Best printers for Home

Best Mixer Grinder

Best wired Earphones

Best 43 Inch TV in India

Best Wi Fi Routers

Best Home Theatre in India

Smart Watch under 5000

Best Laptops for Education

Best Laptop for Students

<ul><li>A portrait of <keyword id="463636" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Chatrapati-Shivaji-Maharaj">Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj</keyword>, a former Maratha king, has gone viral on social media after it was discovered that it can be seen from space. </li><li>Users can view the rangoli, an Indian art form of floor murals, by simply looking it up on Google Maps.</li><li>The rangoli stretches out over 250,000 square feet and was made using over 2500 kilograms of seeds.</li></ul>A tribute to Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a revered Maratha king in India, has been caught on camera by Google Maps and can be seen from space. 
 
 
 
 
 <div type="image" title="ezgif-1-34685e35b070" msid="69868931" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Looking up the Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj grass art on Google Maps using an Android phone&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>











 The artwork was originally created in February as a tribute to the warrior king on Shivaji Jayanti, 19 February. It stretches over 240,000 square feet on a six acre farm. It is the world’s biggest rangoli — an Indian artform of creating murals on the floor — of Shivaji. The video of the farm went viral when Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna), a Twitter user, shared it on the social networking platform. 
	
	
	
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="Madan_Chikna" handlename="Godman Chikna" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1136657457131008005/fXQzPZA-_normal.jpg" favoritecount="5982" retweetcount="2333" status="This is an incredible Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj crop art from the Farmers of small village in Nilanga, Latur, Mah… https://t.co/76SjKDQwMK" createdat="1560862069000" id="1140964332022456322"></div>











 Mangesh Nipanikar, the artist behind the innovation, has won a Guiness Book <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mangesh-nipanikar-066a25106/?originalSubdomain=in">record </a>in 2015 for completing a rangoli that stood against farmer suicides — a troubling problem in Maharashtra where a large part of the population is involved in agriculture but has mounting debts to face. The entire project took over 2,500 kilograms of seeds to accomplish. 
 
 
 
 
 <div type="Youtube" id="jicdj-5sy_E" title="NILANGA CHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ ART" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jicdj-5sy_E/mqdefault.jpg"></div>











 Here’s how you can look up the farm painting of Chatrapati Shivaji on your PC: 1. Open <a href="http://maps.google.com">Google Maps</a>. 
 
 
 
 
 <div type="image" title="maps1_edited" msid="69868964" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Google Maps&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>











 2. Switch to satellite mode by clicking the square box located at the bottom left corner of your screen. 
 
 
 
 
 <div type="image" title="map2_edited" msid="69868972" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Switch Google Maps to satellite mode&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>











 3. In the search box, type in ‘Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj grass photo farm’ 
 
 
 
 
 <div type="image" title="maps4_edited" msid="69868987" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Finding the world&amp;#39;s largest rangoli of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>











 See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/worlds-tallest-statue-in-india-sardar-vallabhbhai-patel-2018/articleshow/66441817.cms">India’s ‘Statue of Unity’ is now the tallest in the world — It's twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-world-has-its-first-fully-organic-state-and-its-in-india/articleshow/66260408.cms">The world has its first fully organic state - and it’s in India</a>

A portrait of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has gone viral on social media after it was discovered that it can be seen from space.

New clothes, delicious sweets, crackers and some quality time with family and loved ones – this is what marks <keyword id="188" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="Diwali">Diwali</keyword> for us Indians. Having spent years lighting diyas and making rangolis, we all know the underlying reason for the massive celebrations that await the country as the festival of lights approaches. It is one of the most exciting festivals that India looks forward to – one that celebrates new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness! While reasons for some of the rituals followed during the festive season are known to everyone, certain others are done blindly with an acceptance that it may be a part of the way society has celebrated this festival since time immemorial. But let us tell you, every little ritual from making rangolis to cleaning the house to lighting diyas, everything has a peculiar reason to it, here they are: 
 
Observing <keyword id="4067" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Dhanteras">Dhanteras</keyword>, <keyword id="59958" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bhai-Dooj">Bhai dooj</keyword> as isolated festivals: 
 
These are two well-known festivals that even a kid raised in an Indian family would know about. Dhanteras is a popular tradition to purchase utensils, electronics and gold jewellery. On Bhai Dooj, sisters give special gifts to their brothers and pray for their well-being and long life. We all know that, yes. But did you know, these smaller events are actually a part of Diwali. Diwali is not a one-day festival. It’s actually a five-day long festival beginning with Dhanteras (Festival of Wealth), Naraka Chaturdasi (Day before Diwali also called Choti Diwali), Amavasya (New moon), Kartika Shuddha Padyami (Day after Diwali) and Bhai Dooj (ritual commemorating brother-sister relationships). 
 
Worshipping only <keyword id="462664" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Goddess-Lakshmi">Goddess Lakshmi</keyword> on Diwali 
 
For years, we have stood in front of idols with folded hands on the festival of lights. By now, we know that Goddess Lakshmi is the show stealer but do we know why? Lakshmi Puja is performed on the following day of Amavasya, the new moon night. It is widely believed that Goddess Lakshmi’s destroyer form (marak form) is active on this day and she is in search of the cleanest house to bring an end to all negative energies and offer blessings of fortune and prosperity to the family. It is precisely this reason why a broom is kept when prayers are done and the house doors are left open to welcome the goddess. 
 
