The Indian diaspora celebrated the opening of the temple with a dance performance and the waving of saffron flags in Times Square. On Monday, hundreds of Indians flocked to Times Square in New York City to commemorate Lord Ram’s consecration in the opulent Ayodhya temple. To commemorate the opening of the Ram Temple, chants of […]
This is the fifth year that Canada Post has issued a commemorative stamp in honor of Diwali. The stamp, designed by Kristine Do and illustrated by Rena Chen, was previously issued in 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022. It attempts to capture the spirit of Diwali. The stamp, which features marigold flowers and mango-tree leaves, is […]
Ratha Saptami is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the seventh day (Saptami) in the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month of Magha (January–February). It is dedicated to Lord Surya, the Hindu god of the sun. On this day, devotees take a dip in sacred rivers, perform puja and offer prayers to […]
nrievents.com Remember the day when the United States Postal Service made an official release of postage stamps in recognition of celebrating the festival of lights, Diwali? Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), a reputable official in the cause, held a celebration on this historic day and gave recognition to the Indiaspora and a few other individuals for realizing […]
