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After two years, Indore revives UNESCO tag quest for 'Ger'
Bhopal, March 18: After a lapse of two years, the authorities in India's cleanest city of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday, will revive their quest to secure the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) tag for 'Ger', -- the grand procession celebrated annually during Rang Panchmi.
Nepal's Holi celebrations commence with ancient Chir tradition
Kathmandu, March 7: Holi festivities kicked off in Nepal on Friday with the ancient Chir tradition -sacred bamboo Chir was upraised at the Basantapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kathmandu.
Assam: Mising Tribe celebrates the 'Ali Ai Ligang' festival in Jorhat
Jorhat, February 19: Assam's largest tribal community, The Mising tribe, celebrated the Ali Ai Ligang (first sowing of roots and fruits The meaning of Ali is seeds or roots, and Ai means fruit, while Ligang means to sow) festival in Shankarpur, Jorhat with great enthusiasm and cultural fervour on the first Wednesday of the month of Fagun.
Mahakumbh 2025: Northeastern saints to participate in 'Shahi Snan' for first time
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 8: This year's Mahakumbh is showcasing the cultural influence of the North-Eastern states, with a special focus on the tradition of Satradhikars in Assam, where rituals will be conducted based on the Assamese Namghar culture. The northeastern saints are participating in the Mahakumbh for the first time this year.