Festivals

New Delhi: Those who are determined to avoid buying Chinese rakhis for the upcoming Raksha Bandhan festival, there will be locally-made options like the ‘Modi rakhi’. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), which has taken a strong…

New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) has debunked a claim on social media that Chinese goods imported for Holi in India should be avoided because they are infected with novel coronavirus The WHO clarification came after a post in…

Bhubaneswar: Decked up churches, lighted altars, Xmas trees decorated with gifts, devotees flocking to observe midnight mass, revelers sporting Santa Claus caps and festive cheer ushered in Christmas in the city. While soothing carols and…

Firecrackers are so damaging to the air quality that the Supreme Court had banned it in New Delhi last year. Firecrackers are also getting more expensive with each passing year. Depending on income levels, a family spends ₹2000-10000 or…

Bhubaneswar: Four days after Dussehra is the full moon night, which marks the beginning of Sharad or the harvest season. In Odisha, the day belongs to the unmarried girls, who make merry and offer prayers to Sun and Moon near Brundabati…

Kolkata: The fragrance of Shiuli and the sound of Dhaak floats through the City of Joy during the nine-day Durga Puja festivities as it transforms into an art expo, showcasing varied cultures and traditions. Durga Puja here is not just…

Jeypore has an old association with ‘lathis’. They are considered sacred by the tribal groups here, who worship them throughout the year for the prosperity of the people. When Jeypore was ruled by kings, tribal headmen used to come here…

Berhampur can be called a mini Andhra Pradesh in Odisha for it is home to the Telugu speaking Kamma community. Dusshera celebrations here are quite unique and this small community in the Silk City has kept alive the age-old tradition of…

Cuttack: There is nothing like the festival season for flower sellers in the Millennium City to show their ‘flower-power’. Durga Puja and Dusshera is peak business time with the demand growing manifold. The flower sellers too multiply at…

Balangir: ‘Bhai Juntia’, the traditional celebration of sibling bond and care, was once a major festival in Western Odisha held on the auspicious day of Durga Astami. Besides the ritualistic renewal of love between brothers and sisters,…