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Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 2 (ANI): Aircraft movements paused, and the runway fell silent at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Thursday as a centuries-old ritual unfolded, drawing thousands of devotees and offering a rare moment where modern aviation gave way to living tradition. On the occasion of the annual Painkuni Arattu, a procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple was carried out, remembering a festival rooted in Kerala's royal and spiritual heritage and historica ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 2 (ANI): Aircraft movements paused, and the runway fell silent at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Thursday as a centuries-old ritual unfolded, drawing thousands of devotees and offering a rare moment where modern aviation gave way to living tradition. On the occasion of the annual Painkuni Arattu, a procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple was carried out, remembering a festival rooted in Kerala's royal and spiritual heritage and historica ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India, April 2, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - An Indian oil painting by celebrated 19th century artist Raja Ravi Varma has sold for a record $17.9 million at auction in Mumbai, the highest price ever paid for a modern Indian artwork. Mumbai-based auction house Saffronart said the painting, "Yashoda and Krishna", depicting the Hindu god Krishna with his mother while she milks a cow, was also the highest paid for a Varma artwork in an auction worldwide. The oil on canvas painting was put up for aucti ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visited the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya and had the darshan of Ramlalla on Thursday. During his visit, Adani offered prayers and participated in the rituals at the historic temple. Speaking after the visit, Adani said, "My family and I received the opportunity to have the darshan of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. This is an emotional moment, a proud moment. This temple is not just a centre of devotion but also a ...Read More >
KADAPA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday offered Pattu Vastrams to Sri Kodandarama Swamy at Vontimitta in Kadapa district as part of the ongoing annual Brahmotsavams. Accompanied by his wife Bhuvaneswari, he participated in the sacred rituals on the auspicious occasion of Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam and presented the ceremonial silk offerings to the presiding deity. Upon his arrival at the temple, Naidu was accorded a traditional Poornakumbha Swagatam by the temple priests. Subsequent ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. In a post, CM Dhami invoked Hanuman, describing him as the swift messenger, conqueror of the senses, and devoted emissary of Lord Rama. Also Read | Stocks Fall, Oil Prices Jump As Donald Trump's Iran Speech Sparks Fears of Long Conflict and Supply Disruptions. He wrote, "I take refuge in the swift-as-wind mess ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. In a post, CM Dhami invoked Hanuman, describing him as the swift messenger, conqueror of the senses, and devoted emissary of Lord Rama. He wrote, "I take refuge in the swift-as-wind messenger, conqueror of the senses, foremost among the wise, son of the wind-god, chief of the monkey troop, the emissary of Lord ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Devotees began arriving in large numbers all over the country on Thursday to offer prayers on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. At Chhatarpur Hanuman Mandir in New Delhi, long queues of devotees were seen since early morning as people gathered to seek blessings and participate in special rituals. Devotees also arrived in large numbers at Shri Marghat Wale Hanuman Baba Temple to offer prayers on Hanuman Jayanti today. Also Read | Stocks To Buy or Sell Today, Apr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Devotees began arriving in large numbers all over the country on Thursday to offer prayers on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. At Chhatarpur Hanuman Mandir in New Delhi, long queues of devotees were seen since early morning as people gathered to seek blessings and participate in special rituals. Devotees also arrived in large numbers at Shri Marghat Wale Hanuman Baba Temple to offer prayers on Hanuman Jayanti today. Similarly, a large number of devotees throng ...Read More >
Pune: The daily food habits of a community usually find a place within the festivals of the deity they worship. Dishes that sustain their work, express their values, or carry ritual significance are offered as "prasad" and take on a sacred character. What starts as an ordinary practice gathers meaning and becomes part of a shared tradition. In 19th-century Maharashtra, much of the thinking around social change was framed through a religious lens. The spread of Western education, along with soci ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A Rs 585-crore project would be implemented soon for development of Satyabadi Bana Vidyalaya and the entire region, said chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday, while attending the state-level Utkal Divas celebration held at Suando village under Satyabadi block in Puri district.Suando is the birthplace of freedom fighter and social reformer Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das. He established a model school, Bakula Bana Vidyalaya, at Satyabadi. "Around Rs 90 crore will be spent in the r ...Read More >
Kadapa: The annual Sri Sitarama Kalyanotsavam at the historic Vontimitta Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple was held with grandeur on Wednesday, with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu being the main presence at the celestial wedding ceremony along with his family. The chief minister, accompanied by his spouse Nara Bhuvaneswari and grandson Nara Devansh, offered silk robes and pearl talambraalu to the presiding deity amid Vedic chants. Temple priests accorded the couple a traditional ceremonial wel ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a historic convergence of faith, administrative prowess and political leadership, Mumbai has entered a new era of governance. For the first time in its over 150-year civic history, the 'City of Dreams,' a city that derives its very name from the goddess Mumbadevi, is now being steered by an all-woman leadership at the helm of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Ashwini Bhide Takes Charge As 1st Woman BMC Commissioner At the centre of this transformation is Ashwini Bhide, w ...Read More >
