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Devotees bid farewell to Goddess Nanda-Sunanda in Nainital
The Nanda Devi festival in Nainital concludes with a procession before the immersion of the Nanda-Sunanda idols into the lake.
Vijayawada’s 72-foot eco-friendly Ganesh will be washed away where it sits
A 72-foot eco-friendly Ganesh idol in Vijayawada will be dissolved at its installation site on September 24 using fire tenders.
Devotees celebrate Dol Gyaras in Soyatkalan with river processions and fireworks
Residents in Soyatkalan, Agar Malwa district, celebrated Dol Gyaras with religious processions and a traditional deity immersion ceremony in the Kanthal river.
Ganpati idol adorned with currency notes and dollars in Amreli Gujarat
A Ganpati idol in Amreli, Gujarat, has been decorated with Indian currency notes and US dollars by the Sadbhavana Group.
Kamathipura Hosts Mumbai's Largest Ganeshotsav Cluster with 45 Mandals
Kamathipura residents are actively revitalizing Ganeshotsav traditions to improve the area's reputation, though future redevelopment threatens these community efforts.
Businessman distributes free iPhones at home after public event cancellation
Amritsar businessman Rakesh Trehan distributed ten iPhones at his residence after local authorities denied permission for a public event.
Over 2 Crore Rupees Collected in Male Mahadeshwara Temple Hundi
Donations worth over 2 crore rupees were collected in the Male Mahadeshwara Betta temple hundi over a 34-day period.
Communal harmony marks Vinayaka Chavithi procession in Kadapa ahead of Nimajjanam
The Vinayaka Chavithi procession in Kadapa concluded peacefully with diverse community participation.
Ganesh idol immersion ceremony takes place today in Benakatti village
The Ganesh idol immersion program organized by the Jai Hanuman Yuva Mitra Mandala is scheduled to take place in Benakatti village on September 23.
Janu Maleda wins first prize in rangoli competition
Janu Maleda won first prize in a rangoli competition organized in Shirur (Rampura) for the Ganesh festival.
Inner Wheel Club organizes lifestyle exhibition in Hubballi
The Inner Wheel Club of Hubballi Midtown is hosting a two-day lifestyle exhibition and trade fair in Hubballi starting September 26.
Sanitation Workers Day celebration held today in Hassan
Hassan Municipal Corporation is hosting the 15th annual Sanitation Workers Day celebration on September 23, 2026.
Legislator H.D. Ranganath inaugurates Swachhata Hi Seva campaign
Legislator H.D. Ranganath inaugurated the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign in Kunigal, emphasizing the importance of personal cleanliness alongside public service.
Mysore Dasara Food Festival stall lottery process rescheduled
The lottery selection process for food stalls at the Mysore Dasara food festival has been rescheduled to a new location.
Madakari Nayaka birth anniversary celebration on October 13
The birthday celebration of Madakari Nayaka is scheduled for October 13 in Chitradurga.
Immdi Swamiji strives to bring the Bovi community into the mainstream
Bovi Development Corporation president M. Ramappa praised the efforts of Immdi Siddharameshwara Swamiji in empowering the Bovi community.
Tribute to Martyr Soldiers Today in Virajpet
A tribute ceremony for fallen soldiers is being held at a war memorial in Virajpet.
Gaurasamudra Maremma Devi festival idol procession held in Kurugodu
A procession for the Gaurasamudra Maremma Devi festival idol took place in Kurugodu on Tuesday.
Mysore Dasara Kannada book discount fair announced
A discounted Kannada book fair is scheduled to be held in Mysore from October 11 to 20 as part of the Mysore Dasara festival.
Support expressed for the Basavadi Shivasaranara Hindu Convention
The Kalaburagi District Veera-Shaiva Jangama Priests and Priests Association has expressed support for the upcoming Basavadi Shivasaranara Hindu Convention.
Poshan Maasa celebration held in Kirundadu village
A Poshan Maasa celebration event was held at the Kirundadu village Anganwadi center to honor retiring public service workers.
Hindu Maha Ganapathi immersion procession tomorrow
Police conducted a massive flag march in Siruguppa ahead of the Hindu Maha Ganapathi immersion procession scheduled for September 24.
Applications Invited for Foster Care Program in Koppal
Koppal district authorities are inviting applications for a foster care program and organizing an awareness rally for International Ayurveda Day.
Tyagarthi Cooperative Society Golden Jubilee on September 25
The Tyagarthi Cooperative Society is scheduled to celebrate its golden jubilee on September 25.
Traffic diversion in Ponnampet for Ganesha immersion
Traffic routes in Ponnampet are temporarily diverted for the Ganesha idol immersion procession on September 23 and 24.
Shivarathri Rajendra Swami's 111th birth anniversary celebrated in Chamarajanagara
The 111th birth anniversary of Shivarathri Rajendra Swami was celebrated at a JSS boys' hostel in Chamarajanagara.
G.A. Mahesh says Balarama is a symbol of strength and dharma
G.A. Mahesh spoke at a Balarama Jayanti event in Gundlupet, highlighting Balarama as a symbol of strength and dharma.
Sports event organized for sanitation workers in Challakere
Challakere City Municipal Council organized a sports event for sanitation workers to provide a break from their daily work routine.
Anjuman-e-Islamia committee members felicitated in Kollegala
B. Puttaswamy felicitated the new office bearers of the Anjuman-e-Islamia Committee in Kollegala.
Jagannathadasa 217th Aradhana Mahotsava celebrated in Manvi
The 217th Aradhana Mahotsava of Jagannathadasa was celebrated in Manvi.