6+ hour, 46+ min ago (657+ words) I was wondering yesterday how God created this world in six days. I was wondering because I have not yet been able to even go beyond the second day of my primary school. And what a world he created! Perhaps he was a Jew because only Jews have circulated the idea. Hindus don't believe in a God, they believe in many gods. Hindus are not theistic in the Western sense. They are pagans; but they are not pagans as Christians want to use the word. Pagan is a valuable word, it should not be allowed to be misused by the Christians, Jews and Mohammedans. These three religions are all basically Jewish; whatsoever they say, their foundations were laid down long before Jesus was born, and Mohammed was heard of. They are all Judaic. Of course the God you have heard…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (444+ words) After the culmination of the congregation, Guru Ka Langar (free community kitchen) will be served to the devotees Hyderabad: In connection with the 350th martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahibji, Prabhandak Committee of Gurudwara Sahib Sitafalmandi will organise a ''Vishaal Diwan" (Mass Congregation) at NTR Stadium near, Indira Park on Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm A large number of Sikh devotees and other community faiths will converge at the event, according to a statement. Prabhandak Committee of Gurudwara Sahib Sitaphalmandi, Chairmen, Harpal Singh and Kanchan Singh, president, Pratap Singh, vice president, Rajender Singh, General Secretary, Ranjeet Singh and Joint Secretary and Coordinator Jagjeet Singh said the event will be marked by the recitations of Gurbani Keertans (Holy Hymns) by the reputed Ragi Jathas (religious preachers) who are being specially invited from various parts of the country to render…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (79+ words) Min " 16.2 "C Rainfall - 000.0 mm (up to 2030 Hrs IST) Partly cloudy sky. Mist/ Hazy conditions very likely to prevail during morning or night hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 28 "C and 16 "C respectively. 7th Jamadi us Saani Fajar: 5: 24 am Zohar: 12: 14 pm Asar: 4: 04 pm Magrib: 5: 46 pm Isha: 6: 57 pm Sunrise TOMORROW " 06.29 am Sunset TODAY " 05.39 pm MOONSET " 12.32 am MOONRISE " 01.09 pm...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (212+ words) Nalgonda: In-charge minister for Warangal and revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said on Friday that the development works underway at Medaram in Tadvai mandal of Mulugu district, where Asia's largest tribal and Adivasi festival, the biennial Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara, is held, will be completed within the stipulated time to ensure permanent facilities for devotees. Accompanied by panchayat raj and rural development minister D. Anasuya (Seethakka), forest and endowments minister Konda Surekha, and Mahbubabad MP Porika Balram Naik, he inspected the ongoing development works and arrangements at Medaram. He noted that road development, divider construction and plantation works are progressing round the clock, with a target to finish them well before the festival. He directed officials to expedite repairs on the main approach road to Medaram. The minister announced that the capacity at the Sammakka-Sarakka Gadde will be expanded from 3,000 to 10,000 devotees at…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (248+ words) DEHRADUN: Haridwar Kumbh 2027 will be held from January 14 to April 20, incorporating 10 holy baths (Shahi Snans). The schedule was finalised at a meeting of the All India Akhara Parishad (AIAP) with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in Haridwar on Friday. In his meeting with representatives of all 13 Akharas, the Chief Minister sought their suggestions and guidance for the successful organisation of the 2027 Kumbh. Dhami said that the traditions of the AIAP, along with the requirements and facilities for seers, would remain top priority in all decisions related to the Kumbh. He added that organising a massive religious event like the Kumbh was impossible without the support, suggestions and blessings of the seer community. The government, he said, aims to make preparations for Kumbh 2027 more comprehensive, systematic and aligned with the expectations of the Akharas. At the meeting, held for the first…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (528+ words) Udupi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wove together Udupi's spiritual legacy, its cultural ties with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, Gujarat, and the ideological roots of the BJP, saying the land sanctified by Jagadguru Madhvacharya has long shaped India's cultural and national consciousness. Speaking at the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana at Sri Krishna Matha, Modi noted that the newly built Ram Temple in Ayodhya features a grand "Dwar' named after Jagadguru Shri Madhvacharya " a mention that drew loud applause from the gathering. "The entire nation knows the significant role Udupi has played in the Ram Mandir movement. Decades ago, Param Pujya late Vishwesh Tirtha Swamiji (of Pejawar Math) gave direction to the entire movement, and the Dhwajarohan ceremony has become a festival marking the fruition of that contribution," he said. Modi highlighted that for Udupi, the construction of the Ram…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (322+ words) Udupi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Suvarna Teertha Mantapa and the Kanaka Kavacha at Sri Krishna Matha on Friday. Arriving at Ratha Beedi soon after the roadshow, Modi was greeted with a traditional welcome. Paryaya Puthige Math seer Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji welcomed the Prime Minister near the Kanaka Gopura. Modi offered a garland to the idol of Sri Kanakadasa, honouring the saint-poet whose devotion forms a permanent part of Udupi's spiritual heritage. Modi then unveiled the newly installed Kanaka Kavacha, a golden covering placed over the iconic Kanakana Kindi, where Kanakadasa is believed to have glimpsed Lord Krishna. The Prime Minister then entered Sri Krishna Matha with folded hands, pausing for darshan at Sri Chennakeshava at the entrance. He then had the darshan of Udupi Sri Krishna through the Navagraha Kindi. He also offered prayers to Sri Mukhyaprana…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (235+ words) Coconuts are ordinarily prohibited due to their flammability. The rule permits devotees to carry their Irumudi Kettu, which contains coconuts filled with ghee and other offerings required for the rituals: Reports HYDERABAD: For the second-year running, the civil aviation ministry has approved the carrying of the "Irumudi Kettu" in aircraft cabins for Sabarimala pilgrims. Permission to carry coconuts in cabin baggage, has also been granted by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). Coconuts are ordinarily prohibited due to their flammability. The rule permits devotees to carry their Irumudi Kettu, which contains coconuts filled with ghee and other offerings required for the rituals. Civil aviation minister K. Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu announced the decision on Friday. He said that since many devotees approached him after he took charge, he ensured that their request to carry the Irumudi Kettu in the cabin…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (386+ words) Udupi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday linked several of the Union government's flagship welfare and security policies to the teachings of Lord Krishna, saying that the Bhagavad Gita continues to guide India's governance approach. He was speaking at the Laksha Kanta Gita Parayana at Udupi Sri Krishna Matha on Friday. Modi said that the teachings of Lord Shri Krishna are practical in every age, and the words of the Gita guide not only individuals but also the policies of the nation. Stating that Lord Shri Krishna delivered the message of the Gita on the battlefield, Modi highlighted that the Bhagavad Gita teaches that to establish peace and truth, the end of oppressors is also necessary. He stated that this is the core sentiment of the nation's security policy. He noted that India speaks of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and also reiterates…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago (31+ words) Tithi: Mrigasira Shukla Navami till 11.09 pm Star: Purvabhadra till 2.19 am (Sunday) Varjyam: 9.03 am to 10.37 am Durmuhurtham: 6.32 am to 8.01 am Rahukalam: 9 am to 10.30 am...