INDIA, February, 2026 (tithayatra.org): Uttarakhand authorities have announced new health measures ahead of Char Dham Yatra 2026, including the establishment of 50-bed hospitals at Badrinath and Kedarnath. Health Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat said the facilities, equipped with oxygen systems, emergency wards and critical care units, are expected to be operational before the pilgrimage begins in April, aiming to better…
CALIFORNIA, USA, February 28, 2026 (RasaBees Kids): At source below is the just released animated video “Holi Colors Everywhere with RasaBees.” Celebrate Holi with music, colors and joyful springtime magic in this bright animated song. Watch children gather in the sunshine, throw colorful powders, dance to festive beats and see flowers bloom across the park as we celebrate the Indian…
INDIA, February 26, 2026 (The Guardian): Aloud cheer and sounds of clapping reverberated around Bansilalpet, a neighborhood in Hyderabad, when the first trickle of clean water dribbled out of the ground. After an 18-month effort to clear out 3,000 tons of rubbish and restore the stone walls and adjacent area, the 17th-century Bansilalpet stepwell had become a source of clean…
UNITED STATES, February 23, 2026 (RNS): With more than 20 South Asian cultural and religious organizations on the campus of University of Illinois, where 25% of the student population is Asian, Connecticut native Rishabh Bhandari felt spoiled for choice as an eager freshman. Yet despite the widespread popularity of large-scale Diwali and Holi events, Bhandari said he felt there was…
INDIA, February 24, 2026 (Indian Express): Fewer than 8% of India’s 22,446 elephants – spread across six states – are responsible for nearly half of all human-elephant conflict casualties nationwide. Most belong to nomadic herds displaced from shrinking forest habitats and forced into croplands. In fact, four of the new elephant areas, located across central India – south Bengal, Chhattisgarh,…
INDIA, February 27, 2026 (Times of India): Phalguna Amavasya in 2026 fell on February 17, with the new moon tithi beginning the previous evening and ending late afternoon on the 17th. In Hindu tradition, Amavasya each month is regarded as especially suitable for honoring one’s ancestors, and this observance in the Phalguna month carries particular devotional importance. Many devotees mark…
INDIA, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 (BBC): India’s philanthropy story is usually told from the top down. It features corporate social responsibility (CSR) budgets, billionaire pledges and splashy foundations. But a new report argues that the real engine of Indian generosity is far more prosaic – and vastly larger. The How India Gives 2025 report, produced by the Centre for Social Impact…
TAMIL NADU, February 17, 2026 (Times Now News): At least seven people were injured in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, when a 60-foot temple chariot collapsed during the Mayana Kollai festival last night (February 16). Thousands of devotees had gathered to enjoy the festivities, but celebrations turned chaotic after the collapse. Police, rescue teams and locals rushed to assist those caught in…
INDIA, May 13, 2025 (The India Tourism): Temples in India are not just tourist spots—they’re sacred spaces. What you wear matters, as it reflects respect for culture, spirituality, and tradition. TheIndiaTourism.in created a complete guide on what to wear when visiting temples in India—across regions, seasons, and religions. Tamil Nadu & Kerala have strict traditional attire rules. Men may have…
INDIA, February 18, 2026 (MSN): The Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand will reopen for devotees on April 22, marking the end of its winter closure. The announcement was made after traditional rituals were held on the occasion of Mahashivratri at the temple’s winter seat. The date and time were finalised at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, where Lord Kedarnath is worshipped…
