Mandi: The stage is set for a week-long international Shivratri fair of Mandi, which is a unique congression of gods and goddesses and also a cultural bonanza. Situated on the bank of river Beas and once the capital town of a princely state, Mandi is often described as ‘Chhoti Kashi of Himachal’. The title aptly [...]

Jammu: The seven-day long Jhiri Mela commenced today with over 90,000 devotees paying their tributes on the first day at Amar Samadhi of Baba Jitto at Shama Chak, about 18-kms from here, in Jammu district.
Lakhs of devotees from within the state and other state visit the annual Mela to pay tribute to a farmer for [...]

Renuka Ji:  With the departure of palanquin of Lord Parshuram and other deities in a traditional religious ceremony at Shri Renuka Ji lake, the six day long state level Shri Renuka Ji fair, one of the biggest cultural and religious event of Himachal Pradesh concluded.
Over 16 Lakhs devotees throng from different parts of the country [...]

Shri Renuka Ji:  On the eve of Devprabodini Akadshi the Five day long state level Shri Renuka Ji fair as begin with the arrival of son Lord Parshuram at Shri Renuka Ji Lake in Himachal, the home of his divine mother Shri Renuka Ji. During five day fair several lakhs of devotees from all over [...]

Shri Renuka Ji: With the arrival of palanquin of Lord Parshuram on the bank of Renuka lake state level Renuka fair, the biggest cultural and religious event of Sirmour district commenced here today with traditional fervour.
The palanquin of Lord Parshuram was brought in a traditional process from the ancient temple in Jamu Koti village to [...]

Shri Renuka Ji: Five day long State-Level Shri Renuka ji fair in Himachal Pradesh commences tomorrow 28th October 2009 which will  conclude on 2nd November,09.  Besides its holy tradition, the fair will also be an occasion of religious fervour on one hand and an opportunity for brisk trade activity on the other.
Chief Minister of Himachal Prof. [...]

The nights are laden with the intoxicating smell of the white flowers of ‘queen of night’. There is a rosy nip in the morning air, hinting at the approaching winters. The granaries are brimming with the recently harvested rice crop. For many businesses, the traditional (not the official) new financial year is about to begin. [...]

Nahan: Master of making the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarana and Magnath 70 years Mr. Mujeev of Saharanpur in Utter Pradesh wants to keep this skill alive. Despite the minor income from this art Mujeev wants that this art should not be extinct.
Interacting with media persons he said that it was the reason he had put [...]

Nahan: More than three thousand Muslim people offered the prayer of NAMAJ at the newly constructed ground in Ramkundi for the purpose on the eve of EID UL FITAR festival on Monday.
Deputy Commissioner Padam Singh chauhan inaugurated the EIDGAH ground this morning before the NAWAJ ceremony, who ensured to provide the funds for the construction [...]

New Delhi: The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil in her message on the occasion of Ramnavami, which is being celebrated tomorrow, has said: - 
“On the auspicious occasion of Ramnavami, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens. 
May the celebrations of this joyous festival bring all our people together and [...]

Chandigarh: The eagerly awaited 37th Chandigarh Rose Festival got off to a colorful start today with the inaugural ceremony performed by the Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Gen. (Retd.) S.F. Rodrigues, PVSM VSM at the lush green Zakir Rose Garden amidst utmost gaiety and enthusiasm. The lively and fun filled ceremony was marked by the [...]

Chandigarh: The sprawling manicured lawns, lush green perennials and bright fragrant seasonal blossoms at Guru Gobind Singh College for Women won the second position in the H3 category ; viz Best College Campus  Maintained in the Festival of Gardens in the Rose Festival Chandigarh 2009.
In the flowers growing in Pots (Class – D) too the College [...]

Chandigarh: Renowned Bollywood Singer, Alka Yagnik, noted bollywood actress turned singer, Sanobar Kabir, Punjabi Singer, Labh Janjua would be performing in the three day Chandigarh Rose Festival commencing from February 20.
This was revealed in a meeting held today under the chairmanship of UT Home Secretary, Mr. Ram Niwas. The festival will be inaugurated by the [...]