Lathmaar Holi, celebrated in Barsana and Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh, is a unique, vibrant tradition where women playfully hit men with sticks, and men use shields to defend themselves. The festival ...

Mahakumbh Nagar: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday clarified that Muslims who believe in India’s Sanatan tradition are welcome to participate in the 2025 Prayagraj Mahakumbh.

There was no discrimination based on caste or region," the Uttar Pradesh chief minister said. Before the procession, Adityanath was seen squatting on the ground with seers for Holi celebrations.

Ahead of Holi celebrations, the UP Police on Wednesday issued directions and said no new tradition should be allowed during festivals. The police in the official order said all festivals should be ...

In a bid to maintain law and order, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar on Wednesday directed a strict ban on introducing any new traditions during Alvida Namaz and Eid ...