-year-old gold and silver hoard near Hezingen, Netherlands, suggests an ancient pagan worship site. Researchers found coins, jewellery and relics possibly used in religious offerings. Geochemical analysis indicates animal sacrifices, while architectural findings suggest ritual structures. The discovery sheds light on early medieval Europe's ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Maha Kumbh 2025: India's Siddharth Marries Greece's Penelope With Vedic Rituals
- Monday January 27, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
Maha Kumbh 2025 witnessed a special fusion of Indian and Greek cultural heritage, Penelope from Greece and Siddharth from India decided to tie the knot during the religious congregation.
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www.ndtv.com
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Man Slides Across Himachal Valley On Rope As Ritual Returns After 40 Years
- Sunday January 5, 2025
- India News | Edited by Manjiri Chitre
Himachal Pradesh's Shimla is witnessing a rare and age-old religious tradition that is believed to bring together the deities of the Spail Valley, showcasing the region's vibrant cultural heritage.
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www.ndtv.com
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7 Popular Ghats In India You Can Visit For Chhath Puja 2025
- Wednesday October 22, 2025
- Travel | Neha Grover
Chhath Puja 2025: If you wish to experience the moving spectacle of devotion and culture, here are some of the most popular ghats in India to visit.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
7 Temples You Can Visit Across India This Diwali For A Divine Experience
- Monday October 20, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Whether it's your first Diwali in India or a yearly tradition, these temples offer the perfect backdrop to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Why Bengalis Eat Fish And Meat During Navratri While The Rest Of India Fasts
- Monday September 22, 2025
- Somdatta Saha
In Bengal, Navratri is not just about fasting and restraint. It is the lead-up to Durga Puja, the region's most important cultural and religious festival.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
When Is Durga Puja And Recipes You Can Prepare On The Occasion
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- Food | Written by Payal, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Sharad Navratri is particularly important as it coincides with Durga Puja, a festival of immense cultural and religious value, especially for the Bengali community around the world.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Who Is Jasmin Jaffar? Influencer Facing Flak For Washing Feet In Guruvayur Temple Pond
- Tuesday August 26, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
Jasmin Jaffar is a 24-year-old social media influencer, YouTuber, and content creator from Kerala, known for her lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and vlog content.
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www.ndtv.com
-
"Don't Play With...": BJP Mysuru MP On Banu Mushtaq Inaugurating Dasara Festival
- Monday August 25, 2025
- India News | Reported by TM Veeraraghav, Vasudha Venugopal, Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi
Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq is being cancelled by the BJP. The reason: a Muslim inaugurating the world-famous Mysuru Dasara festivities, which traditionally begin with rituals at the Chamundi Hill temple.
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www.ndtv.com
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Case Against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari For "Forcibly Entering" Temple
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Jharkhand Police on Friday said it has registered an FIR against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari and others for "forcibly" entering the sanctum sanctorum of the Baba Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar on August 2 and hurting religious sentiments.
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www.ndtv.com
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Dalai Lama Succession: Who Is Gyaltsen Norbu? The Panchen Lama Chosen By China
- Tuesday July 8, 2025
- World News | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
China has appointed a young Tibetan as the second-highest spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, who has pledged to make the religion more Chinese.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Ancient Tel Dan Temple Reveals Centuries-Old Phoenician Ritual Bathing Traditions
- Sunday June 22, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Excavations at Israel’s Tel Dan sanctuary have revealed that Phoenicians practised ritual cleansing for centuries. A bathing unit linked to priestly rites and later pilgrim use offers insight into evolving spiritual customs. New research expands our understanding of sacred traditions in the Near East, including the use of water in local religious...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Ban Jain Ritual Of Fasting To Death 'Santhara' For Minors: Plea In Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Wednesday June 18, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking a legal ban on making minor children and "persons of unsound mind" undertake the Jain religious ritual of 'Santhara', which involves fasting unto death.
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www.ndtv.com
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Terminally Ill 3-Year-Old 'Fasts To Death' In Jain Ritual, Experts Raise Concerns
- Saturday May 3, 2025
- India News | Written by Anurag Dwary
At an age when most children are just beginning to discover the joys of childhood, three-year-old Viyana Jain from Indore was administered 'Santhara' - the Jain religious practice of fasting unto death - after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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www.ndtv.com
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Maharashtra Woman Dies As Dress Catches Fire During 'Puja' At Home: Cops
- Monday April 28, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A 48-year-old woman died after suffering severe burn injuries while performing a religious ritual at her home in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said.
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www.ndtv.com
-
1,300-Year-Old Gold Hoard Found Near Dutch Village Hints at Pagan Rituals
- Wednesday February 12, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 1,300-year-old gold and silver hoard near Hezingen, Netherlands, suggests an ancient pagan worship site. Researchers found coins, jewellery and relics possibly used in religious offerings. Geochemical analysis indicates animal sacrifices, while architectural findings suggest ritual structures. The discovery sheds light on early medieval Europe's ...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Maha Kumbh 2025: India's Siddharth Marries Greece's Penelope With Vedic Rituals
- Monday January 27, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
Maha Kumbh 2025 witnessed a special fusion of Indian and Greek cultural heritage, Penelope from Greece and Siddharth from India decided to tie the knot during the religious congregation.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Man Slides Across Himachal Valley On Rope As Ritual Returns After 40 Years
- Sunday January 5, 2025
- India News | Edited by Manjiri Chitre
Himachal Pradesh's Shimla is witnessing a rare and age-old religious tradition that is believed to bring together the deities of the Spail Valley, showcasing the region's vibrant cultural heritage.
-
www.ndtv.com