Ayodhya, May 30 (IANS) A row erupted after American-based historian Audrey Truschke challenged a social media post by the Ministry of Culture, which described a Harappan Pashupati seal as "Shiva-Pashupati". Truschke claimed that the figure is that of an Eurasian deity "lord of animals".
Gaya, May 30 (IANS) Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Gaya in Bihar on Saturday as he kicked off his five-day visit to India. He then offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya.
Ayodhya, May 28 (IANS) Religious leaders in Ayodhya praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his government completed 12 years in office. They spoke about the development of the country and major decisions taken during his leadership.
Bhopal, May 28 (IANS) Renowned Urdu poet Dr Bashir Badr, known for his expressive and evocative 'shayri' passed away in Bhopal on Thursday afternoon, leaving behind a rich literary legacy that spanned decades. He was 91.
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Thursday extended Eid al-Adha greetings to the countrymen and wished for happiness and peace in society.
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Eid al-Adha greetings to the countrymen and prayed for happiness and good health in society.
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what he described as bringing "unprecedented respect" to Sanatan culture, traditions and the country's spiritual heritage during his 12 years in office.
Ulaanbaatar/New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) An exposition of the Holy Relics of the chief disciples of the Buddha — Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana — will be organised at the Ganden Monastery in Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar from June 1-10 by India's Ministry of Culture, the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and New Delhi's National Museum.
Kedarnath, May 26 (IANS) Amid the continuously rising number of pilgrims visiting Kedarnath Dham during the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, teams from the district administration, District Disaster Response Force (DDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) remain actively engaged in rescue and medical assistance operations to ensure the safety of devotees.
Ayodhya, May 25 (IANS) Ayodhya seers have extended support to members of the Pasi community amid the ongoing dispute over the Kasmandi site in Malihabad, in Lucknow district, where the community has claimed that the area, at present identified as a mosque and graveyard, was once part of an ancient fort linked to Raja Kans and also contained a Shiva temple.