Cleaning the house before Diwali 
 
Just as mentioned above, mythology suggests goddess Lakshmi enters only the cleanest houses to give her blessings. That’s why you hear mothers hyperventilating looking at that dust-laced furniture and cloth-laden bed boxes! How will the goddess touch upon you with all that dirt! 
 
Lighting Diyas: 
 
Yes, it is to celebrate the homecoming of Shri Ram, but that’s not it! Goddess Lakshmi is believed to enter not only the cleanest, but also the brightest house. 
 
Making rangoli 
 
Rangoli is preferably smeared at the main entrance of the house in the form of both - a belief and a custom. They beautify the entrances in the houses, but are also believed to keep bad spirits at bay as well as curb negativity. It further attracts wealth, happiness as well as prosperity into the house. 
 
Playing Tambola/card games 
 
It’s not just for fun, there’s mythological significance to this. Firstly, playing card games during Diwali is believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the year ahead. But it is also believed that Goddess Parvati played dice with her husband Lord Shiva on this day. Elated with her victory, she announced that whoever gambled on Diwali night would mint wealth throughout the year. As Goddess Lakshmi is an incarnation of Parvati, she visits earth to bestow pecuniary benefits on anyone found gambling. 
 
(Image credit: Economic Times)

6 things we do on Diwali even we don’t know why

<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image">REUTERS/Danish SiddiquiStudents light candles around a rangoli, or mural made out of colored powders, inside an art institute in Mumbai, India.</div></div></div>Following Sunday morning's shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, people across the country - and throughout the world - came together to mourn the victims of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.People used the opportunity to stand for LGBT rights, protest against gun violence and terrorism, and perform small acts of kindness. Here are some of the most powerful photos from the hours and days after the attacks.

30 ways the world came together to mourn the victims of the Orlando attack

<keyword id="188" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="20" keywordseo="Diwali">Diwali</keyword>, <keyword id="3658" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="India">India</keyword>’s most iconic festival isn’t a one day traditional <keyword id="3378" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Festival-of-lights">festival of lights</keyword>, but a <a href="https://www.ganeshaspeaks.com/predictions/astrology/5-days-of-diwali/">series of festivities</a> with Dhanteras marking the beginning and wrapping up with Bhai Dooj, the festival that marks the unconditional love shared between brothers and sisters. Whether you call it Diwali or Deepavali, at the end of day it’s ‘the festival of lights’. And, like the best stories, it signifies the victory of good over evil, or in this case, of light over darkness. The unique thing about Diwali is that it’s not only celebrated in India but all over the world and everyone wants their Diwali to be as authentic an experience as possible. Doesn’t matter whether that means doubling up on the sweets, putting up sparkling lights or designing intricate rangolis outside their doors. So here are the five days of festivities that mark Diwali for all those celebrating it across the world:

Diwali, one of India’s biggest festivals, isn’t just one day of celebration - it’s five

Diwali is a five day long festival in India. Diwali is a vibrant festival celebrated with the biggest enthusiasm by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and others in India. Irrespective of the regional differences in how Diwali is celebrated, the top highlights of Diwali are lighting lamps, wearing new clothes, sharing sweets, feasting, bursting crackers and performing pujas at homes and business places. <keyword id="31818" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Diwali-Puja">Diwali puja</keyword> is said to bring prosperity, wellness, wealth and happiness into homes. <keyword id="8263943" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="diwali-schedule">Diwali Schedule</keyword> 2019 The five day long Diwali celebrations start on October 25, 2019 and conclude on October 29, 2019. The list of events for Diwali are as follows. October 25, 2019 (Friday) Dhanteras October 26, 2019 (Saturday) Chhoti Diwali or Naraka Chaturdashi or Hanuman Puja October 27, 2019 (Sunday) Main Diwali Festival and Lakshmi puja October 28, 2019 (Monday) Govardhan Puja October 29, 2019 (Tuesday) Bhai Dooj The main Diwali festival On the day of Diwali, many people perform Lakshmi puja. This year, the main Diwali festival falls on Sunday, October 27, 2019. The best time for Diwali Lakshmi puja is between 06:43 pm and 08:15 PM on this day. Diwali celebration in households There are several regional variations on how Diwali is celebrated in India. However, the main aspects of Diwali celebrations are notably the same across the country. People clean up their homes, decorate it, draw rangolis, light lamps and perform pujas at homes. Delicious dishes and new clothes are the most integral part of Diwali celebrations. Bursting crackers is a great excitement for families on the day of Diwali. Due to environmental concerns, fireworks and crackers are restricted this year. Hence people are finding some alternative ways to celebrate Diwali with merriment. The importance of Diwali for business communities For many business communities in India, Diwali is the last day of the financial year. Hence, performing Lakshmi puja on this day is considered very auspicious and it becomes a kind of invitation to Goddess Lakshmi to bless the business with prosperity and success during the coming year. The businessmen place the new account books, silver and gold coins and other important tools and things connected to their trade in front of the altar on the day of Diwali puja. Auspicious things to do on Diwali day Diwali day starts with holy bath. It is very auspicious to take bath in the Ganges. People who do not have access to the Ganges waters have a dip in other holy rivers or mix up a few drops of Ganga water in the water they use for bathing and purification rituals. Wear new clothes, share sweets, do charities, burst crackers and socialize with friends and families. Decorate the homes and business places with rangolis, flowers and festoons. Light lamps in the morning and evening and arrange them in different patterns throughout the house and business places. In the evening Pradhosh Kaal on the day of main Diwali celebrations, perform Lakshmi puja and Kuber Puja. Final word about Diwali Diwali is a festival that unites families, friends and people together. This festival refreshes and rejuvenates the human consciousness. Celebrate Diwali in a traditional way and fill your homes and businesses with prosperity and happiness.