Panguni Uthiram 2026 is a widely observed Hindu festival, especially among Tamil devotees. It falls during the Panguni month when the Uthiram Nakshatra aligns with the full moon, making it a spiritually important day. Many people observe Panguni Uthiram vrat, visit temples, and perform simple rituals seeking blessings for marriage, relationships, and family life. The Panguni Uthiram date and time are carefully followed to ensure the rituals are done correctly. This day is often linked with div ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: Devotees across India are preparing to celebrate Hanuman Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, on Thursday, April 2. This significant Hindu festival, also known as Hanuman Janmotsav, is observed annually on the Purnima Tithi (full moon day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. Regarded as a symbol of strength, devotion, and perseverance, Lord Hanuman is worshipped by millions who seek his protection and blessings for courage and fearlessness. While the festiv ...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 >
Barwani (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 2 (ANI): Holi 2026 is just around the corner, and the festive mood has begun to show across the country, even among political leaders. On Monday morning, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was seen enjoying the spirit of Holi while he was travelling to Barwani for the Krishi Cabinet meeting. During his bus journey, the Chief Minister joined a folk singer and was seen singing "Phag," a traditional Holi folk song. Yadav was seen enjoying and humming ...Read More >
Puri, Feb 24 (PTI) The decks are now cleared for beginning the much-awaited inventory of Lord Jagannath's Ratna Bhandar (treasury) in the Puri temple after the Odisha government accorded its approval, and now the authorities will fix suitable dates to carry out the exercise, a senior official said. Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee said there would be no valuation of the ornaments kept in the Ratna Bhandar, and the inventory is required for documen ...Read More >
Puri, Dec 17 (PTI) Odisha Police on Wednesday registered a case after a photograph of the 'Ratna Singhasan' (bejewelled throne) inside the sanctum sanctorum of Shree Jagannath Temple went viral on social media, raising questions over the security arrangements at the 12th-century shrine. Puri SP Prateek Singh said, "We have registered a case at the Singha Dwar police station under sections of the Shree Jagannath Temple Act. Our cyber team is monitoring social media platforms where the pictures o ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 16 (ANI): Members of the Narikuravar community staged a vibrant procession in Madurai on Tuesday, urging the Tamil Nadu government to implement the Madras High Court's directive to light the lamp atop the Deepathoon on the stone pillar at Thirupparankundram hill. Dressed as deities and raising slogans, the community highlighted their cultural and religious demands. The protesters also urged the Tamil Nadu government to take immediate action to facilitate t ...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 >
MADURAI: Members of several organisations including the Tamil Nadu Narikuravar Federation, Madurai Muslim Makkal Sangam, Bharathiya Forward Block and Madurai Vadakku Vitta Nadar Uravinmurai submitted petitions to the district collector on Monday during the grievances redressal meeting urging him to take steps to light the deepam in the deepathoon atop Thiruparankundram hill, in accordance with the directions given by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court. President of Madurai Muslim Makkal ...Read More >
New Delhi: More than a decade after declaring sleep as part of right to life, Supreme Court on Monday agreed to adjudicate whether the new schedule extending 'darshan' time for devotees at Banke Bihari temple at Vrindavan disturbed the traditional sleep and rest periods of the main deity.Appearing for the Banke Bihariji Temple Management Committee, senior advocate Shyam Divan complained to a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi that the SC-appointed ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Expressing unhappiness over allowing paid 'special pujas' in temples, disrupting the "resting time" of the deity, the Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from the authorities on a plea challenging changes in 'darshan' timings and temple practices at Bankey Bihari Ji temple in Vrindavan. Issuing a notice to the SC-appointed temple management committee and the Uttar Pradesh government, the three-judge bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pamchol ...Read More >
The Supreme Court on Monday afternoon issued notice on a plea on change of darshan timings and other religious practices at the Banke Bihari Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Vrindavan. Hearing the plea filed by the Goswami community, from which historically the temple's priests are drawn, a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant said, "After closing the temple at noon... they do not allow the deity to rest even for a minute...they exploit it the most at this time." The court then issued notice to stat ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed its discontent over the practice of allowing people to do 'special pujas' in temples after paying money, disrupting the "resting time" of deity. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi sought a response from authorities on a plea against the changes in 'darshan' timings and temple practices at the famous Bankey Bihari Ji Temple at Vrindavan. The bench took note of the submissions of senior ad ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy, while reviewing the Medaram development works on Monday, December 1, instructed officials to maintain quality standards and strictly adhere to the deadline. Situated in the Mulugu district of Telangana, Medaram is believed to be the abode of goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma. The tribal festival, Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara, honouring the goddesses, takes place every two years in the village. Medaram Jathara attracts the lar ...Read More >
In a recent address, RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat celebrated the unwavering commitment of the organization's volunteers, stating that each swayamsevak embodies the spirit of a pracharak. He called for preserving the essence of the Sangh's mission amidst its expansion and improved societal conditions. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the organisation derives its strength from the "emotional and life force" of its volunteers, asserting that every swayamsevak, by mindset, naturally becomes a pra ...Read More >
The SIT probing the Sabarimala gold theft has requested permission from the Thantri to conduct a scientific inspection at the Sannidhanam. The SIT aims to examine the gold-plated sheets on the Dwarapalaka sculptures and door frames. Pathanamthitta: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold theft case has requested permission from the Thantri to carry out a scientific inspection at the Sannidhanam. The formal request was submitted to Thantri Mahesh Mohanaru through the Dev ...Read More >
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