MUMBAI (IANS) – As his film ‘Samrat Prithviraj’ is all set to release on the big screen, Bollywood’s ‘Khiladi’ Akshay Kumar and his co-star Manushi Chhillar performed a puja on the banks of river ...

A Durga Puja in Kolkata's Narkeldanga is bringing attention to the deteriorated state of Adi Ganga, now known as Tolly's ...

Ganga Saptami 2025 will be celebrated on May 3rd, marking the rebirth of Goddess Ganga. Devotees perform holy baths, pujas, deep daan, tarpan, and grand aartis to honour the sacred river. Bathing in ...

Stay updated with the latest state-wise school holiday announcements for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Check official notices for ...

An idol of the Hindu goddess Durga floats in a temporary pond near the River Ganges after its immersion in Allahabad, India, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The immersion of idols marks the end of the ...

The immersion ceremony symbolises the end of the goddess's annual sojourn to her paternal home and she returns to her husband Lord Shiva at their heavenly abode in Mount Kailash. Thursday devotees ...

Priests in India perform the puja, a Hindu honor ceremony. Incense, flowers and candles are used to pay gratitude to Shiva and the River Ganges. On NPR’s journey along the Grand Trunk Road, ...

Also known as Gangavataran, Ganga Dussehra commemorates the moment when Goddess Ganga descended from the heavens to Earth to purify the souls of King Bhagiratha’s ancestors. Before her arrival on ...

Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde recently travelled to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, for a crucial sequence in their upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, directed by David Dhawan. Before shooting, the ...

Ama Sahi Medha 2025’ results are out. Seven committees shined during Gajalaxmi Puja in Kendrapara. The contest was organised ...

On NPR’s journey along the Grand Trunk Road, photojournalist Kainaz Amaria encountered a group of seven young Hindu priests preparing for an evening ritual. During the day they study, but every night ...