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31+ min ago (141+ words) Home " Odisha Govt Raises Temple Aid to Rs 7.5 Cr The Odisha government has enhanced financial aid for temples across the state, raising the allocation from Rs 5 crore to Rs 7.5 crore. Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan informed the Assembly that the government provided an additional Rs 2.5 crore compared to previous allocations. He was responding to a question raised by MLA Tankadhar Tripathy. Currently, over 18,000 temples function under the Debottar Commission. Out of these, 4,145 temples receive independent financial assistance. The increased allocation aims to support maintenance, rituals, and preservation efforts across these institutions. Officials emphasised that the government's move reflects its commitment to safeguarding Odisha's cultural and spiritual heritage. The enhanced aid will help temples improve facilities and sustain traditional practices. ALSO READ:20,150 Anganwadi Centres Still Lack Own Buildings in Odisha...

34+ min ago (290+ words) Pope Leo XIV opened his visit to Istanbul with a stop at the iconic Blue Mosque, a symbol of cultural and religious significance in Turkiye. The pontiff engaged with local religious leaders, echoing past papal visits in a bid to foster mutual respect and understanding between the Catholic Church and the Muslim world. Pope Leo XIV's Historic Trip: Bridging Faiths in Turkiye Pope Leo XIV embarked on a significant visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque, connecting with Turkiye's religious leaders in a gesture of interfaith respect. His trip included prayers for unity at the historic Council of Nicaea site and concluded with a Mass for Turkiye's small Catholic community. Pope Leo XIV opened his visit to Istanbul with a stop at the iconic Blue Mosque, a symbol of cultural and religious significance in Turkiye. The pontiff engaged with local religious leaders,…...

47+ min ago (380+ words) Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Acharyas and representatives of the 13 Akharas on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar to review early preparations for the 2027 Kumbh. In an unusual move aimed at strengthening coordination ahead of the 2027 Haridwar Kumbh, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday held a meeting with Acharyas and representatives of all 13 Akharas on the banks of the Ganga Officials described it as the first instance of a preparatory meeting for the Kumbh being organised directly at a ghat, with the state government seeking early inputs from the saint community on logistical and cultural arrangements.During the interaction, the Chief Minister announced the key bathing dates for the 2027 Kumbh, enabling participating groups and administrative departments to begin their internal planning well in advance Dhami sought suggestions from the Acharyas on crowd flow, movement of procession routes, and…...

49+ min ago (568+ words) Moon Alert: Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) and important decisions from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST today (4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from PISCES into ARIES. Because you're positive, dynamic, independent and ambitious, you rise to every challenge. You have a social conscience. This is a year of working and building structures. Simplicity is the key to life this year. Take charge of your health. Explore martial arts or yoga. Stay grounded and levelheaded. (March 21-April 19) " This is a curious day. For the most part, you feel warmhearted and friendly with everyone. Nevertheless, there might be a fleeting moment when you feel lonely or cut off from others. No worries. It's gone soon. Meanwhile, someone might help you or gift you something to improve your home. Bonus! Tonight: You win! (June 21-July 22) " Travel plans will appeal to you today,…...

52+ min ago (453+ words) Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque on Saturday at the start of an intense day of meetings and liturgies with Turkey's religious leaders and a Mass for the country's tiny Catholic community. The head of Turkey's Diyanet religious affairs directorate showed Leo the soaring tiled dome of the mosque and the Arabic inscriptions on its columns, as Leo nodded in understanding. The Vatican had said Leo would observe a "brief minute of silent prayer" there, but it wasn't clear if he had. Leo was following in the footsteps of his recent predecessors, who all made high-profile visits to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, as it is officially known, in a gesture of respect to Turkey's Muslim majority. Leo removed his shoes and walked through the carpeted mosque in his white socks. Past popes have also visited the nearby Hagia Sophia…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (130+ words) Pope Leo XIV started the second day of his trip to Turkey with a visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque on Saturday. This is the pope's first foreign trip. He will also visit Lebanon. Leo, history's first American pope, is expected to speak in broader terms about peace in the Middle East Pope visits Blue Mosque Leo visited the iconic mosque in Istanbul, where the head of Turkey's Diyanet religious affairs directorate showed him the structure's soaring blue-tiled dome. The Vatican said Leo would observe a "brief minute of silent prayer," but it wasn't clear if he had. Leo was following in the footsteps of his recent predecessors, who all made high-profile visits to the mosque in a gesture of respect to Turkey's Muslim majority....

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (153+ words) Home " Gundicha Temple Reopening Postponed Over Safety Concerns The Gundicha Temple in Puri will not reopen to the public on December 1 as authorities initially announced. Instead, officials postponed the plan after urgent reports from the Additional Chief Engineer and senior temple supervisors emphasised the need to prioritise devotees" safety. Earlier, Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee declared that the temple would welcome devotees from December 1. However, subsequent inspections revealed that ongoing repair and conservation work demanded more time. The Additional Chief Engineer"s report identified unfinished tasks, including installing steel beams and laying khondolite stones inside the temple. Furthermore, the senior supervisor"s report highlighted that temple gardens and surrounding areas required thorough cleaning and upgrades to ensure visitor safety. As a result, the management committee reviewed these findings and advised delaying the reopening until workers complete all pending tasks. ALSO READ:…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (583+ words) Numerology & Tarot News: This month's horoscopes provide celestial guidance for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, an Let the stars illuminate your path this month!...

1+ hour, 38+ min ago (305+ words) They're helping their fellow beings right now, and they're helping them truly come unto Christ,' said Provo MTC President Stephen W. Owen Provo MTC missionaries assemble 500,000 meals in Thanksgiving service project "They're helping their fellow beings right now, and they're helping them truly come unto Christ,' said Provo MTC President Stephen W. Owen PROVO, Utah " This Thanksgiving, a battalion of young sisters and elders preparing for the Savior's call to "feed my sheep" (John 21:16) heeded another call to feed the hungry. On Thursday, Nov. 27, the Provo Missionary Training Center's 1,347 missionaries assembled packaged food into meal boxes. MTC leaders planned for 20,500 shelf-stable boxes; with each box able to feed a family of four for two days, that's about 500,000 meals. "Many hands make light work," said Provo MTC President Stephen W. Owen. "And boy, there are a lot of hands." Missionaries split into two groups,…...

1+ hour, 49+ min ago (602+ words) Horoscope Today News: This monthly horoscope series blends Lal Kitab insights with personalized advice, revealing planetary movements, karmic challenges, and remedies....