Festival

Talented filmmaker Shyam Benegal's Manthan, featuring Smita Patil, also showed the power of the crowd. 5,00,000 farmers entirely crowdfunded it, making Manthan the first crowdfunded Indian film.

The Kannada film "Kenda" directed by Sahadev Kelavadi and produced by Roopa Rao has earned a spot at the 14th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival in Delhi, highlighting the talent of Sandalwood. With its engaging narrative, talented cast, and impressive music score, "Kenda" is set to make waves, aiming for a theatrical release in June.

'Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know,' a captivating short by Chidanand S Naik, follows a village's upheaval when an elderly woman absconds with a rooster. Produced by FTII students, it competes at Cannes' La Cinef

Where can I buy Cannes 2024 tickets? The official poster for Cannes 2024 has been widely shared on social media platforms. As the festival's dates approach, everything related to the 77th film festival is being discussed.

The iconic temple festival in Kerala, the Thrissur Pooram faced disruption due to police restrictions for crowd management, leading to criticism of the state government's handling of the situation. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan directed the state police chief to transfer Thrissur Police Commissioner Ankit Asokan and Assistant Commissioner K Sudarsan with the permission of the Election Commission. 
 

Amidst the festivities, participants expressed their support for the decriminalization of cannabis, holding signs highlighting its use over alcohol. Speakers praised the shift away from prohibition, highlighting the societal benefits of embracing cannabis legalization.

The most-awaited Thrissur Pooram festival will be held today at Sree Vadakkumnathan Temple. The pooram was organized by Maharaja of Kochi, Shakthan Thampuran, with participation from ten temples (Paramekkavu, Thiruvambadi Kanimangalam, Karamuku, Laloor, Choorakottukara, Panamukkampally, Ayyanthole, Chembukkavu, Neythilakavu).

Thrissur Pooram is one of the most famous and spectacular festivals celebrated in the city of Thrissur, Kerala, India. It is an annual Hindu temple festival that typically falls in the Malayalam month of Medam (April-May) according to the lunar calendar.
 

The Thrissur city is in full festive mood as the Pooram has officially begun with the opening of the Neithala Kavilamma Thekke Gopura Nada on Thursday (April 18). The Thrissur Pooram will be held on April 19 (Friday).

The Painkuni festival is a significant religious event celebrated at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. Twice a year, the airport releases a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) before the runway closing for the biannual Painkuni festival in March/April and the Alpassi festival in October/November. 

Ram Lalla, the deity, will be adorned in yellow attire and offered 56 bhog (food offerings). The temple will be open for 19 hours, beginning with the Mangala Aarti at 3:30 AM and closing at 11 PM. 

Popular singer AP Dhillon pays tribute to late musician Sidhu Moosewala during his Coachella 2024 set. The Punjabi musician and rapper also addressed the criticism he received for smashing his guitar during the performance.

'Surya Tilak' will take place from 12:16 pm to 12:21 pm when rays of the sun will symbolically mark the forehead of Ram Lalla's idol placed in the 'garbh griha'. Here are all details when and where to watch the religious event live.

Ram Navami 2024 will be celebrated on April 17 this year and here is the importance of this day.

Happy Ram Navami 2024: Ram Navami, which occurs on the ninth day of the Hindu calendar's Chaitra month, is a significant festival in Hindu mythology and is celebrated with great zeal and devotion. Here, we have curated a list of wishes and messages that will remind you of the virtues of Lord Rama.