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Vijaya Dasami Festival Dates Sparks Debate

Vijaya Dasami Festival Dates Sparks Debate

Kakinada: While a majority of the almanac writers of both Poorva Paddathi and Drikh Paddathi have fixed Vijaya Dasami...

23 Oct 2023 1:08 AM IST

Gujarati Women perform Garbha dance in a traditional attire during the Navratri Utsav at Attapur on the eve of Dasara (R. Pavan)

Gaiety marks Navaratri, Bathukamma festivities

Hyderabad: The city is soaked in the spirit of Navaratri. Sunday marked ‘Ayudapuja’ day with almost...

23 Oct 2023 12:32 AM IST

Maa: The protector of peace

Maa: The protector of peace

In keeping with the concept of Vasudhaiva kutumbukam (the whole world being one family), a central idea of the Vedas, as...

23 Oct 2023 12:00 AM IST

A blend of past, present & future

A blend of past, present & future

The grand display is a tradition that is being passed down from generation to generation

22 Oct 2023 12:00 AM IST

Bommala Koluvu: A Grand Display of Tradition, History, and Storytelling

Bommala Koluvu: A Grand Display of Tradition, History, and...

In the heart of Hyderabad, a timeless tradition comes to life every Dussehra, beckoning guests to enter the enchanting...

21 Oct 2023 1:57 PM IST

Hyderabad Gears Up for Grand Navaratri Celebrations

Hyderabad Gears Up for Grand Navaratri Celebrations

Hyderabad: As Dasara, which is celebrated for the victory of good over evil, gets closer, the Navaratri celebrations...

21 Oct 2023 12:26 AM IST

Beyond dandiyas and garbas

Beyond dandiyas and garbas

Dancing barefoot to connect to Devi Gujaratis look forward to Navratri all year. Navratri is all about the Garba for...

21 Oct 2023 12:00 AM IST

Same-sex Marriage Denial Angers LGBT Community

Same-sex Marriage Denial Angers LGBT Community

It-'s about lives, not technicalities, says city-'s LGBTQIA+ community

18 Oct 2023 1:59 AM IST

Dhunuchi, dhaak and the shankho

Dhunuchi, dhaak and the shankho

Bengalis in Hyderabad welcome Maa Durga as the beloved married daughter returning to her parental home

18 Oct 2023 12:00 AM IST

Durga appears in Gayatri Devi avatar on second day of Dasara festival

VIJAYAWADA: Goddess Durga Devi appeared in Gayatri avatar, considered the Veda mata, on the second day of the Dasara...

17 Oct 2023 10:26 AM IST

Hyderabads Gujarati community seeks to dance its heart out

Hyderabad's Gujarati community seeks to dance its heart out

Hyderabad: People with a Gujarati heritage and those who have moved to the city for work say that Navaratri is...

17 Oct 2023 12:10 AM IST

Novotel Hyderabad Rings in Festive Spirit With Cake Mixing Ceremony

Novotel Hyderabad Rings in Festive Spirit With Cake Mixing Ceremony

The grape stomping festivities kicked off with great enthusiasm, as guests dipped their feet into barrels brimming with...

16 Oct 2023 9:50 PM IST