In its third consecutive year, Holi Hai -3 will be a night promising high-spirited and rich Indian music with a blend of classical, folk and Bollywood genres. Performances by Amit Dhamelia and Sandeep Chatterjee.
Tag: Festivals
Indian-origin devotees walk barefoot on burning charcoal to mark Theemithi in Singapore
Theemithi in Singapore – Faith was writ large on the faces of about 4,000 Indian-origin devotees who participated in the annual Theemithi festival in Singapore.
Navratri – Durga and Rama: The myths, history and rituals of the nine-day Hindu festival
The nine-day long festival of Navratri (literally meaning nine nights) is one of the most widely celebrated in the Hindu religion. Celebrated to honour Goddess Durga, who symbolises power and purity, Navratri is famous for the ritual of fasting.
Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal speaks on Hate Crimes Panel in NJ
Bollywood Actor Arjun Rampal, at a conference in New Jersey, said lack of education and understanding are behind a recent spurt in hate crime against Indian-Americans in US.
Maha Shivaratri: Significance, legends, rituals, food of the festival of lord Shiva
The festival is widely celebrated in different parts of India in different ways. Lord Shiva devotees usually fast all day and night and offer Bael leaves (Bilva patra) to Shivlinga.
