![Dogs get their day at Hindu festival dedicated to them in Nepal Dogs get their day at Hindu festival dedicated to them in Nepal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666688241_NEPAL.jpg)
Dogs get their day at Hindu festival dedicated to them in Nepal
The Festival of Dogs takes place on the second day of a five-day Hindu festival devoted to animals associated with Yamaraj.
Tue Oct 25 2022
![India's top multiplex chains bank on festive season to bring cheer back India's top multiplex chains bank on festive season to bring cheer back](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666361289_INDIA.jpg)
India's top multiplex chains bank on festive season to bring cheer back
Audiences have traditionally flocked to theatres during India's busy festival season, which culminates in the Hindu festival of lights.
Mon Oct 24 2022
![India's top court halts demolition of shops in area near New Delhi clashes India's top court halts demolition of shops in area near New Delhi clashes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650445375_INDIA.jpg)
India's top court halts demolition of shops in area near New Delhi clashes
At least 20 people were arrested in connection with the clashes which erupted during a procession at a Hindu festival.
Wed Apr 20 2022
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Hindu festival worsens Indian capital's air pollution woes
The air quality index struck 347, while for some areas like Sonia Vihar it was as high as 439, well into the hazardous zone.
Mon Oct 26 2020
![India's festive season spawns fears of renewed virus surge India's festive season spawns fears of renewed virus surge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603614677_India.jpg)
India's festive season spawns fears of renewed virus surge
Just weeks after India fully opened up from a harsh lockdown, a Hindu festival season is raising fears that a fresh surge could spoil the hard-won gains.
Sun Oct 25 2020
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The Maha Shivratri festival in Nepal
Hindus mark the Maha Shivratri festival by offering special prayers and fasting.
Tue Mar 08 2016
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Act of devotion: The Hindu festival of Thaipusam
More than 100,000 devotees filled the streets of various cities in the country as they celebrate the religious festival of Thaipusam.
Sun Jan 24 2016
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Thaipusam Festival 2015
Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai.
Tue Feb 03 2015
Diwali Celebrations
Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, in Amritsar, India.
Fri Nov 01 2013
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91 killed in India stampede at Hindu festival finale
The deaths of 91 pilgrims in a stampede outside a temple cast a long shadow over celebrations Monday marking the end of one of the holiest festivals in the Hindu calendar.
Sun Oct 13 2013
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18 die in Hindu festival stampede in India
At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured following the collapse of a bridge which triggered a stampede on Monday during a Hindu festival in the eastern Indian city of Patna.
Tue Nov 20 2012