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  • Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Dazzle in red sarees and suits to welcome Ganpati Bappa home this year

    Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations: With Ganesh Chaturthi just a few days away, it is time for some festive shopping. If you are heading out this weekend, here’s a quick look at red sarees, suits, and lehengas for some inspiration.

  • Festivals in May 2025: Complete List of Ekadashi, Amavasya, Purnima, Puja, and Important Vrats

    Festivals in May 2025: Complete List of Ekadashi, Amavasya, Purnima, Puja, and Important Vrats

    Discover the complete list of festivals in May 2025, including Ekadashi, Amavasya, Purnima, Puja, and important Vrats. Stay updated on auspicious dates and timings for Hindu celebrations.

  • Ram Navami Date 2025: When is Rama Navami - April 5 or April 6?

    Ram Navami Date 2025: When is Rama Navami - April 5 or April 6?

    Discover the date of Rama Navami in 2025 and learn about the significance of this Hindu festival celebrating Lord Rama's birth anniversary.

  • Ugadi 2025: Telugu New Year Date, Timings, Panchangam, History & Celebrations

    Ugadi 2025: Telugu New Year Date, Timings, Panchangam, History & Celebrations

    Discover the significance and celebrations of Ugadi 2025, the Telugu New Year. Get the date, timings, Panchangam, and history of this festive occasion, and learn how to welcome the new year with traditional rituals and customs.

  • How to Book Tirumala Balaji Darshan Tickets on WhatsApp: A Simple & Quick Guide to Andhra Govt's 'Mana Mitra' Service

    How to Book Tirumala Balaji Darshan Tickets on WhatsApp: A Simple & Quick Guide to Andhra Govt's 'Mana Mitra' Service

    Learn how to book Tirumala Balaji Darshan tickets on WhatsApp using Andhra Govt's 'Mana Mitra' Service. Get a simple and quick step-by-step guide to book your tickets easily.

  • Mahakumbh 2025: Meet the 'Kumbh Chaiwala' who Earns ₹5,000 Daily Profit selling Tea

    Mahakumbh 2025: Meet the 'Kumbh Chaiwala' who Earns ₹5,000 Daily Profit selling Tea

    Meet the 'Kumbh Chaiwala' who's brewing up a storm at Mahakumbh 2025, earning ₹5,000 daily profit selling tea. Discover his inspiring story of entrepreneurship and success.

  • Celebrate Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bihu festivals with these traditional, healthy Indian dishes

    Celebrate Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bihu festivals with these traditional, healthy Indian dishes

    Whether you’re savouring til laddoos in Gujarat, gajar ka halwa in Punjab, or Matla undhiyu in Gujarat, the culinary traditions of India’s harvest festivals offer something for everyone. This year, embrace the season’s bounty with dishes that warm your heart and nourish your body, just as these festivals were meant to do.

  • Bhogi 2025 Date, Time, and Significance

    Bhogi 2025 Date, Time, and Significance

    Discover the significance and celebrations of Bhogi 2025! Learn about the date, time, and rituals associated with this auspicious day, marking the beginning of the Pongal festival in India.

  • Trending Diwali 2024 Rangoli Ideas to Make Your Home Festive-Ready

    Trending Diwali 2024 Rangoli Ideas to Make Your Home Festive-Ready

    Explore the latest rangoli trends for Diwali 2024 to beautify your home. Get inspired with unique designs that reflect the festive spirit and bring joy to your celebrations.

  • Karva Chauth festivities set to drive Rs 22,000 cr economic boost nationwide

    Karva Chauth festivities set to drive Rs 22,000 cr economic boost nationwide

    This year's spending is expected to surpass last year's Rs 15,000 crore mark, reflecting a surge in enthusiasm and consumer activity.

  • Karwa Chauth rituals: Looking to stand out this Karwa Chauth? Here’s how Kundan jewellery can amp up your look

    Karwa Chauth rituals: Looking to stand out this Karwa Chauth? Here’s how Kundan jewellery can amp up your look

    Karwa Chauth 2024: Karwa Chauth is about fasting, feasting and decking up in fine jewellery. Among many other jewellery styles, Kundan jewelry is something more than just being a symbol of tradition; it is a stunning way to blend heritage and personal style.

  • Karwa Chauth mehndi designs 2024: Deck your hands with must-try patterns this year

    Karwa Chauth mehndi designs 2024: Deck your hands with must-try patterns this year

    Best Karwa Chauth mehndi patterns: Karwa Chauth is a celebration of love and tradition, with henna adding a romantic touch. Add floral or geometric motifs, personalise your mehndi with your spouse's initials or add a secret message hidden within floral designs.

  • Karwa Chauth rituals: 8 essential tips to get ready for the celebration

    Karwa Chauth rituals: 8 essential tips to get ready for the celebration

    Karwa Chauth 2024: What are your Karwa Chauth plans? Your checklist isn't complete until you tackle the following preparations. Check them off, and you'll be ready to celebrate Karwa Chauth with style and devotion. Embrace the day, cherish the rituals, and enjoy the time spent with loved ones. Here's how.

