Sabarimala, Nov 16 (IANS) The first day of the two-month-long festival season at the famed Sabarimala temple opened in the wee hours of Saturday, with pilgrims thronging the temple for darshan of Lord Ayyappa.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his reverence and respect for the Sikh community through several significant steps. These include the opening of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, celebrating the birth anniversaries of Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Gobind Singh, seeking justice for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, and taking several important measures for the promotion of Sikhism during his tenure.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday conveyed their warm wishes to the nation on the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev also known as 'Prakash Parv,' highlighting his teachings, which continue to inspire millions worldwide with messages of truth, compassion, and service.
Kochi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Kerala High Court has ruled that the use of elephants in the temples in the states under the pretext of tradition and religion is a "commercial exploitation" without any care or concern for their well-being and issued directions to ensure that the animals are not subjected to any cruelty.
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking the postponement of by-elections to the four Assembly seats in Bihar in view of the week-long Chhath Puja.
Gaza, Nov 10 (IANS) Much rattled, Mohammed Alloush, a Palestinian man from Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, rushed to his relatives' house on Sunday to see what had happened after it was attacked by the Israeli army.
Ayodhya, Nov 10 (IANS) At least 30 lakh devotees completed the 14 Kosi Parikrama in Ayodhya on Sunday, the largest turnout in the holy city since the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram, an official said.
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 200th-anniversary celebration of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir at Vadtal in Gujarat Kheda district, at around 11.15 a.m. on Monday, through video conferencing.
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) As the grand folk festival of Chhath Puja came to a close on Friday with devotees and the faithful offering prayers and salutations to the rising Sun, the four-day-long festival marked by strict adherence to rituals, not just by the 'vrati' (the person undertaking the observance) but also by their entire family, is evoking curiosity among those who do not celebrate it, given its rising prominence and observance beyond its original catchment area.
Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) The Chhath festival in Patna is truly a remarkable sight, especially along the Ganga Ghats, where the city comes alive with vibrant decorations and spiritual energy. Thursday marks the third day of this four-day festival, dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
