To protest against the Canada Hindu Temple attack, scores of members of the Hindu Sikh Global Forum attempted to make their way to the High Commission of Canada, Chanakyapuri, to protest against the attack on a Hindu Temple in Canada. They were stopped at Teen Murti Marg by the Police. The protesters were see walking over the barricades to march forward in their protest.
10 November,2024 05:30 PM IST
Crores of people in India celebrate Chhath Puja. In fact, this is known to be one of the oldest festivals of India. This 4-day festival of India pays respect to the Sun God and his sister Chhati Maiyya. This ancient tradition reminds us of our connection with nature and the importance of gratitude. But why is this festival celebrated and how? Take a look as India celebrates Chhath Puja 2024.
06 November,2024 05:54 PM IST
Will the Hindu temple attack by the Khalistanis in Canada spell even more trouble for Justin Trudeau? On November 3, Khalistani extremists reportedly attacked devotees outside the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Canada. In response, a large crowd gathered outside the temple on November 4 to show solidarity with the Hindu community. Thousands of protestors, many waving Indian flags, chanted slogans expressing frustration with the Trudeau-led Canadian government. Notably, several Israeli flags were also visible in the crowd, sparking speculation about possible Jewish support for the demonstration. Protestors chanted “Har Har Mahadev” as a show of unity with Canadian Hindus.
06 November,2024 11:09 AM IST
The festival of lights Diwali 2024 is here. This is known to be one of the most auspicious times of the year and conducting Laxmi Puja on Diwali is considered to be highly blissful. In this video, Varun Panditji explains how to do Diwali Laxmi Puja Vidhi in a simple way. Take a look.
29 October,2024 05:59 PM IST
Diwali 2024 is here and this takes us back to the time of Rama’s return with Sita and Lakshman to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The timeless tale is told by Ramayan which has been retold numerous times in the media through TV and films. However, the way Ramayan was told back then in the 1990’s is far different than the ones presented in the commercial cinemas today, according to Mythologist Devdutt Pattnaik. What are the hidden meanings in Ramayan and can Ramrajya be established in India? Pattnaik further explains. Take a look.
29 October,2024 01:19 PM IST
The festival of Diwali 2024 is here and this brings us to the time when friends and family gather together to enjoy the festive occasion. The festive time can become even more enjoyable if you add a spark of Diwali games to the same. In this video, we suggest some fun Diwali games that you can enjoy with your loved ones. Whether you're young or young at heart, these games are sure to bring laughter and joy to your festive gatherings. Take a look.
23 October,2024 06:00 PM IST
Dussehra 2024 is here and this marks the time when the Ramleela fervour reaches its peak. While most of us have seen the Ramleela as an audience on the stage, this video takes you behind the scenes. The Ramleela artists come together from different walks of life with only gola, to spread the name of their beloved Shri Ram. In this episode of Culture Beat, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor went back stage of Ramleela at Mumbai’s Malad organised by the Shree Ram Lila Prachar Samiti, Malad - to capture the beauty of the making of a Ramleela. Take a look at this exclusive footage.
11 October,2024 07:45 PM IST
Dussehra 2024 is here and this happens to be one of the biggest festivals celebrating the win of good over evil. While Ravan is largely considered an evil force ruling the ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka, it might come as a surprise to many about his worship in India. The mystery and the history about Ravan continues to intrigue while several misconceptions loom on him side by side. In this episode of Culture Beat, Mythologist Devdutt Pattnaik talks about the worshipping of Ravan in India, its origins, and the life lessons that we can learn from Ramayan this Vijayadashmi 2024.
11 October,2024 05:00 PM IST
Organised by the Bengali community in Mumbai, Durga Puja pandals offer an extraordinary devotional experience for worshipping Maa Durga. A special bhog is offered to the goddess and distributed as prasad to all the devotees each year. More than 30,000 people take bhog in this pandal each year and cooking at such a large scale is not easy! The scale of cooking is huge and the responsibility is even bigger - but year by year - tirelessly in all devotion - the bhog is cooked and served with love and consumed by thousands in the spirit of Joi Maa Durga! In this episode of Culture Beat, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor explores what goes into making the bhog at Powai Sarvajanin Durgotsav 2024. Take a look.
10 October,2024 08:00 PM IST
The festival of Durga Puja 2024 is here and this brings us to one of the most culturally rich celebrations in the country. The city of Mumbai is soaked in the fervour as Durga Puja pandals in Mumbai kicked off the Durga puja celebrations. One of Mumbai’s most famous Durga Puja pandals - Powai Sarvajanin Durgotsav also kicked off celebrations in the evening of 8th October. The first look of Durga Ma was unveiled as scores of devotees gathered to catch the first darshan. The members from the Bengali community made Alpona and traditional Bengali Dhak was played to celebrate the occasion. Take a look.
09 October,2024 01:53 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
