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Maha Shivratri 2024: 8 auspicious items to offer to Lord Shiva

Sindoor (Vermilion): Applying sindoor to Lord Shiva symbolizes the wish for a long and happy married life. It is also believed to bring blessings for the well-being of the family. 
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 09:43 am IST

Pradosh Vrat: Foods allowed during the fast

During Navratri, many people choose to fast, and it's important to consume healthy and nutritious foods to maintain energy levels throughout the day. Here are some healthy alternatives to deep-fried snacks that you can include in your Navratri fasting diet: 
Published on Jan 08, 2024 11:07 pm IST

Hartalika Teej 2023: Women celebrate festival at Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal

Women of various age groups, adorned in vibrant red traditional attire and ornaments, were observed singing folk songs and engaging in joyful dances to celebrate this special occasion. 
Published on Sept 18, 2023 05:22 pm IST

Mahashivratri 2023: Devotees throng temples across India

"We have gathered here at the temple of Lord Shankar on the occasion of Mahashivratri to seek his blessings, I come every year," A devotee at Babulnath Temple in Mumbai was quoted by saying news agency ANI.
Published on Feb 18, 2023 01:34 pm IST

Mahashivratri 2023: 5 famous Shiva temples in India you must visit on this day

Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival that is celebrated annually with much fervour and excitement across India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the destroyer of all evil and the lord of creation and destruction. This year, it will be observed on February 18. Here are five magnificent Shiva temples in India that you need to visit this Mahashivratri. 
Published on Feb 16, 2023 05:06 pm IST

Kanwar Yatra 2022: Devotees offer prayers to Lord Shiva, perform ‘Jalabhishek’

Devotees thronged Shiva temples around the country to perform ‘Jalabhishek (offer holy water to Shivalingam)’ of Lord Shiva as the Shivaratri of Sawan month is being celebrated after two years of the pandemic, while the police administration has made tight security arrangements.
Updated on Jul 26, 2022 01:23 pm IST

Dev Deepawali celebrated with grandeur in Varanasi

Dev Deepawali is also known as Tripurotsav because on this day, Lord Shiva primarily defeated the asura Tripurasura. On the occasion, the ghats of Varanasi were lit by 12 lakh earthen lamps.
Updated on Nov 20, 2021 10:50 am IST