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Holika Dahan 2025: Dos and don'ts to follow while performing Choti Holi rituals

Holika Dahan marks the victory of good over evil. As you prepare for the ritual on Choti Holi, here are some dos and don’ts to follow for a safe celebration.

Holika Dahan 2025: On March 13, 2024, Hindus will celebrate Holika Dahan, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. (ANI)

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Updated on Mar 13, 2025 06:24 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri

Magh Bihu 2025: Date, shubh muhurat of Bhogali Bihu, history, significance, more

Magh Bihu 2025: When is Bhogali Bihu? Know the correct date, shubh muhurat, history, significance, rituals and celebration of Assam's grand harvest festival.

Magh Bihu 2025: What is Magh Bihu really about? A deep dive into Assam’s most anticipated festival!(File Photo)

lifestyle

Published on Jan 12, 2025 03:52 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Bhumi's naagincore fit is actually an ode to Karnataka's Bhuta Kola ritual dance

Bhumi Pednekar has no qualms with some sartorial experimentation. Her last look may have been dubbed naagin-core by the internet but it's actually much deeper

Bhumi Pednekar's latest fashion outing is not naagin-core: It is in fact, an ode to the age-old Bhuta Kola ritual dance(Photos: Instagram, Wikipedia)

htcity

Published on Sep 30, 2024 04:55 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Hindu Sena conducts ‘hawan’ for Donald Trump's well-being

After a recent assassination attempt on the former US president, the Hindu Sena in New Delhi held a ‘hawan’ for Donald Trump's long life and wellbeing

Members of Hindu Sena held a special prayer meet for the long life of US former US President Donald Trump, in New Delhi (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP)(AFP)

india news

Published on Jul 16, 2024 02:57 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Female genital mutilation: Entrenched ritual with devastating effects

Here are some key facts about an ancient practice which is based on a range of ideas about female sexual purity, social acceptance and male sexual pleasure.

Apart from causing severe pain, female genital mutilation can cause potentially deadly health complications, from infections and bleeding to infertility and complications in childbirth.

lifestyle

Published on Jul 16, 2024 11:11 AM IST

AFP | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Not performing Hajj this year? 6 Islamic rituals for Muslims to do at home

Arafah Day, Hajj 2024: Key Islamic rituals for Muslims to do at home to reap benefits of 9th Dhul Hijjah, even when not performing Hajj at Mecca in Saudi Arabia

Not performing Hajj this year? 6 Islamic rituals for Muslims at home on Arafah Day to reap benefits of 9th Dhul Hijjah (Photo by rawpixel)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 14, 2024 09:41 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Review: Ramblings of a Bandra Boy by Joy Bimal Roy

Divided into sections titled Travel, Family, People, Me, Jol-Khabar and Supernatural, this book, comprising a collection of the author’s Facebook posts, educates, entertains and informs

books

Published on Jun 13, 2024 05:57 PM IST

ByShoma A Chatterji

Hajj 2024: Step-by-step guide to rituals of Muslims' pilgrimage to Mecca

Hajj 2024: From Ihram to Tawaf, here's all you need to know about the key rituals of 5-day Hajj - their meanings and symbolism for Muslims pilgrimage to Mecca

Water mist is sprayed on Muslim pilgrims as they pray on the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on June 27, 2023. Hajj 2024: Step-by-step guide to rituals of Muslims' pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, their meanings and symbolism (AP Photo/Amr Nabil, File)

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Published on Jun 12, 2024 08:07 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Spice of Life: Gratitude a great attitude to find lasting happiness

I admit I’d never seen happier faces. Both the boys jumped into the car excitedly and I took them for a spin around the block and stopped at a coconut-seller’s cart

No matter what the circumstances, one can always thank the higher power for the gift of just being. (HT File)

cities

Published on May 27, 2024 01:19 PM IST

ByMegha Garg

Ludhiana: Sorcerer, aides drug NRI woman, rob ₹10 lakh, jewellery

The accused, identified as Sahil Khan, Jugnu Pandit, Musa, and an unidentified accomplice, promised to return the stolen items in exchange for the victims not reporting the incident to the police

The Dakha police registered an FIR and launched an investigation based on the statement of Rajwinder Kaur, a 49-year-old resident of Mandiani village. (iStock)

cities

Updated on Mar 05, 2024 05:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Japan's 'naked men' festival succumbs to population ageing

Organising the event, which draws several tourists, has become a burden for the ageing local faithful, who find it hard to keep up with rigours of the ritual.

