prabhat pheri

In a colorful homage to Rabindranath Tagore, Barak Valley celebrated his 165th birth anniversary with an array of cultural events. The day kicked off with 'prabhat pheri' processions that filled the streets with joy, followed by heartfelt floral tributes.

Educational institutions across Jharkhand celebrated World Earth Day with a variety of engaging activities, emphasizing environmental responsibility and sustainability. Students participated in art competitions, eco-friendly workshops, and awareness campaigns, fostering a deeper connection with nature and promoting greener practices for the future.

Political parties in Kolkata embraced Bengali New Year celebrations, shifting focus from typical election campaigns to cultural events. Candidates from Trinamool Congress, BJP, and Left parties participated in rallies and gatherings, incorporating traditional elements like music, dance, and symbols of Bengali identity to connect with voters.

The three-day Akhand Path will start on Sunday to commemorate the 550th Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikh sect. Special events, including storytelling and kavi mandalis will be organised during the main function to be held at Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurdwara on Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary on November 12.

prabhat pheris have become an integral part of Bengal’s celebration of various occasions, such as Poila Baisakh and Holi. As the Bengali New Year starts today, TOI will also be part of a morning procession as will be various clubs and neighbourhood communities.

To celebrate the 75th Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur, on Saturday organized ‘prabhat pheri’ with several other cultural and social programmes on the university campus to honour and remember the freedom fighters.

Bihar Diwas celebrations unfolded across districts with vibrant events like marathons, cultural shows, and sports. Buxar's "Run for Fit" marathon saw enthusiastic participation, while Sitamarhi planned a three-day festival including sanitation drives and competitions. Ara's Veer Kunwar Singh Stadium buzzed with sports and performances, highlighting the state's heritage and development.

Celebrations to mark the centenary of the Chauri Chara incident will be inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. The event will be telecast live in all schools and at martyrs’ memorials across the state.

The stage is set for grand celebrations marking the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, on Tuesday.prabhat pheris, langar programmes, kirtans are being organised by most gurdwaras.

The sound of hymns filled the area surrounding the Sadhu Vaswani temple on Sunday morning as about 500 devotees gathered for a prabhat pheri, which culminated the observance events held by Sadhu Vaswani Mission to mark Dada J P Vaswani’s first Mahayagna or death anniversary.

The chants of ‘Wahe Guru’ reverberated in the air along with the sounds of the band which accompanied the palanquin of Guru Granth Sahib at the ‘prabhat pheri’ organised by various Sikh associations and Gurudwara Naka Hindola to commemorate the Prakash Parv (birth anniversary) of Guru

A threeday prakashotsava was held to celebrate the 356th birth anniversary of tenth and last Sikh guru, Gobind Singh. The procession started at 5am with the recitation of sacred songs on the beats of drums and it returned to the place from where it originated at 9am by covering places like Shikarpur Mangal Talab, Patna Sahib Station, and Chowk during the prabhat pheri. Devotees recited the gurbaani from the Guru Granth Sahib during the procession. The orchestra teams from other states also performed many traditional events like storytelling and Katha Sammelan. The 48-hourlong "Akhand Path" started from Tuesday midnight and it will end on December 29. The gurdwara at Patna Sahib has been adorned with fairy lights and diyas were lit as people thronged the holy place. Punjabi delicacies at community langar were offered to the devotees. Patna Sahib Gurdwara Superintendent Daljit Singh said the celebrations would continue till December 29.

After a hiatus of two years due to Covid-induced curbs, Bihar Diwas was celebrated across the state with much fervour on Tuesday.

The Youth Brigade and its volunteers gave a wake up call to the residents of the walled city urging them to ensure that their area remains clean.

The past two Bengali New Years came and went without much ado as the surging pandemic waves had confined people to their homes.

While renowned authors and celebrities are complaining of ‘growing intolerance’ in the country, this 67-year-old man has been celebrating every festival since his childhood. Be it Diwali or welcoming the Sikh devotees for their prabhat pheri ahead of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Mirza Habib Beigg Paras and his family celebrate every festival.

District administration would organise various programmes on the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar on Thursday.