Hindu festival
Religious Dispute Escalates in Tamil Nadu: Court Order on Karthigai Deepam Lighting Sparks Protests
Dec 05, 2025 03:24 am CST
A religious dispute has erupted in Tamil Nadu's Thiruparakundram as BJP and right-wing supporters protest against police refusal to allow lighting of the Karthigai Deepam on a hilltop despite High Court orders. The controversy centers around a historic ritual at the Subramaniya Swamy temple, with the DMK government citing a 2014 court verdict while protesters claim religious rights are being denied. The conflict highlights growing religious tensions in the state as legal battles continue.
Tamil Nadu Court Battle: Thirupparankundram Deepam Controversy Continues as DMK Defends Traditional Practices
Dec 05, 2025 03:23 am CST
The Madras High Court has dismissed Tamil Nadu government's appeal in the Thirupparankundram Deepam contempt case, allowing the petitioner to light the traditional Karthigai Deepam on the ancient hilltop pillar under police protection. The DMK party maintains this is not a setback, claiming they are protecting local Hindu traditions while the petitioners are disconnected from community practices. The religious dispute centers around the proper location for lighting the ceremonial lamp during the important Hindu festival celebrating light over darkness.
Chhath Puja Concludes Across India with Sacred Usha Arghya Ritual: A Nationwide Celebration of Sun Worship
Oct 28, 2025 01:58 pm CST
The four-day Chhath Puja festival concluded with 'Usha Arghya' ceremonies across India as devotees offered prayers to the Sun God at sunrise. This traditional Bihar festival has expanded nationwide, featuring strict fasting, water rituals, and offerings of gratitude. Political leaders joined millions of worshippers at rivers and water bodies for this sacred Hindu observance seeking blessings for health and prosperity.
Chhath Puja 2023: Ancient Sun Worship Festival Concludes With PM Modi's Blessings to Devotees Across India
Oct 28, 2025 11:54 am CST
The four-day Chhath Puja festival concluded with devotees offering prayers to the rising sun as Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings. This ancient Hindu tradition, primarily celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh, involves rigorous fasting and devotional offerings to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya to seek blessings for health, prosperity and wellbeing.
Viral Chhath Song Honoring PM Modi as 'Bhaiya' Captures Hearts During Bihar Festival Season
Oct 25, 2025 01:49 pm CST
A Bihar woman's traditional Chhath Puja song referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "Modi Bhaiya" has gone viral across social media platforms. The heartfelt rendition coincides with the Prime Minister's campaign visit to Bihar and his public request for people to share their Chhath songs, highlighting the cultural significance of this major Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun god and Chhathi Maiya.
PM Modi Encourages Sharing Chhath Puja Songs as Four-Day Festival Begins: A Complete Guide to Ancient Sun Worship Celebration
Oct 24, 2025 01:25 pm CST
The four-day Chhath Puja festival begins this Saturday, with PM Modi inviting people to share traditional songs honoring the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. This ancient Hindu celebration, primarily observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern UP, involves rigorous fasting, water ceremonies, and ritualistic offerings. Devotees follow four distinct phases—Nahai Khai, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, and Usha Arghya—to express gratitude and seek blessings for prosperity and wellbeing.
Rajasthan's Iconic Pushkar Fair: Where Tradition, Tourism and Trade Converge
Oct 22, 2025 08:28 pm CST
The annual Pushkar Fair, running until November 7 in Rajasthan's Ajmer, showcases livestock trading, traditional competitions, and cultural events. This three-week celebration features camel shows, horse trading worth lakhs to crores, and coincides with the auspicious Kartik Purnima, attracting traders and tourists alike to one of India's most vibrant cultural gatherings.
Ayodhya Aims for Guinness World Record with 26 Lakh Diyas During Grand Deepotsav Celebration
Oct 19, 2025 10:34 am CST
Ayodhya prepares to make history with an unprecedented 26,11,101 diyas illuminating Ram Ki Paidi and 56 ghats during Deepotsav, celebrating Lord Ram's homecoming. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership, over 10,000 volunteers are working to break previous records in this spiritual spectacle that elevates Ayodhya's status as a global tourism destination.
Chaotic Scenes at Rajasthan Ram Leela: Abandoned Hanuman Actor and Failed Ravan Effigy Burning
Oct 04, 2025 01:44 am CST
Multiple Ram Leela performances across Rajasthan faced unexpected challenges during Dussehra celebrations, including crowd chaos in Ajmer where a Lord Hanuman actor was left stranded, and a record-attempting 221-foot Ravan effigy in Kota that failed to burn due to rain-caused technical issues.
PM Modi Celebrates Vijayadashami: A Festival Symbolizing the Triumph of Good Over Evil in India
Oct 02, 2025 09:48 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders extended warm Vijayadashami greetings to the nation, emphasizing how this significant Hindu festival celebrates the victory of righteousness over evil. Also known as Dussehra, this celebration marks the culmination of Shardiya Navaratri and encourages people to embrace courage, wisdom, and devotion in their lives.