HM Amit Shah to offer prayers at Buddha relics in Leh on Buddha Purnima

IANS | April 30, 2026 11:39 PM

Leh, April 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah who arrived here on Thursday on a two-day visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh, said he is looking forward to the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima on Friday, when he will join devotees in paying respects to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha.

PM Modi offers prayers at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

IANS | April 29, 2026 10:07 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, where he participated in traditional rituals accompanied by Vedic chants on Wednesday.

GI tag boosts global appeal of Kachchh’s traditional copper bells

IANS | April 28, 2026 7:17 PM

Kachchh (Gujarat), April 28 (IANS) After receiving the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, Kachchh’s copper bell craft is gaining significant recognition at the international level, while demand has increased both in India and abroad, empowering artisans.

Hidden stories, legends of Char Dham Yatra continue to inspire millions of devotees

IANS | April 27, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Char Dham Yatra is widely regarded as one of the most sacred pilgrimages in India, drawing lakhs of devotees to the Himalayan shrines of Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple, Kedarnath Temple, and Badrinath Temple every year. While the journey is physically demanding, its deeper significance lies in the legends and beliefs that have been preserved through centuries, shaping the spiritual essence of the yatra.