Diwali puja time, date, all schedule you need to know

<keyword id="188" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="Diwali">Diwali</keyword> – the <keyword id="58" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="Festival">festival</keyword> of lights, celebration of happiness and homecoming of the Goddess Lakshmi – begins with decorating and beautifying your surroundings, especially your home. But if you have been too busy to renovate your place, don’t fret! It should not burn a hole in your pocket to decorate your home. Just dig in your closet and you’ll find plenty of things to add that extra zing to festivities. We have come up with some quick and easy ideas to make your home Diwali-ready in no time.

9 Ways To Jazz Up Your Home This Diwali

When we were busy burning firecrackers little realizing we had to wake up the next morning to inhale all the smoke in the air we had contributed to, <keyword id="6364832" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="IIT-Kharagpur">IIT Kharagpur</keyword> students were being more responsible than most of us with their <keyword id="188" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="Diwali">Diwali</keyword> celebrations. 
 
Their Diwali was both eco-friendly and noiseless, and it was probably most beautiful than you'd ever have seen. 
 
Like every year, it was time for 'Illumination' - IIT Kharagpur's famous cultural festival. As it kickstarted, students join forces to light up the entire campus. Illumination has been celebrated for decades now and every year the students build panels and make rangolis and light them up with thousands of diyas. What's fascinationg is during Illumination, lights are put off for 2 to 3 hours and only diyas light up the campus. 
 <keyword id="3798716" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="chandan-karwat">Chandan Karwat</keyword>, whose captured the event, told media earlier - "IIT Kharagpur is spread over some 2200 acres and has around 10,000 students. All these students reside in our residence halls. And every year students of these 21 halls compete to decorate the campus. The preparations start a month before Diwali. Everything is done by students, no labour or no help is involved." 
 
Here's what the beautiful campus looked like: 
 
(Image credits: Chandan Karwat)

Lights go off in IIT Kharagpur every Diwali, and what this campus transforms into is breathtakingly beautiful

The year 2014 is just two days old, marking the beginning of yet another <keyword id="89477" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Gregorian-calendar">Gregorian calendar</keyword> year. But revellers who painted the town red and want more party time need not lose heart. Officially, the year has taken off on January 1, but the regional variants of the New Year’s Day still prevail in a country like India – home to a colourful mélange of cultures and traditions. So we are yet to experience a spate of <keyword id="471694" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="New-Year-festivities">New Year festivities</keyword>, celebrated from <keyword id="6354495" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="kashmir">Kashmir</keyword> to Kanyakumari, from the <keyword id="53478" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="North-East">north-east</keyword> to the western coast. 
 Interestingly, both the Gregorian calendar (introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582) and the previous <keyword id="89476" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Julian-calendar">Julian calendar</keyword> (first implemented by Julius Caesar in 46 BC) kick off on the same day – January 1. The Romans originally dedicated the first day of the year to Janus, the god of gates, doors and beginnings, and January, the first month of the year, was named after him. Later on, most nations in Western Europe officially started the New Year from January 1. The UK was a late adopter, though, and observed New Year’s Day on <keyword id="47282" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="march">March</keyword> 25, popularly known as Lady Day since it celebrated Virgin Mary and the Feast of the Annunciation. This practice stayed in England up to 1752. 
 Closer home, we have many time-reckoning systems but the most significant among them is the <keyword id="1998432" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sakabda">Sakabda</keyword> or the <keyword id="1998433" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Saka-calendar">Saka calendar</keyword>. It was introduced in 78 AD, most probably by the Kushan ruler Kanishka, and was even used in other countries such as Kampuchea and Indonesia. Another one is the popular <keyword id="1998435" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bangabda">Bangabda</keyword> or the <keyword id="1282409" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bengali-calendar">Bengali Calendar</keyword>, a <keyword id="1998436" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Solar-calendar">solar calendar</keyword> started by Mughal emperor <keyword id="6363995" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Akbar">Akbar</keyword> in 1584 AD. Then there is the <keyword id="1998437" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Hijri-New-Year">Hijri New Year</keyword>, also known as the <keyword id="1926173" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Islamic-new-year">Islamic New Year</keyword>, which started in 610 AD when <keyword id="6358086" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Prophet-Muhammad">Prophet Muhammad</keyword> migrated from Mecca to <keyword id="89362" type="CITY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Medina">Medina</keyword>. 
 With so many calendars around and so many regional New Year’s Days to celebrate, it’s time to soak in the traditional rituals once more, mostly observed during the months of <keyword id="368788" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Chaitra">Chaitra</keyword> and <keyword id="1998439" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Baishakh">Baishakh</keyword> (March-April). Here’s a quick look at the key events. 
 
