Festivals & Events News Updates

International Family Day encourages everyone to take family ties and bonding seriously and work hard towards maintaining them.

For every mother who puts her children and family before her investing in a pension plan is a must. On Mother's Day today know more how mothers can keep their future secure with proper planning.

National Technology Day is celebrated every year in India on May 11 to honour the huge contributions of Indian scientists, engineers, and researchers.

Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious festivals celebrated by Hindus. It literally translates to the third day of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha that brings eternal abundance to the devotees. With the essence of new beginning, ventures or investments, people are celebrating the festival today.

Akshay Tritiya is an important Hindu festival celebrated with a lot of faith and joy in India.

For chariot construction, which set to begin on Akshaya Tritiya, May 10, while 14 logs of Phasi Tree were recently received at Puri in the fourth phase, in the earlier three phases, as many as 166 logs were received. 

World Press Freedom Day promotes democracy along with interreligious and intercultural dialogue. As the world is facing polarization, hate speech and misinformation, here are some reasons why it should stick to press freedom.

Words that have become timeless and songs that continue to cause steer in hearts of countless generations. Legendary singer Manna Dey has left behind a legacy that still guides his descendants.

World Dance Day is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of the father of the modern ballet- Jean-Georges Noverre.

Malaria, responsible for 608,000 deaths in 2022, is a global health concern, particularly in Africa. World Malaria Day on April 25 promotes awareness and early symptom recognition to reduce fatalities. Common symptoms include fever, chills, severe headaches, excessive sweating, and persistent fatigue.

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act led to the formation of the Panchayati Raj System in 1993 and ever since then National Panchayati Raj Day has been celebrated on April 24, every year.

Chaitra Purnima, a significant Hindu festival during the Full Moon in Libra, is linked to Chitragupta, the keeper of deeds. It's a time for balancing thoughts, rectifying sins, and celebrating Lord Hanuman's birthday. Devotees engage in rituals like bathing, fasting, and temple offerings.

Designated in 2009 by the UN, International Mother Earth Day on April 22 emphasizes reversing environmental damage and protecting ecosystems amid rising species extinctions and emergent wildlife diseases.

The Sudasha Brata, a unique festival in Odisha during the Chaitra Navratra, involves married Odia women performing early morning puja to Goddess Lakshmi for family well-being. The ritual includes wearing a sacred thread, decorating homes, and offerings in sets of ten to symbolize purity and devotion.

Puja performed at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of Ram Navami. Ram Navami is being celebrated for the first time in Ayodhya's Ram Mandir after Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla.