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The day also celebrates the determination of Goddess Parvati who took 108 re-births until Lord Shiva gave in to her dedication and tied the nuptial knot with her. (Photo: AP)

Haryali Teej 2018: Here's all you need to know about monsoon festival

The festival is widely celebrated by married Hindu women in Northern and Western parts of India to pray for well-being...

13 Aug 2018 8:45 AM IST

While many temples organise pujas, communities organize dance-drama events called Rasa Lila or Krishna Lila as well. (Photo: Soumyabrata Gupta)

Janmashtami 2018: Here's everything you need to know

Devotees celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna through fasting, singing, praying together.

1 Sept 2018 7:18 PM IST

580 kg laddu reaches Hyderabad for Lord Ganesha. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

580 kg laddu reaches Hyderabad for Lord Ganesha

The laddu is popularly known as 'Maha Prasadam'.

13 Sept 2018 11:10 AM IST

Mohan Raj, a member of the trust told ANI, that each year they try to do something new. (Photo: ANI)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: Hyderabad devotees go eco-friendly with...

Around five tons of sugarcane was used to complete the magnificent idol of Lord Ganesha.

12 Sept 2018 8:43 PM IST

Notably, the legendary design of the idol is now patent protected.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: First look of Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai

Founded in 1934, the idol is believed to be the 'one who fulfills all wishes.'

11 Sept 2018 9:18 PM IST

As per the rituals, 21 modaks are offered to the benevolent God and eventually served to devotees.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: Here's why Bappa loves modak, and 2 recipes

Festival sees devotees offering deity various sweets and savouries amongst which modaks make for the most prominent...

11 Sept 2018 8:47 PM IST

The festival is also celebrated across communities and has taken on a larger role in society as well. (Photo: AP)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: Here's everything you need to know

Lord Ganesha is elephant-headed son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is considered as symbol of wisdom, prosperity...

10 Sept 2018 2:41 PM IST

In RS, numbers in UPA favour

In RS, numbers in UPA favour

The government, which won the FDI vote in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, is likely to win the same in Rajya Sabha also...

7 Dec 2012 4:33 PM IST

After 25 yrs, Indian films return to Egypt

After 25 yrs, Indian films return to Egypt

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster Chennai Express is all set for a trip to Egypt in October thus marking the...

27 Sept 2013 10:14 AM IST

LGBT rights activists said womens safety shouldnt be used to discriminate against gay couples (Photo: AFP)

Hundreds of Nepal's gay community members to march for equal rights

In recent years the gay community has started using the festival to call attention to its demands for equal rights.

8 Aug 2017 7:12 PM IST