 
 
<keyword id="4349969" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Navreh">Navreh</keyword> – Kashmir: Let us start with Navreh, the New Year’s Day in the <keyword id="911185" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Lunar-calendar">lunar calendar</keyword> and observed on the <keyword id="1998440" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Shukla-Pratipada">Shukla Pratipada</keyword> (first day of the waxing moon) in the month of Chaitra (March-April). It is the <keyword id="1998441" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Oldest-New-Year-celebration">oldest New Year celebration</keyword>, and finds mention in historical works such as Nilamat Purana, <keyword id="1998443" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kalhana">Kalhana</keyword>’s <keyword id="1998442" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Rajtarangini">Rajtarangini</keyword> and Persian scholar <keyword id="1792427" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Al-Biruni">Al-Biruni</keyword>’s writing. Each household prepares the ‘<keyword id="1998444" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Holi-thali">holi thali</keyword>’ with great care, containing food, flower and other essentials, and it is viewed at the dawn of Navreh while family members pray for <keyword id="6383453" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Wealth">wealth</keyword>, knowledge and <keyword id="23119" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="good-luck">good luck</keyword>. From this day, <keyword id="1998445" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Nav-Durga-Puja">Nav Durga Puja</keyword> or <keyword id="31525" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Navratra">Navratra</keyword> also begins in Kashmir and continues for 9 days. 
 
<keyword id="1296432" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Chaitti">Chaitti</keyword> – <keyword id="6358126" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Himachal-Pradesh">Himachal Pradesh</keyword>: In this hill state, the New Year’s Day is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra according to the <keyword id="1998446" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Vikrami-calendar">Vikrami calendar</keyword> and festivals such as <keyword id="48284" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="navratri">Navratri</keyword> and <keyword id="1998448" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Ralli-Puja">Ralli Puja</keyword> are held throughout the month in honour of Goddess Durga/Bhagwati. The month-long Ralli Puja ends in the marriage of Lord Shiva and the goddess as spinsters seek blessings of the divine duo for a spouse like Lord Shiva. 
 
<keyword id="42862" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Ugadi">Ugadi</keyword> – <keyword id="37102" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Andhra-Pradesh">Andhra Pradesh</keyword> &amp; <keyword id="6354780" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="Karnataka">Karnataka</keyword>: It is celebrated on the same day as Navreh, in the month of Chaitra, and marks the beginning of the South Indian lunar year. People of these southern states believe that Lord Brahma began the creation of the universe on this auspicious day. Houses are decorated with mango leaves and <keyword id="202308" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Rangoli">rangoli</keyword> designs; Panchanga or the <keyword id="1998452" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Religious-almanac">religious almanac</keyword> is recited and puja offerings are made for a prosperous New Year. Ugadi <keyword id="758269" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="pachadi">pachadi</keyword>, the traditional dish of six flavours made of <keyword id="6441002" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="neem">neem</keyword>, <keyword id="137842" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="jaggery">jaggery</keyword> &amp; banana, salt, green chilli/pepper, tamarind juice and unripe mango, is also relished on this occasion to acknowledge six different aspects of life. 
 
<keyword id="608876" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Gudhi-Padva">Gudhi Padva</keyword> – <keyword id="13126" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Maharashtra">Maharashtra</keyword> &amp; <keyword id="826" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Goa">Goa</keyword>: Observed on the same day as Navreh and Ugadi (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada), the New Year festivities in these states celebrate the bounty of Nature. Houses are decked up with rangoli and colourful gudhi – a bright-hued, embellished silk banner tied to a decorated <keyword id="1808323" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="bamboo-pole">bamboo pole</keyword> and an upside down brass/silver pot fitted on the top. A day after Gudhi Padva, <keyword id="127745" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Cheti-Chand">Cheti Chand</keyword> or the <keyword id="610532" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sindhi-New-Year">Sindhi New Year</keyword> is observed to celebrate the birth anniversary of <keyword id="1998458" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Ishtadeva-Uderolal">Ishtadeva Uderolal</keyword> or <keyword id="987886" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Jhulelal">Jhulelal</keyword>, the patron saint of the Sindhis. Lord Varuna, the water god, is also worshipped on this day, followed by <keyword id="6771793" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="feasting">feasting</keyword> and <keyword id="240265" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="devotional-music">devotional music</keyword>. 
 
Varuda Pirappu/Puthandu – <keyword id="20154" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="tamil-nadu">Tamil Nadu</keyword>: Held in mid-April, the <keyword id="6407830" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Tamil-New-Year">Tamil New Year</keyword>’s Day is celebrated on the first day of Chithirai, which is the first month of the traditional <keyword id="525554" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Tamil-calendar">Tamil calendar</keyword>. Just like Navreh, the day begins with <keyword id="1998464" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Auspicious-sighting">auspicious sighting</keyword> or <keyword id="1009356" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="kanni">Kanni</keyword>, as people <keyword id="1873" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Worship">worship</keyword> <keyword id="13726" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="rice">rice</keyword> &amp; farm products, <keyword id="119992" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="precious-metals">precious metals</keyword> and <keyword id="1246513" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="new-clothes">new clothes</keyword>. Ritualistic patterns called kolams are drawn; traditional lamps or kuthu vilakkus are lighted and placed in the centre, and brass bowls known as niraikudums are filled with water to usher in <keyword id="73094" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="prosperity">prosperity</keyword> and <keyword id="800742" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="fulfillment">fulfillment</keyword>. It is followed by the <keyword id="1998469" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Almanac-worship">almanac worship</keyword> called <keyword id="1998471" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Panchanga-Puja">Panchanga Puja</keyword>. And the festive meal features pachadi, fruits and payasam or dessert. 
 
