Puri King urges authorities to desist from naming new Digha temple as 'Jagannath Dham'

IANS | May 5, 2025 11:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 5 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the newly consecrated Jagannath Temple at Digha in West Bengal, King of Puri Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb, the "Adya-sevak" or First Servitor of Lord Jagannatha, on Monday urged the authorities of Digha Temple to desist from using ‘Jagannath Dham’ and honour the age-old traditions and heritage of Moola-peetha Shreemandira at Puri.

'Daily wisdom for holistic living': BAPS' Dr Gnanvatasaldas Swami's first book unveiled

IANS | May 5, 2025 7:55 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) BAPS' Dr Gnanvatsaldas Swami is all set to draw the attention and focus of the followers and volunteers of the Swaminarayaan Sanstha through his writings, as his first book titled “Daily Wisdom for Holistic Living” hit the stands on Monday.

HM Amit Shah hails PM Modi's efforts for resurgence of Sanskrit

IANS | May 4, 2025 6:42 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a favourable atmosphere has emerged across the country for the resurgence of Sanskrit.

'Felt the divine energy', U'khand CM Dhami performs first Mahabhishek at Badrinath Dham

IANS | May 4, 2025 12:22 PM

Chamoli, May 4 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday offered prayers at the sacred Shri Badrinath Dham as its doors were ceremonially opened for the summer season at 6 a.m. with traditional Vedic chanting and rituals.

Char Dham Yatra: Chopper services begin for Kedarnath, Badrinath

IANS | May 3, 2025 11:44 AM

Dehradun, May 3 (IANS) Air services for Kedarnath and Badrinath Dham commenced on Saturday from Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport, providing a major boost to the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Uttarakhand.

Pran Pratishtha of ‘Ram Darbar’ on 1st floor from June 3; over 700 daily passes likely for darshan

IANS | May 2, 2025 5:35 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The first floor of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple is likely to be opened to the public, a day after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, starting on June 3.

Kedarnath temple doors open for devotees after long wait

IANS | May 2, 2025 11:48 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) After months of anticipation, the sacred portals of Baba Kedarnath were opened for public darshan on Friday. With this, the Char Dham Yatra has officially commenced, allowing devotees to embark on the spiritual journey to the Himalayan shrines for the next six months.

Delhi CM joins celebrations on Maharashtra, Gujarat Day

IANS | May 1, 2025 8:03 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Maharashtra and Gujarat Day was celebrated at Delhi Secretariat on Thursday in keeping with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's earlier decision to celebrate the foundation days of various states in a zealous and dignified manner.

U’Khand CM offers prayers at Gangotri Yamunotri Dhams as Char Dham Yatra begins

IANS | April 30, 2025 4:17 PM

Uttarkashi, April 30 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday offered prayers at Gangotri and Yamunotri Dhams as the Char Dham Yatra officially commenced in Uttarkashi district, marking the start of one of India’s most sacred pilgrimages.

Devotees flock to Varanasi, Ayodhya for Akshaya Tritiya rituals

IANS | April 30, 2025 11:09 AM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The holy festival of Akshaya Tritiya was marked with vibrant spiritual fervour across Varanasi and Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, as thousands of devotees thronged temples, ghats, and riverbanks to participate in age-old rituals, seeking blessings, prosperity, and ancestral peace.

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Puri King urges authorities to desist from naming new Digha temple as 'Jagannath Dham'

'Daily wisdom for holistic living': BAPS' Dr Gnanvatasaldas Swami's first book unveiled

HM Amit Shah hails PM Modi's efforts for resurgence of Sanskrit

'Felt the divine energy', U'khand CM Dhami performs first Mahabhishek at Badrinath Dham

Char Dham Yatra: Chopper services begin for Kedarnath, Badrinath

Pran Pratishtha of ‘Ram Darbar’ on 1st floor from June 3; over 700 daily passes likely for darshan

Kedarnath temple doors open for devotees after long wait

Delhi CM joins celebrations on Maharashtra, Gujarat Day

U’Khand CM offers prayers at Gangotri Yamunotri Dhams as Char Dham Yatra begins

Devotees flock to Varanasi, Ayodhya for Akshaya Tritiya rituals

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