Lohri 2023: Is Lohri on January 13 or 14? Check date and time
With a new calender year comes the joy of harvest festivals, Markar Sakranti and the popular punjabi festival Lohri. There is some confusion about which day is the festival is falling on. Read more to find out.
Jan 11, 2023, 14:05 PM IST
Santan Saptami 2022: History, Significance, Puja muhurat, rituals, samagri details here
The fast of Santana Saptami is observed on the Saptami tithi(seventh day) of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha as per the Hindu calendar. This time the Vrat of Santana Saptami will be observed on 3rd September 2022.
Sep 02, 2022, 16:53 PM IST
Raja Parba: Odisha's festival that celebrates menstruation and womanhood
Raja Parba or Mithuna Sankranti, a 3-day festival to honour womanhood is celebrated across Odisha. Mother earth is believed to be menstruating during this period and preparing herself for the coming agricultural season.
Jun 14, 2021, 10:57 AM IST
Today is the last day of the 'Great Festival Chhath'
Today is the last day of 'Great Festival Chhath'. People are celebrating this by compiling all the rituals by heart.
Chhath is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival historically native to the Indian subcontinent. More specifically, it is celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and the Madhesh region of Nepal.
Nov 03, 2019, 08:08 AM IST
Navratri 2018: Check out the colour code for this year
Celebrations are incomplete without colourful clothes, jewellery, dandiya and Garbha nights.
Oct 10, 2018, 13:23 PM IST
I try to keep myself free during festivals: Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh, who hosts popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), greeted soldiers at the Wagah Border in an episode of the show.
Oct 18, 2017, 09:46 AM IST
Do Indian men want wives to fast for them? Here’s a survey
With over five lakh pledges registered in the last three years, it seems there is a change in mindset among young couples.
Oct 06, 2017, 14:39 PM IST
Navratri 2017: Check out specific colour code for this year
If you are wondering what colour to go for, then here’s an answer – every year, there’s a specific colour code for each of the nine days.
Sep 11, 2017, 11:04 AM IST
Guru Purnima 2017: Special WhatsApp messages, SMS for Teachers
In India, on the full moon day in the month of Aashadha, Guru Purnima is celebrated to pay ode to the teachers. The bond between a teacher and a student is indescribable.
Jul 06, 2017, 13:30 PM IST
Akshaya Tritiya 2017: Wish friends, family and relatives with these WhatsApp messages
Akshaya Tritiya marks the third day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishaka in the Hindu calendar which often coincides with April –May according to the Gregorian calendar.
Apr 27, 2017, 11:55 AM IST
Holi 2017: Pre-celebrations skin and hair care tips – Watch
The best thing you can do is to take a few precautionary measures to protect your skin and hair.
Mar 10, 2017, 15:26 PM IST
Holi 2017: Fashion and style tips for women
You may check out the video embedded below to get a few ideas on styling yourself for a Holi party.
Mar 10, 2017, 15:02 PM IST
Holi 2017: Things to avoid after playing with colours
In this video, Sayanti Banerjee, shares a few tips that you can follow in order to avoid any skin or hair problems.
Mar 10, 2017, 14:48 PM IST
Holi 2017: Tips to keep in mind while buying gujiya
Saurabh Arora, founder of Food Safety Helpline, and a doctorate in pharmaceutics from Jamia Hamdard University, lists down some tips to keep in mind while buying gujiyas.
Mar 10, 2017, 10:38 AM IST
Holi 2017: Expert tips for hair care
Experts from Advanced Hair Studio dole out some easy tips to take care of your hair before the colour game begins.
Mar 07, 2017, 09:06 AM IST
Making a case for Jallikattu
Bulls used for Jallikattu are treated much like prize boxers -- with supplemented diets and adequate care to ensure they are strong for many years.
Jan 23, 2017, 08:25 AM IST
Over a million take holy dip at Ganga Sagar on Makar Sankranti
Over a million pilgrims from across India and abroad took a holy dip in the river Ganges on Saturday braving the icy cold water and chilly winds, at the annual Ganga Sagar Fair here on Makar Sankranti.
Jan 14, 2017, 11:42 AM IST
Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu wishes throng Twitter; look who said what!
On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bihu—celebrities across the country took to Twitter and wished well for their fans. The country celebrates not one but three festivals hailing from respective states in full festive fervour.
Jan 14, 2017, 11:13 AM IST
Diwali 2016: Spiritual healing tips to bring in prosperity, protection and abundance
Here are some hands-on tips to bring in more happiness, positivity and prosperity.
Oct 25, 2016, 11:41 AM IST