Indian Festivals News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Shubho Nabo Barsho: PM Modi extends greetings on Poila Boishakh
New Delhi, April 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm greetings on the occasion of 'Poila Boishakh' which marks the beginning of Bengali New Year 1432.
Kerala welcomes Vishu with rituals and festive spirit
Thiruvananthapuram, April 14: Over the years, the festival of Vishu in Kerala has continued to evolve, gradually taking on a more secular character. Like many other Indian festivals, Vishu is now celebrated by people across communities, with even non-Hindus participating in many of its customs and rituals.
Prez Murmu leads nation in extending greetings on Odia new year Pana Sankranti
New Delhi, April 14: On the auspicious occasion of 'Pana Sankranti', also known as 'Maha Vishuba Sankranti', President Droupadi Murmu, on Monday, led the nation in extending warm greetings to the people of Odisha and Odia communities across the globe.
Arjun Kapoor says Baisakhi symbolises 'victory and new beginnings' for him
Mumbai, April 13: Taking a moment to reflect on the significance of Baisakhi, actor Arjun Kapoor revealed that the festival represents victory and new beginnings for him.
PM Modi extends Baisakhi greetings, wishes joy, hope, and prosperity to all
New Delhi, April 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Baisakhi. He wished everyone joy, hope, and prosperity.
Grace of Maa Jagdamba brings new dawn of happiness in devotees' lives, says PM Modi
New Delhi, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the nation on the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri, saying Mother Goddess brings happiness to her devotees.
Good initiative: All India Sufi Sajjadanshin Council on 'Saugat-e-Modi' initiative
Ajmer, March 31: Syed Naseruddin Chishty, the chairman of the All India Sufi Sajjadanshin Council (AISSC) and successor of the spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah, has hailed the BJP's initiative of distributing 'Saugat-e-Modi' kits to the underprivileged Muslims ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Strengthens feeling of brotherhood: Prez Murmu extends greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr
New Delhi, March 31: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended her heartfelt greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, emphasising that the festival strengthens the spirit of brotherhood and promotes compassion and charity.
Union Minister Amit Shah extends greetings on Gudi Padwa
New Delhi, March 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday extended wishes on the occasion of Gudi Padwa calling it a festival of "joy" and "enthusiasm."
Uttar Pradesh Dy CM Brajesh Pathak, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, other BJP leaders listen to PM Modi's 120th 'Mann Ki Baat'
Lucknow, March 30: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak listened to the 120th episode of PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' radio program in Lucknow along with other BJP leaders.
PM Modi highlights India's unity in diversity as country celebrates month of festivals
New Delhi, March 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the nation during his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' program, extended his greetings as the country starts its vibrant month of multiple festivals. The Prime Minister highlighted how such festivals underline the country's unity in diversity
Celebrations begin in Nagpur on occasion of Marathi New Year 'Gudi Padwa'
Nagpur, March 30: Celebrations began in Nagpur on the occasion of 'Gudi Padwa' which marks the first day of the Marathi New Year. Children played the traditional lezim as the party of Gudi Padwa celebrations on Sunday.
Festivals show how unity is woven into diversity of India, says PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'
New Delhi, March 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised how the multiple festivals celebrated across India reflect the nation's deep-rooted diversity.
Rahul Gandhi sends warm wishes for peace, prosperity on Navratri, other festivals
New Delhi, March 30: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday, extended his heartfelt greetings to people across the country on the occasion of multiple regional and cultural festivals, including Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Cheiraoba, Cheti Chand, and Sajibu.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extends greetings on Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi
New Delhi, March 30: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended his warm greetings on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand and Sajibu Cheiraoba on Sunday, underlining how these festivals reflect the rich cultural diversity of the nation.
Rakul Preet Singh loves 'puran polis': It's made with so much love
Mumbai, March 30: On Gudi Padwa on Sunday, actress Rakul Preet Singh revealed her favourite delicacy on the occasion is “puran polis” as it is made with so much love.
'May this auspicious occasion bring new enthusiasm', PM Modi greets nation on Navratri, various festivals
New Delhi, March 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday led the nation in extending greetings on the first day of Navratri and the traditional New Year to people living in different parts of the country
Manipur: 'Yaoshang' festival celebrates culture, colours in Imphal
Imphal, March 18: The vibrant five-day Yaoshang festival, which celebrates culture and colours in Manipur, kicked off and brought a sense of hope and celebration to the state after a year-long pause due to the unrest in the state since May 2023.
Police officers celebrate Holi with enthusiasm in Bhopal, Ballia
New Delhi, March 15: Holi celebrations took on a vibrant hue in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal and Uttar Pradesh's Ballia as police officers joined in the festivities with great enthusiasm.
Rajasthan CM celebates Holi with people showcasing Braj culture
Jaipur, March 14: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm at his residence, joining the common people in the festivities. He played Holi with flowers and natural colors, fostering a spirit of unity and joy.
