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Varuthini Ekadashi 2025: Ekadashi in April today; know parana time, tithi, more

Varuthini Ekadashi 2025: Hindu devotees are observing Varuthini Ekadashi today, April 24, 2025. Know the significance, fasting time, parana time and more.

Varuthini Ekadashi 2025: Know the correct date, parana time, tithi, puja vidhi, significance and more about Ekadashi in April 2025. (Pinterest)

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Updated on Apr 24, 2025 10:01 AM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Good Friday 2025: All you need to know about day’s meaning, why it's celebrated

Good Friday 2025: Good Friday is observed on April 18 this year. Here's what the day signifies and why it's an important annual tradition for Christians.

Good Friday 2025: In some traditions, church bells are rung slowly and solemnly on Good Friday, and they remain silent until Easter Sunday. (Unsplash)

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Updated on Apr 18, 2025 07:45 AM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Celebrate Malayali New Year with the sticky, sweet and traditional Vishu Katta

Ring in the auspicious occasion of Vishu today with this New Year's staple recipe, across Malayali households

Celebrate the Malayali New Year with this traditional Vishu Katta recipe(Photos: Lincy's Cook Art, Pinterest)

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Published on Apr 14, 2025 01:51 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Happy Vishu wishes 2025: Top 40 wishes, images, greetings for Malayalam New Year

Happy Vishu 2025: Celebrate the auspicious occasion of Malayalam New Year with these heartfelt wishes, greetings and images.

Happy Vishu 2025: It will be observed on April 14.(Canva)

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 08:05 AM IST

ByTapatrisha Das

Puthandu 2025: Date, significance and celebration of Tamil New Year

Puthandu 2025: From rituals to celebrations and significance, here’s all that you need to know about the special day.

Puthandu 2025: This year, Puthandu will be observed on April 14.(HT photo)

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Published on Apr 13, 2025 04:53 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das

Chaitra Navratri 2025 Day 2: All about Maa Brahmacharini, significance, colour

Chaitra Navratri 2025 Day 2: On Day 2 of Chaitra Navratri, Hindu devotees worship Maa Brahmacharini. Know about the rituals, time and more.

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Updated on Mar 31, 2025 02:46 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Eid Mubarak 2025: 110+ best wishes, images, status, messages and quotes to share

Eid Mubarak 2025: Muslims are basking in Eid celebrations after the holy month of Ramadan ended. Here are some Eid wishes to add joy to your celebrations.

Eid Mubarak 2025: Celebrate the holy festival of Eid by sharing these Eid wishes, images, messages and greetings to your family, friends and loved ones. (Pexels)

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Updated on Mar 31, 2025 04:05 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Eid 2025: 15 Ghibli-style Eid-ul-Fitr Mubarak images to wish your loved ones

Eid 2025: Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 by sending stunning Ghibli-style images to your loved ones and wishing them a joyful Eid Mubarak!

Eid 2025: Here are stunning Ghibli-style images to wish Eid-ul-Fitr Mubarak to your loved ones. (ChatGPT)

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Updated on Mar 30, 2025 03:30 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Happy Ugadi 2025: 40 best wishes, images, messages, status and greetings

Happy Ugadi 2025: Check out these special wishes, images and greetings that you can send to your loved ones to celebrate Ugadi on March 30.

Happy Ugadi 2025: Check out these wishes, images, and greetings to share with your loved ones on the occasion of Ugadi. (Image by Canva)

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Updated on Mar 30, 2025 08:25 AM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Happy Gudi Padwa 2025: 70+ wishes, images, greetings, messages and status

Happy Gudi Padwa 2025: Celebrate Gudi Padwa, the Marathi New Year, with our heartfelt wishes and greetings. Spread joy by sharing them with your loved ones!

Happy Gudi Padwa 2025: Celebrate Gudi Padwa with our specially-curated wishes and images. (Image by Canva)

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Updated on Mar 30, 2025 12:47 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Happy Chaitra Navratri 2025: 100+ Navratri wishes, images, status and greetings

Happy Chaitra Navratri 2025: The Hindu festival of Chaitra Navratri begins on March 30 and ends on April 7. Spread joy with these wishes, images and more.

