Tag: Festival
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Lohri Bonfire: A Celebration of Punjab’s Rural Roots
Discover Lohri: A Cultural Tapestry of Rural Punjab By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Lohri is one of Punjab’s most cherished festivals—a radiant celebration that arrives in the heart of winter, filling fields and courtyards with light, laughter, and song. Observed on January 13 each year, it marks not just the end of the cold season but…
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Deepavali: UNESCO Recognizes India’s Festival of Lights
Deepavali Shines on the World Stage: UNESCO Honours India’s Festival of Lights By CitiTimes Editorial Desk New Delhi, India, December 10, 2025 At Delhi’s historic Red Fort, where centuries of India’s story are etched into stone, a new chapter was written. The 20th Session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee inscribed Deepavali, India’s magnificent Festival of Lights,…
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Deepavali: India’s UNESCO Cultural Heritage Bid
Lighting the World: India’s Bid to Immortalise Deepavali as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Deepawali: India’s Festival of Lights Steps Onto the UNESCO Stage When earthen lamps flicker at dusk across homes in Chandigarh, when rangoli patterns bloom at doorsteps, and when families and neighbours gather to share sweets and stories, a…
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November 2025 Supermoon: A Celestial Wonder
The Supermoon of November 2025: Nature’s Brightest Night As autumn progresses and the air becomes crisp, the night sky is ready to showcase one of its most spectacular events of the year—the Supermoon, which will reach its peak during the night of November 5-6, 2025. It is not just any full moon; it is the…
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Lakshmi Puja and Diwali Wishes from the President of India
Greetings from the President of India on Diwali and Lakshmi Puja. New Delhi, October 20, 2025 — The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu sends greetings to her fellow citizens on Diwali and Lakshmi Puja. In a message, the President of India stated: “On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my heartfelt greetings and…
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Festival of Lights: Diwali Wishes for You
CitiTimes wishes you a Happy Diwali. CitiTimes wishes a Happy Diwali to all our valued readers around the world. May this Festival of Lights fill your hearts and homes with joy, peace, and prosperity. Let the glow of the Diyas illuminate your path to new beginnings and joyful celebrations.
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President Murmu’s Greetings for Vijayadashami 2025
The President of India’s Greetings on Vijayadashami. New Delhi, India, October 2, 2025 — The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu has extended her greetings to fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra. In her message, the President said: “On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my warm greetings…
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President Murmu’s Durga Puja Greetings
PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S GREETINGS ON DURGA PUJA New Delhi, India, September 30, 2025 — The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu sends her greetings to fellow citizens on the occasion of Durga Puja. In her message, the President said: “On this auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to…
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: President Extends Greetings
New Delhi, India, August 27, 2025 — The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, in her message on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, has stated: “On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Indians, both in the country and abroad. This festival is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm.…
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Coca-Cola India at Maha Kumbh: Empowering Local Communities
New Delhi, Feb. 20, 2025 — As millions gathered for the Maha Kumbh 2025, Coca-Cola India reaffirmed its commitment to local communities by building a dynamic retail network, generating employment, and promoting women’s entrepreneurship. The company provides hydration by supporting thousands of local vendors, retailers, and waste workers and creates sustainable economic opportunities. Coca-Cola India’s…
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President Murmu and PM Modi Attend Dussehra at Red Fort
New Delhi, India, October 12, 2024 — The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) celebrations at Red Fort in Delhi on October 12, 2024. Photos: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) celebrations at Red Fort in…
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