Varanasi, Sep 29 (IANS) Varanasi transforms into a mini West Bengal during Navratri, with the grandeur of Durga Puja pandals drawing crowds from across the city. The large and elaborately decorated pandals are major attractions for devotees and visitors alike.
Ahmedabad, Sep 29 (IANS) In a historic moment, Mahamahopadhyay Bhadreshdas Swami, an eminent scholar-saint of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, was honoured with the nation’s prestigious Saraswati Samman 2024 for his monumental Sanskrit work ‘Swaminarayan Siddhant Sudha’.
Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief and MLA Abu Azmi on Monday criticised the Uttar Pradesh government over the recent 'I Love Muhammad' protests in Bareilly, saying that such demonstrations should not have taken place without prior permission from the administration.
Kochi, Sep 29 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Monday directed a detailed investigation into the long-standing controversy over the gold plating of the Dwarapalaka idol at the famed Sabarimala temple, emphasising the need for thorough scrutiny and transparency.
New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) On the sacred occasion of Saptami, the seventh day of Sharadiya Navratri, the spiritual city of Varanasi witnessed an extraordinary expression of devotion as thousands of devotees gathered to worship Goddess Mahagauri, a revered form of Goddess Durga.
New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended best wishes to the nation on the seventh day of Shardiya Navratri, which is dedicated to Goddess Kaalratri, and prayed for the prosperity of all the citizens.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, on Saturday, accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and INDIA bloc leaders of insulting Hindu sentiments during the Navratri festival, targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for attending a Durga Puja pandal where a controversial song was played.
Abu Dhabi, Sep 27 (IANS) Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World and Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, along with his son Ghanim Bin Sulayem, visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) As Dussehra preparations gather momentum across India, the iconic Tatarpur Ravana Market in Delhi's Tagore Garden, a 70-year-old hub for effigy-making, is once again buzzing with life. This year, the festive spirit has gone global, as artisans here are getting orders from the US, Canada for effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhakarna.
Jodhpur, Sep 26 (IANS) A day after the conclusion of grand Pran Pratistha (consecration) ceremony of the BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur, a felicitation ceremony was organised at the temple complex for honouring the contribution of artisans and craftsmen in erecting the mammoth structure.
