Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) The servitors of Jagannath Temple on Monday conducted a significant ritual called ‘Adharapana’ before the holy siblings – Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra – seated on their chariots near the 12th century shrine at Puri. The significant ritual related to the annual Rath Yatra … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IANS) Religious fervour gripped the holy city of Puri on Sunday as devotees witnessed the regal grandeur of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra, seated on their chariots and adorned with various types of gold ornaments. Lakhs of devotees thronged the sacred coastal town of Puri … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, June 27 (IANS) Religious fervour gripped the coastal town of Puri in Odisha as the grand Ratha Yatra festival commenced on Friday with the holy triad — Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra — stepping out of their sanctum sanctorum in the divine ‘Pahandi’ ritual. The holy siblings … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The holy relics of Lord Buddha returned to India on Tuesday after a spiritually significant month-long exposition tour across Vietnam. The relics were ceremoniously received at Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi. The delegation accompanying the relics was led by Hari Babu Kambhampati, Governor … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Haridwar, June 1 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who recently completed 100 days in office, embarked on a two-day spiritual visit to Uttarakhand on Sunday, accompanied by her family. The visit began with a holy dip at the revered Har Ki Pauri ghat in Haridwar, followed by a special … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Thiruvananthapuram, April 17 (IANS) Christians in South India and around the rest of the country are gearing up for two major festivals this week, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Starting Thursday till Easter Sunday morning, a majority of the Christians have a strict regime, mostly associated with the Church and … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended heartfelt wishes to the people of Bihar on the occasion of ‘Bihar Diwas,’ celebrating the state’s rich heritage and history. In his message, PM Modi emphasised the ongoing development journey of the state, highlighting the important role played … Read more
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) In a heartfelt gesture to bring the sacredness of Maha Kumbh to those who couldn’t attend, the organisers have made it a point to make available the holy Ganga water to far-off locations including Ayodhya and Noida. Those who couldn’t attend the Maha Kumbh celebrations, for whatsoever reasons, got a … Read more
Srinagar, March 2 (IANS) The holy Muslim fasting month of Ramzan started in Jammu and Kashmir along with the rest of the country on Sunday as lakhs of devout Muslims woke up before dawn to eat a ‘Sehri’ meal after mosques, shrines, and drum beaters announced the beginning of the predawn meal. Muslims keep the … Read more