The Annakut ritual, an important religious event celebrated annually at the Mumba Devi Temple, is typically held as a part of the Diwali festivities. Devotees offer a variety of food items to Goddess Mumbai Devi as an act of gratitude and devotion during the Annakut ritual (PICS/SHADAB KHAN)
06 November,2024 07:47 PM IST | Divya NairVillagers in Thulasendrapuram come together, offering prayers and setting up banners, as they eagerly track Kamala Harris’s progress in the historic US presidential election. A resident in Thulasendrapuram checks updates on the US presidential election from his mobile, showing support for Kamala Harris. (Pics/PTI)
06 November,2024 01:41 PM IST | Anisha ShrivastavaChhath Puja, celebrated annually after the Diwali festival, is widely observed in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and adjoining regions of Nepal. This festival falls on the sixth day of the Kartik month according to the Hindu calendar, which is why it is also known as Surya Shashti. (Pic/text PTI)
05 November,2024 02:36 PM IST | Patna, Bihar | Jyoti ShuklaThe city of Mumbai came alive with vibrant celebrations as Mumbaikars embraced the festival of lights with joy and enthusiasm. Pics/Ashish Raje
02 November,2024 11:39 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedJewellery shoppers flocked to stores to purchase gold on Saturday, marking an auspicious start of the festve season on the the auspicious day of Padwa. Pics/Ashish Raje
02 November,2024 07:31 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedThe BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Dadar celebrated Annakut Ustav with a vibrant display of devotion and 1,008 delicacies, marking the first lunar day of Shukla Paksha during the auspicious Diwali festival. Pics/Ashish Raje
02 November,2024 07:23 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedAmidst the ongoing ISL season, Mumbai City FC players brought in Diwali with traditional team celebrations. Here are some glimpses.
02 November,2024 02:10 PM IST | Raaina JainMumbaikars celebrated Diwali with great fervour as they burst crackers and set off fireworks on November 1 (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)
01 November,2024 11:33 PM IST | Divya NairFor the first time, a large-scale Diwali celebration was held at Lal Chowk’s historic clock tower in Srinagar, drawing both locals and tourists to join the festivities. Pics/ PTI
01 November,2024 03:01 PM IST | Sanjana DeshpandeNaraka Chaturdashi was observed on Thursday, October 31. Also known as 'Choti Diwali' in many states, it is celebrated in diverse ways across the country (Pics/Shadab Khan, Ashish Raje)
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