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.

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.

May Akshaya Tritiya give new strength to Viksit Bharat, says PM Modi

IANS | April 30, 2025 9:19 AM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, expressing hope that the festival would serve as a catalyst in strengthening the nation's collective resolve towards building a 'Viksit Bharat'.