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Ganga Dussehra, observed on May 25, 2026, commemorates the descent of the sacred river Ganga. The festival emphasizes ritual bathing and charity, symbolizing purification and relief. While traditional observances involve visiting the Ganga's banks, the spirit of the festival can be maintained through home-based prayers, simple rituals, and charitable acts, adapting to geographical and temporal constraints.

In Patna, a vibrant tapestry of faith was on full display as countless Christians united to observe Easter Sunday. The air was alive with the sounds of joyous hymns that filled the sanctuaries, while families gathered to indulge in hearty feasts.

Ram Navami, celebrating the birth of Lord Rama, falls on March 26, 2026, a Thursday. This auspicious day marks the end of Chaitra Navratri and emphasizes the triumph of dharma. Devotees observe fasts, visit temples, and reflect on Lord Rama's virtues of truth, righteousness, and compassion, sharing wishes and messages with loved ones.

Bishops of the Hindi-speaking states of the country have underlined the need to keep intact the spirit and sentiments of the Latin prayer service in its Hindi translation.

Bishops from the Hindi-speaking states of north India will meet at Atmadarshan at Digha from August 11 to 13 to discuss their common concerns and how best to serve the Catholic community in the region.

Meerut's St John's Church, a 200-year-old British-built landmark, held its inaugural hindi prayer service, a significant shift from its English-only tradition. The service coincided with the anniversary of the 1857 uprising, which began in Meerut. This decision aims to welcome Hindi-speaking Christians, while English services continue.

Thousands of devotees thronged Tricity churches on Christmas eve to offer prayers.Even though prayers started at 11pm, devotees lined up around 10pm.

Easter Sunday preparations were in full swing at churches in Chandigarh on Saturday. The city's oldest church, the CNI Church in Sector 18, is expecting a crowd of nearly 2,500 people.

Celebrating the journey of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem, Palm Sunday was observed in the city on Sunday. Blessing of palms and holy mass were held at all nine Roman Catholic Churches of the city in the morning.

The years old tradition of Rogi Narayan Puja, marking the official celebration of 149th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand which is observed every year on January 12 and January 15 (according to Hindi calendar), was organised by Ram Krishna Mission Home of Service.

Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Sikh priests, who are part of the Army, would consecrate the President’s Colour or Nishaan before President Droupadi Murmu awards it to INS Dronacharya on Thursday.

Clerics of the Dargah Ala Hazrat, the influential seminary here, have issued a new fatwa that bars the recital of burial prayers for any person associated with terrorism.

As heads bow down to pray on Good Friday today, every Christian heart sends up a silent prayer to Christ whose sacrifice at the cross redeemed his followers of their sins.

With Christmas just around the corner, the city is brimming with the spirit of festivities.

Amitabh Bachchan says he is thrilled that the city of Wroclaw in Poland has named a square after his late father and celebrated poet, Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

With prayers for all and a rose for every guest, The Trident Hotel reopened its doors on Sunday.

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are all set to tie the knot in a royal fort wedding in Rajasthan on December 9 and ETimes was the first to inform you about their big wedding plans and the venue.

As worshippers head to churches on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning for Christmas prayers, sermons everywhere will narrate the birth of Christ but in the context of current issues and stress on peace, joy and safety of the ‘poor and minorities’.