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MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Wednesday, upholding a decade-old order of equal contributory negligence in a priest with Parkinson's getting knocked down by a bus of the Thane Municipal Transport Corporation (TMCT), called for discipline and rule following among pedestrians and motorists. The HC came down on citizens' tendency to cross roads at places other than the pedestrian crossing at signals. "It is high time that we, as responsible citizens, follow the rules and regulations while crossing th ...Read More >
Anant Ambani has pledged financial support to the Ganga Spine Injury Foundation in Coimbatore to provide free, multidisciplinary rehabilitation for spinal cord injury patients. Anant Ambani, Executive Director of Reliance Industries, has extended financial backing to the Ganga Spine Injury Foundation (GSIF) in Coimbatore to expand access to structured rehabilitation for individuals living with spinal cord injuries. The initiative, announced ahead of Ambani's birthday on April 10, is aimed at e ...Read More >
Legal experts say the court's decision will have far-reaching consequences for women's religious freedoms and right to enter places of worship. The petitions challenge the landmark 2018 Supreme Court judgment which struck down the ban on women of menstruating age from entering Sabarimala. Hinduism bars menstruating women from participating in religious rituals, regarding them as unclean. Many temples deny women entry during their periods and several devout women voluntarily stay away, but Saba ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Executive Director of Reliance Industries Limited, Anant Ambani has announced Rs 18 crore in contributions towards temple infrastructure and animal welfare in Kerala, including Rs 6 crore in donations to the Rajrajeshwaram and Guruvayur temples and a Rs 12 crore commitment to restore the historic East Gopuram at Rajrajeshwaram, alongside new initiatives for the care of temple elephants. Anant Ambani, visited two of Kerala's most revered temples, the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Executive Director of Reliance Industries Limited, Anant Ambani has announced Rs 18 crore in contributions towards temple infrastructure and animal welfare in Kerala, including Rs 6 crore in donations to the Rajrajeshwaram and Guruvayur temples and a Rs 12 crore commitment to restore the historic East Gopuram at Rajrajeshwaram, alongside new initiatives for the care of temple elephants. Anant Ambani, visited two of Kerala's most revered temples, the ...Read More >
Ranchi: Early morning prayers by a large gathering of the faithful in churches marked the beginning of Easter Sunday, reflecting a day filled with faith, celebration and togetherness."Easter is the foundation of Christian faith, symbolising hope, renewal and victory of life over death. It is also a time when families come together in love and gratitude," said Father David Fernandes, a priest at St Mary's Cathedral.As the morning prayers concluded, the celebrations shifted to homes and neighbourh ...Read More >
Easter follows Good Friday and marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ, making it the most significant festival in Christianity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended Easter greetings, saying the teachings of Jesus Christ should inspire people to show kindness and strengthen the spirit of togetherness in society. "Greetings on Easter. This sacred day celebrates hope and renewal. May it bring peace, joy and brightness to everyone's lives," PM Modi said in a post on X. He added that th ...Read More >
NAGAPATTINAM: Special Easter Vigil prayers were held at the world-renowned Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, popularly known as the "Rome of the East," to mark the start of Easter Sunday at Velankanni in Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu on Saturday night. The celebrations began with the Paschal Vigil ceremony. During the ritual, the "Paschal Light," symbolising the resurrection of Jesus Christ, was lit by the Rector of the Basilica, Fr. Irudhayaraj, followed by solemn prayers. The sacred ...Read More >
Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Special Easter Vigil prayers were held at the world-renowned Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, popularly known as the "Rome of the East," to mark the start of Easter Sunday at Velankanni in Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu on Saturday night. The celebrations began with the Paschal Vigil ceremony. During the ritual, the "Paschal Light," symbolising the resurrection of Jesus Christ, was lit by the Rector of the Basilica, Fr. Irudhayaraj, fol ...Read More >
Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Easter is being celebrated with religious fervour and devotion at the Sacred Heart Church in Udaiyarpatti of Tirunelveli district, where thousands of Christians have gathered to participate in special prayers and Mass on Sunday. Devotees assembled in large numbers at the church to take part in the Easter Mass. During the ceremony, worshippers shared the light of candles with one another, symbolising hope, faith, and renewal. They also renewed the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Courts should not determine essential religious practices as they are a matter of faith held to be sacred by the followers of a religion, the Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti has told the Supreme Court while seeking to intervene in the upcoming Sabarimala review proceedings. A nine-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant is set to commence the final hearing on April 7 on petitions relating to discrimination against women at religious places, including the ...Read More >
Traffic police have suggested alternate routes to ease congestion. Vehicles can move via SPG Road, Town Hall and Kempegowda Road. Commuters have been asked to avoid the procession Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place across parts of Bengaluru on tonight as the city prepares for the annual Karaga festival. Commuters are likely to face road closures and delays in central areas, and have been advised to plan travel in advance. The historic Bengaluru Karaga festival will be held at ...Read More >
According to the Kalachowki police, an offence has been registered against an unidentified accused under sections 305 (theft in a dwelling house, place of worship, or during transportation) and 331 (lurking house-trespass or house-breaking) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The complaint was filed by Jayesh Jain, a resident of One Avighna Tower and an executive member of the trust managing the temple. Police said the temple of Lord Simandhar Swami is located within the residential complex. ...Read More >
