The ‘royal bath’ marked Mesh Sankranti and Baisakhi, and fell two days after a similar convergence of ‘sadhus’ and other devotees for the second shahi snan — events where following social distancing norms appears almost impossible.
Muslims offer their prayers (Salat) five times a day. The days start with a prayer called Fajr (during dawn), followed by Zhuhr (midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (evening) and conclude with the Isha (night).
Puthandu is celebrated among the Tamil community as the day of the Universe’s creation by Brahmadeva. Whereas, some people also believe that the ‘Prince of Harmony’, Indradev visited Earth on this day to ensure peace and contentment.
During this month, devout Muslims read the verses of the Holy Quran, offer their prayers to Allah and take part in philanthropic activities.
This annual observance is regarded as one of the five pillars of Islam. It lasts between one sighting of the crescent moon and the next. It is said that Ramadan is the commemoration of Prophet Muhammad’s first revelation.
Muslims are expected to read the Holy Quran (Holy books of the Muslims) during the month of Ramadan. As stated above, Allah’s (God) teachings came from heaven to the earth in the form of the Quran and were first revealed to Prophet Muhammed during this month.
The new moon was not sighted on Monday, indicating that Muslims in India will observe the first Roza (fast) on Wednesday, April 14.
Cheti Chand is a prominent festival for Sindhi community in India and Pakistan.
There are three primary types of Bihu, Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu, Kati Bihu or Kongali Bihu, and Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu. People are observed greeting their loved ones by sending messages and wishes on this day.
Ugadi is a Telugu festival mainly celebrated in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka to mark the beginning of a new year. The festival is observed on the first day of the Chaitra month as per the Hindu calendar and typically falls in the month of March or April as Gregorian calendar.
According to the Hindu beliefs, an unmarried girl performs fast on this day in order to get a suitable man while a married woman observes vrat for the long life of their husbands. Even couples who are planning for a child are advised to observe fast on this day.
Happy Chaitra Navratri 2021: The auspicious festival of Goddess Durga will commence from April 13.
The seers of different akhadas, led by their Mahamandaleshwaras, by turns took out grand Shobha Yatras through the main thoroughfare of the pilgrimage city to gather at Brahma Kund, Hari ki Pairi for the holy bath on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya.
Ramadan, the most auspicious month for Muslims across the globe, has finally begun on April 12.
The committee added that the crescent moon had not been sighted. Accordingly, Monday, April 12, will be the last and 30th day of Shaban 1442 Hijri.
This year Ramadan is expected to begin from the evening of Monday, April 12, and will conclude on Tuesday, May 11. Eid al-Fitr will take place on Thursday, May 13, 2021.
This year the harvest festival will be celebrated on April 13.
For Muslims, Ramadan is the month in which the first verses of the Quran, Islam’s holy book, were revealed to Prophet Muhammad more than 1,400 years ago. Throughout the month, observing Muslims fast from just before the sunrise, or Fajr, prayer to the sunset prayer, Maghrib.
This year, Ramadan is expected to begin at sundown on Monday, April 12, and end at sundown on Wednesday, May 12.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also attend the meeting, and it will discuss the year-long calendar of events planned to mark this special occasion, the PMO said in a statement on Wednesday.
Chaitra Navratri, as the name suggests, is celebrated for 9 days wherein each day is devoted to 9 different forms of Maa Durga.
Holi is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals in India. In different parts of India, this festival is observed over quite a few days. The occasion of Rang Panchami is marked specifically by people living in the Northern part of the country like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
On this day, the royal soldiers, led by Judas Iscariot, arrested the son of God in order to be interrogated by the high priest, Caiaphas. Judas Iscariot was previously a devotee of Jesus but betrayed him after being bribed. Following the interrogation, the high priest condemned Jesus for blasphemy and ordered for the sentence of death.
Good Friday is a day of penance, grief and fasting.
Sheetala Ashtami is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Sheetala. According to the Hindu scriptures, it is believed that Goddess Sheetala controls chickenpox, measles, smallpox, and other similar diseases.