<keyword id="345699" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Vishu">Vishu</keyword> – <keyword id="28504" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kerala">Kerala</keyword>: Vishu is the <keyword id="1010370" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Malayalam-New-Year">Malayalam New Year</keyword>’s Day, observed in Kerala on the first day of the Malayalam month of Medam. As in other South Indian states, auspicious sighting and other rituals are observed as part of the celebration; <keyword id="51941" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="firecrackers">firecrackers</keyword> are burst and an elaborate <keyword id="1998461" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Festive-lunch">festive lunch</keyword> called <keyword id="1998473" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sadya">sadya</keyword> is served. 
 
 
 
<keyword id="1334751" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Poila-Baishakh">Poila Baishakh</keyword> – <keyword id="6357783" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="West-Bengal">West Bengal</keyword>: The Bengali New Year’s Day is celebrated in the month of Baishakh (mostly on <keyword id="6364510" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="april">April</keyword> 14). Also known as <keyword id="989326" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Naba-Barsha">Naba Barsha</keyword>, <keyword id="27928" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Lord-Ganesha">Lord Ganesha</keyword> and <keyword id="462664" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Goddess-Lakshmi">Goddess Lakshmi</keyword>, deities of wealth, are worshipped on this day while businesses open fresh ledgers known as <keyword id="1998474" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Haal-Khata">Haal Khata</keyword>. Feasting, festivities and <keyword id="6409104" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="cultural-programmes">cultural programmes</keyword> are the main attractions here. <keyword id="1998475" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Maithili-New-Year">Maithili New Year</keyword> <keyword id="1998426" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Juri-Sheetal">Juri Sheetal</keyword> is also celebrated on this day. 
 
<keyword id="1998425" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Maha-Vishuva-Sankranti">Maha Vishuva Sankranti</keyword> – <keyword id="6357961" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Odisha">Odisha</keyword>: In neighbouring Odisha, the New Year’s Day is also known as <keyword id="1998476" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Pana-Sankranit">Pana Sankranit</keyword> or <keyword id="1998424" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Jala-Sankranti">Jala Sankranti</keyword> or <keyword id="1998427" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Mesha-Sankranti">Mesha Sankranti</keyword> that marks the beginning of a year in the solar calendar. Traditionally held on the first day of Baishakh (mid-April), a sweet drink called <keyword id="1998477" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Pana">Pana</keyword> is made using fruits, card, milk, water and sugar/jaggery and bestowed as <keyword id="1998478" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Puja-offering">puja offering</keyword>. People also drink Pana and water is offered to all, even to birds and animals, for a month. Throughout this period, <keyword id="1998479" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Goddess-Hingula">Goddess Hingula</keyword> is worshipped for driving the evil away. Devotees often keep fast and perform penances as part of the rituals. 
 
Rongali/Bohag Bihu – <keyword id="6354915" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Assam">Assam</keyword>: Held in the month of Baishakh (mid-April), this weeklong colourful and vibrant festival not only marks the beginning of a year in the solar calendar, but also heralds the new agricultural season. As in all other states, pujas are offered to ensure a prosperous year ahead; <keyword id="974604" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="festive-food">festive food</keyword> such as pitha and laru is made and shared, and young people get together to choose their life partners. Fairs are held; games are played, and the traditional <keyword id="1998481" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bihu-songs">Bihu songs</keyword> &amp; dances make it the perfect season for jollity and merriment. 
 
<keyword id="1998480" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Cheiraoba">Cheiraoba</keyword> – <keyword id="6359754" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Manipur">Manipur</keyword>: Moving further north-east, one gets to celebrate the Manipuri New Year Sajibu Cheiraoba in the month of April. Puja offerings, delicious food and festivities mark this occasion as well. In addition, locals climb the nearest hill tops, thus aspiring to rise to great heights in real life. 
 
Baisakhi/Vaisakhi – <keyword id="6354953" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Punjab">Punjab</keyword>: Traditionally a <keyword id="404010" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="harvest-festival">harvest festival</keyword>, the <keyword id="1011009" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Punjabi-New-Year">Punjabi New Year</keyword>’s Day is held on April 13/14 (the first day of the second month of the year, according to the Nanakshahi Calendar). It is a significant day for the <keyword id="81001" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sikh-community">Sikh community</keyword> as well since they celebrate the day in honor of the 10th guru, <keyword id="138545" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Guru-Gobind-Singh">Guru Gobind Singh</keyword>, who did away with the <keyword id="6434481" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Caste-System">caste system</keyword>. Otherwise, fun, food and <keyword id="1998485" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Country-dances">country dances</keyword> like <keyword id="6920" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bhangra">Bhangra</keyword> and <keyword id="465865" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="giddha">Giddha</keyword>, keeping time with the beats of dhols and drums, mark this occasion. 
 
