Chandigarh: Crowds of devotees converged in the holy town Anandpur Sahib in Punjab to offer prayers at Gurdwara Keshgarh Sahib during Hola Mohalla celebrations that coincide with Holi festival. Anandpur Sahib is home to the second most important Sikh shrine after Harmandar Sahib, popularly known as Golden Temple in Amritsar. Wearing traditional dresses, carrying weapons and...
Ayodhya: Holi was a celebration at the grandest level ever in Ayodhya. This being the first Holi after the opening of the Ram temple earlier this year, devotees lined up for ’darshan’ since early in the morning and offered ‘gulal’ to the deity. Devotees played Holi with flower petals and Gulal in the temple complex...
New Delhi: As millions played Holi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media platform X to express his greetings on the occasion of the festival of colors. PM Modi's post read: “Many happy Holi wishes to all family members of my country. May this traditional festival of colours filled with affection and harmony bring...
India on Thursday summoned US' Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena over remarks on the Enforcement Directorate arrest of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. The meeting lasted for approximately 40 minutes. This comes after the United States responded to the arrest of Kejriwal, advocating for a fair legal process in the case on Tuesday....
Local handlooms, products and dishes generally have a long documented history and legacy that precedes them and the same is the case with the famous Srivilliputhur Palkova. This renowned sweet from Tamil Nadu, made from cow milk and sugar, has even got a Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai....
Rang Panchami | Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh The Rang Panchmi Ger procession is one of the main highlights of Holi in Madhya Pradesh Rang Panchami is a well-known festival that continues five days post-Holi and is celebrated in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh as well as other parts of India. Rang Panchami symbolizes victory over the Hindu philosophies...
Holi, with its lively colors and festive spirit, unites people in a joyful celebration of unity and bliss. Throughout India, it is celebrated with diverse customs and the celebrations go beyond just colors. The South Asian Times explores unique ways this vibrant and joyous festival is celebrated across India. Lathmar Holi | Uttar Pradesh Also known...
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from his residence on Thursday in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam. Following his arrest, Kejriwal was taken to the Enforcement Directorate headquarters where he will spend the night. The development came hours after the Delhi High Court refused interim relief to...
New Delhi: The BJP complained to the Election Commission against Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Shakti’ remark, accusing him of insulting Hinduism and Hindus, of misogyny and also of ‘lowering the majesty’ of the Supreme Court – which had upheld the use of EVMs – by spreading misinformation and disinformation about them. The party quoted verbatim the sentences...