Picture from the 'naked men' festival in Japan.(Reuters)

world news

Published on Feb 18, 2024 01:06 PM IST

AFP |

Mauni Amavasya 2024: Date, significance, puja timings, rituals and more

Mauni Amavasya, also known as Maghi Amavasya, is a sacred Hindu occasion dedicated to honouring ancestors and predecessors. Check date, puja timings and more.

Devotees taking holy dip in the river Ganga on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 09, 2024 08:07 AM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi

Bhumi Pednekar: I eat sweets on Diwali without feeling guilty

Actor Bhumi Pednekar also talks about her favourite ritual on the festival and shares that the whole family get together to wash all the dias

Bhumi Pednekar shares her Diwali plans for this year

htcity

Updated on Nov 11, 2023 02:56 PM IST

BySyeda Eba Fatima

Astrologers share do's and don'ts for new moon rituals

Many believe that the moon not only affects the ocean tides but also our lives, energy levels and spirits. This has led to a surge in full moon rituals and here are some astrologers suggest…

Contrary to full moons, new moons are promising fresh and new beginnings.

astrology

Published on Oct 19, 2023 07:06 PM IST

ByJahanvi Sharma

9th Dhul Hijjah or Arafah Day: Islamic rituals for Muslims not performing Hajj

9th of Dhul Hijjah or Arafah Day: Not able to perform Hajj this year? Here are some opportunities for Muslims to reap rewards of the blessed Day of Arafah

Muslim pilgrims circumambulate around the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Monday, June 26, 2023, before heading to Mina in preparation for the Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam and one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. 9th of Dhul Hijjah or Arafah Day: Islamic rituals for Muslims not performing Hajj(AP)

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Updated on Jun 26, 2023 02:25 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Meerut man arrested for killing Delhi Police head constable

Police arrested a man from an ashram in Hastinapur for allegedly killing a head constable of Delhi Police. The accused, who claimed to be a practitioner of black magic, was identified as Ganeshanand. The victim had been in touch with Ganeshanand for over a year and had asked him to eliminate his wife using black magic. The accused took the victim to a village near the Ganga, where he attacked him with a sharp weapon and threw his body, mobile phone and motorcycle into the river. The search for the victim's body is still ongoing.

The accused was identified as Ganeshanand who cheated people by claiming to be a practitioner of black magic, police said. (For representation)

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Updated on Apr 30, 2023 01:17 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

7 held for making fake entry tickets of Bhasma aarti at Mahakal Temple in Ujjain

These accused used to prepare new tickets by tampering with the old entry tickets of the temple and sold it at high prices to the devotees.

A priest performs Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar temple, in Ujjain. (File/ ANI)

cities

Published on Apr 18, 2023 08:28 PM IST

ANI |

Students to get credits for knowing Vedas, Puranas

The framework integrates the credits earned through school education, higher education and vocational and skill education

india news

Updated on Apr 12, 2023 05:03 AM IST

ByFareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi

Puthandu 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration of Tamil New Year

Puthandu 2023: Here's all you need to know about the date, history, significance, rituals and celebration of Puthandu or Tamil New Year

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 14, 2023 07:51 AM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

After skipping Good Friday procession, Pope Francis returns to public eye

The 86-year-old pope is recuperating from bronchitis, which saw him hospitalized on March 29 for three days.

