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Silence Instead of Celebration: UP’s Kintur Village Observes Eid in Mourning Amid Iran Conflict
Uttar Pradesh | March 21, 2026While Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with joy and gatherings across the country, a different scene unfolded in Kintur village of Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district. The Shia community in the village chose not to celebrate the festival this year, observing the day in silence and mourning instead.Residents said the decision was influenced by developments in Iran, particularly the reported death of Ali Khamenei in recent airstrikes involving the United States and Israel. The news has deeply affected the local community, which shares a historical and emotional connection with Iran’s religious leadership.According to locals, traditional Eid customs such as preparing sweets, exchanging greetings, and family celebrations...
नवरात्र के तीसरे दिन आस्था का सैलाब: मीरजापुर में मां विंध्यवासिनी दरबार में उमड़ी भारी भीड़
मीरजापुर | 21 मार्च 2026वासंतिक नवरात्र के तीसरे दिन मीरजापुर स्थित मां विंध्यवासिनी मंदिर में श्रद्धालुओं की भारी भीड़ देखने को मिली। भोर से ही भक्त मंदिर के कपाट खुलने का इंतजार करते नजर आए। जैसे ही मंदिर के द्वार खुले, पूरा परिसर “मां विंध्यवासिनी” और “जय माता दी” के जयकारों से गूंज उठा।दूर-दराज...
Centuries-Old ‘Raag-Viraag’ Fair Shifts from Manikarnika Ghat to Temple Premises Amid Construction Work
Varanasi | March 21, 2026One of the most unique and spiritually symbolic traditions of Varanasi will see a significant change this year. The centuries-old ‘Raag-Viraag’ fair, usually held at the sacred Manikarnika Ghat, will not take place at its traditional location due to ongoing construction work. Instead, the programme will be shifted to the premises of the Masan Nath Temple.The annual event, dedicated to Baba Masan Nath, is traditionally celebrated from the fifth to the seventh day of the Chaitra Navratri. The festival begins with rituals, prayers, and offerings on the first day, followed by community feasts and devotional music on the second day. On the final day, the ‘Raag-Viraag’ fair is organised, symbolising the contrast between life...
Chaitra Navratri 2026 to Begin on March 19: Ghatasthapana Muhurat, Ram Navami Date and Nine-Day Festival Guide
New Delhi | 15 March 2026According to the Hindu calendar, Chaitra Navratri 2026 will begin on March 19, Thursday. From this day, devotees will start worshipping Goddess Durga with the ritual of Ghatasthapana. During these nine sacred days, followers pray to different forms of the goddess and seek happiness, peace and prosperity in their lives. The festival is considered highly important in Hindu tradition, and many devotees also observe fasts during this period. Chaitra Navratri is also believed to mark the beginning of the Hindu New Year.On the first day of the festival, Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana is performed in homes and temples to start the worship. The auspicious time for this ritual will be from 06:23 AM to 07:32 AM, while the alternative Abhijit...
Eid Al Fitr 2026: 20 या 21 मार्च कब मनाई जाएगी ईद? जानिए तारीख
रमजान का पवित्र महीना चल रहा है और इसके समापन के साथ ही मुस्लिम समुदाय में ईद-उल-फितर को लेकर उत्साह बढ़ता जा रहा है। यह पर्व इस्लाम धर्म के सबसे महत्वपूर्ण त्योहारों में से एक माना जाता है। एक महीने तक रोजा रखने, इबादत करने और आत्मसंयम का पालन करने के बाद ईद का दिन खुशियां और आभार व्यक्त करने का अवसर लेकर आता...
Holi 2026: From Lathmar Holi to Hola Mohalla, India Paints Spring in Many Colours
New Delhi | 3 March 2026Holi, the festival of colours, will be celebrated across India on March 4, 2026, with Holika Dahan observed a day earlier on March 3. While the festival marks the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring, its celebrations stretch beyond a single day and take unique forms across regions. From playful colour fights to martial displays and cultural performances, Holi reflects India’s deep-rooted traditions and regional diversity.In Uttar Pradesh, Holi is famously marked by Lathmar Holi in the towns of Barsana and Nandgaon. Here, women playfully chase men with sticks, recreating a legend linked to Lord Krishna and Radha. Songs, colours and laughter fill the streets, making it one of the most distinctive Holi celebrations...
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