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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Begins Today: The Sacred Journey from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Begins Today: The Sacred Journey from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple

Jagannath Rath Yatra, also called the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, is a very important Hindu festival celebrated every year in Odisha. This festival is filled with joy, devotion and tradition. It marks the journey of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra from the Jagannath Temple in Puri to the Gundicha Temple. …

Sri Lanka’s Kataragama Esala Festival 2025 Kicks Off with Grand Flag Hoisting

Sri Lanka’s Kataragama Esala Festival 2025 Kicks Off with Grand Flag Hoisting

The spiritually rich and culturally vibrant Kataragama Esala Festival commenced in Sri Lanka on June 26, 2025, with a flag hoisting ceremony, marking the beginning of one of the country’s most revered multi-faith celebrations. Drawing thousands of devotees and pilgrims—including those who undertook the arduous Pada Yatra on foot—this annual festival is not only a …

Salkhan Fossils Park Joins UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites

Salkhan Fossils Park Joins UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites

Salkhan Fossils Park, located in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, has achieved a significant milestone by being included in UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites. This recognition underscores the park’s geological and ecological significance, with its 1.4-billion-year-old fossils, and represents a major boost for eco-tourism and scientific research in the region. The state government, …

Shikhar Dhawan’s Memoir "The One" Reveals the Man Behind the Bat

Shikhar Dhawan’s Memoir “The One” Reveals the Man Behind the Bat

In a deeply personal and reflective move, former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has released his much-awaited autobiography titled “The One: Cricket, My Life and More.” Published by HarperCollins India, the memoir takes readers behind the scenes of Dhawan’s cricketing career, offering insights into his professional milestones, emotional struggles, and personal transformations. Known for his charisma …

Telangana’s Folk Festival Bonalu Kicks Off with Devotion and Celebration

Telangana’s Folk Festival Bonalu Kicks Off with Devotion and Celebration

The vibrant and historic Bonalu festival commenced in spectacular fashion at the Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, marking the beginning of a month-long celebration steeped in Telangana’s folk traditions. Devotees thronged the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali temple, where rituals and offerings, including the first Bonam, were performed with traditional fervour. Women in bright attire, rhythmic dances by …

Kerala Sahitya Akademi Announces 2024 Literary Award Winners

Kerala Sahitya Akademi Announces 2024 Literary Award Winners

The Kerala Sahitya Akademi, the premier literary body of the state, has announced the recipients of its 2024 literary awards, celebrating both emerging talents and veteran writers in Malayalam literature. The awards honour excellence in genres ranging from novels and poetry to drama, biography, and translation, reinforcing the Akademi’s commitment to fostering literary culture in …

Ambubachi Mela 2025 Celebrating Menstruation at Kamakhya Temple

Ambubachi Mela 2025: Celebrating Menstruation at Kamakhya Temple

The Ambubachi Mela, an annual spiritual festival held at the Kamakhya Temple in Assam, marks the ritualistic menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya. Observed for four days in June, the temple gates are closed as a sign of the goddess undergoing her period, symbolizing fertility and womanhood. The festival attracts lakhs of devotees and is seen …