30 mythology-inspired arch gates to offer 'Devlok' experience for devotees at Mahakumbh

IANS | January 8, 2025 7:02 PM

Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 8 (IANS) Prayagraj, believed to be the king of pilgrimages, is ready to welcome the devotees and pilgrims for the Mahakumbh 2025, from across the globe. Preparations have been made to roll out a red carpet for them when they enter the holy town. The devotees will be greeted by 14 Ratnas from Samudra Manthan, when they visit Mahakumbh Nagar for taking a ‘holy snan’.

Over 33 lakh users from 183 countries visit Mahakumbh website

IANS | January 6, 2025 10:21 PM

Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 6 (IANS) The Mahakumbh 2025, being the largest human gathering and intangible heritage of humanity representing Sanatan culture, has sparked global curiosity. People from across the world are actively seeking information about this grand event through various websites and portals.

PM Modi sends chadar to Ajmer Sharif; Kiren Rijiju to offer it today

IANS | January 4, 2025 8:38 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The ceremonial chadar sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be offered at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah marking the 813th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, the revered Sufi saint, will reach the dargah on Saturday. Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju will present the chadar at the shrine during a ceremony at 11 am.

8-day long protest in J&K’s Katra town to end

IANS | January 1, 2025 3:24 PM

Jammu, Jan 1 (IANS) A breakthrough was achieved on Wednesday that would end the continuing protests in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine base camp town of Katra.

Devotees ring in New Year by visiting temples, seeking divine blessings

IANS | January 1, 2025 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) As the clock struck midnight and ushered in 2025, thousands of devotees across the country flocked to temples to start the New Year with divine blessings. From the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh to the serene Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, and the Somnath Mahadev Temple in Gujarat, pilgrims embraced the age-old tradition of seeking spiritual solace and grace.