Pope Francis leads the Easter Vigil mass on April 8, 2023 at St. Peter's basilica in The Vatican, as part of celebrations of the Holy Week.(AFP)

world news

Published on Apr 09, 2023 02:01 AM IST

AP |

Chennai: 5 persons drown while performing rituals; CM announces compensation

The accident occurred in the Dharmalingeshwarar Temple pond in Chennai’s Nanganallur for the Theerthavari festival

According to police, when one of the persons drowned, the other four had jumped to save him but they also died. (Representative image)

india news

Updated on Apr 05, 2023 04:13 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Bihar excise team goes on a raid, gets beaten by villagers

The district police said the Sahar police station staff evacuated the excise team as soon as it received information about the incident

Police said the villagers threw stones at the six-member excise team led by inspector Alok Kumar Saigal, forcing them to charge at the mob with their lathis to disperse the crowd. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

cities

Updated on Apr 04, 2023 01:58 PM IST

ByPrashant Ranjan

Makar Sankranti 2023: Puja muhurat, rituals and all you want to know

Makar Sankranti 2023: The auspicious Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated with great enthusiasm on January 15 this year. From puja muhurat to rituals, here's all you want to know about the festival.

Lakhs of devotees braved the winter chill to take a dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti(HT Photo/Anil Kumar Maurya)

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 14, 2023 09:45 AM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

'Koragajja Nema' ritual cancelled in Bengaluru after backlash from Tulus

Tulu speaking people from coastal regions of Karnataka opposed the ‘Koragajja Nema’ ritual, which was scheduled for Saturday in Bengaluru's Yelahanka.

Tuluvas accused temple authorities of profiteering by proposing to hold the ritual in Bengaluru.(Pinterest)

cities

Published on Nov 25, 2022 05:38 PM IST

ByYamini C S | Edited by Aryan Prakash

Navratri Ghatashapana Muhurat 2022: Puja time, shubh muhurat, rituals to follow

Navratri Ghatasthapana Muhurat 2022: From preparing the wide clay pot with grain seeds to placing the Kalash and invoking Goddess Durga in it. Here are the rules to follow for ghatasthapana. Also know the Ghatasthapana shubh muhurat.

Ghatasthapana is one of the most important rituals of Navratri.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 26, 2022 08:29 AM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

Devotee chops off tongue, offers it to deity at UP temple

The devotee was rushed to the district hospital where he is undergoing treatment. His condition is said to be serious.

A view of Sheetla Mata Mandir in Gurugram ( HT Photo/Representative)

cities

Published on Sep 10, 2022 06:14 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Onam 2022: Puja rituals, shubh muhurat and all you need to know

Onam 2022: Onam is here to celebrate harvest, culture and tradition. Check out the puja rituals, shubh muhurat and all you need to know.

lifestyle

Published on Aug 28, 2022 07:10 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

3 tips to deepen connection with the self

Are you connected with yourself? Check out the three tips to deepen your relationship with self.

3 rituals to deepen the connection with the self(Unsplash )

lifestyle

Published on Aug 19, 2022 04:53 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

Krishna Janmashtami 2022: Puja timings, rituals and shubh muhurat

Krishna Janmashtami 2022: The auspicious festival of Janmashtami is here to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. From puja timings to shubh muhurat, here is all you need to know.

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 19, 2022 07:13 AM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

Raksha Bandhan 2022: Puja timings, shubh muhurat, auspicious time to tie rakhi

Raksha Bandhan 2022: The festival of Raksha Bandhan is here to celebrate relationships and sibling love. All you need to know about the shubh muhurat, puja timings and the best time to tie rakhi.

Raksha Bandhan 2022: This year Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on August 11(HT File photo)

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Updated on Aug 11, 2022 07:14 AM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

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Holika Dahan marks the victory of good over evil. As you prepare for the ritual on Choti Holi, here are some dos and don’ts to follow for a safe celebration.

