Dussehra

PM Narendra Modi greets nation on Dussehra, to attend celebration in Delhi's Dwarka area

PM Modi and President Kovind today extended their greetings to the nation on the occasion of Dussehra. 

Oct 08, 2019, 08:35 AM IST

Rajnath Singh to perform 'Shastra Puja' today before Rafale delivery

The Rafale aircraft, which is capable of carrying an array of potent weapons and missiles, will be a force to reckon with in the Indian Air Force to which Pakistan has no answer, according to defence experts.

Oct 08, 2019, 06:55 AM IST

Visit aimed at expanding strategic partnerships between two nations: Rajnath Singh in France

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday reached France on a three-day visit where he will receive the first of the 36 Rafale aircraft in the French port city of Bordeaux.

Oct 07, 2019, 23:31 PM IST

Vijayadashami—the day when Sai Baba of Shirdi took Mahasamadhi

'God Is One' was his motto and 'Sabka Malik Ek', Allah Malik favourite epigrams associated with Sai Baba of Shirdi.

Oct 07, 2019, 17:42 PM IST

Mysuru prince worships weapons, treasure on Navami day

Various types of weapons, including weapons and firearms, were brought out of the royal treasure-trove, placed in a golden palanquin and carried around the palace for viewing by the royal family members and the public.

Oct 07, 2019, 17:16 PM IST

Ravana is celebrated as a tragic hero in this Greater Noida village where Dussehra and Diwali are not festivals

We all know this by heart that Dussehra is celebrated as the victory of good over evil and how Ravana was killed by the virtuous Rama.

Oct 07, 2019, 17:15 PM IST

What is Shastra Puja and how it is related to Navratri and Dussehra?

On Dussehra, weapons and other instruments of the goddess are worshipped. The ritual is called Shastra Puja or Ayudha Puja.

Oct 07, 2019, 16:13 PM IST

Rajnath Singh to perform 'Shastra Pooja' in France before Rafale jet delivery

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will uphold his yearly tradition of performing Shastra Pooja on the festival of Dussehra, in France this year where he is going to receive the first Rafale aircraft on October 8.

Oct 06, 2019, 16:02 PM IST

Muslim man in Agra keeps alive family tradition of making Dussehra effigies

Jafar Ali, who hails from nearby Mathura said that his family has been doing this work for the past three generations and is an example of communal harmony and brotherhood in the country.

Oct 05, 2019, 10:47 AM IST

Disha Patani's desi look in latest Insta pic is giving major festive vibes!

She is a fitness freak and keeps sharing her inspiring posts on social media.

Oct 03, 2019, 18:34 PM IST

Abolish practice of burning of Ravana's effigy: Shankaracharya to President Ram Nath Kovind

He said burning of effigies in large-scale also cases pollution.

Oct 21, 2018, 17:36 PM IST

Taimur Ali Khan and Inaaya Naumi Kemmu look adorable in traditional during Dussehra celebrations—Pic

Actor Tushar Kapoor's adorable son, Laksshya is also in the frame.

Oct 20, 2018, 19:21 PM IST

Clashes in Jharkhand over idol immersion route, 1 killed

Prohibitory order under Section 144 Crpc were imposed in Chando village and its vicinity in Jharkhand's Palamu district

Oct 20, 2018, 17:02 PM IST

At least 60 dead as train mows down people gathered for Dussehra celebrations

As scores of Dussehra revellers watching the burning of Ravana effigy were mowed down by a passing train near Amritsar.

Oct 20, 2018, 08:36 AM IST

Watch: Prime Minister Narendra Modi burns Ravana effigy in Delhi

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took part in Dussehra celebrations at the Luv-Kush Ramlila in Lal Quila Maidan.

Oct 19, 2018, 19:04 PM IST

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory on Dussehra: Know routes to avoid

According to the advisory traffic, restrictions will be effective in Mandir Marg, Panchkuian Road, Connaught Place outer circle, Minto Road, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg from 1 pm to 5 pm. 

Oct 19, 2018, 10:32 AM IST

Security beefed up nationwide, restricted movement of vehicles in Delhi on Dussehra

On the occassion of Dussehra celebrations, the security nationwide has been beefed up and special traffic arrangements and restrictions imposed in the national capital.

Oct 19, 2018, 06:59 AM IST

Dussehra 2018: Know the significance of Ramlila

On the day of Dussehra, the final episode of the epic is enacted in which Lord Rama kills Ravana.

Oct 18, 2018, 13:18 PM IST

High Court asks Delhi government to frame policy on ''Ravana Dahan'', firecrackers

The spotlight is back on Delhi's infamous air quality levels during pre-winter and winter months.

Oct 16, 2018, 22:59 PM IST

How to fight post-festive woes

Festival time is when everybody gets busy shopping, eating the best of sweets and dancing till the wee hours. But dealing with the hangover of good times can be tricky, say experts who have suggested some quick ways to handle it.

 

Oct 16, 2018, 11:45 AM IST