  • Stylish and sustainable: Why mixing-and-matching is key to a versatile, budget-friendly wardrobe

    Stylish and sustainable: Why mixing-and-matching is key to a versatile, budget-friendly wardrobe

    Your festive dress-up game should be top-notch without burning a hole in your pocket. You can create countless looks by breaking down the components of your existing outfits and accessorising correctly. An expert shares tips on how to stay festive-ready and stylish for every occasion without the hassle of a packed closet. Here’s how you can build a stunning capsule wardrobe.

  • From how to groom brows to best lipstick colours, here are 5 timeless makeup tips for festivals

    From how to groom brows to best lipstick colours, here are 5 timeless makeup tips for festivals

    Makeup tips: This festive season, embrace timeless makeup techniques that focus on enhancing your natural beauty while adding a touch of elegance.

  • Dussehra menu: Easy recipes for saffron rasmalai cheesecake, air-fried namkeen mix, and more

    Dussehra menu: Easy recipes for saffron rasmalai cheesecake, air-fried namkeen mix, and more

    Traditional Dussehra recipes: This Dussehra, add sweetness to your celebrations by blending the best of tradition with modern twists on classic recipes. Add a fresh perspective to these age-old dishes for a delightful change to the table. Check out some traditional and modern delectable recipes here.

  • Navaratri fitness guide with yoga: Fight fatigue, find your rhythm with cat-cow pose, Surya Namaskar

    Navaratri fitness guide with yoga: Fight fatigue, find your rhythm with cat-cow pose, Surya Namaskar

    Benefits of yoga: While enjoying the colourful celebrations, lively music, and lipsmacking food during Navratri, don’t forget to set aside time for these rejuvenating yoga poses. They’ll keep you active, energised, and free from the fatigue that can creep in amidst the celebrations.

  • Onam 2024: 5 Essential Sadhya dishes & how to make Kaalan, a banana and yam curry

    Onam 2024: 5 Essential Sadhya dishes & how to make Kaalan, a banana and yam curry

    Onam 2024: Chef Arun Kumar TR on how to make and serve Onam Sadya, his book 'Feast on a Leaf: The Onam Sadhya Cookbook', why stone grinders are better than modern mixer grinders and why kaalan is his favourite Onam Sadhya dish.

  • Janmashtami celebration: 5 super simple makeup tips for an instagram-worthy look

    Janmashtami celebration: 5 super simple makeup tips for an instagram-worthy look

    Janmashtami 2024: Getting dressed and doing your makeup for Janmashtami is about looking good for the pooja, and setting yourself up for those Instagram-worthy shots that capture the celebration perfectly. Here’s how to perfect your makeup for those ‘gram’ moments.

  • Janmashtami special sweets: Whip up festive flavours with these easy, scrumptious recipes

    Janmashtami special sweets: Whip up festive flavours with these easy, scrumptious recipes

    Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Festivals are all about joy, celebration, and of course, delicious food. With Janmashtami coming up and the weekend around the corner, why not try your hand at some scrumptious recipes? Here are a few mouth-watering dishes shared by a talented chef to make your celebrations even more special.

  • Kajari Teej 2024 home decor ideas: Unique and trendy inspirations

    Kajari Teej 2024 home decor ideas: Unique and trendy inspirations

    Kajari Teej significance: Add personal touches to your home decor by incorporating elements that reflect your family’s traditions and preferences this Kajari Teej. Whether it’s through vibrant flowers, traditional crafts, or elegant lighting, these decor ideas will help create a festive and inviting atmosphere.

  • Rakshabandhan 2024: Add an Indo-western touch to your festive celebration in these 6 simple ways

    Rakshabandhan 2024: Add an Indo-western touch to your festive celebration in these 6 simple ways

    The festive season is here! Want to keep the traditional charm without the fuss? Here’s how to create an elegant, effortless look that blends tradition with a modern twist.

  • Ram Navami 2024: Here are 10 popular soulful songs and Bhajans to celebrate the auspicious day

    Ram Navami 2024: Here are 10 popular soulful songs and Bhajans to celebrate the auspicious day

    According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama was born on this day during the Shukla Paksha Navami, the ninth day of the Chaitra month. This day also marks the end of Chaitra Navratri. Here is a list of popular devotional songs and Ram bhajans.

  • Shilpa Shetty performs Kanya Puja of her 'own Devi Samisha' on Ashtami, Watch video

    Shilpa Shetty performs Kanya Puja of her 'own Devi Samisha' on Ashtami, Watch video

    Kanya Puja, a significant part of Chaitra Navratri celebrations, involves worshipping young girls who are seen as manifestations of the divine feminine. In the video, Shilpa Shetty Kundra can be seen performing traditional rituals with little Samisha.

  • How Bollywood celebrates Indian festivals from Holi and Gudi Padwa to Eid

    How Bollywood celebrates Indian festivals from Holi and Gudi Padwa to Eid

    How Bollywood celebrities celebrate the biggest Indian festivals from Mahashivaratri to Holi and Eid; which Bollywood films and songs are just right for a variety of occasions - including April Fools' Day, and what the IPL's biggest stars love to eat.

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