The Bali Jatra fair, a historic event in Cuttack, Odisha, showcases cultural and trade connections with Southeast Asia. Inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the event hosts diplomats from ...

Cuttack: The Mahanadi river banks in Odisha’s Cuttack city are all decked up for inauguration of the famous Bali Jatra on ...

Cuttack: The Mahanadi river banks in Odisha’s Cuttack city are all decked up for inauguration of the famous Bali Jatra on ...

Long before a lovelorn Julia Roberts parachuted into Bali for a spot of soul-searching among Ubud ... including the annual Pasola festival — a ritual, often bloody, horseback battle that calls for a ...

A long time before its arrival people prepare by cleaning and decorating their houses. However, the main attractions happen during the festival itself. On the first day, the crows as divine messengers ...

According to legends associated with the Vamana Avatar of Lord Vishnu, the demon king Bali was banished to Patala (the netherworld) by Lord Vishnu. However, due to Bali's generosity, Vishnu ...

KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear Kite Festival kicked off Friday at the Kure Beach Pier. This annual event always draws a good crowd. Visitors can enjoy the kite-flying action from the ...

For example, Todos Santos Cuchumatán is renowned for wild horse races and its wide variety of spirits consumed during the festival. Although Kite Festivals are by far the most visible and joyful ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Millions in India are celebrating the festival of Diwali with dazzling and colorful lights lit up homes and ...

There also will be face-painting, games and music. The annual Cape Fear Kite Festival is returning to the skies this weekend on Pleasure Island. Kites of all shapes, sizes, colors and styles ...

On Thursday, millions of Hindus and South Asians across the world will celebrate the Festival of Lights with parties, dinners, food and prayers. "One of the most celebrated Hindu festivals ...