<keyword id="585610" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bestu-Varas">Bestu Varas</keyword> – <keyword id="6354766" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Gujarat">Gujarat</keyword>: In certain parts of northern and western India, Diwali heralds the New Year and Gujarat is one of them. Bestu Varas is held a day after the Festival of Lights, in the month of <keyword id="6376330" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kartik">Kartik</keyword> (October-November) and houses are splendidly decked up with <keyword id="5823" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Flowers">flowers</keyword>, rangoli and torans (door hangings). Pujas are offered; New Year <keyword id="54214" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Fireworks">fireworks</keyword> are everywhere and gifts are generously exchanged. And one must not forget the festive food either, especially the delectable and traditional snacks of Gujarat such as <keyword id="107294" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="farsan">farsan</keyword>. 
 
Images: Wikipedia

New Year Festivities
Not Over Yet; Here Is How India
Celebrates

The time for lamps, lights, festive cleaning, and shopping is upon us! Diwali festivities start with <keyword id="23288581" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dhanteras" source="keywords">Dhanteras</keyword> on Tuesday, October 29. Also referred to as <keyword id="23672565" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dhantrayodashi" source="keywords">Dhantrayodashi</keyword>, this day is celebrated with great joy and devotion by many Hindus. It involves worshipping <keyword id="23220366" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lord-Kuber" source="keywords">Lord Kuber</keyword>, the god of wealth, and Lord Dhanvantri, the god of medicine. Additionally, buying gold or silver on this day is seen as particularly auspicious. As <keyword id="23642266" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dhanteras-2024" source="keywords">Dhanteras 2024</keyword> approaches on October 29, here’s everything you need to know about the festival, including the date, Shubh Mahurat timings, and other key details. <h2>Significance of Dhanteras</h2>Dhanteras hold deep significance in Hindu culture, symbolising both wealth and well-being. Celebrated on the 13th day of the lunar calendar, the festival honours not only financial prosperity but also the birth of Lord Dhanvantri, the divine figure associated with health and medicine, highlighting the importance of both wealth and good health in life. <h2>Dhanteras 2024 Mahurat timings</h2>This year, Dhanteras begins with the Trayodashi Tithi starting at 12:01 AM on October 29 and ending at 2:45 AM on October 30. The best time for the Dhanteras Puja is between 7:27 PM and 9:16 PM on October 29. The Pradosh Kaal will be from 6:37 PM to 9:16 PM. <h2>Rituals</h2>Dhanteras marks the start of the weeklong Diwali celebrations, culminating in Bhai Duj. Families begin the day with cleansing rituals, such as bathing and deep cleaning of their homes, to welcome prosperity. Houses are beautifully decorated with flowers, rangoli designs, and glowing lights to enhance the festive spirit. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="79183505" title="Happy Dhanteras 2024 messages and wishes" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> A long-standing tradition during Dhanteras is the purchase of new items—especially gold, silver, and kitchen utensils—as it is believed to bring good luck and prosperity into the household. Many families see this as a way to ensure wealth and success for the coming year. In the evening, they also observe the ritual of <keyword id="23672566" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Yama-Deepam" source="keywords">Yama Deepam</keyword>, where a special four-faced diya with four wicks is lit to honour Lord Yama, the god of death. This act symbolises the removal of fear, negative energy, and obstacles from one’s life, seeking protection and well-being for loved ones. The diya is often placed at the entrance of homes to ward off evil and ensure a bright, positive future. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/webstories/dhanteras-2024-auspicious-items-to-buy-and-what-to-avoid/slidelist/114503989.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Dhanteras 2024: Auspicious items to buy and what to avoid</a>

Dhanteras 2024: Everything you need to know about rituals, auspicious timings and significance

<ul><li>As the evening progressed, Ram bhajans echoed at virtually each and every street of the temple town and earthen lamps lined the streets from <keyword id="7015237" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="naya-ghat">Naya Ghat</keyword> and Ram ki Paidhi to Hanumangarhi, giving children a perfect selfie background. </li><li>As people came out on the streets with children to celebrate the eve of the bhoomi pujan, a police patrol near Tulsi Udyaan kept an eye on the situation. </li><li>Other parts of the temple town such as Karsewakpuram, Nayaghat, and areas in and around Hanumangarhi were illuminated, with gates having huge pictures of lord Ram becoming one of the most favourite selfie points for youngsters. </li></ul> As the sun set on the horizons of <keyword id="6354931" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ayodhya">Ayodhya</keyword> in the backdrop of the <keyword id="9700810" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="mighty-saryu-tuesday">mighty Saryu Tuesday</keyword>, a day before the scheduled bhoomi pujan for a <keyword id="41267" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ram-temple">Ram temple</keyword> here, people from different walks of life lit earthen lamps to celebrate their "moment of joy". As the evening progressed, Ram bhajans echoed at virtually each and every street of the temple town and earthen lamps lined the streets from Naya Ghat and Ram ki Paidhi to Hanumangarhi, giving children a perfect selfie background. As people came out on the streets with children to celebrate the eve of the bhoomi pujan, a police patrol near Tulsi Udyaan kept an eye on the situation. <div type="image" title="Ayodhya b" msid="77363523" hostid="261"></div> <keyword id="11586" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rajat-Singh">Rajat Singh</keyword>, a resident of Chhoti Devkaali area of the city, lit earthen lamps along with his friends to celebrate the moment. "This is a rare moment for me, and I am going to treasure it for the rest of my life. The construction of a grand Ram temple will fulfil the dreams of crores of Hindus," he said. <div type="image" title="Ayodhya c" msid="77363535" hostid="261"></div> Other parts of the temple town such as Karsewakpuram, Nayaghat, and areas in and around Hanumangarhi were illuminated, with gates having huge pictures of lord Ram becoming one of the most favourite selfie points for youngsters. The routine evening aartis in different temples of Ayodhya were also held amidst rendition of bhajans, blowing of conch shells as eunuchs gathered at some temples of the city to participate in the programme. A number of shops, which had remained closed in the day, were open in the evening, and the shopkeepers too lit earthen lamps outside their shops. <div type="image" title="Ayodhya d" msid="77363546" hostid="261"></div>Children and youngsters were seen making rangoli designs on streets of Ayodhya including the Naya Ghaat. The bridge over river Saryu in Ayodhya wore an illuminated look on Tuesday evening. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/the-beirut-explosion-created-a-huge-mushroom-cloud-and-visible-blast-wave-but-nuclear-weapons-experts-say-it-wasnt-an-atomic-blast-heres-why-/articleshow/77362144.cms">The Beirut explosion created a huge mushroom cloud and visible blast wave, but nuclear weapons experts say it wasn't an atomic bomb. Here's why.</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/microsoft-for-startups-lathika-pai-says-entrepreneurs-pitching-for-investments-need-to-have-this-one-question-answered-in-their-pitch-decks/articleshow/77352935.cms">Microsoft for Startups’ Lathika Pai says entrepreneurs pitching for investments need to have this one question answered in their pitch decks</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/careers/news/linkedin-tcs-disney-hotstar-zee-and-other-companies-hiring-right-now-in-india/slidelist/77352775.cms">LinkedIn, TCS, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee and other companies hiring right now in India</a>

