Festivals

Ugadi marks the Telugu New Year, celebrated with prayers, traditional food, and new beginnings across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In Hyderabad, devotees often begin the day with temple visits, seeking blessings for prosperity and happiness in the year ahead. The city ...

As spring arrives, the city of Hyderabad prepares to welcome Ugadi, the Telugu New Year, with devotion, vibrant rituals, and festive foods. Celebrated across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, Ugadi marks the beginning of a new lunar calendar and symbolizes renewal, ...

Holi in Hyderabad is all about colours, music, and unforgettable energy, but for many women, the real question isn't where to go, it's where to feel safe while celebrating. The good news? Over the years, the city has evolved to offer well-managed, ...

Mahashivaratri is one of the most spiritually significant festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Hyderabad comes alive with devotion, night-long prayers, and temple festivities. If you're planning to step out this Shivaratri 2026, the city offers a mix of ancient temples, ...

Sankranti in South India is not just a festival; it is a vibrant celebration of harvest, gratitude, traditions, and community life. While cities witness festivities in pockets, the true essence of Sankranti comes alive in towns and regions where age-old customs, ...

Lohri and Makar Sankranti 2026 are important festivals in India and hold deep cultural and religious meaning. According to the Hindu Panchang, Lohri will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and Makar Sankranti will be observed on Wednesday, January 14, ...

To manage the extra rush of passengers during the festive season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced special train services between Visakhapatnam and SMVT Bengaluru. These trains have been introduced to provide additional travel options and reduce crowding on regular ...

To handle the growing number of Sabarimala pilgrims during the festival season, the South Central Railway (SCR) has announced a set of special train services between Charlapalli and Kollam Junction. These services will operate in December 2025 and early January 2026 ...

The city of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala will observe a holiday on November 22, 2025, because of the annual Uroos festival at Beemapally Dargah Shareef. The decision, announced by the District Collector, means that all state government offices and schools within the ...

Indian Railways has announced special trains to help devotees travel comfortably during the Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru, who is remembered for his sacrifice and protection of religious freedom. The announcement was made by ...

To help manage the large number of devotees traveling to Sabarimala, the South Central Railway (SCR) has announced special train services between Charlapalli and Kottayam later this month. These trains are introduced to improve travel among several destinations for the pilgrims ...

Bihar, being a historic and religious destination since time immemorial, is always worth a visit for tourists. Nevertheless, the transportation and infrastructural facilities in Bihar were not up to tourist standards, which posed a threat to the state's tourism growth. Recently, ...