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WORLDUS lawmakers condemn desecration of BAPS Temple in New York
Several US lawmakers condemned the desecration of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in New York's Melville with messages of hatred and demanded accountability from the authorities.
GANDERBALAnnual Gangabal yatra begins in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL: The authorities on Tuesday flagged off annual Gangabal yatra from Naranag base camp in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district.
SRINAGARKashmiri Pandits celebrate Ganesh Chaturth, Vinayak Tchoram with fervour & joy
SRINAGAR: Kashmiri Pandits across the world are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, traditionally known as Vinayak Tchoram, with great devotion and enthusiasm.
PITHORAGARHIssuing inner line permits to Adi Kailash pilgrims deferred due to bad weather
PITHORAGARH: Issuing inner line permits to the pilgrims visiting Adi Kailash peak and Om Parvat in the district has been deferred due to adverse weather conditions prevailing in the region, officials...
MUMBAIMumbai's GSB Seva Mandal gets record insurance worth Rs 400.58 cr for Ganesh festival
MUMBAI: Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) Seva Mandal at King's Circle, Mumbai, secured a record-breaking insurance of Rs 400.58 crore for its five-day Ganesh festival from September 7-11.
WORLDDevotees throng Krishna Temple at Lalitpur in Nepal on Janmashthami
Thousands of devotees stood in serpentine lines on Monday to enter the Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrating the birthday of Lord Krishna.
WORLD90-foot-tall Hanuman murti becomes new landmark in Texas
A 90-foot-tall bronze murti of Lord Hanuman, unveiled near here, symbolising "a new milestone in the cultural and spiritual landscape of America," has become the latest landmark in Texas visible from...
WORLDIndia Day Parade held in New York, showcases carnival float featuring Ram Mandir
People in large numbers participated in the India Day Parade held in New York, US. A carnival float featuring Ram Mandir was also part of the parade.
MATHURAJanmashtami to be celebrated over 2 days in Mathura-Vrindavan; extensive security in place
MATHURA: The Hindu holy cities of Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh are set to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna over two days, with extensive security arrangements being put in pl...
WORLDHindu devotees throng Pashupatinath on last Monday of Shrawan
Thousands of Nepali Hindu devotees thronged the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu today, as it marks the last Monday of the holy month of Shrawan.
NEW DELHI"Atrocities perpetrated against Hindus is not just an internal matter of Bangladesh," says Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
NEW DELHI: Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Wednesday condemned the alleged attacks on houses, temples and business establishments of Hindus in Bangladesh and emphasised that it is our resp...
PRAYAGRAJAllahabad High Court rejects Muslim side's objections to maintainability of Hindu side's suits
PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court on Thursday ruled that the trial in 18 cases relating to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura can continue, dismissing a petition filed by the mo...
RUDRAPRAYAGKedararnath Dham witnesses an influx of devotees on the second Monday of Shravan month
RUDRAPRAYAG: Amid the continuous rain, Shri Kedarnath Dham witnessed an influx of devotees on the second Monday of Shravan month.
WORLDIn Laos, EAM S Jaishankar unveils commemorative postage stamp on Ram Lalla of Ayodhya
During the visit of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Laos and India jointly released a special commemorative postage stamp set featuring Lord Ram of Ayodhya.
WORLDHindu Temple vandalised again in Canada amid rising concerns over extremist activities
In a troubling recurrence of targeted attacks on Hindu places of worship across Canada, the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Edmonton fell victim once more to vandalism.
RUDRAPRAYAGTravel with extra caution, say local authorities to devotees travelling to Kedarnath Dham amid heavy rains
RUDRAPRAYAG: In view of the alert issued by the Meteorological Department regarding heavy rains, the local administration has appealed to the devotees going to Shri Kedarnath Dham to be extra cautiou...
Spiritualकिस शुभ योग में होगी सावन की शुरुआत जानें श्रावण का महत्व और तिथि
हिंदू धर्म में सावन माह का विशेष महत्व है। इस पूरे माह भगवान शिव की विधिवत पूजा करने का विधान है। इस माह पड़ने वाले सोमवार को भगवान शिव की पूजा करने के साथ व्रत रखने का विधान है।
HARIDWARSeers welcome law to prevent misuse of names of chardham
HARIDWAR: The seers of Haridwar have welcomed the state government's decision to make a law to stop the misuse of the names of the four famous Himalayan temples, which include Kedarnath and Badrinath...
HARIDWARKanwariyas begin 'Kanwar Yatra' in UP, Uttarakhand to seek blessing of Lord Shiva
HARIDWAR: 'Kanwariyas' on Saturday began the 'Kanwar Yatra' from Uttarakhand's Haridwar and Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar on foot to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva, as the auspicious month of 'Sawa...