Mumbai: A 34-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly stealing jewellery worth ₹1.75 crore from a Jain temple inside the upscale One Avighna Park complex in Lalbaug, where he previously worked as a security guard. The accused had fled to his sister's place in Madhya Pradesh, from where he was arrested, the police said. The accused, identified as Jeetendra alias Jitan alias Bunty alias Pandit alias Bhagwati Prasad Nagaich, is a native of Bhind district in Madhya Pradesh and has at lea ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a shocking case from Lalbaug, a security guard employed at a residential complex turned out to be the mastermind behind a major temple theft. The Kalachowki police have arrested a habitual offender from Madhya Pradesh within 48 hours of the crime, after scanning nearly 300 CCTV cameras. The accused, identified as Jitendra alias Jitan alias Bunty alias Pandit Nagaich, 34, allegedly stole gold jewellery and a diamond collectively worth Rs1.75 crore from a Jain temple located inside the ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The historic and world-renowned Bengaluru Karaga festival culminated on Thursday with traditional rituals, drawing lakhs of devotees and showcasing a rare and heartfelt bond between communities. The Karaga procession began around 2:10 am from the Dharmaraya Swamy Temple in Thigalarapete, marking the start of one of the city's oldest cultural traditions. The temple area, decorated like a bride, stood illuminated as devotees gathered in large numbers. This year, more than 10 lakh peopl ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The historic Karaga witnessed a floral and illumination extravaganza and cultural blend as Chief Priest Gnanendra Swamy carried the Karaga and walked 26 kms from Wednesday Midnight. According to Chalakari Narayanaswamy, President of Bengaluru Karaga Committee, the grand flower decoration was completed inside as well as outside the premises of Dharmaraya Temple. And for the first time, not just the temple and outside, but the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) head office, Dasappa Hosp ...Read More >
Nalanda: Authorities have initiated several actions following the stampede at the Sheetla Mata Temple at Maghra village under Deepnagar police station area in Nalanda district on Tuesday morning that left at least nine devotees dead and several others injured.Holding the temple committee largely responsible for the tragic incident, the police on late Tuesday evening lodged an FIR against present temple committee officials, priests and many others.In a late Tuesday night raid, the police arrested ...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 >
Bengaluru, Apr 1 (PTI) The stage is set for the 'Bengaluru Karaga,' one of the city's oldest and iconic festivals, with a grand procession on Wednesday night. As part of rituals, several camphor blocks were lit by devotees near the historic Sri Dharmaraya Swamy temple at Thigalarpet. The festivities, which commenced at the Dharmaraya Swamy Temple on March 24, will culminate in the grand Karaga Shaktyotsava procession on Wednesday night. During the procession, a priest dressed in female attire ...Read More >
Nashik: In the Shiridi land fraud case, a criminal case has been registered not only against Ashok Kharat but also against his wife. In this connection, Kharat's wife, Kalpana Kharat, has now come under the radar of the Special Investigation Team (SIT). On Tuesday night, when the SIT team, along with the police, raided Kharat's residence in Nashik, it was confirmed that Kalpana Kharat was absconding. During the operation, Kharat's son Harshvardhan was taken into custody from the house by the pol ...Read More >
Tirumala: The Governor S Abdul Nazeer visited Tirumala on Tuesday and had darshan of Sri Venkateswara Swamy along with his family members. On his arrival at the temple Mahadwaram, the Governor was received by TTD Executive Officer Muddada Ravichandra, Additional EO Ch Venkaiah Chowdary, and CVSO Murali Krishna. The temple priests accorded him a traditional welcome with Istikapal temple honours. After the darshan, Vedic scholars offered Vedasirvachanam to the Governor at Ranganayakula Mandapam. ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The family of late transport businessman Raja Raghuwanshi, who was tragically killed by his wife Sonam Raghuwanshi in Shillong, is finding solace in what they believe is Raja's rebirth as the son of his brother. The newborn child of Raja's brother, Sachin Raghuwanshi, has drawn attention from the family due to striking similarities with the late Raja in both physical appearance and horoscope, prompting them to name the baby Raja. Speaking to IANS, Raja's mot ...Read More >
The family of Raja Raghuvanshi, who was allegedly killed by his wife during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has welcomed a baby boy, a moment they believe is Raja's return. According to the family, Raja was murdered on Gyaras, the eleventh day of the lunar fortnight. Nine months later, on the same day and at nearly the same time, his elder brother Sachin Raghuvanshi welcomed a son. Raja's brother, Vipin Raghuvanshi, said the timing was not a coincidence but a divine sign: "God has sent Raja back ...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 >
INDORE: A murder case, which shook Indore and made national headlines last year, is back in the news. This, after the family of transport businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was found dead during a honeymoon trip to Meghalaya on June 2, 2025, claimed he took another birth in the same household, close to the same hour and on Ekadashi, the eleventh lunar day in the Hindi calendar when he was killed.On Sunday, a baby boy was born to Raja's elder brother Sachin Raghuvanshi. The newborn has been named ...Read More >
The initiative will enable devotees to make offerings and payments in a hassle-free manner, in line with modern digital practices, says EO In a significant move to enhance digital convenience for pilgrims, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is contemplating installing kiosk machines and QR codes to facilitate UPI payments in all its 60 temples spread across various States in the country. A decision to this effect was taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by TTD Executive Officer A ...Read More >
A group of Thiruparukundram residents will hold a fast in support of lighting the lamp ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Tamil Nadu advocate general questioned the authenticity of the Deepathoon practice on Thiruparukundram hill * The state claimed Karthigai Deepam has been lit near Uchipillaiyar temple for over 100 years * The government challenged a December 1 order allowing temple administration to light the Deepam on the hilltop Did our AI summary help? Let u ...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 >
The sanctum sanctorum of the temple would be opened in the evening under the aegis of the current temple 'tantri' (head priest) and the 'melshanthi' (chief priest) would lead the rituals. With just a day left for the commencement of the annual pilgrimage season, arrangements are in full swing in Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple to welcome lakhs of devotees from across the world. The 41-day-long Mandala pilgrimage season will begin on Monday, the first day of Malayalam month of Vrichikam and the ...Read More >
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