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Mysuru, Oct 2 (PTI) The 11-day Mysuru Dasara festivities reached its grand finale on Thursday with the iconic Vijayadashami procession. Celebrated as 'Nada Habba' (state festival), the Dasara or 'Sharan Navaratri' festivities was a grand affair this year, showcasing Karnataka's rich culture and traditions, reminiscent of royal pomp and glory. Thousands of people are expected to witness the 'Jamboo Savari', a march of a dozen caparisoned elephants led by 'Abhimanyu' carrying the idol of Goddess ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Mahanavami greetings to the countrymen and prayed for their well-being and prosperity. The ninth day of Navratri is celebrated as Mahanavami, which is dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri. Taking to X, the Prime Minister said, "Heartfelt wishes to all of you on the occasion of Mahanavami! May this auspicious occasion of Navratri bring good fortune, prosperity, and success to everyone; that is my wish." Uttar Pradesh Chief Min ...Read More >
Kolkata, September 30: Maha Ashtami, one of the most significant days of the Durga Puja festival, is being celebrated with immense devotion across West Bengal on Tuesday. Large crowds of devotees thronged temples and puja pandals in various parts of the state, including Murshidabad, Kolaghat, East Midnapore, and Kolkata, to offer prayers and participate in rituals dedicated to Goddess Durga. In Murshidabad, the Ashtami Durga Puja was organised by the Arunachal Durga Puja Committee, a women-led ...Read More >
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: As the festive spirit builds across the state, families are preparing their homes for Dussehra with vibrant decor, pujas, and gatherings. While lighting diyas, cooking festive meals, and hosting loved ones bring joy, these activities can also contribute to rising indoor pollution, especially in urban homes. This year, Dussehra offers on electronics are helping families make smarter, health-focused choices. Many are opting to buy air purifiers on ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The Commissionerate Police has made massive security arrangements to ensure a peaceful and incident-free Durga Puja in the Twin City of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. It has deployed over 100 platoons of police force and over 800 officers to oversee the festivities. In the state capital, special measures like deployment of one company of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), one unit of special tactical unit (STU) and a bomb detection and disposal squad have also been put in place to handl ...Read More >
Tirupati: Tirumala witnessed a grand spiritual spectacle on Sunday night as the revered Garuda Vahana Seva drew more than three lakh devotees. The six-hour-long procession, marked by devotion and discipline, passed off without incident thanks to meticulous planning and coordinated efforts by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the police, and the district administration. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, in messages shared on his official 'X' and Instagram accounts on Monday, lauded the ...Read More >
KANNUR: The city of joy is ablaze with Durga Puja festivities. Pandals glitter with lights, dhaak beats echo through every lane, and the air carries the fragrance of dhuno. Yet, amid the familiar grandeur, this year's celebrations hold something never seen before -- Kerala's theyyam has found its place in Bengal's most important festival. At South Kolkata's famed 66 Pally Club's Durga Puja, the pandal itself tells the story. Built in the style of a traditional Kannur temple, its architecture dr ...Read More >
Gadwal: On the occasion of Dasara Sharan Navaratri celebrations, Telangana State Endowments Minister Konda Surekha on Monday presented pattu vastrams (silk garments) to Sri Jogulamba Bala Brahmeshwara Swamy temple on behalf of the state government. The Minister, who was accorded a traditional Poornakumbham welcome by temple priests and officials, first offered special prayers and performed abhishekam to the presiding deities. She then reached the Jogulamba Ammavari temple, where she, along with ...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 >
Cuttack: Water from the Mahanadi river yet again has reached the Maa Bhattarika temple in Cuttack district of Odisha following incessant heavy rains on the upper catchment of the river. The local administration and the puja committee are in deep concern as the water has reached the temple, which is dedicated to the presiding deity of Badamba Garh, Maa Bhattarika, at a time when they were gearing up for the Maha Saptami rituals. According to reports, though the river water has touched the foot ...Read More >
The Patani family, still shaken by the incident, recalled how the attack unfolded. Actress Disha Patani's family recently faced a scare after the firing incident outside their Bareilly residence. Following the incident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally called Disha's father, Jagdish Singh Patani, late on Sunday night, September 14, to express his condolences and extend his full support to the family. According to report by India Today, Jagdish confirmed receiving the cal ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed the petitions challenging the state government's decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the 'Mysuru Dasara' festivities this year. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bhakru and Justice C M Joshi declined to entertain four public interest litigations (PIL), including the one filed by former BJP member of parliament from Mysuru Pratap Simha, stating that the petitioners had failed to demo ...Read More >
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay addressed a rally in Tiruchirappalli. Audio problems plagued his 20-minute speech. Supporters chanted his name amidst the unclear address. Vijay questioned the DMK government's unfulfilled promises from the 2021 election. He criticized the DMK regime regarding an illegal kidney sale racket. Vijay highlighted Tiruchirappalli's historical significance in Dravidian politics. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay's address from atop his campaign vehicle on Saturd ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): The historic 203-year-old Kalibari temple in Shimla on Sunday came alive with colours, flavours, and festivity as the Bengali community celebrated the annual Anondo Mela, a traditional culinary event that marks the onset of Durga Puja. The mela, considered a cultural prelude to Bengal's biggest festival, saw families and community members put up food stalls offering an array of traditional Bengali delicacies. The proceeds from the event wil ...Read More >
Trichy (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 15 (ANI): Trichy City Police have registered three cases against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cadres for allegedly violating conditions and damaging public and private property during a vehicle rally near the MGR statue at Marakkadai in the city on Sept 13. Cases were booked at Cantonment (TNPPDL Act), Gandhi Market (U/s 296(b), 324(5) BNS) and Srirangam (TNOPPD Act) police stations. TVK district president Karikalan, along with four party functionaries, w ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): The historic 203-year-old Kalibari temple in Shimla on Sunday came alive with colours, flavours, and festivity as the Bengali community celebrated the annual Anondo Mela, a traditional culinary event that marks the onset of Durga Puja. The mela, considered a cultural prelude to Bengal's biggest festival, saw families and community members put up food stalls offering an array of traditional Bengali delicacies. The proceeds from the event wil ...Read More >
