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.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Devotees take holy dip as 45-day spiritual festival begins

IANS | January 13, 2025 8:35 AM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Devotees took a holy dip in Triveni Sangam -- a scared confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Monday morning as this day -- Paush Purnima in the Hindu calendar -- marks the beginning of the 45-day Maha Kumbh festival.