Bengaluru, called the "Silicon Valley of India," has both old temples and a modern lifestyle. During festivals like Christmas ...

She inspired millions and if there is some consolation today, 22 years after the massacre, it lies in the fact that a ...

Light the diya, offer flowers and incense, and chant a simple Ganesh mantra to seek his blessings for a smooth ritual. Light the incense and lamp in front of the Goddess. Apply turmeric ...

Feeding cows and birds is also a common practice. 7. Lighting of Diyas (Lamps): As the day transitions to night, devotees light diyas (lamps) on the riverbanks, symbolising the dispelling of ...

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights and is also celebrated by Sikh and Jain communities. The word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'. Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, ...