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Vaikasi Visakam 2026: Everything to Know About Lord Murugan's Most Celebrated Festival
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (384+ words) Vaikasi Visakam is one of the most important festivals dedicated to Lord Murugan, a deity worshipped widely across Tamil Nadu and by Tamil communities around the world. Celebrated during the Tamil month of Vaikasi when the Visakam (Vishakha) star coincides…...
God's Pantry announces leadership change
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (61+ words) WKYT God's Pantry announces leadership change Whitley County opens life jacket loaner station in memory of man who drowned saving two girls Lexington baseball league warns fans about parking issues at local park Lexington Pride Festival set for Saturday, earlier…...
The Church helps fill empty food pantry shelves across the United States
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (758+ words) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints marked a milestone in its efforts to donate 250 truckloads of food to foodbanks across the country in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary in May. The Church delivered the 100th truck to Joe's Food…...
'It's made my heart warm that we have that level of support"
15+ hour, 47+ min ago (446+ words) OELLA, Md. " One month after a fire at his historic congregation, Reverend Garland Owens, Sr. , again looked around at the damage on Friday. The windows are now boarded up and a tarp covers the roof. "Our whole thought process is," he…...
Divine Mercy University event benefits Bishop Loverde scholarship fund
20+ hour, 49+ min ago (223+ words) Bishop Emeritus Paul S. Loverde greets attendees (from left) John and Merita Mc Cormack at a Divine Mercy University fundraiser in Mc Lean May 3, 2026. COURTESY Catholic leaders, benefactors, clergy, and friends of Divine Mercy University gathered in Mc Lean May 3 for…...
Vaikasi Visakam 2026 Date and Key Rituals for Lord Murugan Devotees
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (677+ words) Vaikasi Visakam is a Hindu festival linked to Lord Murugan (Skanda). In 2026, it falls on Saturday, 30 May. It marks Murugan's birth star, Visakam, in the Tamil month of Vaikasi. Major Murugan temples hold special pujas, abhishekam, and processions. Devotees offer…...
What Vesak means to so many
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (706+ words) 29 May 2026 | By Apsara Rodrigo Vesak has always captured our attention as a religious and cultural celebration. The festival, which celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha, has been marked with displays of color and ceremony. Many people across…...
Blessing of Motorcyclists and Cyclists brings together hundreds at Penina Church
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (368+ words) Read The Portugal News with fewer ads for 1. 99" per month or 19. 99" per year. Check out the video! By Sam Hoather, in Places of Worship, Community, Algarve " 28 May 2026, 13: 20 " 0 Comments On Sunday, 24 May, lovers of "two wheels" flocked to the Church of…...
Premier: Early savings reflect Muslims" commitment to 'ibadah korban"
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (351+ words) KUCHING (May 28): More Muslims are now making early financial preparations for "ibadah korban" (sacrificial ritual) through voluntary monthly savings, reflecting greater religious awareness and improving economic stability within the community, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg....
Lewiston Eid Al-Adha celebration brings about 1, 500 to The Colis'e
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (302+ words) LEWISTON " Parking lots at The Colis'e and Longley School were filled and Birch Street was lined with vehicles Wednesday morning as about 1, 500 Muslims from Lewiston and beyond celebrated Eid Al-Adha." "It's our biggest holiday (along with) Ramadan," Abdulkadir Mohamed said,…...