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Good Friday 2025: All you need to know about day’s meaning, why it's celebrated

Updated on Apr 18, 2025 07:45 AM IST

Good Friday 2025: Good Friday is observed on April 18 this year. Here's what the day signifies and why it's an important annual tradition for Christians.

Good Friday 2025: In some traditions, church bells are rung slowly and solemnly on Good Friday, and they remain silent until Easter Sunday. (Unsplash)

Poila Boishakh is an emotion for Bengalis: Actor Rituparna embraces festivities

Actor Rituparna Sengupta calls Poila Baisakh/Pohela Boishakh an emotion as she reminisces her childhood memories, and dedicates her film Puratawn to her mother.

Actor Rituparna Sengupta associates Poila Baisakh with new clothes, new foods, new ventures, and warm exchanges among the Bengali community. (Photo: Raajessh Kashyap/HT)
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 01:29 PM IST
ByKaran Sethi

Pohela Boishakh 2025: What better than Doodh Maach to ring in Bengali New Year?

What better way to say Shubho Nobo Borsho than with a piled up plate of creamy maach bhaat?

Doodh Maach recipe for Bengali New Year 2025(Photos: Pikturenama, Debjanir Rannaghar)
Published on Apr 15, 2025 12:38 PM IST

Amarnath Yatra 2025: Step-by-step guide for online and offline registration

Amarnath Yatra 2025 registrations are now open. Here's your complete guide to dates, routes, documents, and how to register online or offline.

Amarnath Yatra 2025: Online and offline registration now open for devotees. (PTI)
Published on Apr 14, 2025 01:13 PM IST

Bohag Bihu 2025: Date, significance and all about the 7 days of Rongali Bihu

Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu 2025 begins on April 14, marking the Assamese New Year with seven days of vibrant rituals, harvest celebrations, and traditions.

Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year. (Freepik)
Published on Apr 14, 2025 11:53 AM IST

Happy Poila Baisakh 2025: 50+ Subho Noboborsho wishes, images, greetings, status

Happy Poila Baisakh 2025: The auspicious occasion of the Bengali New Year falls on April 15. Wish your loved ones Subho Noboborsho with these special wishes. 

Happy Poila Baisakh 2025: Check out these Subho Nobo Borsho wishes, images, messages, and greetings. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 08:08 AM IST

Ambedkar Jayanti 2025: Messages, images to honour the legacy of visionary leader

Ambedkar Jayanti 2025: April 14 marks the birth anniversary of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Share these messages to honour his life's works.

 Ambedkar Jayanti 2025: The day is marked by public holidays and events commemorating his fight for equality and rights for the marginalized.
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 08:30 AM IST

Happy Puthandu 2025: Top 40 Tamil New Year wishes, images and messages

Happy Puthandu 2025: Celebrate Tamil New Year by sending these wishes, SMS, WhatsApp messages, quotes, and Facebook statuses to your loved ones.

Happy Puthandu 2025: Observed with vibrant traditions and heartfelt joy, this year, Tamil New Year falls on April 14. (HT photo)
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 08:00 AM IST

Happy Vishu wishes 2025: Top 40 wishes, images, greetings for Malayalam New Year

Happy Vishu 2025: Celebrate the auspicious occasion of Malayalam New Year with these heartfelt wishes, greetings and images.

Happy Vishu 2025: It will be observed on April 14.(Canva)
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 08:05 AM IST

Puthandu 2025: Date, significance and celebration of Tamil New Year

Puthandu 2025: From rituals to celebrations and significance, here’s all that you need to know about the special day.

Puthandu 2025: This year, Puthandu will be observed on April 14.(HT photo)
Published on Apr 13, 2025 04:53 PM IST

Poila Baisakh 2025: Bengali New Year date, timings, history, traditions and more

Poila Baisakh 2025: The Bengali New Year, is being celebrated today, April 15, with vibrant festivities, traditional delicacies, and devotional prayers.

Pohela Boishakh 2025: Pohela Boishakh heralds the Bengali New Year, celebrated with enthusiasm across Bangladesh and India.(HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 11:04 AM IST

Vishu 2025: Date, timing, history and significance of Malayalam New Year

Vishu 2025: Vishu is a significant Hindu festival celebrated in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, marking new beginnings and the Sun's transition into Mesha Rashi.

Vishu 2025: On April 14, 2025, Vishu, the Malayalam New Year, will be celebrated. (HT photo)
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 11:05 AM IST

Baisakhi di lakh-lakh vadhaiyaan, say star athletes Manika, Mandeep and Udita

For newlywed hockey stars Mandeep and Udita, Baisakhi marks their first celebration together. For TT ace Manika, the festival is a soulful return to her roots.

Hockey stars Mandeep Singh and Udita Duhan (L) and TT ace Manika Batra (R).
Published on Apr 13, 2025 08:41 AM IST
ByKaran Sethi

‘Baisakhi is a day of prosperity, hasde raho vasde raho’: Harbhajan Singh

For cricketer Harbhajan Singh, Baisakhi is a day to celebrate the rewards of hard work with family and a time to pass on cultural values to the next generation

Harbhajan Singh with wife Geeta Basra.
Published on Apr 13, 2025 07:56 AM IST
ByKaran Sethi

Happy Baisakhi wishes 2025: 70+ messages, images to share on Punjabi New Year

Happy Baisakhi 2025: Here are some warm wishes, quotes, images, and status ideas for WhatsApp and Facebook to help you celebrate and share the festive spirit.

Happy Baisakhi 2025: Baisakhi, celebrated on April 13, marks the Punjabi New Year and the start of the harvest season.(Freepik)
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 09:57 AM IST

Pink Moon 2025: Why is it called ‘Pink’ Moon? See India timings and significance

The Pink Moon 2025 will light up the sky on April 12. Learn why it’s called the Pink Moon, its spiritual significance and the best time to watch it in India.