Trichy (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 15 (ANI): Trichy City Police have registered three cases against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cadres for allegedly violating conditions and damaging public and private property during a vehicle rally near the MGR statue at Marakkadai in the city on Sept 13. Cases were booked at Cantonment (TNPPDL Act), Gandhi Market (U/s 296(b), 324(5) BNS) and Srirangam (TNOPPD Act) police stations. TVK district president Karikalan, along with four party functionaries, ...Read More >
Adilabad: Preparations are already underway for the Godavari Pushkaralu scheduled for July 2027 in the erstwhile Adilabad district. New Pushkara ghats will be constructed, and repairs will be made to the existing ghats at Chennur and Basar to facilitate holy dips in the Godavari during the festival. At Chennur in Mancherial district, the Godavari takes a northward turn, known as Uttara Vahini, which is considered highly sacred. Thousands of devotees throng this spot during Pushkaralu to take a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Ayyappa devotee Dr P. S. Mahendrakumar has moved the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the Kerala High Court's 11 September order and restraining the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) and the state government from holding the "Global Ayyappa Sangamam" on 20 September 2025, or from using temple funds, properties, or contributions for the event. On 11 September, the Kerala High Court directed the state and the TDB to conduct the 'Global Ayyappa Sangamam' at Pamba, while ensuring that the e ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 14 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday offered prayers at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala, said an official from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). The TTD officials received the Lok Sabha Speaker and later took him for darshan (visit to deity). "Birla offered prayers in Tirumala temple on Sunday. He was received by TTD officials on his arrival at the Tirumala temple and later taken to the darshan of Sri Venkateswara Swamy," the official told ...Read More >
Mysuru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday made it clear that matters of law and order, including actions such as extradition, are under the jurisdiction of police, and that he would not interfere in that. Responding to questions about a few organisations demanding extradition of former MP Pratap Simmha over alleged controversial remarks about the Dasara inauguration, Siddaramaiah said, "I am not going to say anything about this. Police will act on this. If he has done any act which disturb ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli/Ariyalur (Tamil Nadu), Sep 13 (PTI) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay encountered an audio glitch at the launch of his maiden state-wide campaign in Tiruchirappalli on Saturday. The actor, who was swarmed by his followers in thousands at Tiruchirappalli and Ariyalur, targetted both the Centre and the DMK government in the state, and said without mincing words that he entered politics only with the intention of serving the people and not for earning wealth. Commencing his 'I ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 13 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam(TVK) Chief Vijay launched his state-wide campaign from Tiruchirappalli. TVK Chief Vijay delivered a fiery speech questioning the ruling DMK over its unfulfilled electoral promises mentioned in thier 2021 election manifesto. Addressing a massive crowd, Vijay began his speech with a reference to tradition, saying, In the olden days, before going to war, people would first visit their family deity for blessings. Sim ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood, and indeed the entire country, was left stunned at the news of shots being fired outside Disha Patani's Civil Lines home in Bareilly. Police confirmed that the shooting occurred around 4.30 am on Friday, with multiple rounds of aerial firing reported. There was no report of any injury. Members of Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar gang claimed responsibility for the firing in a Facebook post, for disrespecting Hindu saints Premanand Maharaj and Anidruddhacharya Maharaj. The messag ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 12: Gunshots were fired outside actress Disha Patani's Bareilly home during the early hours of Friday. However, no one was injured. The attack is reportedly in response to the alleged remarks made against Hindu spiritual leaders Premanand Maharaj and Aniruddhacharya Maharaj. The reports suggest that the responsibility for the attack has been claimed by the Rohit Goldy Brar group. A post written in Hindi had two individuals, named Virendra Charan and Mahendra Saran, taking resp ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gunshots were fired outside actress Disha Patani's Bareilly home during the early hours of Friday. However, no one was injured. The attack is reportedly in response to the alleged remarks made against Hindu spiritual leaders Premanand Maharaj and Aniruddhacharya Maharaj. The reports suggest that the responsibility for the attack has been claimed by the Rohit Goldy Brar group. A post written in Hindi had two individuals, named Virendra Charan and Mahendra Saran, ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu has once again emerged as the country's leader in industrial employment, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin attributing the achievement to the policies of the Dravidian model government. Citing the Union government's Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24, CM Stalin said the recognition from New Delhi is itself the strongest rebuttal to critics, who have been "targeting" the state government on the industrial and economic fronts. In a post on 'X', the Chie ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik Thursday greeted the people on the occasion of 'Nuakhai', an agrarian festival mostly celebrated in the western parts of the state. 'Nuakhai', which means 'new feed', is basically an agrarian festival where the first crop of the year is offered to the goddess in the western districts of Odisha, and younger people seek the blessings of ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Aug 28 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Thursday greeted the people on the occasion of 'Nuakhai', an agrarian festival mostly celebrated in the western parts of the state. The 'Nuakhai', which means 'new feed', is basically an agrarian festival where the first crop of the year is offered to the goddess in the western districts of Odisha, ...Read More >
Ganesh Chaturthi, a major festival in India, will be observed on August 27, 2025. School closures on this day vary across the country, depending on state government decisions and individual school policies. Ganesh Chaturthi, the colourful festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, will be observed on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. Known for its grand pujas, lively processions, and family gatherings, the festival holds a special place in many parts of India. Naturally, students and parents are ...Read More >
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