Follow Us on Google News Agartala, July 3 (IANS) With traditional rituals and colourful ceremonies, the century-old ‘Kharchi Puja’ began on Thursday at Puran Habeli — the former capital of the erstwhile princely state — now known as Khayerpur, about 8 km north of Agartala. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha accompanied by other personalities inaugurated … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Agartala, July 2 (IANS) The century-old traditional ‘Kharchi Puja’ will begin on Thursday in the erstwhile princely state’s previous capital, Puran Habeli, now Khayerpur, 8 km north of Agartala. Though the seven-day-long ‘Kharchi Puja’ and fair would formally start on Thursday, the traditional ‘Snan Yatra’ of 14 Hindu deities would … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) Using leftover timber meant for Puri’s Jagannath Temple for carving deities in Jagannath Temple in Digha of East Midnapore district of West Bengal, officially referred to as Jagannath Dham Cultural Central Centre, is against “ethics” and “morality”, observed BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday. “The questionable … Read more
Mandi, Feb 27 (IANS) The week-long International Shivratri Mahotsav commenced on Thursday with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu inaugurating festivities in this Himachal Pradesh historical town, popularly known as ‘Chhoti Kashi’, amidst a congregation of over 200 hill gods and goddesses. The fair showcases a blend of religious rituals, cultural performances, and traditional festivities, drawing visitors … Read more