There was a time when the unapologetic and bold style of Anu was shockingly brow-raising. “Who is this girl?” They looked in disbelief, hid their appreciation, ...

Shigmo is the most appropriate time of the year to explore the diversity of festivals and the ritual attached to it, which very few places can compete with Goa.

Animal activists in Santacruz (west) were appalled to find live poultry birds tied to Holi pyres, intended to be burnt alive for the Holika-dahan ceremony. Despite informing local police ...

Premium Holi 2025 LIVE Updates: Holi the vibrant festival of colours is being celebrated with pomp and enthusiasm. Holi 2025 Highlights: Hindus across the world are celebrated Holi on Friday ...

Mr Singh took part in the celebrations, lighting the traditional Holi pyre, a significant event that symbolises the onset of the festival in the state.

On the eve of the festival, the ritual of Holika Dahan takes place, where a pyre is lit to commemorate ... Old-timers in north India recall that Holi was once solely about Holika Dahan, with ...

Biren Singh took part in the celebrations, lighting the traditional Holi pyre, a significant event that symbolises the onset of the festival in the state. His presence added to the festive spirit ...

Holi's vibrant celebration of colours symbolizes deep emotions and collapses social hierarchies, albeit temporarily. The Bhagwad Gita's teachings suggest an enlightened individual remains unaffected ...

Holika tricked Prahlad into sitting with her on a burning pyre, but her boon failed and she ... which involves the lighting of bonfires on the eve of Holi to symbolise the destruction of evil.

tricked him into sitting on a pyre with her. However, by divine intervention, Holika was burned to ashes, while Prahlad remained unharmed. Another popular tale associated with Holi is that of Lord ...