Nepal crowns 2-year-old Aryatara Shakya as 'living Goddess': All about country’s divine child worshipped by Hindus & BuddhistsTwo-year-old Aryatara Shakya was crowned Nepal’s new living goddess, the Kumari, continuing a centuries-old tradition blending faith and cu...
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Writer Banu Mushtaq inaugurates Dasara festival in MysuruThe renowned Mysuru Dasara festival began with traditional rituals. Writer Banu Mushtaq inaugurated the 11-day state festival. The event sh...
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 begins with Snana Purnima today; Check full schedule, start and end datesRath Yatra 2025: The annual Snana Purnima festival is being observed in Puri, Odisha, marking the ceremonial bathing of Lord Jagannath, Lor...
11 Jun, 2025, 10.40 AM IST
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu is in awe of this magnificent Tamil female-only rath yatraZoho's founder, Sridhar Vembu, shared glimpses of a unique women-led chariot festival near his ancestral village. This vibrant celebration ...
14 Apr, 2025, 11.03 AM IST
Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari temple rejects Hindu-Muslim divide, dismisses proposal to ban Muslim-made 'poshak' for Lord KrishnaHoli 2025: Authorities at Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple have dismissed a proposal to ban dresses crafted by Muslim weavers for Lord Krish...
13 Mar, 2025, 02.42 PM IST
Gudi Padwa 2024: Date, puja timings & vidhi, rituals, how to celebrate the Marathi New YearGudi Padwa, a revered Hindu festival in Maharashtra and Goa, approaches, marking the start of the Marathi New Year. Celebrated on April 9, ...
09 Apr, 2024, 11.50 AM IST
When is Magha Gupt Navratri 2024? Dates, shubh muhurat, significance, puja ritualsGupt Navratri 2024, commencing on February 10, marks a significant occasion for Hindu devotees to worship Goddess Durga. Observed during Ma...
07 Feb, 2024, 02.32 PM IST
Navratri Fasting: Here is what you can eat and what can'tNavratri is a time of prayer, fasting, and cultural expression, fostering spiritual growth and well-being. The festival brings communities ...
16 Oct, 2023, 11.36 AM IST
SC left with one woman judge is 'deeply worrying': Justice D Y Chandrachud"Justice Malhotra's retirement means that the SC now has only one female judge on the Bench. As an institution, I find that this is a deepl...
13 Mar, 2021, 08.28 PM IST
How masonry built integration in IndiaThe ‘religion’ was good at building bonds within professional communities – the military, the business community, civil servants – which he...
06 Oct, 2017, 11.54 PM IST
Sweet November: Head to Nongkrem festival in Shillong or Mask dance festival in LadakhStart packing your bags already!
27 Oct, 2016, 05.19 AM IST
Gold-rich temples weigh monetisation scheme, but 'melting' a dampenerAs the govt seeks to monetise gold worth USD one trillion lying idle, temples fear that 'melting' of ornaments donated by devotees may hurt...
20 Dec, 2015, 09.47 PM IST
Country drenched in Janmashtami celebrationsDevotees thronged decked-up temples since early morning to offer prayers and took out colourful processions. Special religious discourses w...
05 Sep, 2015, 06.21 PM IST
- Destination Bhutan-Rome-Tokyo: Across shores & seas
ET Travel brings you the serene beauty of Bhutan, the stylish and glamorous Japan and the rich history of Roman civilisation. All you need ...
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