VARANASIUP's Kashi Vishwanath Temple prepared to welcome devotees, kanwariyas during Shravan
VARANASI: The revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, has made special arrangements for the darshan of devotees and kanwariyas on the first Monday of Shravan this year, which fall...
PURINo tunnel found inside inner chamber of Ratna Bhandar: Justice Biswnath Rath
PURI: As the mystery surrounding the existence of a tunnel inside the inner chamber of Ratna Bhandar (treasury) at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri continues, Gajapati Maharaja Divya Singha Deb on ...
PURIRatna Bhandar of Puri Jagannath temple reopened for shifting of valuables
PURI: The Ratna Bhandar, the revered treasury of the 12th-century Jagannath temple in Puri, was reopened on Thursday for the second time in a week for shifting of valuables to a temporary strong room...
PURISecurity tightened in Puri ahead of Lord Jagannath's 'Suna Besha' ritual
PURI: Elaborate security arrangements were made in the seaside town of Puri where around 15 lakh people are expected to congregate on Wednesday evening to witness the sibling deities Lord Balabhadra,...
PURILord Jagannath's return car festival begins, chariot pulling at 4 pm
PURI: Amid chants of 'Jai Jagannath' and beating of cymbals, sibling deities - Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath's - 'Bahuda Yatra' or return car festival began here on Monday.
SRINAGARChhari Mubarak rituals at Shankaracharya temple on August 4: Mahant Deependra Giri
SRINAGAR: Mahant Deependra Giri, Mahant Chhari Mubarak Swami Amarnath Ji on Monday announced that as per the age-old tradition, rituals namely ‘Bhoomi-Pujan', ‘Navgrah Pujan' and ‘Dhawajarohan' conne...
PATNASatellite images suggest architectural wealth beneath Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya: Officials
PATNA: A geospatial analysis utilising satellite images and ground surveys has found evidence of the presence of "huge architectural wealth" buried in the Mahabodhi temple complex and its surrounding...
WORLDRam Mandir tableau to be highlight at FIA's India Day parade in NYC next month
A tableau featuring the Ayodhya Ram Mandir will be the highlight of the India Day parade that will be organised in the heart of Manhattan next month to commemorate the Indian Independence Day.
BHUBANESWARPanel to recommend Odisha govt to reopen Puri Jagannath temple's 'Ratna Bhandar' on July 14
BHUBANESWAR: The high-level committee, set up to supervise the making of an inventory of valuable items stored in 'Ratna Bhandar' of Puri Jagannath temple, has decided to recommend the Odisha governm...
BHUBANESWARHigh-level committee to meet on July 9 to fix date for reopening of Jagannath temple 'Ratna Bhandar'
BHUBANESWAR: The high-level committee set up by the Odisha government to supervise the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee in carrying out inventorisation of valuables including jewellery in th...
ODISHAOdisha government reconstituted panel to supervise Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee
ODISHA: The Odisha government reconstituted a committee under the chairmanship of Justice Biswanath Rath to supervise the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee in carrying out the inventorisation...
PITHORAGARHAdi Kailash, Om Parvat yatras suspended for monsoon
PITHORAGARH: Pilgrimages to Adi Kailash and Om Parvat in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district will be temporarily suspended from June 25, an official said on Monday.
KEDARNATHKedarnath priests gherao senior IAS officer over demolition work
KEDARNATH: Senior IAS officer Arvind Pandey on Wednesday faced a gherao by priests and traders in Kedarnath over the demolition work in the area when he visited the Himalayan temple to pay obeisance.
KEDARNATHTribute held for 2013 Kedarnath Dham flood disaster victims
KEDARNATH: A condolence meeting was held in Kedarnath Dham on Monday to pay tribute to the victims of the devastating flood disaster that struck the region in 2013.
BHUBANESWARAll four gates of Jagannath Temple in Puri reopened for devotees in presence of Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi
BHUBANESWAR: All four gates of Jagannath temple in Puri were reopened for devotees on Thursday morning in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and his council of ministers.
REASIDevotees continue to visit Shiv Khori shrine despite Reasi terror attack
REASI: Undeterred by the terrorist attack on a pilgrim bus that left nine dead Sunday evening, devotees keep steaming in to visit the Shiv Khori temple as usual, reposing faith in the security forces...
KATRAJammu to Vaishno Devi helicopter service to resume from June 18, booking started
KATRA: To facilitate pilgrims seeking special darshan quickly, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board will start its Jammu to Sanjhi Chhat helicopter service from June 18, 2024.