Weeklong Kullu 'Dussehra' in Himachal PradeshSeptember 29th, 2009 KULLU - It was a sea of humanity as thousands of people including domestic and foreign tourists gathered at the picturesque hill station of Kullu to herald and participate the week-long 'Dussehra' festival, which commenced on Monday. The history of Kullu 'Dussehra' dates back to the 17th century when the King Jaganand installed an idol of Raghunath (Lord Ram) on his throne as a mark of penance, after which Raghunath came to be known as the ruling deity of the valley.
Nine-day navaratri festivities culminate in joyous DussehraSeptember 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Effigies of demon king Ravana were ready to be burnt and devotees offered farewell prayers to Goddess Durga Monday as Hindus across India prepared to celebrate Dussehra after nine days of prayers, fasting and feasting. Celebrating the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana, Dussehra symbolises the triumph of good over evil.
Weeklong Dussehra festivities begin in HimachalSeptember 28th, 2009 KULLU - The weeklong Kullu Dussehra festivities started in this Himachal Pradesh town Monday. Kullu Dussehra is a centuries-old festival with a difference as celebrations begin here on 'Vijaya Dashami' when these end in the rest of the country.
Warring deities not invited to Kullu DussehraSeptember 25th, 2009 KULLU - Organisers of the centuries-old Kullu Dussehra are breaking a tradition to bring peace to the celebrations. Fed up with the bickering between followers of two deities, the officials have decided not to invite the two gods to the festival, beginning Sep 28 here.
Preparations get underway for 'Dussehra' festival in KulluSeptember 24th, 2009 KULLU - Kullu valley is abuzz with activity, as the residents get ready to celebrate the week-long 'Dussehra' festival, which is celebrated on the tenth day of 'Navratri'. The history of Kullu 'Dussehra' dates back to the 17th century when the King Jaganand installed an idol of Raghunath (Lord Ram) on his throne as a mark of penance, after which Raghunath came to be known as the ruling deity of the valley.
Foreigners dance to drum beats as Dussehra begins in MysoreSeptember 19th, 2009 MYSORE - Tourists from abroad danced to the beat of drums, adding colour to the festivities of the 10-day-long Dussehra festival that began here Saturday. Art of Living founder and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar inaugurated the festivities by worshipping goddess Chamundeshwari atop Chamundi Hills in Mysore, about 130 kms from Bangalore.
Himachal farmers taking to floricultureAugust 19th, 2009 KULLU - Floriculture is the buzzword for farmers at Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. More and more farmers are growing flowers as the new lucrative commercial crop.
Equestrian ritual for world peace held in KulluJune 5th, 2009 KULLU - A sacred horse was set off on a four-month trip of Hindu temples in Himachal Pradesh in a bid to promote world peace on Thursday. The horse's journey called 'Ashawamedh Yatra' began amidst rituals in Kullu, a hilly resort in Himachal Pradesh.
Apple crop affected due to adverse weather conditions in Himachal PradeshMay 23rd, 2009 KULLU - The apple crop in Kullu has been affected due to lack of adequate snowfall and rains in Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. A good crop of apples requires an average of 1200-1600 'chilling hours', adequate snowfall and rainfall, and suitable temperature at the time of flowering, which this year were unfavourable.
Four constituencies of Himachal prepare for electionsMay 12th, 2009 KULLU - Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi has again slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) last election campaign 'India Shining' whereas Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi trained guns on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's leadership. Gandhi and Modi were addressing separate rallies in Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh.
When demons marry and people worship them in KulluMarch 14th, 2009 KULLU - People from across Himachal Pradesh converge every year in Kullu District's Chachogi village to participate in a unique festival in which both the Gods and demons are worshipped. The weeklong festival is known as "Kotlu".
Tight security at Gujarat temple for Holi festivitiesMarch 11th, 2009 AHMEDABAD - The historic Sri Krishna temple at Dakor in Gujarat has been turned into a fortress for the Holi festivities with the government deploying an unprecedented number of security personnel to guard around half a million devotees thronging the temple from all over the state. The unprecedented rush of devotees for three days at the Ranchhodraiji (Lord Krishna) temple, about 90 km from here, poses not just a threat of terrorist attacks but also stampedes, said an official.
President greets nation on Milad-un-Nabi and HoliMarch 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil Monday greeted the nation on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi and Holi. Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, would be celebrated Tuesday, while Holi, the festival of colours, would be celebrated Wednesday.
Remains of ancient monolithic temple found in HimachalFebruary 15th, 2009 SHIMLA - Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient monolithic temple in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district. 'We have discovered the remains of a rare, ancient monolithic Ardhnarishwar temple on the banks of the Beas river near the Panchvaktra Mahadev temple in Mandi town,' archaeologist O.C.
Modi promises beautification of medieval Ahmedabad templeDecember 31st, 2008 AHMEDABAD - Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has announced that repair and restoration work will be undertaken at the Bhadrakali temple here, which was built by the Marathas in the medieval era, to make it an important landmark. Speaking at the concluding function of the week-long Kankaria Carnival here Wednesday, Modi said a project would soon be launched for the beautification of the temple situated inside the Bhadra Fort.
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