Panaji, Aug 28 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday inaugurated the fifth edition of the ASEAN-India Youth Summit in Goa, highlighting the shared values between India and the ASEAN grouping.
Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) The iconic Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal continues to uphold its 98-year-old tradition with this year’s spectacular Ganesh idol, inspired by the mythological story of Rameswaram. Revered as the king of Ganesh Galli and affectionately known as the king of Mumbai, the 22-foot-tall idol captivates devotees with its unique theme drawn from the ancient Tamil legend.
New Delhi/Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Ganesh Chaturthi, the auspicious festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, was marked with great devotion and enthusiasm across India on Wednesday.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
