Page 6 - Festivals

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami declares 'Thai Poosam' a public holiday

'Thai Poosam' is a festival dedicated to worship of Lord Muruga

New Year's Day to Christmas, check out the full list of bank holidays 2021

Except in Chennai, Aizawl, Gangtok, Imphal, and Shillong, the banks will remain open across all other major cities of India on 1 January 2021

Indian-Americans celebrate Chhath Puja at several places in the US

The grandeur and festivity was no less than the way it is celebrated in India

Delhi: Govt attributes festivals, laxity in following norms for Covid surge

The government on Monday attributed the sudden surge in Covid-19 cases in Delhi to the festive season, greater movement of people along with laxity in adhering to safe Covid-19 behaviour

Everyone may get success: PM Modi greets nation on Mahanavami, Dussehra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to countrymen on Mahanavami, the ninth day of Navratri festival on Sunday."Heartiest greetings to the countrymen on Mahanavami. On this auspicious day of Navratri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga is worshipped as Goddess Siddhidatri. With the blessings of Maa Siddhidatri, everyone may get success in their works," Prime Minister said in a tweet (roughly translated from Hindi).Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, festivities across the country have been muted.

Amid Covid-19 restrictions, India to celebrate Dusshera with fervor today

Vijayadashami is marked with women participating in 'Sindoor Khela', which involves women applying vermilion (Sindoor) on each other

Social media enables discovery of brands this festive season

With accelerated digital adoption, industry experts recommend marketers to leverage social media to drive brand discovery this season

Karnataka govt issues guidelines to prevent Covid spread during festivals

Ahead of the festive season, the Karnataka government on Tuesday issued guidelines in the form of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to contain the coronavirus spread

Health Ministry guidelines: No festive events in containment zones

Health Ministry issued SOP on preventive measures to contain the pandemic during ensuing festivities and urged people in containment zones, and vulnerable populations to celebrate festivals at home

Don't let coroanvirus dampen festive spirit: Mamata Banerjee on Mahalaya

Wishing people on Mahalaya, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday urged everyone to come forward and extend help to those in need in this hour of crisis. She said that though COVID-19 has changed the daily lives, people should not let the prevailing pandemic dampen the spirit of the festivities. On the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya, I extend my warm regards to one & all. Although #COVID19 has restricted how we celebrate festivals, we shall not allow it to dampen the spirit of this Durga Puja. To this end & to lighten up every home, I undertake #MahalayaProtishruti, Banerjee tweeted. As a part of this pledge, I vow to ensure that this Durga Pujo, no one is devoid of the festivities. I urge everyone to come forward, extend a helping hand to those in need & spread joy everywhere. Shubho Mahalaya to everyone! she added. Mahalaya is an auspicious occasion celebrated at the end of Pitri Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ...

Festival spook: Covid-19 cases surge in Mumbai post Ganpati celebrations

Upcoming festival season is likely to push up Covid-19 numbers across the country

WhatsApp brand campaign in India sets itself as secure messaging platform

With over 400 million users, India is among the biggest markets for WhatsApp

Lucknow's Sanatkada festival gives Muslims joyful voice in troubled times

Anjali Puri is heartened by a colourful, reflective and fun cultural festival in Lucknow, held at a time of fractiousness and dissent

Mumbai's NCPA turns 50 and is throwing a cultural extravaganza to celebrate

NCPA will showcase old favourites and new productions in a festival marking the Mumbai culture venue's 50-year-old history

After the killing

Maybe the festivals will continue; the food shops will not shut down

Head to the Naropa festival for a glimpse of Ladakh's rich Buddhist culture

Kumbh of the Himalayas: The five-day Naropa festival in Hemis offers liberation by sight and a glimpse of Ladakh's rich Buddhist culture, costumes, dance, music and traditions