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Thousands Gather at Bodh Gaya for Nyingma Monlam Chenmo Prayers for World Peace
More than 10,000 Buddhist monks and devotees have assembled at Bodh Gaya for the 37th Nyingma Monlam Chenmo, a 10-day...
Gupt Navratri Begins Today: A Special Time for Spiritual Secrets, Sadhana, and Awakening of Power
Gupt Navratri, or “Secret Navratri,” commenced today in the Magha month. Unlike the public celebrations of Navratri, this festival focuses...
Mauni Amavasya Draws Huge Crowds at River Ghats Across Bihar for Holy Dip
Large crowds of devotees thronged the banks of the Ganga across Bihar on Sunday for the Mauni Amavasya holy dip,...
Bihar’s Kasar: The Quiet Sankranti Sweet That Binds Food, Memory and Tradition
A simple jaggery-based sweet from Bihar continues to hold cultural significance during Makar Sankranti, linking food, memory and festival traditions.
Mahabodhi Tree Leaves to Get Unique Identity Cards to Preserve Authenticity
Authorities in Bodh Gaya have begun assigning unique identification numbers to every leaf that falls from the Mahabodhi tree, treating...
Bihar Minister of Art and Culture Urges Protection of Endangered Folk Songs and Cultural Traditions
Bihar’s Culture Minister has stressed the need to safeguard endangered folk songs and traditional art forms, directing officials to prioritise...
No Boats on Ganga Ghats During Makar Sankranti: Vigil on Bathing and Kite-Flying, Eight SDRF Teams Deployed
Ahead of Makar Sankranti on January 14-15, Patna authorities have prohibited non-government boats on the Ganga and other rivers, stepped...
Lohri 2026: Do Not Offer These Items to the Sacred Fire Tonight, or Misfortune May Follow
As families across northern India celebrate Lohri 2026, tradition emphasises that the sacred fire should not be extinguished with water...
Makar Sankranti on 14 or 15 January? Here’s the Correct Date and Auspicious Timing
Makar Sankranti, a major Hindu solar festival, will be celebrated on January 14, with the sun’s transition into Capricorn occurring...
Bhikhari Thakur Memorial Celebrates Folk Culture and Social Reform in Bihar
A memorial ceremony in Patna honoured folk icon Bhikhari Thakur’s lasting contribution to social awareness and cultural expression through theatre,...
