6+ day, 9+ hour ago (283+ words) Announcing the holiday in a post on X (formerly Twitter), CM Gupta said, "May Guru Sahib's timeless message of courage, compassion, and freedom of faith continue to guide and inspire us in our collective journey ahead." The Delhi Government has announced a public holiday on Tuesday to mark the 350th Shaheedi Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur Large-scale events have been planned at the Red Fort on November 24 and 25.Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the life and shahadat of the Guru stand as an eternal symbol of resistance against tyranny and injustice She said that Guru Sahib was not only the revered ninth Guru of the Sikh Panth but also a protector of humanity - a divine figure who embraced shahadat to uphold the right of every individual to follow their faith without fear.Announcing the holiday in a post on X , CM…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago (290+ words) The Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), Anil Kumar Singhal, has directed officials to speed up temple construction projects in all states. Letters should be written to the collectors of the respective districts regarding land acquisition towards the construction of SV temples in the agency areas of the state and to expedite correspondence with Chief Secretaries of the states regarding the construction of temples in various states. The Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams , Anil Kumar Singhal, has directed officials to speed up temple construction projects in all states Letters should be written to the collectors of the respective districts regarding land acquisition towards the construction of SV temples in the agency areas of the state and to expedite correspondence with Chief Secretaries of the states regarding the construction of temples in various states.He added that facilities must…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago (347+ words) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a road show in Udupi and joined the "Laksha Geeta Pathana," where over one lakh devotees recited Bhagavad Gita verses during his visit to the Sri Krishna Temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a road show in Udupi during his visit to the coastal temple town Modi landed at Mangaluru Airport and travelled to Udupi by a special helicopter before proceeding through the route lined with saffron festoons and BJP flags.Standing on the running board of his vehicle, he waved at crowds that showered his convoy with flower petals, and he threw flowers back at people gathered on both sides of the road Cultural troupes performed along the route, reflecting the traditions of coastal Karnataka.Modi arrived in Udupi to take part in the "Laksha Geeta Pathana," a mass recitation in which…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago (388+ words) Former chief minister Shanta Kumar on Sunday urged the Himachal Pradesh government to enact a law making it mandatory for major temples in the state to operate cow shelters. In a statement issued here, Kumar, a former union minister, pointed out that with the rapid increase in population and vehicles, stray cattle on the roads have become a major concern. Former chief minister Shanta Kumar on Sunday urged the Himachal Pradesh government to enact a law making it mandatory for major temples in the state to operate cow shelters.In a statement issued here, Kumar, a former union minister, pointed out that with the rapid increase in population and vehicles, stray cattle on the roads have become a major concern.The proposed move will help address the growing problem of stray animals, which are "increasingly causing road accidents and loss…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (375+ words) Thousands of Hindu devotees indulged in an all-night vigil at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal on the eve of Bala Chaturdashi, gathering under makeshift shelters and tending to oil lamps in memory of departed loved ones. The annual ritual, observed on Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the Nepali month of Mangsir, is dedicated to seeking peace for the souls of ancestors. Thousands of Hindu devotees indulged in an all-night vigil at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal on the eve of Bala Chaturdashi, gathering under makeshift shelters and tending to oil lamps in memory of departed loved ones The annual ritual, observed on Marga Krishna Trayodashi, the 13th day of the waning moon in the Nepali month of Mangsir, is dedicated to seeking peace for the souls of ancestors.Participants remain awake throughout the night,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (497+ words) The Kerala High Court on November 19 delivered sharp criticism against authorities responsible for managing the Sabarimala pilgrimage after an overwhelming surge of devotees caused severe congestion in and around the temple. The Bench observed that the situation spiralled due to poor coordination among officials and questioned why the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) had failed to implement earlier directives....

1+ week, 9+ hour ago (470+ words) The Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up for an enormous influx of devotees at next year's Magh Mela in Prayagraj, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announcing on Saturday that the annual pilgrimage is expected to draw 1215 crore pilgrims across its month-and-a-half duration. The festival area will extend over roughly 800 hectares....

3+ week, 5+ day ago (411+ words) Kartik Purnima is considered a spiritually significant day of immense spiritual merit (Punya). Devotees perform charitable acts, bathe in holy rivers and light lamps on this day, which is believed to grant blessings and cleanse sins....

6+ day, 15+ hour ago (418+ words) The Ram Mandir will be open only to invited guests; no public darshan will be permitted on November 25. The site will have 15 seating blocks named after historic rishis, as well as a 200-feet-wide LED screen that will broadcast the ceremony live. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist a 191-foot saffron flag atop the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday, November 25, to mark the anniversary of the completion of its main construction work.The four-minute ceremony is scheduled to take place on the spire of the Ram Temple during the "shubh muhurat' between 11.52 am and 12.35 pm, which is expected to attract large numbers of domestic and international visitors.Being described as historic and spiritually significant, the event will see the participation of 21 Vedic acharyas, along with volunteers with conch shells Meanwhile, helicopters will shower flower petals on the shikhar around the…...