Ayodhya glitters with diyas on eve of Ram temple bhoomi pujan

<ul><li>Marked with great fanfare and fervour, Diwali is the season of not just lights, colours, and sweets but also family reunions and bonding sessions. It is the festival of homecoming and togetherness.</li><li>Brands also make the most of this shopping festival to connect with consumers and put together the biggest advertising carnival.</li><li>Here is a list of advertisements that stood out in the clutter.</li></ul>Traveling back home to spend time with our family, trying to make the perfect rangoli, untangling fairy lights to brighten up your home, and dancing after a sugar rush -- these are just a few things that make Diwali special. It is also one of the widely celebrated festivals in India that has turned into the biggest shopping festival. It is also an advertising carnival which brings up an opportunity for brands to reconnect with consumers as the overall market sentiment drastically improves. Brands pour in big monies on television, Out of Home, and digital mediums to reach out to consumers at multiple touchpoints. After a long-dry-spell, brands are making sure that they don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with consumers and market sentiment has already picked up, as revealed by Axis My India report. Its November net CSI score, calculated by percentage increase minus percentage decrease in sentiment, was recorded at +9, up from +7 last month. It has been rising at a constant pace over the last three months, indicative of a positive shift in consumer consumption metrics. Consumers are also more willing to step out now and shop locally. The report’s mobility net score reflects a constant improvement over the last four months. 88% of families said that they are going out the same or more on getaways/staycations /malls/restaurants, with travel bans being lifted and double vaccination providing easier movement opportunities. The overall mobility score is at -4, which is an improvement over last month at -5. This reflects slow but consistent progress in people’s sentiments for engaging in out-of-home activities. This Diwali, many brands decided to shine a spotlight on heroes who went unnoticed during the most difficult phase of this pandemic. They urged consumers to support different sectors of our society who have been badly impacted by COVID-19 and are struggling to make ends meet. A few of them also reminded consumers to keep aside crackers that harm the environment and celebrate the festival of lights and kindness with their four-legged companions. All brands played a joyful role by uplifting consumer sentiment and encouraging them to enjoy the festive season once again with their heartwarming campaigns. Here are a few campaigns that caught our attention: <keyword id="136808" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="cadbury-india" source="Orion">Cadbury India</keyword> <div type="Youtube" id="5WECsbqAQSk" title="Supporting Local Retailers This Diwali | Not Just A Cadbury Ad Campaign Video" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5WECsbqAQSk/mqdefault.jpg"></div> HP India <div type="Youtube" id="wxXhvjFvn_A" title="Diye Se Diya Jalao" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wxXhvjFvn_A/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Mother Dairy <div type="Youtube" id="CwhFSJDD0ks" title="Naya Riwaaj Dhara ke Saath" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CwhFSJDD0ks/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Supertails <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Video"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div> Tanishq <div type="Youtube" id="KzVQ_nY2M9k" title="Tanishq presents #Utsaah" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KzVQ_nY2M9k/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Greenply <div type="Youtube" id="crC5iEXzFXI" title="The Table - #YahanRishteBasteHain" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/crC5iEXzFXI/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Vivo India <div type="Youtube" id="x7ab0tdj5Vk" title="Celebrate the #JoyOfHomecoming this Diwali" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x7ab0tdj5Vk/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Wiggles <div type="Youtube" id="EwjkAqY_3aM" title="Umeed Bhari Diwali | A Wiggles.in Initiative" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EwjkAqY_3aM/mqdefault.jpg"></div> ZEE <div type="Youtube" id="hV3Jaxhb4VU" title="Yeh Diwali Kisson Wali - Vocal For Local - Zee Diwali" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hV3Jaxhb4VU/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Greenlam <div type="Youtube" id="irGY9KWsAH4" title="Celebrate Diwali at home" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/irGY9KWsAH4/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Godrej <div type="Youtube" id="7if8VXEy4A8" title="The recipe of #CookingGoodness | Godrej Group" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7if8VXEy4A8/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Havells <div type="Youtube" id="IZqiI-lJH0o" title="Havells Hexo Mixer Grinder | Powerful Mixer Grinder | Tamil" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IZqiI-lJH0o/mqdefault.jpg"></div> LG Electronics <div type="Youtube" id="Yxzbjl5WZ5E" title="Roll Out The Future With LG OLED #OLEDNSRK" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yxzbjl5WZ5E/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Pickrr <div type="Youtube" id="JuO-Q-gTwSM" title="This Diwali celebrate happiness with your loved ones #KhushionKiTarakki by Pickrr" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JuO-Q-gTwSM/mqdefault.jpg"></div> CottonKing <div type="Youtube" id="w9WsnJCQp0c" title="CottonKing | Bhaubeej Film | Tejashree Pradhan | Abhijeet Khandkekar | Mayur More | ADbhoot" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/w9WsnJCQp0c/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Spice Money <div type="Youtube" id="7w_Hjda5Adg" title="Spice Money wishes everyone &quot;Dil se Diwali&quot;!" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7w_Hjda5Adg/mqdefault.jpg"></div>

