Art & Culture
Celebration of Hanuman Jayanti Across Various Indian States
Hanuman Jayanti, marking the birth of Lord Hanuman, is an important religious event celebrated with fervor in northern states like Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana,...
PM Modi Unveils Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar
On March 31, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at the Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra in Koba, Gandhinagar, in celebration...
Bank Holiday Schedule for Mahavir Jayanti 2026
Mahavir Jayanti, a prominent festival in Jainism, commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)...
Key Dates and Observances in April 2026
April 2026 is marked by a variety of significant events, making it a crucial month for educational and cultural awareness. This period includes key...
Green Card System Launched for Vehicles in Char Dham Yatra 2026
The Uttarakhand government has implemented a new “Green Card system” aimed at improving safety and streamlining travel for commercial passenger vehicles involved in the...
When is Mahavir Jayanti? Date and Timings 2026
In 2026, Mahavir Jayanti will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 31. This festival is observed on the Trayodashi, or 13th day, of the waxing...
Who Was Lord Mahavira? Know His Birth, Teachings and Importance in Jainism
Mahavir Jayanti is a prominent celebration for the Jain community, commemorating the birth of Lord Mahavira. He was born in 599 BCE in Kundagrama,...
US To Return Three Stolen Chola-Era Antiquities To India After Provenance Probe
Three invaluable antiquities, including a rare Shiva Nataraja bronze, are set to be returned to India from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art...
The Thriving Scene at Mandi House
Each evening, the streets around Delhi’s cultural nucleus, Mandi House, come alive well before performances commence. A mix of students, families, and frequent theatre-goers...
Rs 18,00,000 per bag: The Soaring Cost of Rare Coffee
In India, coffee culture varies significantly between the northern and southern regions, where residents often start their day with either a strong filter coffee...
Tara Jayanti 2026: Date, Timing, Significance, and Observance Guide
Tara Jayanti in 2026 is scheduled for March 26, which aligns with the Navami tithi during the Shukla Paksha of the Chaitra month. This...
Ashoka Ashtami 2026: Key Details on Date, Timing, and Significance
Ashoka Ashtami, an essential festival in the Hindu calendar, is celebrated during the Chaitra Navratri period. In 2026, the festival takes place on March...