The Kerala High Court on Thursday issued detailed directives aimed at safeguarding the well-being of elephants paraded during temple festivals, stating that there is no religious obligation mandating their use in such events.
With festivals becoming celebrations of consumption to seek happiness, a dozen villages in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu present a different picture.
A Kantha resource centre-cum-museum has come up at Agortor off Nanoor in Birbhum district.
In preparation for the many Hindu fall festivals such as Diwali, Dussehra or Durga Puja, worshippers all over the world will purchase flowers for use in ritual worship in temples, outdoor ceremonies or altars at home.
Rajeev Kumar, the state DGP, who officially assumed charge today after being reinstated on Monday, said there is “zero tolerance” on cases of lynching and advised people to observe Muharram peacefully, stressing on utmost care against using any provocation that could mar the traditional fervour of these festivals and cause disharmony in the society.
Goa's colourful carnival processions, which are normally held in February before the holy season of Lent are symbolic of Goa's colonial Portuguese legacy.
The festival is celebrated with a fervour which is rarely seen on any other festival of the country as during these nine holy days, people observe fasting in a celebratory mood.
The most important ritual of the Naraka Chaturdashi is that people wake up early in the morning (before sunrise) or during moonrise, apply ubtan (made up of til oil, herbs, flowers as well as some crucial elements) on their body and take holy bath or Abhyang Snan.
Karva Chauth is an important festival for all married women. From sunrise till sunset, some married women keep a fast for the safety and long life of their partners.
This lip-smacking snack can be eaten to your heart’s content on regular days or festivals
