Hindu Festival

Is there a bank holiday on Maha Shivratri? Check full list of holidays in March 2022

In the month of March, banks across India will remain shut for as many as 13 days.

Chaitra Navratri 2020 falls between 25 March and 2 April: All you need to know

Legend has it that the Hindu god Lord Shiva had allowed his wife Parvati to visit her parents for nine days around this time. Hindu scriptures also say that the period of Chaitra is when Goddess Durga had killed the buffalo-headed demon Mahisasura.

Kerala Tourism’s tweet on a beef delicacy on Makar Sankranti sparks row; govt says its aim was not to hurt anyone's religious beliefs

After a storm erupted over a 'beef fry' tweet by Kerala Tourism on Makarasankranti day, the CPI(M)-led LDF government on Friday clarified its aim was not to hurt anyone's religious beliefs

Dhanteras 2019: Occasion marks start of Diwali festivities, people consider day auspicious to buy gold, silver and utensils

It is believed that the word Dhanteras translates to wealth and prosperity. On this day, people purchase gold, silver, and utensils along with new clothes and offer their prayers to Goddess Lakshmi-the Goddess of wealth, and light diyas in their homes to welcome her and seek her blessings.

Gudi Padwa 2019: Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Aamir Khan wish fans on auspicious occasion

On the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa 2019, Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Urmila Matondkar Madhuri Dixit, have sent their wishes.

Gudi Padwa 2019: Everything you need to know about the festival, from significance to rituals

Gudi Padwa which is extensively celebrated in the state of Maharashtra brings with it lots of fun and frolic

Vishwakarma Puja: For first time, govt primary schools in UP to remain open to celebrate Hindu god's birth anniversary

For the first time, government primary school students in Uttar Pradesh will have to attend school on Vishwakarma Puja on Monday, which was declared as a holiday in the previous years.