Devotees to receive Baba Neem Karauli’s Prasad at home as postal dept in Uttarakhand launches ‘Prasadam Yojana’

IANS | August 26, 2025 5:58 PM

Nainital, Aug 26 (IANS) Baba Neem Karauli Maharaj’s famous Kainchi Dham, nestled in the hills of Nainital district, has long been a centre of unwavering faith for devotees. Every year, lakhs of devotees throng the temple to seek blessings and receive Baba’s prasad. On June 15, the foundation day of the Dham, the spiritual energy reaches its peak with a flood of devotees arriving from across the country.

Varanasi: Women seek blessings of marital bliss at 'Mangala Gauri temple' on Hartalika Teej

IANS | August 26, 2025 12:28 PM

Varanasi, Aug 26 (IANS) Hartalika Teej holds special significance in Varanasi, the sacred city of Lord Shiva. On this auspicious day, a large number of women on Tuesday gathered at the historic Mangala Gauri Temple, located at Panchganga Ghat to offer prayers and seek blessings for marital harmony and unbroken good fortune.

K'taka: BJP, Cong spar over inviting Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq for Dussehra inauguration

IANS | August 25, 2025 5:15 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 25 (IANS) The BJP and Congress led government in Karnataka have taken opposition positions with regard to inauguration of the Dussehra festivities by Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq.

Plight of Pakistan's Buddhists and crumbling state of their heritage tell story of abandonment, marginalisation: Report

IANS | August 24, 2025 9:16 PM

Naypyidaw, Aug 24 (IANS) Pakistan, that once nurtured Buddhism's thriving civilisation, has today turned into a stark reminder of neglect, deterioration, and cultural obliteration. The plight of Buddhists and the crumbling state of their sacred heritage in Pakistan reflects the story of abandonment and marginalisation, a report has said.

PM Modi condoles death of Ayodhya royal head and Ram Janmabhoomi trustee Vimalendra Mohan Pratap Mishra

IANS | August 24, 2025 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, expressed grief over the demise of Vimalendra Mohan Pratap Mishra, member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and head of the Ayodhya royal family, popularly known as Raj Sadan Ayodhya.

Led by Germany, Western nations realising 'universal significance' of Sanskrit

IANS | August 23, 2025 5:17 PM

Berlin/New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Sanskrit, one of the world's oldest languages that has long occupied a central role in the intellectual and spiritual traditions of India, is now finding new relevance not only in its homeland, but also in Western nations like Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom, a report highlighted on Saturday.

Tamil Nadu: Thousands flock to Viluppuram’s Angalamman temple for Swing festival

IANS | August 23, 2025 11:50 AM

Viluppuram (Tamil Nadu), Aug 23 (IANS) The Arulmigu Angalamman Temple in Melmalayanur, Viluppuram district, witnessed a grand celebration of the Swing Festival (Unjal Utsavam) on Saturday, coinciding with the new Moon day in the Tamil month of Avani. The event drew thousands of devotees from across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, and Puducherry.

Rs 308 crore allocated for promotion of Indian languages in 2024-25: Pradhan

IANS | August 18, 2025 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The Centre allocated a sum of Rs 308.44 crore for promotion of Indian languages during 2024-25, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Artist and his wife flee to UK after China forces censorship of their exhibition in Bangkok: Report

IANS | August 17, 2025 2:56 PM

London, Aug 17 (IANS) Burmese artist Sai was three weeks back celebrating the opening of an art exhibition he had curated with his wife at one of the top galleries in Thailand. However, their exhibition regarding authorities' repression was censored after angering the Chinese government.

Narendra Modi only Prime Minister to visit Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi: Chief priest recalls historic moment

IANS | August 16, 2025 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura in 2023 continues to resonate with devotees, as the temple's chief priest, Ram Avtar Awasthi, on Saturday recalled the historic moment on the occasion of Janmashtami.

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Devotees to receive Baba Neem Karauli’s Prasad at home as postal dept in Uttarakhand launches ‘Prasadam Yojana’

Varanasi: Women seek blessings of marital bliss at 'Mangala Gauri temple' on Hartalika Teej

K'taka: BJP, Cong spar over inviting Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq for Dussehra inauguration

Plight of Pakistan's Buddhists and crumbling state of their heritage tell story of abandonment, marginalisation: Report

PM Modi condoles death of Ayodhya royal head and Ram Janmabhoomi trustee Vimalendra Mohan Pratap Mishra

Led by Germany, Western nations realising 'universal significance' of Sanskrit

Tamil Nadu: Thousands flock to Viluppuram’s Angalamman temple for Swing festival

Rs 308 crore allocated for promotion of Indian languages in 2024-25: Pradhan

Artist and his wife flee to UK after China forces censorship of their exhibition in Bangkok: Report

Narendra Modi only Prime Minister to visit Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi: Chief priest recalls historic moment

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