Navratri celebrations
Communal Tension Erupts in Maharashtra Over 'I Love Mohammed' Rangoli: 30 Detained Following Protests
Sep 29, 2025 06:06 pm CST
Communal tensions have flared in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra after a rangoli featuring "I love Mohammed" slogan appeared during Navratri celebrations. Police detained 30 people following protests and clashes, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has called for an investigation into possible deliberate attempts to disrupt religious harmony. This incident follows similar controversies in other parts of India involving the same slogan.
Indian-Origin Couple's Kiss at Gujarat Garba Event Sparks Cultural Debate and Public Apology
Sep 29, 2025 02:06 pm CST
An Indian-origin couple from Australia issued a formal apology after their kissing video at a traditional Navratri garba event in Vadodara went viral, igniting intense debate about appropriate behavior at religious celebrations. The Melbourne-based couple left India after submitting a written apology to local police following complaints about their public display of affection during one of the world's largest Navratri gatherings.
Strict Hindu-Only Policy at Nagpur Garba Events: Aadhaar Checks, Religious Verification, and Political Backlash
Sep 25, 2025 03:02 pm CST
During the ongoing Navratri celebrations in Nagpur, Garba organizers have implemented stringent entry requirements following Vishwa Hindu Parishad directives. Participants must now provide Aadhaar verification, bow before Lord Vishnu's Varaha avatar, and apply tilak, sparking political controversy between BJP supporters and opposition critics who claim these measures foster communal divisions.