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Rath Yatra peaceful in Ahmedabad despite elephant scare; 1 hurt

Rath Yatra peaceful in Ahmedabad despite elephant scare; 1 hurt

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

One person was injured on Friday during the Rath Yatra procession in Ahmedabad, when a male elephant, agitated by excessive noise, broke a barricade and rushed into a narrow lane, officials said.

Guru Purnima: What you must know

Guru Purnima: What you must know

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Today is Guru Purnima. Here is everything you should know about the Hindu festival.

Ashadhi Ekadashi: What you must know

Ashadhi Ekadashi: What you must know

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Today is one of the holiest days in the Hindu calendar. Here's what you should know about it.

Lord Jagannath's rath rolls out in Ahmedabad

Lord Jagannath's rath rolls out in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Amid tight security, the 137th edition of Lord Jagannath's rathyatra began in Ahmedabad on Sunday morning from the ancient Jagannath Temple in Jamalpur area.

Longest 'blood moon' eclipse to dazzle skygazers

Longest 'blood moon' eclipse to dazzle skygazers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The moon will turn red at the highest point of the total lunar eclipse, which starts around 1 am on the night of July 28.