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Ranga Panchami 2024: Date, significance and celebrations

Published on Mar 29, 2024 11:46 AM IST

Ranga Panchami 2024: From date to celebrations, here is all that you need to know about Ranga Panchami.

This year, Ranga Panchami will be observed on March 30. (Unsplash)
By, Delhi

Good Friday traditions: How Christians around the world celebrate the festival

Good Friday marks Jesus' sacrifice for humanity but traditions are different across the world and reflect the cultural and religious diversity of Christianity.

Jammu: Christian devotees take part in a procession marking Good Friday and Easter, in Jammu. Good Friday traditions: How Christians around the world celebrate the festival (PTI Photo)
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 12:20 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Good Friday 2024: Date, history, significance, why Christians observe it

Good Friday 2024: Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death in the cavalry. Know about its date, history, significance, and more.

Good Friday 2024 date, history, significance, why Christians observe it and all you need to know. (Freepik)
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 12:19 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi 2024: Date, history, rituals, puja timing

Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi 2024: From rituals to significance, here's all that you need to know about the auspicious day.

This year, Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi will be celebrated on March 28.(Representational Image: Unsplash/Mohnish Landge)
Published on Mar 27, 2024 12:58 PM IST
By, Delhi

Holi Bhai Dooj 2024: Date, timing, history and significance of the festival

Holi Bhai Dooj, celebrated after Holi, signifies the brother-sister bond on Dwitiya Tithi of Chaitra month. From date to history, here's all you need to know.

Holi Bhai Dooj is celebrated immediately after Holi in most parts of Uttar Pradesh.(istockphoto)
Published on Mar 26, 2024 03:26 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Bhratri Dwitiya 2024: Date, rituals, puja timings, significance

Bhratri Dwitiya 2024: From puja timings to significance, here's all that you need to know about the special day.

Holi Bhai Dooj celebrates the eternal bond shared by siblings. (istockphoto)
Published on Mar 26, 2024 11:55 AM IST
By, Delhi

Holi 2024 Highlights: Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's Holi celebrations

Holi 2024 Highlights: Holi, the Festival of Colours, is today, March 25. Check out all the love updates about this auspicious Hindu festival here.

live Holi 2024 Highlights: Kiara Advani-Sidharth Malhotra, Shweta Bachchan-Navya Nanda, and others; how celebs are celebrating Holi. (Instagram )
Updated on Mar 25, 2024 06:02 PM IST
By, Zarafshan Shiraz, , New Delhi

Happy Hola Mohalla 2024: Wishes, images, quotes, WhatsApp and Facebook status

Happy Hola Mohalla 2024: The three-day festival of Hola Mohalla starts on March 25 and ends on 27. See wishes, images, WhatsApp and Facebook status, and more.

Happy Hola Mohalla 2024 wishes, images, quotes, SMS, greetings, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share with loved ones. (HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 25, 2024 09:35 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Holi 2024: Delhiites go DIY, make colours with spring blooms

Making the most of spring’s remnants, quite a few residents of Delhi-NCR have opted for homemade, organic colours. Here's how and why.

Delhiites are using the flowers of trees like semal, this spring, to make natural floral gulal at home.(Photo: Raajessh Kashyap/HT)
Published on Mar 25, 2024 01:42 AM IST
ByKriti Kambiri

Holi 2024: Get your fill on E-pichkari, colour glasses from Delhi's Sadar Bazar

Hammer-shaped water guns inspired by Sunny Deol's character in Gadar 2 or Ranbir Kapoor's in Animal, will dominate Delhi this Holi as per shopkeepers in Sadar.

Residents of Chandni Chowk indulge in some festive shopping at Sadar Bazar.(Photo: Raajessh Kashyap/HT)
Published on Mar 25, 2024 01:20 AM IST
ByKriti Kambiri

Holy Week 2024: From Palm Sunday to Easter, check out the complete timeline

Discover the timeline of Holy Week 2024, from Palm Sunday to Easter, and delve into the sacred traditions of this important religious period.

Explore the rich traditions and significance of each day of Holy Week(Freepik)
Published on Mar 24, 2024 07:49 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Dol Purnima: All you want to know about the swing festival of Braj region

Dola Purnima, a Hindu swing festival, celebrates Radha and Krishna on the full moon night of Falgun. From history to significance, all details inside.

Dol Jatra, the last festival of the year in the Bengali calendar, celebrates the arrival of spring by honouring Radha and Krishna.(HT File Photo)
Published on Mar 24, 2024 06:48 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti 2024: Date, history, significance and more

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti, observed on Phalgun Purnima, celebrates the birth of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a social reformer in eastern India.

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu will be observed on March 25, 2024.(Wikipedia )
Published on Mar 24, 2024 02:57 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Huranga Holi 2024: Date, timing, history and significance

Dauji ka Huranga festival in Mathura district post-Holi is a unique tradition where men and women play Holi together. From date to history, all details inside.

Women beat men with torn clothes during
Published on Mar 24, 2024 01:02 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Holika Dahan 2024 date and time: Shubh muhurat, rituals, puja samagri list

Holika Dahan marks the first day of 2-day Holi celebrations. It symbolises the victory of good over evil. All about rituals, shubh muhurat and puja samagri.