Magh Bihu 2025: When is Bhogali Bihu? Know the correct date, shubh muhurat, history, significance, rituals and celebration of Assam's grand harvest festival.

Bhumi Pednekar has no qualms with some sartorial experimentation. Her last look may have been dubbed naagin-core by the internet but it's actually much deeper

After a recent assassination attempt on the former US president, the Hindu Sena in New Delhi held a ‘hawan’ for Donald Trump's long life and wellbeing

Here are some key facts about an ancient practice which is based on a range of ideas about female sexual purity, social acceptance and male sexual pleasure.

Arafah Day, Hajj 2024: Key Islamic rituals for Muslims to do at home to reap benefits of 9th Dhul Hijjah, even when not performing Hajj at Mecca in Saudi Arabia

Divided into sections titled Travel, Family, People, Me, Jol-Khabar and Supernatural, this book, comprising a collection of the author’s Facebook posts, educates, entertains and informs

Hajj 2024: From Ihram to Tawaf, here's all you need to know about the key rituals of 5-day Hajj - their meanings and symbolism for Muslims pilgrimage to Mecca

I admit I’d never seen happier faces. Both the boys jumped into the car excitedly and I took them for a spin around the block and stopped at a coconut-seller’s cart

The accused, identified as Sahil Khan, Jugnu Pandit, Musa, and an unidentified accomplice, promised to return the stolen items in exchange for the victims not reporting the incident to the police

Organising the event, which draws several tourists, has become a burden for the ageing local faithful, who find it hard to keep up with rigours of the ritual.

Mauni Amavasya, also known as Maghi Amavasya, is a sacred Hindu occasion dedicated to honouring ancestors and predecessors. Check date, puja timings and more.

Actor Bhumi Pednekar also talks about her favourite ritual on the festival and shares that the whole family get together to wash all the dias

Many believe that the moon not only affects the ocean tides but also our lives, energy levels and spirits. This has led to a surge in full moon rituals and here are some astrologers suggest…

9th of Dhul Hijjah or Arafah Day: Not able to perform Hajj this year? Here are some opportunities for Muslims to reap rewards of the blessed Day of Arafah

These accused used to prepare new tickets by tampering with the old entry tickets of the temple and sold it at high prices to the devotees.

The framework integrates the credits earned through school education, higher education and vocational and skill education

Puthandu 2023: Here's all you need to know about the date, history, significance, rituals and celebration of Puthandu or Tamil New Year

The 86-year-old pope is recuperating from bronchitis, which saw him hospitalized on March 29 for three days.

The accident occurred in the Dharmalingeshwarar Temple pond in Chennai’s Nanganallur for the Theerthavari festival

The district police said the Sahar police station staff evacuated the excise team as soon as it received information about the incident

Makar Sankranti 2023: The auspicious Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated with great enthusiasm on January 15 this year. From puja muhurat to rituals, here's all you want to know about the festival.

Tulu speaking people from coastal regions of Karnataka opposed the ‘Koragajja Nema’ ritual, which was scheduled for Saturday in Bengaluru's Yelahanka.

Navratri Ghatasthapana Muhurat 2022: From preparing the wide clay pot with grain seeds to placing the Kalash and invoking Goddess Durga in it. Here are the rules to follow for ghatasthapana. Also know the Ghatasthapana shubh muhurat.

The devotee was rushed to the district hospital where he is undergoing treatment. His condition is said to be serious.

Onam 2022: Onam is here to celebrate harvest, culture and tradition. Check out the puja rituals, shubh muhurat and all you need to know.

Are you connected with yourself? Check out the three tips to deepen your relationship with self.

Krishna Janmashtami 2022: The auspicious festival of Janmashtami is here to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. From puja timings to shubh muhurat, here is all you need to know.

Raksha Bandhan 2022: The festival of Raksha Bandhan is here to celebrate relationships and sibling love. All you need to know about the shubh muhurat, puja timings and the best time to tie rakhi.

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