The Super Pink Moon, peaking on April 12, 2025, promises a stunning sight for skywatchers.(Representational Image- Unsplash )
Published on Apr 12, 2025 02:07 PM IST

Hanuman Jayanti 2025: Shubh muhurat and puja vidhi for Hanuman Janmotsav

Hanuman Jayanti 2025: Devotees celebrate Hanuman Jayanti to honor the birth of Lord Hanuman, observing fasting and chanting the Hanuman Chalisa. 

Hanuman Jayanti 2025: Devotees observe Hanuman Jayanti with prayers and fasting. (ANI)
Published on Apr 12, 2025 12:35 PM IST

Baisakhi 2025: When is Baisakhi? Know correct date, history and significance

Baisakhi 2025: Baisakhi marks the start of the solar calendar and the harvest season, celebrated predominantly in Punjab. Know date, history and more

Baisakhi 2025: Baisakhi marks the beginning of the solar calendar and the harvest season. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 07:33 AM IST

Happy Hanuman Jayanti 2025: 30+ wishes, images, messages and greetings to share

Hanuman Jayanti 2025: Celebrate Lord Hanuman's birth anniversary with heartfelt wishes, images, and messages to share on WhatsApp, Facebook, and more. 

Hanuman Jayanti 2025: Hanuman Jayanti, celebrated on April 12, honours Lord Hanuman's birth with prayers, fasting, and the recitation of Hanuman Chalisa.(Freepik)
Published on Apr 12, 2025 08:13 AM IST

Happy Mahavir Jayanti 2025: 40 best wishes, images, messages and status to share

Mahavir Jayanti 2025: Mahavir Jayanti will be observed on April 10. Explore our special wishes, images, and greetings to honour this sacred occasion.

Mahavir Jayanti 2025: In 2025, the 2623th Birth Anniversary of Mahavir Swami will be observed on Thursday, April 10.(Photo by Twitter/nutseedmart)
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 08:25 AM IST

Mahavir Jayanti 2025: When is Mahavir Jayanti? Correct date, timings and more

Mahavir Jayanti 2025: Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara, and emphasises his teachings of peace and self-discipline.

Mahavir Jayanti, marking the 2623rd birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, will be celebrated on April 10, 2025. (HT photo)
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 10:17 AM IST

Ram Navami 2025: PM Modi shares wishes on 'holy occasion of Shri Ram's birth'

PM Modi will visit Ramanathswamy Temple in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, on the occasion of Ram Navami, where he will inaugurate the new Pamban Bridge.

Published on Apr 06, 2025 09:24 AM IST
ANI | , New Delhi

Happy Ram Navami 2025: 100+ wishes to share on last day of Chaitra Navratri

Happy Sri Rama Navami 2025: Celebrate the festival honouring Lord Rama by sharing our special collection of wishes, images, and messages with your loved ones.

Happy Sri Rama Navami 2025: Ram Navami honours Lord Rama's birth, symbolising good over evil.(Canva)
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 02:37 PM IST

Ram Navami 2025: Why poori, halwa and kala chana are offered on Ashtami/Navami

Rama Navami 2025 celebrates Lord Rama’s birth. On this day, devotees offer poori, halwa, and kala chane to young girls as part of the sacred Kanya Pujan ritual.

Rama Navami, celebrated on April 6, marks Lord Rama's birth.(Pinterest)
Published on Apr 05, 2025 02:12 PM IST

Kanya Puja 2024: The 6 items you MUST have on your Kanjak thali

Today, Saturday, April 5, marks Ashthami during this year's holy 9-day stretch of Chaitra Navratri. Here are the Kanya Puja do's and don'ts you must swear by

6 items you MUST have on your Kanya Puja thali
Published on Apr 05, 2025 10:23 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri Ashtami 2025: Durga Ashtami on April 5; know Kanya Pujan timing

Chaitra Navratri Ashtami 2025: Durga Ashtami on Chaitra Navratri will fall on April 5, with Hindu devotees marking the ritual of Kanya Pujan. 

Chaitra Navratri Ashtami 2025: This year, Durga Ashtami will be celebrated on April 5. (Image by Canva)
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 05:46 PM IST

Happy Durga Ashtami 2025 wishes: 50+ Ashtami wishes, images, status, messages

Happy Chaitra Navratri Ashtami 2025: Celebrate the occasion of Durga Ashtami on April 5 with these special wishes, images you can send to family and friends.

Chaitra Navratri Ashtami 2025: Send these auspicious wishes and greetings to your loved ones. (Freepik)
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 07:42 AM IST

April Fools Day 2025: 40+ funny wishes, images, quotes to share with friends

April Fools' Day 2025 is today: be careful today, and don't believe everything you hear or see! Here are some wishes to share online. Happy April Fools' Day!

Happy April Fools' Day 2025! Remember to keep your pranks and jokes light-hearted and harmless, and never mean-spirited or hurtful.
Published on Apr 01, 2025 08:46 AM IST
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Chaitra Navratri 2025 Day 3: All about Maa Kushmanda, colour, puja vidhi

Chaitra Navratri 2025 Day 3: On the third day of Chaitra Navratri, Hindu devotees will worship Maa Kushmanda. Know the colour of the day, puja vidhi and more.

Day 4 of Navratri this year, dated October 6, is dedicated to Mata Kushmanda(Photos: X)
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 08:11 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2025: Things NOT to buy during the 9-day holy stretch

The auspicious stretch of Chaitra Navratri having commenced yesterday, know what not to indulge in during this much-awaited 9-day holy stretch

Things NOT to buy during the holy Chaitra Navratri stretch
Published on Mar 31, 2025 02:51 PM IST
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