 This year the first day of Holi will be observed on Sunday, March 24, 2024 and the Holika Dahan rituals will be observed a little late in the night. (PTI Photo)(PTI)
Published on Mar 24, 2024 12:44 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Happy Holi 2024: Wishes, images, SMS, greetings, WhatsApp and Facebook status

Holi 2024: Holi is on March 25. Check out these Holi wishes, images, quotes, SMS, WhatsApp and Facebook status, and more to share with your friends and family.

Happy Holi 2024 wishes, images, quotes, SMS, greetings, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share with your loved ones on March 25. (HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 25, 2024 07:17 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Happy Choti Holi 2024: Best wishes, images, messages to share with loved ones

Happy Choti Holi 2024: Share these wonderful wishes, heartfelt images, special messages and greetings on March 24 with your loved ones over social media.

Holika Dahan: Check out Choti Holi best wishes, images, greetings, and messages to share with near and dear ones. (HT photo)
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 02:12 PM IST
By, New Delhi

What is Palm Sunday? From significance to global celebration, all details inside

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week in the Christian calendar, commemorating Jesus Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

Across the globe, Palm Sunday is celebrated with processions, palm branch decorations, and special church services, signifying the beginning of Holy Week.(AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File)
Published on Mar 23, 2024 08:20 PM IST
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Phalguna Purnima Vrat 2024: Date, significance, rituals and auspicious timings

Falgun Purnima holds great importance in Hindu tradition as a day dedicated to worshipping Lord Vishnu, conducting rituals, and observing the Satyanarayan vrat.

As per the Hindu beliefs, Full Moon Day or Purnima is regarded as a highly auspicious and fortunate day.(Rodrigo Arangua / AFP)
Published on Mar 23, 2024 07:00 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Happy Holi 2024 Jokes: Funny wishes, images quotes, memes, one-liners to share

Happy Holi 2024: Holi festivities have begun and it's time to exchange hilarious messages with loved ones. Here're jokes, funny messages and memes to share.

Happy Holi 2024: Make your Holi celebrations even more memorable by sharing these funny messages, SMS, jokes, quotes and one-liners with your loved ones (Freepik)
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 11:30 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Holi puja 2024 date and time: Rituals, significance, puja vidhi, shubh muhurat

Dive into the colourful festivities of Holi Puja 2024! Discover the rituals, significance, puja vidhi, auspicious timings, and everything else you need to know.

Holika Dahan also Kamudu pyre is celebrated by burning Holika, the devil. (Milind Saurkar/HT Photo)
Published on Mar 23, 2024 04:05 PM IST
By, New Delhi

World Theatre Day 2024: Date, history, significance

World Theatre Day 2024: Here's all you need to know about the date, history and significance of World Theatre Day

World Theatre Day 2024: Date, history, significance (Photo by Freepik)
Published on Mar 23, 2024 03:37 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Holika Dahan 2024: Dos and don'ts to follow while performing the ritual

Holika Dahan holds a great significance for Hindus. This year it falls on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Here're dos and don'ts to follow.

The origin of the ritual of Holika Dahan goes back to the mythological tale of father and Hiranyakashipu and Prahlada.
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 11:11 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Holi 2024: Why do we celebrate Holi? Know history, significance of the festival

Holi 2024: Holi is one of the biggest Hindu festivals that celebrates the victory of good over evil. From date to history, here is all you need to know.

Holi 2024: When is Holi? Find out all you need to know about the festivals of colours inside.(Pexels)
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 08:30 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Holi 2024: 4 mistakes to avoid while celebrating the festival of colours

Holi 2024: From using DIY colours to being mindful of animals, here are a few ways to play a safe Holi.

We should be mindful while playing Holi.(Pixabay)
Published on Mar 22, 2024 04:49 PM IST
By, Delhi

Widow's Holi at Vrindavan 2024: Date, history, significance and more

Vrindavan's Widow Holi stands as a vibrant testament to inclusion and compassion, offering a unique blend of tradition and social progress.

Vrindavan's Widow Holi is more than just a festival; it's a profound celebration of inclusion and compassion.(Ajay Aggarwal/HT photo)
Published on Mar 22, 2024 04:13 PM IST
By, New Delhi

World Meteorological Day 2024: Date, history, significance

World Meteorological Day 2024: From date to significance, here's all that you need to know about the special day.

Every year, World Meteorological Day is observed on March 23.(Unsplash)
Published on Mar 22, 2024 02:28 PM IST
By, Delhi

World Water Day 2024: Date, history, significance

World Water Day 2024: From date to significance, here's all that you need to know about this special day.

Every year, World Water Day is observed on March 22.(HT Archive)
Published on Mar 21, 2024 02:00 PM IST
By, Delhi

Choti Holi 2024: When is Choti Holi? Know Holika Dahan date, history, muhurat

Choti Holi 2024: Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan is celebrated a day before Holi. Know its date, history, significance, city-wise muhurat, puja vidhi and samagri.

Choti Holi 2024: Know Holika Dahan date, history, significance, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, samagri and more. (HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 08:56 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Chhadi Mar Holi 2024 in Gokul: When and how will it be played, tradition, story

Chhadi Mar Holi in Gokul: The unique tradition of Chhadi Mar Holi falls on March 21. Know how it is celebrated, significance, unique tradition and story.

Know all about the Chhadi Mar Holi played in Gokul: When and how will it be celebrated; all about significance, unique tradition and story. (File Photo)
Published on Mar 21, 2024 09:07 AM IST
By, New Delhi
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