The ‘havan kunds' are being set up where hundreds of Naga Sadhus from different parts of the country will be dip themselves in intense ‘sadhana’ for the next few days here to appease Lord Shiva and seek blessings of the goddess.
Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom and performing arts, is worshipped on the fifth day of the Hindu month of Magh. The day is known as Vasant Panchami.
Houses, educational institutes across the country are all decked up to offer puja to Maa Saraswati - the goddess of knowledge, music and art.
A series of programmes have been lined up at Kartavya Path in New Delhi for the national-level R-Day celebrations. Here we bring you some wishes, messages and famous quotes that you can share with your friends and relatives.
Today, India is celebrating Parakram Diwas to mark the 126th birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter who showcased indomitable spirit and valour in the fight against the colonial rule. A series of programmes are lined up across the country to mark the occasion.
The Dot Fest will be held from January 15 to January 24. As per reports, the entire IDCO Exhibition Ground will be put under the CCTV surveillance for effective monitoring.
On the auspicious occasion, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries conveyed their best wishes to the people.
The festival of Makar Sankranti also marks the end of winter and long days. It is celebrated as Bihu in Assam, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Sankrat in Haryana.
India is rightfully called the land of festivals and fairs where each day is some kind of celebration.
The special rituals will begin after the Madhyanha Dhupa (mid-day offering) of the Trinity and the special prasad will be taken out on a procession around the Temple with the beatings of gongs.
However, this year only five opera groups have been given permission to stage their plays due to lack of space.
In the final episode of the largest open air theatre, Mathura King Kansa was killed by Lord Krishna and Balaram.
According to puranas, Lord Ram was coroneted on this day after his return from 14 years of exile.
Earlier Sambarasura puja was held for months with fanfare. Now the puja is held for only seven days due to a dispute among villagers.
Konark is famous for Sun Temple, dedicated to Hindu Sun God. Here car festival is celebrated on Samba dasami. The Chariot is pulled from Ananta Abadhuta mutt to Chandrabhaga.
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