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A selected team of servitors, gemologists and goldsmiths entered the sacred treasury at 11.30 am, along with Ratna Bhandar Committee chairman Justice Biswanath Rath, and Shree Jagannath Temple Administration's chief administrator, Arabinda Padhee. The inventory exercise, the first in 48 years, had begun on March 25 for the daily-use ornaments of the deities. "During the first phase, the entire process was documented through videography, photography, and 3D mapping to ensure transparency. A dig ...Read More >
Puri, Apr 8 (PTI) The second phase of the inventory of the Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar commenced on Wednesday, officials said. A selected team of servitors, gemologists and goldsmiths entered the sacred treasury at 11.30 am, along with Ratna Bhandar Committee chairman Justice Biswanath Rath, and Shree Jagannath Temple Administration's chief administrator, Arabinda Padhee. The inventory exercise, the first in 48 years, had begun on March 25 for the daily-use ornaments of the deities. ...Read More >
Puri: Preparations for the annual Rath Yatra gathered pace as the Akshaya Trutiya, falling on April 20, will mark the commencement of chariot construction for Lord Jagannath and the start of the 21-day Bahar Chandan Yatra. The final ritual schedule (Niti Nirghanta) for the auspicious day was approved at a meeting of the Chhatisha Nijog held at the Shree Jagannath Temple office under the chairmanship of Chief Administrator Arabinda Kumar Padhee. The schedule, finalised by the Niti Sub-Committee, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday launched the state-level school enrollment festival and traditional 'Khadi Chuan' ceremony at Bhubaneswar's Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School. The Chief Minister guided young children in writing "Mother" and "Father" on slates using chalk, symbolising their entry into formal education. He also interacted with the children and created a welcoming atmosphere for first-time learners. CM Majhi visited exhibitions showcasing te ...Read More >
The Madhya Pradesh government will begin a three-day staging of Samrat Vikramaditya Mahanatya in Varanasi on Friday, April 3, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath scheduled to attend the opening programme. The production will be held at the BLW Ground and is being organised under the state government's Vikramotsav 2026 programme. According to the official release, the play has been designed to present episodes associated with emperor Vikramaditya, inc ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A 24-year-old man who was critically injured after a temple chariot ran over his leg during a procession last week has died in hospital on Thursday morning. According to the police, the victim, identified as Gubendiran, son of Karunanithi, a resident of New Street in Mannady, Chennai, succumbed to his injuries at Stanley Hospital on Friday morning. He had been undergoing inpatient treatment there since the accident on March 29. According to the North Beach Police, the incident occurre ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The teaser of filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra's much-awaited film Ramayana was released in India on Thursday, after its earlier launch in the United States. The teaser offers a visual glimpse into the epic story, with Ranbir Kapoor appearing as Lord Rama, alongside Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The teaser does not have any dialogue. However, there are a few scenes in the teaser that indicate the major incidents in the epic. A quick view of the important ...Read More >
Puducherry (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 31 (ANI): The special prayers were performed at the Jain temple on Bharathi Street in Puducherry on the occasion of Mahavira Jayanti on Tueday. It witnessed the participation of more than 500 Jain community members for the chariot procession. Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. It is one the most significant festival for the Jain community, celebrating his teachings of non-violence (Ahimsa), compassion, and truth. Also Read | ...Read More >
Puducherry (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 31 (ANI): The special prayers were performed at the Jain temple on Bharathi Street in Puducherry on the occasion of Mahavira Jayanti on Tueday. It witnessed the participation of more than 500 Jain community members for the chariot procession. Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. It is one the most significant festival for the Jain community, celebrating his teachings of non-violence (Ahimsa), compassion, and truth. As a part o ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 31 (ANI): A grand temple chariot festival (Therottam) of the Uyyakondan Thirumalai Ujjivanathar Temple, the 67th among the revered Thevara Paadal Petra Sthalams, was held with great devotion and enthusiasm, as large numbers of devotees gathered to pull the chariot amid the sounds of traditional Kailaya instruments. The temple is historically significant as the place where Lord Shiva is believed to have restored life to Markandeya and is revered as a s ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar on March 31, coinciding with Mahavir Janmakalyanak. Named after Samrat Samprati Maharaj (224 to 215 BC), the grandson of Samrat Ashoka and a great figure of Jainism and a preacher of non-violence, the museum showcases the historical, cultural and spiritual legacy of Jainism, a statement by organisers said. Its seven wings, each dedicated to different and unique aspects of India's traditions, offer ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said earlier governments had neglected India's manuscript heritage due to a "colonial mindset", as he inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said it should have been the nation's responsibility after Independence to identify and preserve ancient manuscripts, but this had not been done. "Due to a colonial mindset, no at ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, and toured its galleries, viewing rare artefacts and historical collections documenting the evolution of Jainism. Located within the Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra campus, the museum is named after Samrat Samprati, the grandson of Emperor Ashoka and a prominent figure in Jain tradition known for promoting non-violenc ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Mar 31 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the newly built 'Samrat Samprati Museum', dedicated to Jain heritage and values of non-violence, at Koba village in Gandhinagar. The PM, along with Jain seers, inaugurated the museum on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. The museum, located at the Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra, is named after Samrat Samprati Maharaj (224-215 BC), the grandson of Samrat Ashoka and a Mauryan ruler known for propagating Jainism and the ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the countrymen on Mahavir Jayanti and wished that the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir continue to illuminate the path of truth, non-violence and compassion. Mahavira Janma Kalyanaka is one of the most significant religious festivals in Jainism. It commemorates the birth of Mahavira, who is the 24th and final Tirthankara of the current Avasarpini. This festival is celebrated in March or April accordin ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday to inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, and launch several significant development projects across the state, covering cultural, technological, and infrastructural milestones. Speaking ahead of his visit, the Prime Minister said in a post on social media: "The Samrat Samprati Museum is a testament to the rich legacy of Jainism and India's civilisational traditions. It w ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: The Jain community across India and the global diaspora is observing Mahavir Jayanti 2026 today, March 31. This auspicious day marks the 2624th birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and final Tirthankara of Jainism. As one of the most significant festivals in the Jain calendar, the occasion is being marked by spiritual discourses, ceremonial processions, and a renewed commitment to the principles of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satya (truth). LatestLY brings "Happy Mahavir ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday and inaugurate the Samrat ... New Delhi [India], March 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday and inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. During the visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand, Ahmedabad, and unveil development projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore. In a post on X, PM Modi said he ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday and inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. During the visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand, Ahmedabad, and unveil development projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore. Also Read | Liquor Policy Case: ED Moves Delhi High Court Challenging Arvind Kejriwal's Acquittal in Complaints Over Non-Compliance With Summons. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday and inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. During the visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand, Ahmedabad, and unveil development projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore. In a post on X, PM Modi said he will take part in programmes that cover areas such as culture, semiconductors, infrastructure, health and rural de ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on March 31 to inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, and launch several significant development projects across the state, covering cultural, technological, and infrastructural milestones. Speaking ahead of his visit, the Prime Minister said in a post: "The Samrat Samprati Museum is a testament to the rich legacy of Jainism and India's civilisational traditions. It will provide v ...Read More >
Kolkata, March 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, on Monday, announced special programmes ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls in West Bengal to reach out to the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the state. The Trinamool Congress in the state will conduct a special campaign in the 84 Assembly constituencies which are majorly inhabited by SCs and STs. The ruling party will arrange a special vehicle for this campaign in which three to fo ...Read More >
Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 16 (ANI): Heavy rain lashed several parts of Nagapattinam district on Tuesday morning, following a forecast by the Regional Meteorological Centre, stating that moderate to heavy rainfall would occur across the delta and coastal districts of Tamil Nadu. As predicted, widespread moderate rain has been reported in Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur and Thanjavur districts, while coastal areas have been witnessing heavy rainfall. Also Read | Vijay Diwas 2025: Pres ...Read More >
Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 16 (ANI): Heavy rain lashed several parts of Nagapattinam district on Tuesday morning, following a forecast by the Regional Meteorological Centre, stating that moderate to heavy rainfall would occur across the delta and coastal districts of Tamil Nadu. As predicted, widespread moderate rain has been reported in Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur and Thanjavur districts, while coastal areas have been witnessing heavy rainfall. In the Nagapattinam district, cont ...Read More >
Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Friday disbursed Rs 10.79 crore in funding to 333 selected startups, reinforcing the state's commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. The disbursements were made during the 'Innovation Day-Startup Conclave' at Rajasthan International Centre, part of a slew of events to mark two years of the state govt.Calling innovation the "true engine of economic and social progress", Sharma said Rajasthan is writing a new chapter in technology through I ...Read More >
Officials told this newspaper that preparations are on to create helipads as well as formalise the venue where the Prime Minister will address a gathering of about one lakh participants from tribal communities of South Gujarat Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on November 15 to participate in a ceremony in Dediapada of Narmada district to mark the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda. The PM will arrive in Surat, where he will preside over an event before proce ...Read More >
Ayodhya recently achieved an extraordinary feat during its Deepotsav festivities, claiming two sensational world records. The town was aglow with 2.617 million diyas, casting a magical light across the landscape. In an inspiring show of togetherness, 2,128 individuals gathered to perform 'aarti' in unison, an event that resonated deeply with the spirit of community. Two new world records were set at this year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya: 26.17 lakh diyas lit at the same place as 2,128 people perform ...Read More >
Ayodhya (UP), Oct 19 (PTI) Ayodhya witnessed a spectacle on Sunday evening as Deepotsav 2025 illuminated the holy city with 26,17,215 lamps, marking the ninth edition of the grand celebration. Devotees from across India and abroad filled the city with chants of "Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram." Devotees offered prayers along the banks of the Saryu river, while temples, lanes, and homes across Ayodhya glimmered, according to an official statement. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadershi ...Read More >
Ayodhya witnessed a radiant celebration on Sunday (October 19) as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the ninth edition of Deepotsav, marked by the lighting of over 26 lakh diyas across 56 ghats- a spectacle aiming for a new Guinness World Record. The event showcased Ayodhya's cultural grandeur and spiritual heritage, attracting thousands of devotees and volunteers. As part of the evening's festivities, Chief Minister Adityanath performed the aarti of artists dressed as Lord Ram, M ...Read More >
Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): The historic Amka Jhamka Mata Temple in Amjhera village, Dhar district stands as a testament to ancient Indian mythology and religious heritage. This is the legendary site where Lord Krishna abducted Goddess Rukmini. The chariot wheel traces are still discernible behind the temple. Dating back to the Pandava period, this sacred temple was formerly known as Kundanpur and holds deep significance for multiple communities. The temple complex showcases remarkable architectura ...Read More >
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