Happy Chaitra Navratri 2025: Chaitra Navratri is on March 30. Celebrate with these meaningful wishes, images, and greetings. (Image by Canva)

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Updated on Mar 30, 2025 12:52 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Chaitra Navratri 2025 calendar: When is Ashtami 2025? When will Navratri end?

Chaitra Navratri 2025 calendar: The nine-day Hindu festival of Chaitra Navratri began on March 30. Here's a look at when it ends, and correct Ashtami 2025 date.

Chaitra Navratri 2025 calendar: Find out the full dates list of Chaitra Navratri, including Ashtami and Navami dates. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Apr 05, 2025 07:32 AM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Chaitra Navratri 2025 fasting rules: Dos and don'ts to follow while keeping fast

Chaitra Navratri 2025: The auspicious Hindu festival of Chaitra Navratri begins on March 30. Here are the dos and don'ts you need to remember during fasting.

Chaitra Navratri 2025 fasting rules: Here are all the dos and don'ts you need to remember while observing a fast for Chaitra Navratri.

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Updated on Mar 28, 2025 10:10 AM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Happy Nowruz 2025: 80+ wishes, images, greetings, status, messages to share

Happy Nowruz 2025: Nowruz falls on March 20. Celebrate the special occasion with your loved ones by sending them these wishes, status, messages, and images.

Happy Nowruz 2025: Wish your family and friends on Nowruz with these special messages. (Freepik)

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Updated on Mar 20, 2025 10:34 AM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Holika Dahan 2025: 100+ wishes, images, messages, status and greetings

Holika Dahan 2025: Celebrate Holika Dahan with joy, love, and positivity. Share these 100+ wishes, images, messages.

Happy Holika Dahan 2025: Make Holika Dahan special with these wishes.

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Updated on Mar 13, 2025 02:45 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Holika Dahan 2025: Date, shubh muhurat, holika dahan time and Purnima tithi

Holika Dahan 2025 Timing: Find out the exact date of the festival of colours, Holika Dahan time, puja schedule, purnima tithi, and more.

Holika Dahan 2025 Timing: Celebrate Holika Dahan and Holi, keeping in mind the correct dates and timings. (HT_PRINT)

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Updated on Mar 13, 2025 06:26 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: When is Rangbhari Ekadashi? Date, vrat tithi, puja time

Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: The festival of Amalaki Ekadashi falls between Maha Shivaratri and Holi. Know the date, vrat tithi and parana time, and more.

Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: Know the date, puja time, vrat katha, and more about the auspicious festival of Amalaki Ekadashi. (Pinterest)

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Updated on Mar 10, 2025 07:29 AM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Hola Mohalla 2025: When will it be celebrated? Know all about the 3-day festival

Hola Mohalla 2025: From date to significance, here’s all that you need to know about the special festival.

This year, Hola Mohalla will be observed from March 14, 2025 to March 16, 2025. (Shutterstock)

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Updated on Mar 06, 2025 10:04 AM IST

ByTapatrisha Das

Happy Maha Shivratri 2025: 50+ wishes, images, status and greetings to share

Happy Maha Shivratri 2025: Celebrate the holy festival of Maha Shivratri with these best wishes, images, GIFs, and greetings.

Happy Maha Shivratri 2025: Celebrate Maha Shivratri with these wishes, images, messages, and GIFs. (Image by Canva)

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Updated on Feb 26, 2025 02:16 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Maha Shivratri 2025: When is Mahashivratri? Date, time, muhurat, parana time

Maha Shivratri 2025: Celebrate the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri with full knowledge of its correct date, time, shubh muhurat, and parana time.

Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival that is celebrated annually with much fervour and excitement across India. (Representative Image (Unsplash))

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Updated on Feb 25, 2025 03:52 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Mauni Amavasya 2025: Date, shubh muhurat, rituals, significance of sacred day

Mauni Amavasya 2025: Discover the date, shubh muhurat, key rituals, and spiritual significance of this sacred day, dedicated to introspection and purification.

Mauni Amavasya 2025: Celebrated during the Magha month, Mauni Amavasya emphasises silence, introspection, and soul purification through rituals. (AI generated image)

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Updated on Jan 29, 2025 08:59 AM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri

Republic Day 2025: 15+ patriotic and inspiring quotes by our leaders

Republic Day 2025: This year, India marks its 76th Republic Day on Sunday, January 26. To honour the day, here are 20 patriotic and inspiring quotes.

Republic Day 2025: Check out these 20 patriotic and inspiring quotes by our leaders. (Image by Canva)

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Updated on Jan 26, 2025 08:07 AM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Republic Day 2025: Eco-friendly R-Day practices to pledge for sustainability

Republic Day 2025: From avoiding plastic use to conserving water, here are a few eco-friendly practices to follow on this day.

Republic Day 2025: Here are a few eco-friendly Republic Day practices to ensure that we contribute to the development of the nation, and the environment. (Unsplash)

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Published on Jan 25, 2025 01:59 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das

Happy Republic Day 2025: 50+ wishes, images, GIFs, SMS to share on January 26

Happy Republic Day 2025: Check out these Republic Day wishes, messages, images and greetings that you can send to your friends and family on January 26.

Republic Day 2025: Check out these 50+ messages, wishes, and greetings for Republic Day celebrations. (Image by Canva)

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Updated on Jan 26, 2025 04:00 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Republic Day 2025: DIY craft ideas inspired by R-Day theme ‘Swarnim Bharat’

Republic Day 2025: From tricolour rangoli to miniature Indian flags, here are DIY craft ideas inspired by the theme ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’.

Republic Day 2025: The theme for this year's Republic Day is ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’. (Pinterest)

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Published on Jan 25, 2025 11:37 AM IST

ByTapatrisha Das

Shattila Ekadashi 2025: Shattila Ekadashi vrat katha, parana time, date, rituals

Shattila Ekadashi 2025: Shattila Ekadashi falls on January 25. Devotees seek blessings from Lord Vishnu. Know vrat katha, parana time, and more.

On Shattila Ekadashi, devotees seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu. (Pinterest)

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Updated on Jan 25, 2025 09:37 AM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Republic Day 2025: Top 10 lesser known facts about R-Day and Republic Day parade

Republic Day 2025: Republic Day, observed on Sunday, January 26, brings with it fascinating insights. Learn lesser-known facts about this day.

Republic Day 2025: The R-day Parade displays India's cultural legacy and military prowess via the tableaux and coordinated marches by contingents. (Hindustan Times/Arvind Yadav)

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Updated on Jan 26, 2025 09:39 AM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi

Makar Sankranti 2025 significance: Why is this day celebrated?

Makar Sankranti 2025: This special day marks the end of the harsh winters and start of spring with the harvest season.

This year, Makar Sankranti is being celebrated on January 14. (Unsplash)

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Published on Jan 14, 2025 03:35 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das

Makar Sankranti: Merging festivities and nutrition with healthy ladoo recipes

Celebrate this Makar Sankranti with nutritious ladoos as varied as the kites in the sky.

Makar Sankranti includes a variety of ladoos with their timeless goodness.(istockphoto)

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Published on Jan 13, 2025 02:02 PM IST

ByGita Hari

Pongal 2025: Date, history, significance and all about 4 days of the festival

Pongal 2025 starts on January 14, marking the harvest festival's four joyous days. Learn about its dates, history, significance, and customs for each day.

Pongal, a major harvest festival in Tamil Nadu, will be celebrated from January 14 to January 17.(Freepik)

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Published on Jan 13, 2025 01:48 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri

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Varuthini Ekadashi 2025: Hindu devotees are observing Varuthini Ekadashi today, April 24, 2025. Know the significance, fasting time, parana time and more.