Foreign tourists join Holi festivities in Varanasi
Varanasi, March 14: Holi, the festival of colours, is being celebrated with great fervour across India, and in the sacred city of Varanasi, it has become a unique cultural experience for foreign tourists over the past two decades who have come visiting here.
Krystle Dsouza: I absolutely love gujiyas
Mumbai, March 14: On the occasion of Holi on Friday, actress Krystle Dsouza talked about her love of gujiyas and revealed that she starts the day by applying a colour “teeka” on her family and friends.
BSF personnel celebrate Holi at borders in West Bengal, Punjab, and Tripura
New Delhi, March 14: Border Security Force (BSF) personnel deployed across India's borders celebrated Holi on Friday, blending festivity with their duty.
Sense of confidence across country, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as he celebrates Holi with the people
New Delhi, March 14: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Holi with people who arrived at his residence and extended greetings of Holi and Ramzan on Friday.
Sudarshan Pattnaik catches eye balls with 'Radha-Krishna' theme sand art on Holi
Bhubaneswar, March 14: Renowned sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik once again showcased a brilliant resemblance of his talent with an eye-catching sand art on the occasion of Holi on the seashores of Odisha.
May colours of joy fill your life with happiness, health: Rajnath Singh extends greetings of Holi
New Delhi, March 14: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended greetings on the vibrant occasion of Holi on Friday and prayed for the happiness and health of the people.
India celebrates 'Holika Dahan' with traditional rituals and festivities across states
New Delhi, March 14: With the festival of colors set to be celebrated on Friday, people across the country marked 'Holika Dahan' on Thursday evening with bonfire lighting and rituals.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy extends Holi greetings, emphasizes unity in diversity
Hyderabad, March 14: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Telangana on the occasion of Holi. He wished that everyone celebrate the "Festival of Colours" with joy and happiness, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said in a release on Thursday.
Gujarat CM Patel urges people to celebrate Dhuleti with natural colors.
Gandhinagar, March 13: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Vedic Holika Dahan at an open ground in Thaltej, Ahmedabad. He performed the sacred rituals of Vedic Holi and offered prayers, an official statement said.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai urges people to celebrate Holi with peace and brotherhood
Raipur, March 13: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai extended his greetings to everyone in the state on the occasion of Holi and urged people to celebrate it with peace and brotherhood.
Exclusive! Radhikka Madan shares her crazy memories of Holi
Mumbai, March 13: Bollywood actress Radhika Madan has reminisced about her favorite childhood memories of Holi celebration.
Let us move forward with new energy towards Viksit Bharat: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
New Delhi, March 13: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, arrived in Jodhpur on Thursday and met with the general public at his residence, extending his Holi greetings.
Noida markets come alive with Holi preparations as festival of colours draws near
Noida, March 12: The vibrant spirit of Holi has taken over the markets of Noida, where locals are busy shopping for the much-awaited festival of colours. At Indira Market in Sector 27, the excitement is palpable as people prepare for the celebration, gathering pichkaris, water colours, and gulal to mark the joyous occasion.
Vidyut Jammwal blows conch shell, celebrates Holi at Shri Dwarkadhish Temple in Mathura
Mathura March 12: Ahead of Holi, actor Vidyut Jammwal blew a conch shell as he interacted with media after participating in the celebrations at Shri Dwarkadhish Temple in Mathura.
Bairagi community celebrate Holi with traditional songs and Gulal at Kullu's Raghunath Temple
Kullu, March 12: Ahead of the Holi festival on 14 March, people of the Bairagi community on Wednesday sang traditional Holi songs in the Braj language and showered 'gulal' at the Raghunath temple in the Kullu district.
Ace photographers reveal how iPhone 16 Pro series can help capture vibrant Holi colours
New Delhi, March 12: With the festival of colours around the corner, top Indian photographers on Wednesday said that the cutting-edge camera features on iPhone 16 Pro series helped them capture more natural looking and vibrant images, capturing the true essence of Holi.
Holi festivities gain momentum, markets abuzz with colourful shopping
Ayodhya, March 11: With just three days left for the festival of colours, people from all over the nation have flocked to the markets to grab the colours and pichkaris.
Ramzan 2025: A glimpse into the first day of holy month across India
New Delhi,, March 2: From Ayodhya to Assam, millions of Muslims across the country marked the commencement of the holy month of Ramzan on Sunday by observing their first Roza (fast) with devotion and prayer.
Goa Carnaval 2025 draws global visitors, flagged off by Chief Minister Sawant
Panjim, March 1: Goa's most awaited festival, the Goa Carnaval 2025, was flagged off on Saturday in a grand ceremony by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. This year's Carnaval has attracted a significant number of international tourists, with visitors from across the globe gathering in Goa to witness the grand spectacle.
45-day Maha Kumbh generates over Rs 3 lakh crore, boosts state's economy
New Delhi, Feb 27: The Maha Kumbh Mela-2025 in Prayagraj, which concluded on Maha Shivratri, has likely contributed over Rs 3 lakh crore to the state's economy, as Uttar Pradesh progresses towards its target of becoming a $1 trillion economy.