Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into the rich tapestry of Indian culture and tradition! In this enlightening video, we uncover the significance and festivities surrounding three auspicious occasions falling on April 9th: Ugadi 2024, Gudi Padwa 2024, and Chaitra Navratri 2024. While Ugadi, is celebrated predominantly in the southern states of India, Gudi Padwa is observed with great enthusiasm in Maharashtra and other parts of western India. Another festival that is celebrated in Northern India is Chaitra Navratri, the nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, which commences on this auspicious day of 9th April. Join us in celebrating the spirit of Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Chaitra Navratri, as we explore what makes 9th April 2024 special.
07 April,2024 07:00 PM IST
Dussehra 2023 is here and this day is considered to be one of the most auspicious days of the year. This festival of truth, dharma and karma comes once in a year signifying the victory of good over evil and marks new beginnings. In different regions and cultures of India, there are varied rituals associated with this pious festival for positivity and well-being that comes just after Navratri. The celebrations varies from region to region so are beliefs. From sighting a fish to eating Jalebis, here are 5 things to do on Dussehra that are considered to be auspicious and known to bring good luck.
02 November,2023 11:48 AM IST
Dussehra 2023 is here to remind us of the victory of good over evil. To symbolise this message, each year, huge effigies of Ravan are burnt in India in a spectacle display of fireworks on the occasion of Dussehra. But behind the scenes of this extravaganza show is the backbreaking hard work of Ravan effigy makers. Especially in Mumbai, each year, covering hundreds of miles, Dadari Muslim artists from Greater Noida travel to Mumbai to make Ravan effigies through a series of complex processes. What goes into making these Ravan effigies and how is the life of these effigy makers? Watch the video to have inside access into Ravan Dahan 2023.
24 October,2023 09:17 AM IST
Dussehra 2023 is almost here and this brings us to the yummy tradition of enjoying piping hot jalebis along with crispy Fafda together. While many places in Mumbai offer good Jalebi-Fafdas, some of them offer the best! Today, we are exclusively going to places where you will always get the combination of jalebi and Fafda in an authentic flavor until it runs out of stock. Come with us as we explore some of the best Jalebi-Fafda in Mumbai.
24 October,2023 09:15 AM IST
Durga Puja 2023: Sushmita Sen graces the Durga Puja pandal with her parents and daughters, bringing devotion and family together. Furthermore, she shares an intriguing revelation - the character names in her comeback web series "Aarya" and "Taali" are both named after the powerful goddess Durga. Sushmita Sen was seen performing the traditional dhunuchi dance with her daughters.
23 October,2023 10:57 AM IST
Durga Puja 2023: On the occasion of Ashtami, Kajol along with her younger sister Tanishaa Mukerji and mother Tanuja visited the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal to offer prayers. The Mukerji family has been organising Durga Puja on a grand scale annually in Mumbai. Ayan Mukerji's father, Deb Mukerji, overlooks the celebrations. Apart from the Mukerjis, Jaya Bachchan, Rupali Ganguly, Munmun Dutta were present
23 October,2023 10:54 AM IST
Navratri 2023: Want to learn all about Gujaratis and what all they are beyond Dhokla? 'Scam 1992' fame Pratik Gandhi and Bhamini Oza Gandhi in an exclusive interview with Mid-day.com give you all inside stories on how they celebrate Navratri. From food to Garba and Garba outfits to tips on Garba, they share it all. Pratik wishes his fans this Navratri in Harshad Mehta style. Listen in to the duo and learn more about the festival of Navratri!
21 October,2023 07:19 PM IST | Mumbai
Amidst the festivities and joy of Navratri 2023, a Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata has come up with a unique theme this year. The pandal has come up with the theme of ‘Stop Crimes Against Girl Child’. The pandal has been made by Kashi Bose Lane Durga Puja Samity. Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in India. This year, it started from October 20 and will continue till October 24.
20 October,2023 01:53 PM IST
Navratri 2023 is here and this means the season of devotion, divinity and dandia is not far away. Behind each Indian festival is a story that makes the festival more meaningful. Navratri start date is 15th October and if you have been wondering about the reason why is Navratri celebrated, here is the story behind Navratri's celebration.
20 October,2023 12:44 PM IST
Be it a bengali or a non-bengali, a devotee or a non-devotee, the festival of Durga Puja 2023 brings together people from all walks of life. To taste the varied flavours of Durga Puja pandals this Navratri 2023, you really don’t have to go as far as Kolkata. Here are top Durga Puja pandals in Mumbai you can visit to enjoy the Durga Puja festivities.
18 October,2023 07:05 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
