Nongkrem dance festival concludes at Smit village

Shillong: The Shad Nongkrem, also known as Nongkrem Dance, concluded at the scenic hamlet of Smit, the headquarter and capital of the Khasi state of Hima Khyrim, 20 km from here today.The Nongkrem dance festival is celebrated during autumn at Smit, the cultural centre of the Khasi Hills. The five-day-long indigenous Khasi religious festival, Ka Pomblang Nongrem is performed to pay obeisance to Goddess Ka Blei Synshar for a rich harvest and prosperity of the people.The Syiem (king) of Khyrim along with the high priest perform the Pomblang ceremony. He offers oblation to Lei Shyllong, the god of Shillong peak. An important part of this festival is Pomblang (sacrifice of goats). Then offerings are made to the ancestors of the ruling clan.The annual Nongkrem Dance has been attracting large number of tourists, both from India and from across the world.

Jungkook to perform live during debut solo appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and 'The Today Show'

BTS member Jungkook is set to debut his solo act on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and release his first solo album, 'Golden', on November 3. He will also be performing on The Today Show as part of the Citi Concert Series on November 8. Fans are eagerly anticipating these appearances, as it marks the beginning of Jungkook's solo journey and showcases his talent to a wider audience.

Airfares from Pune at par with Mumbai this festive season

Airline ticket prices from Pune and Mumbai are at par during the festive season, contradicting the notion that larger airports with more flight options offer cheaper fares. Despite Pune having fewer direct flights to Kolkata compared to Mumbai, fares from both cities to Kolkata are similar. Travelers have noticed that ticket prices from Pune to certain destinations, such as Patna, are consistently higher compared to Mumbai. The lack of regulation on airfare capping during the festive period allows airlines to take advantage of the increased demand for travel. Some travelers have resorted to alternative options such as trains or choosing stop-over flights to save money.

Festivals in November 2023: Check Monthly fast and festival list

November is a month filled with festivals and celebrations. It starts with Karwa Chauth and Sankashti on November 1. The second week includes Ahoi Ashtami, Radha Kund Snan, and Diwali. Govardhan Puja, Annakut, and Bhai Dooj are celebrated in the third week. Duvuthana Ekadashi marks the awakening of Lord Vishnu after four months of rest. Tulsi Vivah, Dev Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Sankashti Chaturthi are some of the festivals celebrated towards the end of the month. The month is a time for joy and festivities.

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