Good Friday 2025: Good Friday is observed on April 18 this year. Here's what the day signifies and why it's an important annual tradition for Christians.

Ring in the auspicious occasion of Vishu today with this New Year's staple recipe, across Malayali households

Happy Vishu 2025: Celebrate the auspicious occasion of Malayalam New Year with these heartfelt wishes, greetings and images.

Puthandu 2025: From rituals to celebrations and significance, here’s all that you need to know about the special day.

Chaitra Navratri 2025 Day 2: On Day 2 of Chaitra Navratri, Hindu devotees worship Maa Brahmacharini. Know about the rituals, time and more.

Eid Mubarak 2025: Muslims are basking in Eid celebrations after the holy month of Ramadan ended. Here are some Eid wishes to add joy to your celebrations.

Eid 2025: Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 by sending stunning Ghibli-style images to your loved ones and wishing them a joyful Eid Mubarak!

Happy Ugadi 2025: Check out these special wishes, images and greetings that you can send to your loved ones to celebrate Ugadi on March 30.

Happy Gudi Padwa 2025: Celebrate Gudi Padwa, the Marathi New Year, with our heartfelt wishes and greetings. Spread joy by sharing them with your loved ones!

Happy Chaitra Navratri 2025: The Hindu festival of Chaitra Navratri begins on March 30 and ends on April 7. Spread joy with these wishes, images and more.

Chaitra Navratri 2025 calendar: The nine-day Hindu festival of Chaitra Navratri began on March 30. Here's a look at when it ends, and correct Ashtami 2025 date.

Chaitra Navratri 2025: The auspicious Hindu festival of Chaitra Navratri begins on March 30. Here are the dos and don'ts you need to remember during fasting.

Happy Nowruz 2025: Nowruz falls on March 20. Celebrate the special occasion with your loved ones by sending them these wishes, status, messages, and images.

Holika Dahan 2025: Celebrate Holika Dahan with joy, love, and positivity. Share these 100+ wishes, images, messages.

Holika Dahan 2025 Timing: Find out the exact date of the festival of colours, Holika Dahan time, puja schedule, purnima tithi, and more.

Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: The festival of Amalaki Ekadashi falls between Maha Shivaratri and Holi. Know the date, vrat tithi and parana time, and more.

Hola Mohalla 2025: From date to significance, here’s all that you need to know about the special festival.

Happy Maha Shivratri 2025: Celebrate the holy festival of Maha Shivratri with these best wishes, images, GIFs, and greetings.

Maha Shivratri 2025: Celebrate the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri with full knowledge of its correct date, time, shubh muhurat, and parana time.

Mauni Amavasya 2025: Discover the date, shubh muhurat, key rituals, and spiritual significance of this sacred day, dedicated to introspection and purification.

Republic Day 2025: This year, India marks its 76th Republic Day on Sunday, January 26. To honour the day, here are 20 patriotic and inspiring quotes.

Republic Day 2025: From avoiding plastic use to conserving water, here are a few eco-friendly practices to follow on this day.

Happy Republic Day 2025: Check out these Republic Day wishes, messages, images and greetings that you can send to your friends and family on January 26.

Republic Day 2025: From tricolour rangoli to miniature Indian flags, here are DIY craft ideas inspired by the theme ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’.

Shattila Ekadashi 2025: Shattila Ekadashi falls on January 25. Devotees seek blessings from Lord Vishnu. Know vrat katha, parana time, and more.

Republic Day 2025: Republic Day, observed on Sunday, January 26, brings with it fascinating insights. Learn lesser-known facts about this day.

Makar Sankranti 2025: This special day marks the end of the harsh winters and start of spring with the harvest season.

Celebrate this Makar Sankranti with nutritious ladoos as varied as the kites in the sky.

Pongal 2025 starts on January 14, marking the harvest festival's four joyous days. Learn about its dates, history, significance, and customs for each day.

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