Festivals

Ram Navami is celebrated across India to mark birth of Lord Rama

News: The Indian festival of Ram Navami is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Ram to King Dasharath and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhya, India.

Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated across the world

Glimpses of celebrations from across the globe marking the Indian festival of lights, Diwali.

Know your awards: Indian civilian honours

Know your awards: India is one of the oldest civilisations in the world. The history of the nation reflects the rich culture and heritage of...

In Pics: Jama Masjid illuminated on the eve of the holy month of Ramadan

Jama Masjid, one of the largest and oldest mosques in India, has been illuminated on the eve of Ramadan. The moon was sighted on April 2,...

Rajasthan Diwas 2022: Get connected with the Indian land of royals

To honour the rich legacy of Rajasthan Diwas, various activities and cultural programmes takes place to mark the auspicious day.

How is Holi celebrated in different states of India?

India is the land of festivals, and Holi is considered the second biggest Hindu festival after Diwali. Let’s take a look at some of the...

Pongal: Ancient harvest festival to thank God for bounties of life

Pongal is one of the fascinating festivals celebrated with great enthusiasm in India and other parts of the world among people belonging to...

In Pics: Durga Puja, Navratri celebrations across the world

Across the world the Indian community is coming together to celebrate and rejoice in the festivities that lead up to Dussehra and Diwali.

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....

Along with India, 4 other countries celebrate Independence Day on August 15

August 15 – the day when Indians across the globe celebrate Independence Day. Coincidentally there are five other countries, which...

Dance India is the ideal place for Indian arts practitioners to meet... in Singapore: Vaishali Trivedi

Vaishali Trivedi is a solo Kathak dancer, singer, choreographer and a teacher. Based in Ahmedabad, she has performed extensively in more...

MEA to hold ‘Bharat ko Janiye’ Quiz for young diaspora in August

Buoyed by the success of the Bharat ko Janiye (Know Your India) Quiz among the young NRIs and PIOs last year, the Ministry of External...

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...

PBD 2017: Narendra Modi top quotes that garnered the loudest applause

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unmatchable aura and NRIs’ love for him was at full display when he took the stage to address the...

Bigger, Better Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2017 kicks-off in Bengaluru

What is called to be the biggest celebratory event for Indian diaspora in India - 14th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas has begun in Bengaluru on...

PBD 2017: Government to highlight economic reforms at the conclave

The government seems to be bringing PBD 2017 to full use to highlight its achievements and the economic reforms.

Know India Programme: Connecting Indian diaspora youth with their roots

To bring Indian diaspora youth closer to their country, MEA conducts a three-week orientation programme for Indian diaspora youth - Know...

Jal Mahotsav: Madhya Pradesh extends ambitious water festival to one month

Imagine 10 islands located in a sprawling reservoir, with cruise boats and hot air balloons to ferry tourists. You get an idea of Jal...