From US to UAE: As Hindus abroad grow, so do their places of worship

IANS | February 19, 2024 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The construction, inauguration, and restoration of its temples across the world is yet another testament to India building and deepening its ties with its 32 million-plus-strong diaspora and an estimated 1.2 billion Hindus across the world.

Religious tourism to get a major push in UP today

IANS | February 19, 2024 4:29 AM

Lucknow, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch projects worth nearly Rs 40,000 crore in Ayodhya, Mathura and Kashi through the ground breaking ceremony (GBC@IV) at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow on Monday.

GBC 4.0 to showcase a 3D replica of Ram temple

IANS | February 16, 2024 1:43 PM

Lucknow, Feb 16 (IANS) A 3D replica of the magnificent Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya will be put up at an exhibition being organised as part of the ground breaking ceremony (GBC 4.0) in Lucknow.

Pilgrims can get Kashi Darshan for Rs 500 in AC buses

IANS | February 13, 2024 1:00 PM

Varanasi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to launch a scheme for pilgrims in which they will be able to visit five spots in Varanasi at a nominal cost of Rs 500, an official spokesperson said.