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A bit of Gujarat, a bit of the Bronx

We don’t blame you if you can’t picture Falguni Pathak belting out rap verses. But that’s the beauty of creativity—it doesn’t restrict you. After decades of making her fans dance to her songs during Navratri, dandiya queen Pathak has tried her hand at rap with Rangaara. The track, which blends Gujarati folk music with

20 August,2024 06:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
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Grand celebration at Ram Janambhoomi Mandir, 56 types of bhog, prasad offered

After the magnificent ceremony of Pran Pratishtha, the Ram Janmabhoomi for the second time is witnessing a grand celebration amid the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. Ram Navami is being celebrated with great pomp at Ram Mandir with offerings of 56 types of bhog, prasad and panjiri. Acharya Satyendra Das, Chief Priest of Ram Janmabhoomi Temple,

17 April,2024 11:00 AM IST | Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | ANI
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Kapil Sharma seeks blessings at Vaishno Devi Temple with family

Actor-comedian Kapil Sharma visited the Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra earlier today to seek blessings during the holy days of 'Navratri'. He was seen entering the temple premises amid heavy security wearing a red-printed kurta with beige pajamas. Kapil was accompanied by his wife Ginni and son Trishaan.  #WATCH | Jammu: Actor-comedian Kapil

16 April,2024 10:30 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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PM Modi greets people on seventh day of Chaitra Navratri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the people on the seventh day of the ongoing Chaitra Navratri festival on Monday. On the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri, Saptami, 'Maa Kalartri' is worshipped by the devotees. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "It is my wish that, by the grace of Maa Kaalratri, positive energy should flow in everyone's life." Kaa

15 April,2024 11:21 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra: One dead, more than 75 fall ill due to food poisoning in Chandrapur

One person died and more than 75 people fell sick allegedly due to food poisoning in Majri colliery area in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district on Sunday, a health official said, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, the incident occurred after more than 400 people had 'prasad' on Saturday evening during a religious function on the eve of Chaitra

14 April,2024 07:00 PM IST | Chandrapur | mid-day online correspondent
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Mid-Day Premium Do this to make the most of your intermittent fast

Beyond fasting restrictions, it's time to delve into supplements that can be consumed to promote functional energy and aid weight loss. Before we dive into the realm of food supplements, let's decode the mechanisms of fasting.   Mumbai-based dietician Manisha Patil tells Midday that during an intermittent fast – the body underg

14 April,2024 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Pilgrims on their way to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on the first day of the 'Chaitra Navratri' festival. Pic/PTI

Thousands throng Vaishno Devi shrine on first day of Chaitra Navratri

Thousands of devotees from across the country thronged the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir as the nine-day long 'Chaitra Navratri' commenced on Tuesday. 'Shat Chandi Maha Yagya', a special havan organised by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), was performed at the holy cave amidst the serene aura besid

09 April,2024 04:32 PM IST | Jammu | PTI
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PM Modi greets people on Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the start of Navratri and also the traditional Indian new year, which is celebrated in the form of various festivals across India. In a post in Hindi on X, PM Modi said, "Best wishes to all my family members of the country on the occasion of Navratri. We wish that this great festival of wor

09 April,2024 10:30 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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Chaitra Navratri 2024: Here are 5 simple snacks for fasting

Chaitra Navratri is a nine-day festival that usually falls in the months of March or April, depending on the Hindu lunar calendar. It is celebrated with great fervour and devotion across India. The festival is also known as 'Vasant Navaratri' as it is observed during the spring season. This year, the festival will be observed from April 9 - April 1

08 April,2024 10:20 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
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From kuttu to samak: Enjoy these 4 dishes while fasting during Chaitra Navratri

Many people are fasting for Chaitra Navratri this week and there are various food restrictions for it. Some ingredients are permitted while others are not. At this time, foods must only be salted with rock salt, and wheat flour must be avoided; instead, substitutes such as Kuttu atta are utilised. So, here are some delicacies selected by Swapnadee

08 April,2024 10:19 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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Nutritionist shares expert tips for vegans to fast during Navaratri

The festival of Chaitra Navaratri commences on the first day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar and goes on for nine days. During this auspicious period, Hindus pray to nine avatars of Goddess Shakti, and many devotees also fast. “Avoiding certain foods such as processed foods, meat, and dairy gives the digestive system a break and can wor

08 April,2024 10:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
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