Maha Kumbh: Saints perform 'yagya' to promote cow protection, Sanatan Dharma

IANS | January 15, 2025 2:46 PM

Prayagraj, Jan 15 (IANS) The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a grand spectacle of spirituality and devotion, witnessed thousands of colours and expressions of faith as sadhus and sants from across the country gathered to perform 'yagya' rituals in their unique ways. The sacred event, which is drawing millions of devotees, has also become a platform for spiritual leaders to make powerful statements, including promoting Sanatan Dharma and declaring the cow as the mother of the nation.

Devotees happy with railway arrangements at Mahakumbh 2025

IANS | January 15, 2025 12:21 AM

Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 15 (IANS) The first 'Amrit Snan' of Mahakumbh 2025, on Tuesday, began on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti with crores of devotees expressing satisfaction with the Railways' arrangements for the grand religious and spiritual event.

Nitish Kumar Reddy climbs stairs on knees to reach Tirumala

IANS | January 14, 2025 12:56 PM

Tirupati, Jan 14 (IANS) Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy climbed stairs to Tirumala hilltop on his knees to have darshan at the famous Sri Venkateswara temple as a mark of gratitude for his impressive performance on debut.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Akharas perform 'Amrit Snan' on Makar Sankranti

IANS | January 14, 2025 9:07 AM

Prayagraj, Jan 14 (IANS) The first 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025 began on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday, with saints and devotees taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

Local traders hail Ayodhya’s economic turnaround in past one year

IANS | January 13, 2025 5:46 PM

Ayodhya, Jan 13 (IANS) The celebrations for the first anniversary of Ram Lalla’s Pran Pratistha ceremony, having started on January 11, are currently underway with devotees and saints engaging in various events including rituals, prayers and cultural events.