Hope shines the brightest in Diwali advertising campaigns this year

After the austere winter, spring ushers in a riot of colours, synonymous with exuberance, effervescence, fun and frolic. And the festival that brings to life all these and more is the festival of colours or <keyword id="6355460" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Holi">Holi</keyword>. Holi is just around the corner and it’s now time to gear up and join your gang in revelry. Let your inner joy spread around. Decorate your home, adorn the outdoors and stock up your fridge with everything that shouts – you are ready for Holi. Here are a few suggestions. 
 
Deck up your lawn, backyard and terrace 
Think Holi and the first thing that comes to one’s mind is gulal-smeared faces and bodies drenched in colours. But with colour powders and liquids all over the place, celebrating Holi indoors could mean a messy house for days. That’s why playing Holi outdoors is always a smart idea. Take all the fragile objects off your terrace, balcony and lawn and deck up those areas with floral rangoli, colourful buntings and festoons. Garlands can be used to decorate the entrances and also the area where you plan to serve food. Place eco-friendly colours in bright containers in every nook and corner – so that no one can stay away from merry-making. 
 
Brighten up the interiors 
Yes, Holi is best celebrated under the open sky. But that shouldn’t stop you from soaking your home in the hues of festivities. Swap those beige cushions with bright pinks and jazzy blues. Let the cream curtains get a breather and colourful ones take charge. Go for colourful wall hangings and garlands to mark the festive spirit. In short, let there be colours all around! 
 
Peppy dance &amp; music 
Holi celebrations are incomplete without shaking a leg to some foot-tapping music. So don’t forget to make your playlist well in advance. Keep your guests’ choice and your preference in mind, but also make sure that you have the most popular Holi numbers. To add some desi tadka, keep a dholak handy and watch your <keyword id="11114" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="40" keywordseo="Holi-party">Holi party</keyword> go crazy. 
 
Lip-smacking snacks &amp; drinks 
What’s Holi without some yummy foodie delights? If you intend to treat your guests with traditional delicacies, you can’t miss the likes of dahi bhalla, kachoris, pakoras, gujiya, mal pua and laddoos. As for drinks, you can’t miss the classic thandai. Soft drinks and fruit juices are also perfect for a Holi party. Serve everything in disposable plates and glasses to avoid the cleaning mess. 
 
Colours &amp; water 
Colours and Holi go hand-in-hand; so get some good quality, eco-friendly and organic colours that don’t harm your skin. If you want to play a mess-free Holi, go for flower petals in varied hues, instead of using real colours. While your guests would love the exotic flower shower, you could save yourself from the colourful chaos caused by the gulal and abeer. Also, keep big buckets of water nearby – so that people can clean up easily before sampling the sumptuous festive food.

You Searched For "Rangoli" and got 12 results

A portrait of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has gone viral on social media after it was discovered that it can be seen from space.

Prabhjote Gill

6 things we do on Diwali even we don’t know why

Anushree Singh

30 ways the world came together to mourn the victims of the Orlando attack

Caroline Simon

Diwali, one of India’s biggest festivals, isn’t just one day of celebration - it’s five

BI India Bureau

Diwali puja time, date, all schedule you need to know

BI India Bureau

9 Ways To Jazz Up Your Home This Diwali

Charu

Lights go off in IIT Kharagpur every Diwali, and what this campus transforms into is breathtakingly beautiful

Anushree Singh

New Year Festivities Not Over Yet; Here Is How India Celebrates

Sanghamitra Mandal

Dhanteras 2024: Everything you need to know about rituals, auspicious timings and significance

BI India Bureau

Ayodhya glitters with diyas on eve of Ram temple bhoomi pujan

PTI

Hope shines the brightest in Diwali advertising campaigns this year

BI India Partner

Festival Of Colours: Are You Ready For Holi?

Charu

Popular Keywords

Buying Guides