COMMENT | For Muslims, it is the holy month of Ramadan now. Christians, too, commenced their 40-day period of Lent this week on Ash Wednesday. Lent is a season for contemplation, prayer, fasting ...

The Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) accepts the apology issued by three Era FM radio presenters over a video mocking the Thaipusam kavadi ritual. Its president T Ganesan emphasised the importance of ...

Dressed in hues of yellow, carrying kavadis adorned with marigolds, devotees of the Arulmighu Shri Anantha Muthumariamman Temple, New Modder gathered to celebrate Thai Poosam Kavady festival ...

Skanda Sashti, celebrated on March 4, 2025, honors Lord Murugan's victory over the demon Surapadma. This festival symbolizes triumph over evil, with rituals including fasting, prayers, and ...

Mahashivratri bank holiday today: As per the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will remain closed in 22 cities across India today. Mahashivratri Bank Holiday 2025: The RBI ...

In Tamil Nadu, banks will remain closed for Thai Poosam, a prominent festival that celebrates Lord Murugan's triumph over the demon Surapadman. Himachal Pradesh banks will remain closed in honor ...

Bank holiday for Mahashivratri 2025: Mahashivratri, one of the largest and most significant sacred Hindu festivals, will be observed on Wednesday, February 26. Bank holiday for Mahashivratri 2025 ...

EVERY year, Chowddhri Kannan recycles the materials used to make his kavadi. This year, he is using the same base built three years ago but with some added creativity. Cancel anytime. No ads.

Mahashivratri Bank Holiday on February 26: The RBI categorises holidays under three brackets: holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act and Real-Time ...

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PHOTO BY VEE RAMSAYI For thousands of Hindus on the South Coast, the 15 days of strict fasting of the Thai Poosam Kavady festival ended on Sunday. Every year, devotees gather at the Port Shepstone ...