Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed officials to ensure the peaceful organisation of upcoming festivals, including Holi, Shab-e-Barat, Ramzan, Navroz, Chaitra Navratri, ...

Varanasi (Banaras or Kashi) is one of those ancient cities having its roots in spirituality and architecture at its base ...

The ancient city of Varanasi is witnessing a spiritual awakening as it prepares to host a wave of Naga Sadhus and saints ahead of Maha Shivratri.

From abuses in Gaari Geet and Holi meetings, to profanities hurled at the deity at a temple fest in Kerala and expletives being used as conjunctions in everyday life, Indians need no primer on bawdy ...

Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, is a treasure trove of historical, cultural, and natural wonders. Whether you're ...

Varanasi: Hundreds of Naga Sadhus associated with Juna Akhara took out the traditional ‘Nagar Bharaman Peshwai' procession to ...

As per the tradition, Akhadas do not remain on the Sangam banks after the three Amrit (royal) snans and leave on Dashmi ...

with some leaving after Holi. Talking to TOI on Tuesday, Varanasi District Magistrate S Rajalingam said, "In view of the arrival of Akharas, all necessary preparations have started. Seers stay at ...

Thousands of Shiva devotees visit the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Somnath Temple in Gujarat, and Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. Known as the festival of colours, Holi marks the victory ...

The stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday claimed 18 lives. The tragedy, which occurred hours after signs of ...