Delhi: Jal-Jhulni, Ganpati Visarjan celebrated with devotion at Akshardham temple

IANS | September 3, 2025 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The iconic Akshardham Temple in Delhi came alive with colours of devotion and festivity on Wednesday as it hosted the annual Jal-Jhulni Ekadashi celebrations alongside the Ganpati Visarjan ceremony. The twin events drew sadhus, religious leaders, and a large gathering of devotees who joined in rituals marked by grandeur and spiritual fervour.

From temple to touchscreen: Haridwar welcomes ‘Ek Ishwar’ App for virtual puja

IANS | September 2, 2025 10:21 PM

Haridwar, Sep 2 (IANS) Haridwar - the ancient city known as the gateway to spiritual awakening - has now embraced the digital era with the launch of the ‘Ek Ishwar’ mobile app, an initiative that blends age-old faith with modern technology. The app was officially launched at the revered Siddhpeeth Dakshin Kali Temple by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Kailashanand Maharaj of the Niranjani Akhada.

Christians struggling in Pakistan due to relentless persecution: Report

IANS | August 31, 2025 2:49 PM

Islamabad, Aug 31 (IANS) The Christian minority in Pakistan is struggling due to relentless persecution and legal vulnerability, and the community, which comprises 1.6 per cent of the population, faces a society increasingly moving toward religious homogenisation, a report has said.

Historic Sikh shrine in Pakistan faces encroachment and decay: Report

IANS | August 29, 2025 9:14 PM

Islamabad, Aug 29 (IANS) Several Hindu and Sikh religious sites that became part of Pakistan after the 1947 partition are in a dilapidated condition with many having been completely erased, including the historic Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj Bhai Taru Singh in Lahore, a report cited on Friday.