Most Hindus believe it to be the home of Ganga, Goddess of Wisdom, and the sacred soul of the river Ganga. According to popular Hindu legend, it was here that Goddess Ganga descended when Lord Shiva ...

In Sanskrit, Ganga refers to the Ganga goddess (the personification of the River Ganges) in Hindu mythology, and purna means ...

Kolkata's festive season sees pollution rise with Durga Puja immersions, green crackers, and lax enforcement of environmental ...

Priya Popat, content manager for The Wildlife Trusts, shares what Diwali means to her and how nature at the heart of the ...

In “Quarterlife,” Devika Rege uses three very different protagonists to explore the country’s ideological ferment—setting ...

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has announced a public holiday on November 7, 2024, in observance of Chhath Puja, a ...

Lakhs of devotees worshipped the sun on the banks of the Ganga river and other water bodies in the state ... During the ...

Kartik Purnima is one of the most auspicious days in Hinduism. On this day, Dev Diwali and Guru Nanak Jayanti are also ...

A Muslim body also issued a fatwa against Naseem Solanki, who is contesting the Uttar Pradesh Assembly bye-polls on November ...

Chhath Puja, a significant Hindu festival honoring the Sun God and Chhath Mata, is being observed from November 5th to 8th.

As the third day of Chhaat Puja falls on November 7, here are the auspicious timings and shubh muhurat. Shashthi Tithi: From ...