The largest religious gathering in the world is taking place in India from Jan. 13 to Feb. 26. It is a significant test for ...

The Central government on Thursday accorded ‘National Fair’ tag to Odisha’s famous Bali Jatra (traditional trade fair), which ...

Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...

The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pitcher containing the nectar of ...

Saraswati Puja was celebrated across Odisha with enthusiasm in educational institutions, offices, and homes. Governor and Chief Minister extended greetings on the occasion. The event coincided with ...

People across Odisha are celebrating Saraswati Puja with traditional pomp and gaiety today, worshipping Goddess Saraswati, ...

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Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a sand sculpture on Puri beach depicting the Union Budget 2025, ahead of its presentation in the Parliament. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will ...

Train and bus stations saw a surge in crowds as people continued to arrive for the festival, although some devotees remained ...

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, ...