Indian festivals

While Ganesh Visarjan is performed on Anant Chaturdashi, on the eleventh day of the festival, it is also done on the third, fifth or seventh day from the day of Ganesha Chaturthi.

Ganesh Visarjan 2025 rules: Dos and Don’ts to follow before bidding farewell to Ganpati

On Ganpati Visarjan, the last day of Ganesh Utsav, devotees bid adieu to their beloved deity with chants of -…

September 5, 2025 16:18 IST

Onam 2025: Colourful pookalams to delicious Sadya feasts; how India is celebrating Thiruvonam

Marking the return of the legendary King Mahabali, this ten-day festival from August 26 to September 5 culminates in Thiruvonam,…

September 5, 2025 15:53 IST

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Happy Onam 2025 Best Wishes, Quotes, Messages: The last day of Onam festival is here. Thiruvonam marks the arrival of…

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Despite the government’s GST 2.0 reforms reducing taxes on many daily-use items, the ₹45,000-crore detergent category remains at an 18%…

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