Lal Chowk in Srinagar was filled with joy on 31st October, 2024, Thursday as locals and tourists gathered to celebrate Diwali. The square was beautifully decorated with colorful lights, creating a vibrant atmosphere that attracted many visitors. Shops and buildings around Lal Chowk sparkled with festive decorations, enhancing the celebratory mood. Residents expressed their delight. People shared sweets, exchanged smiles, and enjoyed the warmth of the community during the festivities. The diverse gathering highlighted the spirit of unity and togetherness in Srinagar, making this year's Deepavali celebrations a memorable experience for all. For both locals and tourists, the event reinforced the essence of harmony and spread festive cheer across the Valley, showcasing the cultural richness of the region.
01 November,2024 01:12 PM IST
People celebrated Diwali 2024 with great enthusiasm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan to wish her a happy Diwali. He shared warm greetings and exchanged good wishes for the festival. Later, Modi also met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to extend his Diwali greetings to him. The celebrations included lights, decorations, and festive meals, reflecting the joy of the occasion. Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. This year’s celebrations brought people together, spreading happiness and unity across the country. Both the President and Vice President appreciated the spirit of the festival and the joy it brings to everyone.
01 November,2024 11:15 AM IST
On the occasion of Diwali 2024, devotees thronged famous temples across the country to take blessings. Huge crowd was seen at Adyapith Kali Temple in Howrah's Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai and Shri Bhagyalaxmi temple near Charminar. Take a look.
31 October,2024 04:10 PM IST
Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is one of the most cherished festivals in India and among Hindus worldwide. Celebrated over five days, this Festival of Lights symbolizes joy, prosperity, and happiness. It begins with Dhanteras and culminates in Bhai Dooj, occurring on the darkest night of the Hindu month of Kartik, known as Kartik Amavasya. Homes and streets are adorned with diyas and candles, families wear new clothes, exchange gifts, and enjoy delicious traditional foods. The festival commemorates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, with people lighting diyas to welcome him home. On this occasion, we went out to the streets of Mumbai to see how well people know the Ramayana and its tale.
29 October,2024 06:30 PM IST
The festival of lights Diwali 2024 is here. This is known to be one of the most auspicious times of the year and conducting Laxmi Puja on Diwali is considered to be highly blissful. In this video, Varun Panditji explains how to do Diwali Laxmi Puja Vidhi in a simple way. Take a look.
29 October,2024 05:59 PM IST
Deepawali, also known as Diwali, is one of the most anticipated and widely celebrated festivals in India and among Hindus around the world. This five-day celebration often referred to as the Festival of Lights, joy, prosperity, and happiness, starts with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Dooj. Diwali falls on the darkest night of the year in the Hindu month of Kartik, called Kartik Amavasya. People celebrate by lighting their homes and streets with diyas and candles, dressing in new clothes, exchanging gifts, and indulging in delicious traditional food. During Diwali, people hold special pujas to honor Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. Many devotees are curious about the exact date for Lakshmi Puja, as it can vary based on the lunar calendar. While the majority will celebrate Diwali on October 31, 2024, some cities may observe it on November 1, 2024, since the Amavasya Tithi concludes at 6:16 PM that day. As per the Panchang, the most auspicious day for Lakshmi Puja will be October 31, when the Amavasya Moon is visible. This makes it an ideal time for prayers and rituals. Take a look at the key timings for diwali 2024.
28 October,2024 06:00 PM IST
The vibrant and joyous festival of Gudi Padwa was celebrated by Hoisting the traditional Gudi and prayer to it on the New year for the Hindus on Gudi Padwa in Mumbai on 9th of April. People were seen participating in the Shobha Rally. Women were seen dressed in traditional attire and participated in the Rally to mark the Marathi New Year Gudi Padwa. They danced their hearts out on the beats of dhol and nagadas. The festival was celebrated with full vigor and enthusiasm. Gudi Padwa ocassion signals yeh onset of the warmer days and the spring season. This year Gudi Padwa has coincided with the first day of the Chaitra Navratri and festivals like Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh, Cheti Chand and Ugadi that are celebrated in different parts of the country.
09 April,2024 12:59 PM IST
New Year 2024 is here! It’s time to welcome the new with happiness and fun as we say cheers to new beginnings. If you are still wondering on how to celebrate the New Year, here are multiple ways in which you can have a lot of fun without breaking your bank balance. From New Year party ideas with lots of singing and dancing with your friends to New Year celebration ways if you would like to welcome the New Year in peace, be it High Budget, low Budget or No budget, here are some New Year celebration ideas that are bound to give your 2024 a fantastic kickstart.
03 January,2024 02:50 PM IST
As the eventful year of 2023 comes to an end, countries around the globe celebrated New Year 2024 with great fervor. Germany, Athens, Russia and UAE welcomed new year with spectacular and colourful fireworks. New Zealand was one of the first countries to welcome the New Year and celebrated the occasion with great fervor. While USA is yet to welcome the New Year, visitors to Times Square got a small preview of New York City’s famed New Year’s Eve party on 29th December Friday, as the event’s organisers heaved handfuls of coloured paper skyward in a promotional event to test their confetti.
01 January,2024 12:52 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
