Culture

May 21, 2026 12:40 PM

12-day Saraswati Antya Pushkaralu begins in Telangana’s Kaleshwaram

Saraswati Antya Pushkaralu began at Kaleshwaram in Jayashankar Bhupalapally district of Telangana on Thursday with Kanchi Math pontiff Sri Shankar Vijayendra Saraswati taking the first holy dip. State Endowments Minister Konda Surekha, IT and Industries Minister Dudilla Sridhar Babu and his wife, a...

April 29, 2026 10:20 AM

PM Modi offers prayers at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, where he participated in traditional rituals accompanied by Vedic chants on Wednesday. Upon his arrival at the temple, the Prime Minister received a warm welcome, marked by the sound...

April 25, 2026 1:19 PM

Char Dham Yatra: History and ancient origins

Char Dham Yatra history holds a prominent place in Hindu culture as a spiritual journey to the four most sacred sites in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. This pilgrimage is not only about faith but also carries a deep historical and cultural res...

April 23, 2026 9:50 PM

J&K: IGP Kashmir chairs meet on Amarnath Yatra, Darbar Move preparedness

Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi, on Thursday, chaired a coordination meeting with Central Armed Police Forces for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and the annual Darbar Move preparedness.​ The meeting was chaired by the Inspector General of Police at the Police Control Room Kashmir in ...

April 21, 2026 4:01 PM

Kanchipuram silk sarees weave tradition, prestige and economic strength

In India, a saree is more than just attire; it is emotion, identity, and tradition woven together. Among the country's many iconic weaves, the silk sarees of Kanchipuram stand out for their timeless elegance and royal appeal. Known as the "Silk City," this town in Tamil Nadu has earned global recogn...

April 21, 2026 11:14 AM

Char Dham Yatra 2026: Dates, routes, registration details explained

The sacred Char Dham temples have reopened, marking the commencement of one of India’s most revered spiritual pilgrimages. The 2026 Char Dham Yatra officially began in Uttarakhand with the opening of the Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, following a six...