Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is one of the most cherished festivals in India and among Hindus worldwide. Celebrated over five days, this Festival of Lights symbolizes joy, prosperity, and happiness. It begins with Dhanteras and culminates in Bhai Dooj, occurring on the darkest night of the Hindu month of Kartik, known as Kartik Amavasya. Homes and streets are adorned with diyas and candles, families wear new clothes, exchange gifts, and enjoy delicious traditional foods. The festival commemorates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, with people lighting diyas to welcome him home. On this occasion, we went out to the streets of Mumbai to see how well people know the Ramayana and its tale.
29 October,2024 06:30 PM IST
Diwali 2024, the festival of lights, sweets, celebrations and feast is here. Each year during Diwali, there is a big debate around practising the tradition of burning firecrackers during Diwali. Do firecrackers really symbolise Diwali? Well, historically, as per sources, Diwali had nothing to do with firecrackers! Let’s travel back in time and discover the journey of firecrackers in Diwali.
29 October,2024 01:31 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
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
Preparations are in full swing at the residences of actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal ahead of their highly anticipated wedding. Shatrughan Sinha's Mumbai mansion, Ramayana, has been adorned with lights in anticipation of the celebrations. Sonakshi's close friend Huma Qureshi was seen arriving at the bride-to-be’s residence along with her brother Saqib Saleem. According to sources, Sonakshi and Zaheer are set to tie the knot on June 23 in Mumbai. The buzz around their wedding has been accompanied by excitement among fans and well-wishers, marking it as a significant event in the entertainment industry's social calendar.
23 June,2024 06:17 PM IST
Mythology is not just ancient history, it holds a treasure of life lessons for all of us. Hanuman Chalisa is one of the most viewed videos on Youtube but what message does it really convey? The internet is rife with pictures of Ram Setu and discussion on finding the Sanjeevani, but where does it find its roots in Mythology? Ramrajya has always been defined as an ideal world by many but what was it really like? In this special episode of Straight Talk with Katyayani Kapoor, renowned mythologist, author, and writer Devdutt Pattnaik spills secrets on the hidden messages from the Ramayan, the Hanuman Chalisa and gives his opinion on the depiction of mythology in today’s world.
15 June,2024 07:29 PM IST
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: With the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratishta ceremony around the corner, the idol of Lord Ram was placed inside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple in Ayodhya on January 19. Mid-day.com spoke to Hindu priests in Mumbai from the temples of Lord Ram around the city and asked them about their plans to celebrate the inauguration of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. They expressed their feelings and faith they have for Lord Ram and much more. Watch the full video for more!
21 January,2024 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Bollywood actress Kangna Ranaut on January 20 said that Ayodhya Dham is India’s biggest Dham and has importance like Vatican City in the world. Speaking to ANI, she said, “People who visit Ayodhya Dham, earn a lot of virtue. It is our biggest 'Dham' like Vatican City has importance in the world, similarly, Ayodhya Dham is important for us. We are fortunate that Lord Ram has given us the wisdom to come and worship him here. Few others have 'durbuddhi' so they didn't visit his Dham. Pran Pratishtha will be held on January 22 and 'Ram Rajya' will be re-established."
20 January,2024 05:35 PM IST | Mumbai
Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration is set to take place on 22nd January which is no less than Diwali for devotees of Lord Rama. The event will draw devotees, VVIPs and religious gurus from across India. The city once mired in land dispute is all set to become one of the biggest devotional tourism centres in India. Ayodhya has upgraded seeing the amount of devotees it is going to welcome in the days to come. The nation is waiting for the historic Ram lalla ‘pran pratishtha’ and this mega event will see VVIp guests from across India. How has Ayodhya prepared itself to welcome the huge influx of devotees in the days to come? Watch this video.
20 January,2024 04:54 PM IST
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: With the historic moment for the Ram Temple ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony in Ayodhya coming closer, Devotees from across the country are offering different forms of ‘Prasadam’. On January 20, 1265 kg laddoo prasad reached the Karsewakpuram in Ayodhya from Hyderabad. N Nagabhushanam Reddy of Sri Ram Catering Services prepared the laddoo. He said that God has blessed his business and family. Watch the full video to listen to all that he has to say!
20 January,2024 03:45 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
