Hindu organisations had called on dandiya event organisers not to allow people from other communities into these events, suggesting they check Aadhaar cards and apply a tilak before entry.
BJP MP Medha Kulkarni stopped a Dandiya event in Pune after receiving noise complaints from local residents during the Navratri festival. She cited disturbances to senior citizens and those with health issues, alleging inaction despite complaints to local authorities.
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There are so many ways to wear the colours of Navratri -- from outfits to makeup.
The Delhi government on Monday permitted the use of loudspeakers and public address systems till midnight during Ramlila, Durga Puja, Dussehra and related events.
This year, Day One of Navratri is marked by white -- a colour that embodies purity, peace and new beginnings.
The Union minister said such calls were tantamount to "inviting violence".
The venue for the Filmfare Awards shifted to Ahmedabad last weekend, and stars dazzled on the red carpet and on stage.
He designs for Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Shraddha Kapoor, Tamannaah Bhatia and Tara Sutaria. Now, Designer Rudraksh Dwivedi has exclusive DIY Navtratri fashion tips just for you.
From drone-lit skies and gemstone rangolis to fragrance journeys and theatrical thalis, India's new-age festive events blend heritage with high-tech spectacle to create memories that feel both intimate and unforgettable.
Dhoni and his wife Sakshi joined forces with CSK bowling maestro Dwayne Bravo for an energetic round of Dandiya.
Laughter echoed off the walls, and as is tradition with every big win, the customary cake-cutting took centre stage.
What some of our leaders were up to on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Amitabh Bachchan did not make an appearance in The Great India Kapil Show, featuring Rekha as its special guest, but his presence was felt throughout. Even though she never once mentioned his name, Rekha shared her thoughts quite clearly.
On October 3, these dancers will be showing their best moves.
Janhvi and Mrs Mahi... Shraddha and the colours of Navratri... Sara and the colour yellow...
Besides colourful costumes, ethnic jewellery and the mandatory dandiyas, there's one more thing that is becoming de rigueur every Navratri.
We take a look at the songs you're likely to hear a lot in the Navratri season.
Raashii Khanna and Vikrant Massey celebrated the beginning of Navratri with Falguni Pathak.
Bollywood stars go glam: Laxmi wears her colours... Kareena goes traditional... Dia looks like poetry...
Sukanya Verma curates a Navratri special playlist just for you to give those festivities a touch of Bollywood style dazzle.
Actress Sheena Shahbadi poses for the shutterbugs in a gorgeous ghagra choli.
Dandiya queen, Falguni Pathak speaks about her Navratri preparations this year.
The malai of a coconut is a unusually good addition to sama millet kheer
The empress of dandiya dances with the Judwaas while Aamir does some celebrating on his own!
Alleging that the West Bengal government headed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has failed to carry out its basic duties to protect the lives and properties of citizens, Governor C V Ananda Bose on Wednesday said that his office is already intervening in the RG Kar impasse under provisions in the Constitution.
As per the guidelines, the height of Goddess Durga idols installed by mandals (during Navratri) have been capped at four feet and household ones at two feet, and immersion procession, crowded affairs during normal times, have been disallowed.
The Rockstar actors promoted their film at various dandiya venues in the city.
The Don 3 actor has been keeping her sartorial game strong, while maintaining her girl-next-door aura.
If a show about Gujaratis or Indians in the US had to be made, it could have been more authentic, sighs Deepa Gahlot.
Regaling fans since decades with her brand of charm and charisma, Bollywood's eternal diva has channelled lot of these attributes in her chartbuster songs.
Interview with Falguni Pathak about her performance this Navratri.
Artists in Ahmedabad paint tattoos ahead of Navratri.
In these simple instructional videos, dance instructor Chitra Lahoti shows you basic Garba and Dandiya moves. So get ready for Navratri, starting September 19!
The Queen of Dandiya dedicates a song to the Empress of Melody, who turns 80 on September 20.
This deadline will apply for only for four days while for the rest of the days, the celebrations would have to be wound up by 10.30 pm.
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