2+ day, 4+ hour ago (316+ words) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the historic Kanaka Mantap, here and offered floral tributes to Kirthanakar Kanakadasa, the revered 14th-15th century saint-philosopher. Kanakadasa is credited with the legendary episode of Lord Krishna's idol turning westward at the Udupi Sri Krishna Temple. Later, Prime Minister Modi participated in the "Laksha Geeta Pathana", a mass recitation in which more than one lakh devotees chanted verses from the Bhagavad Gita. The participants included students, monks, scholars, and citizens from diverse backgrounds. Accompanied by Paryaya Puthige Math seer, Sugunendra Thirtha, Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot and others, the PM joined the mass recital and read out the hymns. Earlier, after paying homage at the Mantap, Modi proceeded to the Sri Krishna Temple complex, where he was received with traditional honours by Sugunendra Thirtha, along with the Diwan of the Math and senior temple officials....

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (443+ words) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Goa today to take part in the 550th-year celebration of Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Partagali and unveil a 77-foot-tall bronze statue of Lord Ram. According to a press release from PMO, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate the 'Ramayana Theme Park' developed by the Math. The bronze statue of Lord Ram is designed by renowned sculptor Ram V Sutar. PM Modi will also release the special postal stamp and a commemorative coin and address the gathering on the occasion. Joint Convenor of the Organising Committee of celebrations, S Mukund Kamath, told news agency ANI that more than 15,000 people are expected from all over India today. "More than 15,000 people are expected from all over India. PM will first visit Lord Ram's bronze statue, and address the people," Kamath told ANI on Thursday....

4+ day, 7+ hour ago (287+ words) The idol of the Hindu Goddess Kali Mata was found by devotees dressed as Mother Mary in a temple in Mumbai, leading police to arrest a priest of the shrine. According to the RCF police station official, a video has surfaced on social media showing the Kali Mata idol dressed as Mother Mary in the temple in suburban Chembur. Devotees visiting the temple on Sunday were taken aback to find the idol of Goddess Kali dressed in attire resembling that of the mother of Jesus Christ. They contacted the local police and told them about the change in the deity's attire. When quizzed by devotees, a temple priest, identified only as Ramesh, claimed the Hindu Goddess appeared in his dream and instructed him to "adorn her in the form of Mother Mary". A case was registered under relevant sections of…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago (295+ words) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) recently received a grant of 105 hearing aids valued at "20 lakh, as a part of Sravanam project. At the administrative building in Tirupati, former TTD advisor for futuristic projects, Amar Nagaram handed over the 105 hearing aids donation, on behalf of his son Virat Nagaram, to TTD Executive Officer (EO) Anil Kumar Singhal on Monday. "Virat from Tirupati donated 105 hearing aids worth "20 lakh to TTD on Monday. He handed over the hearing aids to TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal," an official press release from the temple body said. Those children who successfully complete their training in the Sravanam project will receive these hearing aids. According to Amar Nagaram, this device will help children overcome hearing impairment-related issues after completing their training. It is important to note that TTD is the richest Hindu shrine in the world which is…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago (366+ words) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday ceremonially hoisted a saffron flag on the spire of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, symbolising the completion of the temple's construction. The 'Dhwajarohan' ceremony, as it was called, was held in the 'Abhijit Muhurat' (auspicious time) at 11:55 AM. This third and final event at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya town of UP was attended by around 10,000 people, mostly foot soldiers of the Temple movement, apart from high-profile guests including RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. PM Modi, along with RSS chief Bhagwat, Chief Minister Adityanath and UP Governor Anandiben Patel, also offered prayers at Mata Annapurna Temple in Ram Janmabhoomi complex. PM Modi had performed 'Bhoomi Pujan' at Ram Mandir on 5 August 2020, and the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony was held on 22 January 2024. The right-angled triangular flag, measuring 10 feet in height…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago (275+ words) "His martyrdom for the protection of faith and humanity will forever illuminate our society," PM Modi said. He also shared a video along with his post, in which he could be seen offering prayers at a gurudwara and serving langar. Born on April 1, 1621, Tegh Bahadur was the youngest child of Guru Hargobind and the ninth Sikh guru. He was beheaded on the orders of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb on November 24, 1675, in Delhi. Paying homage to Guru Tegh Bahadur on his 350th martyrdom day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the ninth Sikh Guru pursued spiritual practices, conducted divine congregations, and also protected his culture and faith from cruel invaders in a single lifetime. In a message on X, Shah said,"On the 350th martyrdom day of the ninth Guru of Sikhism, 'Hind Ki Chadar' Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, I pay my…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago (192+ words) Over time, this creates what she calls emotional fragmentation. "You wake up every morning and chop off parts of yourself "your grief, your anger, your guilt " just to stay "positive." You tell yourself you"re vibrating higher, but what you"re really doing is amputating your emotional range." USE SPIRITUALITY TO HEAL FROM THE INSIDE OUT Psychologists Dr Aman Bhonsle and Anshuma Kshetrapal share tips on how to sift through what"s real and what"s superfluous guidance. Know when a healer is fine and when they"re a red flag. Bhonsle says, "If a guru or healer makes you dependent on them, run. Healing should return youto yourself, not outsource your power." Beware of "vibe talk" that replaces accountability. Kshetrapal notes that phrases like "your energy doesn"t align with mine" or "I"m releasing negativity" can become spiritualised…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago (555+ words) Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas, which is Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day, is observed to commemorate the execution of the ninth Sikh Guru by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1675. On this day, devotees honour Guru Teg Bahadur's sacrifice to defend religious freedom against forced conversions. Guru Tegh Bahadur was born in Amritsar, Punjab, in 1621, and was executed in 1675 in Delhi. In 1675, he was arrested and taken to Delhi, where he too was ordered to abandon his faith. He refused, choosing martyrdom over submission. On Aurangzeb's orders, he was beheaded at the site where the revered Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib stands today. Here are some famous quotes by Guru Tegh Bahdur: 1. "The world is a passing dream; only the remembrance of the Divine is real." 2. "He who surrenders ego at the Lord's feet finds freedom in every breath." 3. "In pain and comfort…...

6+ day ago (293+ words) As Ayodhya braces for the "Dhwajarohan" or flag hoisting ceremony on Tuesday, 25 November, the preparations for the grand event at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple are in full swing. According to Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee, "Dhwajarohan" is not only a public celebration but also an announcement to devotees worldwide that the temple construction is complete. Nripendra Mishra told ANI that the Lord is now in his rightful place in the temple. In a way, it is like an announcement of the same to the world, to the devotees - that the construction work is now complete, he said. "Lord Ram's family now resides on the first floor - His brother, His closest 'sevak' Hanuman ji, and Sita ji now reside in the family temple. Aarti of this too will be done on the day the PM…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago (238+ words) The "Tales of Kamasutra & Christmas Celebration" event embroiled in controversy has been cancelled following public outrage. Scheduled for next month, the event slated to take place in Goa drew widespread criticism after which the Goa Police directed organisers to halt the event. The organisers have been asked to remove all advertisements related to it. Goa police "promptly took cognisance of this matter," the official statement said. "Organisers have also been directed to remove the advertisements from social media," Goa Police said in a post on X. Ahead of Christmas and New Year festivities, police stations across the state have been instructed to maintain vigilance over upcoming events. The complainant named Arun Pandey, who is the Founder and Director of Goa-based NGO titled 'Arz' (Anyan Rahit Zindagi), expressed concern over the portrayal of Goa as a "sex destination." He alleged that the…...