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Baisakhi to Vishu: Interesting facts about spring harvest festivals

Be it Poila Boishak in West Bengal or Puthandu in Tamil Nadu or Ugadi in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, to Baisakhi in Punjab, people bask in festivities and welcome the spring harvest festival with open arms.
Published on Apr 12, 2024 09:24 AM IST

Bhogi Pongal 2024: Date, history, significance of South India's harvest festival

Artists perform during the celebration of Bhogi, the first day of the four-day festival of Pongal, in Hyderabad.
Updated on Jan 15, 2024 09:07 AM IST

Celebrating Pongal, a southern harvest festival where regional dishes rule

The term ‘Pongal’ in Tamil translates to ‘to boil over’, a reflection of the popular ritual where the first rice of the season is boiled to signify an overflow of bounty and gratitude to nature and the deities.
Published on Jan 13, 2024 07:10 PM IST

Makar Sankranti 2024: Date, history, significance and celebration

The period marks the beginning of sun's journey towards north and signifies warmer and auspicious times ahead.
Published on Jan 12, 2024 05:48 PM IST

Lohri 2024: Date, history, significance, celebration of harvest festival

Lohri 2024: Date, history, significance and celebration of Punjab’s harvest festival
Updated on Jan 13, 2024 11:00 AM IST

Makar Sankranti 2024: Celeb-inspired outfit ideas for the harvest festival

Makar Sankranti 2024: Celeb-inspired outfit ideas for the harvest festival
Published on Jan 12, 2024 01:34 PM IST

Happy Onam 2023: Best wishes, images, messages to share with friends and family

Happy Onam 2023: Best wishes, images, messages and greetings to share with your loved ones.
Updated on Aug 29, 2023 07:22 AM IST

Onam 2023: Know all about the classical dance forms of Kerala

Students perform during Onam celebrations at the Dr. MGR-Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, in Chennai. Onam 2023: Know all about the classical dance forms of Kerala
Updated on Aug 27, 2023 04:46 PM IST

Onam 2023: Date, history, significance, celebrations and all you need to know

Know all about the Onam history, significance, and celebrations.
Updated on Aug 29, 2023 08:00 AM IST

Devotees pour in for holy dip at Golden Temple sarovar on Baisakhi

A young devotee taking a dip in the sarovar at Golden Temple, Amritsar, on the occasion of Baisakhi, (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 12:50 PM IST

Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu, Vishu, Puthandu 2023: All about spring harvest festivals

Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu, Vishu and Puthandu, the major spring harvest festivals celebrated in India.
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 07:59 AM IST

Tricity look book: Baisakhi edition

Still confused about your outfit for the day? Take inspiration from these expert suggestions (Photos: HT Photos/Instagram)
Updated on Apr 10, 2023 08:29 PM IST

Delicious desserts: Baisakhi edition

This Baisakhi, binge on some desi sweets and make merry with family and friends (HT Photos)
Updated on Apr 06, 2023 10:19 PM IST

Uttarayan 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration of kite flying festival

Uttarayan 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration of kite flying festival
Updated on Jan 12, 2023 02:31 PM IST

Makar Sankranti 2023: Date, history and significance of the Hindu festival

Makar Sankranti 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration of the Hindu festival
Updated on Jan 14, 2023 09:44 AM IST

Kati Bihu 2022: Date, significance, wishes, greetings and messages

The people of Assam are celebrating the auspicious harvest festival of Kati Bihu on October 18. 
Published on Oct 18, 2022 09:25 AM IST

Onam 2022: All you want to know about Puli Kali, the ‘Tiger dance’ from Kerala

Onam 2022: All you want to know about Puli Kali, the folk 'Tiger dance' from Kerala 
Updated on Aug 27, 2022 06:36 PM IST

Khuthonye 2022: Date, significance and rituals of the special day

Khuthonye 2022: Date, significance and rituals of the special day
Published on Jul 14, 2022 08:12 AM IST

Vishu 2021: Date, history, significance and celebrations of Kerala New Year

Vishu 2021: Date, history, significance and celebrations of Kerala New Year
Updated on Apr 13, 2021 07:48 PM IST

CM Pinarayi Vijayan unveils 100-day action plan for Kerala ahead of Onam

A man dressed up as King Mahabali greeting people on the occasion of Onam. A scene from the state capital Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
Updated on Aug 30, 2020 09:49 PM IST

Happy Baisakhi 2020: History and significance of this harvest festival

Happy Baisakhi 2020: History and significance of this harvest festival.
Updated on Apr 13, 2020 10:17 AM IST

Basant Panchami 2020: Recipes to make at home during the festival

Basant Panchami 2020: Essentially a harvest festival, Basant Panchami, however is observed for a variety of reasons across the country.
Updated on Jan 28, 2020 03:15 PM IST

Happy Lohri 2020: Here’s how the festival got its name

Amritsar, India- January 12, 2020: People purchase kites on the eve of Lohri festival at a market, in Amritsar, India, on Sunday, January 12, 2020. (Photo by Sameer Sehgal / Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jan 15, 2020 08:42 AM IST

Happy Lohri 2020: 5 things that are an integral part of the festival

Jammu, India – January 12, 2020: A roadside vendor displays customary eatables like peanuts, popcorns and other snacks ahead of Lohri festival, which will celebrated on 13th January every year in Jammu, on Sunday, January 12, 2020. On the Lohri day people fly kites in the day and light bonfires in the night to celebrate the event Lohri.
Updated on Jan 13, 2020 03:23 PM IST

Happy Lohri 2020: Here are few traditional recipes to treat your taste buds to this festival

Amritsar, India – January 11, 2020: Students in traditional attire during a celebration ahead of Lohri festival in Amritsar, Punjab, India on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Updated on Jan 13, 2020 10:08 AM IST

Onam 2019: Onam date, history and significance of Kerala’s harvest festival

Malyali community of Mahabali Nagar decorated Bhopal`s biggest Pookkalam to welcome the emperor Mahabali ahead of Onam festival in Bhopal, India, on Sunday, August 23, 2015. (Photo by Mujeeb Faruqui/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sep 11, 2019 10:19 AM IST

Happy Onam 2019: Onam messages, WhatsApp and Facebook, quotes, wishes, and greetings to share

Onam is a major, annual harvest festival
Updated on Sep 11, 2019 10:15 AM IST

Cows made to walk on fire as a ritual in Karnataka’s harvest festival

Devotees led decked-up cows over burning hay to celebrate the Hindu harvest festival in a ritual, called Kicchu Hayisuvudu, seeking good fortune and protection from harm.
Published on Jan 16, 2019 08:20 PM IST

Jallikattu 2019: Significance, history and importance of bull taming festival starting today

Palamedu Jalikattu 2019: SR Ramar, a 50-year-old farmer with his prized bull Arulu, which will take part in the Jallikattu event in Aviniapuram.
Updated on Jan 15, 2019 12:18 PM IST
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