Ayodhya, Oct 31 (IANS) A day after Deepotsav, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath began his day on Thursday with a visit to Hanumangarhi, where he prayed to Bajrangbali.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called upon residents of the national Capital to avoid bursting firecrackers during Diwali, pointing to the severe air pollution it causes in the city. Instead, he encouraged people to light diyas as a safer, more environment-friendly way to celebrate the festival of lights.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Ram Temple in Ayodhya is all decked up for Deepotsav on Wednesday. This will be the first such celebration in the city after the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple, held on January 22.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 29 (IANS) Following widespread uproar over the proposed untimely celebration of Snana Yatra and Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Houston in U.S., the Puri King Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb on Tuesday wrote letter to the authorities of ISKCON urging the organisation to postpone the performance of the sacred festivals on the proposed dates of November 3rd and 9th respectively which is contrary to the scriptural injunctions.
Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has declared a half-day holiday for schools and colleges on Wednesday (October 30) for Diwali festivities.
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) A Sant Diksha ceremony for the initiation of 37 educated youths was held at BAPS Akshar Mandir in Gujarat's Gondal. The ceremony was led by Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan (BAPS) president Mahant Swami Maharaj.
Varanasi, Oct 25 (IANS) In a setback to petitioners representing the Hindu side, a court in Varanasi on Friday rejected a plea seeking additional survey by the Archaeological Survey of India at the Gyanvapi complex.
Sahiwal (Pakistan), Oct 25 (IANS) Reverend Azad Marshall, President Bishop of the Synod, the Church of Pakistan, Reverend Azad Marshall, in a recent letter to President Asif Ali Zardari, expressed his concern regarding the remarks made by controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik about the Christian community and their faith during his recent visit to the country as a state guest.
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Kedarnath Yatra is one of the most-revered Hindu pilgrimages which is undertaken by many devotees every year despite challenges arising due to inclement weather conditions. Even this year, though adverse weather conditions came as an obstacle for the pilgrims, the Yatra towards Kedarnath Temple resumed as soon as the weather turned conducive.
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) With Diwali celebrations on the horizon, the markets and shopping plazas are filled with lights, decorative items and other accessory items. However, one remarkable feature this Diwali is the spike in demand for potteries instead of Chinese-made goods and fancy lights.
