Kashi Vishwanath temple gears up for Sawan rush, 1.5 crore devotees expected

IANS | July 5, 2025 5:01 PM

Varanasi, July 5 (IANS) With the auspicious month of Sawan set to begin on July 11, preparations at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple are in full swing. Anticipating an overwhelming turnout, the temple administration estimates that 1.5 crore devotees may visit Kashi this year to seek blessings from Baba Vishwanath.

A day ahead of turning 90, Dalai Lama hopes to live another 40 years

IANS | July 5, 2025 3:25 PM

Dharamsala, July 5 (IANS) A day ahead of turning 90 and setting aside speculation over his succession by saying he would reincarnate upon his death, defying China, the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday said he hopes to live another 40 years to continue serving people until he turns 130 years old.

Haven’t seen a Prime Minister like Modi, says Swami Chidanand

IANS | July 3, 2025 9:43 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Spiritual leader Swami Chidanand Saraswati of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on receiving Ghana’s highest civilian honour, drawing a parallel between PM Modi’s leadership and that of Lord Ram.