Festival

Lucknow came alive with devotion and community spirit as thousands celebrated the first Bada Mangal of the season. Unique to the city, the festival blends faith in Lord Hanuman with a strong message of communal harmony. Over 1,500 bhandaras served free meals across the city, supported by civic bodies and local organizations. The Lucknow Municipal Corporation ensured cleanliness and promoted a zero-waste initiative, making the celebration both spiritual and sustainable.

Akshaya Tritiya 2025, falling on April 30, is considered an auspicious day for buying gold, with the prime muhurat between 5:41 AM and 2:12 PM. Despite gold prices hitting ₹1 lakh per 10 grams, the jewelry market anticipates a ₹16,000 crore turnover, reflecting continued consumer faith in the day’s promise of everlasting prosperity.

On April 18, 2025, Christians around the world will observe Good Friday—a solemn day marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. As part of Holy Week, it invites reflection on sacrifice, grace, and redemption. Through prayer, fasting, and acts of compassion, believers honor Christ’s selfless love and prepare their hearts for the hope of Easter Sunday.

Hanuman Jayanti, celebrated on April 12, 2025, marks the divine birth of Lord Hanuman — a symbol of strength, devotion, and selfless service. Temples across India, especially Sankat Mochan in Varanasi and Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya, witnessed a huge turnout of devotees performing rituals, fasting, and chanting hymns like the Hanuman Chalisa. The festival coincides with Pana Sankranti in Odisha, observed as the Odia New Year. Rooted in stories from the Ramayana, the occasion celebrates Lord Hanuman not only as a deity but also as a spiritual guide, protector, and embodiment of courage.

Ram Navami 2025 is being celebrated with immense devotion across India, with one of the most significant events taking place at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya. A key highlight of this year’s celebrations is the Surya Tilak, a celestial moment when sunlight naturally falls on the forehead of Ram Lalla’s idol at exactly 12:00 noon, symbolizing divine grace. This rare event, lasting four minutes, has been broadcast live globally, allowing millions of devotees to witness the sacred blessing. The Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, newly inaugurated, also houses temples dedicated to revered figures from Lord Ram’s life, further enhancing its spiritual significance.