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Tibetan monks celebrate 89th b’day of Dalai Lama at Dorje Drak Monastery

Since 1998, Tibetans worldwide celebrate World Tibet Day annually on July 6, marking the birth anniversary of the 14th Dalai Lama, their revered spiritual and political leader. At Dorje Drak Monastery located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, monks-in-exile gathered to offer early morning prayers for the long life of the Dalai Lama on Sunday morning. Image courtesy: ANI

06 July,2024 11:23 AM IST | Ainie Rizvi

IN PHOTOS: Devotees in India offer prayers on Mahavir Jayanti 2024

Mahavir Jayanti observes the birth anniversary of the founder of Jainism. The Jain community across India celebrates this day by observing peace and harmony and spreading the teachings of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.

21 April,2024 02:52 PM IST | Editor
Here are top five places in India you must visit to seek respite and inner peace. Photo Courtesy: AFP

Religious tourism: Top places in India you must visit for a spiritual experience

Spiritual or religious tourism offers an opportunity to seek inner tranquillity, cultural immersion, and self-discovery through visits to sacred sites and engaging in spiritual practices

23 February,2024 02:05 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire

In Pics: Buddhist monks take out rally in Mumbai

Hundreds of Buddhist monks took out a rally in Worli suburb of central Mumbai on Friday, a day before 'Dhamma Diksha', an international conference on Buddhism to be held in the city. Pics/PTI/AFP

15 December,2023 06:30 PM IST | Editor

IN PHOTOS: Dombivali residents celebrate Diwali in a traditional way

On the first day of the festival, the residents of Dombivali celebrated the 'festival of lights' in a traditional way by gathering on Phadke Road for Diwali Pahat. See pics (Photo/Satej Shinde)

12 November,2023 12:07 PM IST | Anagha Sawant

Diwali 2023: India celebrates 'festival of lights'; see pics

Citizens across India celebrated Diwali on Sunday, November 12. Diwali is observed on Amavasya (or the new moon), the 15th day of the month of Kartik, every year. See pics (Photo/PTI)

12 November,2023 11:32 AM IST | Anagha Sawant

IN PHOTOS: Mumbaikars gear up for Diwali festival; shop for firecrackers

Just a few days before the Diwali festival starts, Mumbaikars gear up for the festival by buying firecrackers from south Mumbai's shops. The Diwali festival across India is celebrated as a festival of light that brings happiness into people’s lives. (Pic/Atul Kamble)

08 November,2023 12:28 PM IST | Anagha Sawant

IN PHOTOS: Mumbai's artisans prepare for Diwali festival

Just a week away for the Diwali festival, the bylanes of Mumbai have started to light up with colourful decorative items, lighting, lanterns, crackers, and lamps (diyas). See pics

06 November,2023 02:25 PM IST | Anagha Sawant

In Photos: Prayer ceremony for Dalai Lama's long life

Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama attended a Long Life Prayer offered to him by the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) this morning at the Main Tibetan Temple in McLeod Ganj. All pictures: AFP

24 May,2023 04:55 PM IST | Editor

An archivist's treasure of Dr Ambedkar's writings

Every year October 14 is celebrated as the Dhammachakra Pravartan Din or the Dhamma Wheel Promulgation Day to commemorate the conversion of Dr Ambedkar to Buddhism. The event was a mark of self-respect and protest against the oppression of the depressed classes in the Hindu community. On this occasion, we look at Mumbai's Ramesh Tukaram Shinde’s personal library, consisting of rare books and documents authored by Dr BR Ambedkar and collected over a period of 60 years

14 April,2023 03:44 PM IST | Editor
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