Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday rapped the Central government for scrapping 25 December, Christmas Day, as a national holiday as she inaugurated the annual Kolkata Christmas Festival at Allen Park, Park Street.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious 12-day festival of development across the state, aimed at benefiting 12 lakh people.
The festival, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, has positioned Mysuru as a center for cultural tourism, highlighting Karnataka’s unique contributions to India’s musical and cultural legacy.
The sacred occasion of Chhath Puja, a pious festival dedicated to the Sun God, was celebrated with unparalleled devotion and enthusiasm by the city residents at Adarsh Nagar in Linepar area of Moradabad.
The Bengal Theatre Rejuvenation Festival was inaugurated on 4 November with the intention of promoting Bengali theatre.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hoped that the festival will bring immense happiness in everyone's life.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday performed 'Shastra Pooja' at the RSS headquarters in Nagpur on the occasion of Vijayadashami.
Durga Puja is not only the biggest festival for the Bengalis but it is also a source of income for millions of people.
With hardly 45 days remaining for the biggest festival of the state, preparations are at an advanced stage and retrieving could bring immense losses to the entire economy of the state, claimed Durga Puja organisers in the city.
Hazra Park Durgotsab held their Khuti Puja today on the auspicious Eve of Ulta Rath Yatra to mark the start of Durga Puja proceedings this year at Jatin Das Park (Hazra crossing).
