Festival

Indian Railways is preparing to run additional train services for the 2027 Pushkarams in Andhra Pradesh to help manage the expected increase in passenger traffic. The special arrangements will make travel easier for devotees who are expected to visit the State ...

Southern Railway's Tiruchirapalli Division has announced special train services between Tambaram and Velankanni to manage the expected rush during the upcoming Velankanni Festival. These services will provide passengers a convenient travel option to attend the annual religious celebrations. Photo Credit: ...

For 2026, Karkidaka Vavu Bali falls on Wednesday, August 12. It is observed on the Amavasya of the Malayalam month of Karkidakam and is dedicated to paying homage to departed ancestors. Photo Credit: AI Karkidaka Vavu Bali 2026: Significance Karkidaka ...

Thousands of devotees are expected to travel to the Tiruttani Murugan Temple for the Aadi Krithigai festival, one of the most important celebrations dedicated to Lord Murugan. With a large number of pilgrims expected from Chennai and nearby districts, devotees have ...

Buddha Purnima is a sacred festival celebrated by Buddhists worldwide, marking the birth, enlightenment, and death of Lord Buddha. This day falls on the full moon day in the month of Vaisakh, usually in April or May. In 2026, Buddha Purnima ...

Tamil New Year, also known as Puthandu, marks the beginning of the Tamil calendar and is celebrated with great joy and devotion by Tamil communities across the world. It usually falls on April 14 and symbolizes a fresh start, new hopes, ...

Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of the Marathi New Year and is celebrated with great enthusiasm, joy, devotion, and traditional spirit, especially in Maharashtra. The festival represents new beginnings, prosperity, and the victory of good over evil. On this day, families ...

Eid-ul-Fitr is almost here, and there is a special excitement in the air this year. As the last days of Ramadan 2026 come to an end, people are eagerly awaiting the beautiful crescent moon that will mark the festival. This year, ...

Ugadi is a time to welcome a new beginning with positivity, gratitude, and hope. As people in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka celebrate the festival, sharing warm wishes with family, friends, and colleagues becomes an important tradition. Ugadi wishes are a ...

Ramadan is considered a holy month observed by Muslims around the world with fasting, prayers, charity, and spiritual reflection. During this period, people fast every day from Sehri until Iftar. The exact timings for Sehri and Iftar change daily and vary ...

Holi is one of the most fun and colourful festivals in India, but the excitement can sometimes cause minor health problems if we're not careful. Many synthetic colours have harsh chemicals that can lead to skin allergies, irritation, rashes, and even ...

As Holi itself is an auspicious festival to celebrate, you can make it an immersive religious experience by exploring historic temples in India. You can check out the list of temples to visit in India during Holi, and take part in ...