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Delhi celebrates Janmashtami with dance, music, and a variety of meals, such as Makhan Mishri

Delhi celebrates Janmashtami with dance, music, and a variety of meals, such as Makhan Mishri

Festival spirit was palpable throughout the city, with devotees showing faith in prayers and culinary customs

September 7, 2023

Tripathi, the toast of Mahotsav

Actor Pankaj Tripathi’s interaction with theatre director Ramanjeet Kaur was a big hit and though there were no international plays,…

February 25, 2023

Festivals keep Delhiites warm

After a two-year forced break caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, winter events in the Capital are back and Delhiites are…

December 16, 2022

Spring arrives at Nizamuddin

The Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah Sharif in South Delhi has had a tradition of celebrating Basant Panchmi dating back to five…

February 12, 2022

Celebrate ‘Chhath Mahaparv’ with happiness, says Kejriwal while offering puja

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday celebrated Chhath Puja at East Kidwai Nagar and Raja Bazar to offer 'arghya'…

November 11, 2021

No firecrackers, no sales; ban has traders in a spot

Delhi government’s blanket ban on sale and storage of firecrackers has left traders in Sadar Bazaar in a lurch. While…

November 2, 2021

Lift ban on Chhath, demands BJP from Delhi government

Delhi BJP leaders and workers staged a protest near Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence here on Tuesday against the ban…

October 12, 2021

Ramlila in Delhi to be lowkey; physical celebrations permitted

Ramlila celebrations in Delhi will be low key this year in the wake of the pandemic, adopting SOPs for Covid-appropriate…

October 5, 2021

Covid dampens Janmashtami: Delhi sees muted celebrations

Delhi will see muted Janmashtami celebrations this year with devotees not being allowed to visit religious places as part of…

August 31, 2021