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New Delhi: Two miscreants were detained on Thursday, April 2, after they were seen climbing a wall along a mosque and waving a saffron flag during a Hanuman Jayanti procession on Wednesday, April 1, in Delhi's Tughlakabad area. A Shobha Yatra associated with Hanuman Jayanti was passing through the locality at around 1:30 pm when the incident took place. According to local media, the two men climbed onto the shed of the mosque's wazu khana or the ablution area and waved the flag, triggering une ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Painkuni Arattu at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport remains one of the world's most unique intersections of ancient tradition and modern infrastructure. This centuries-old ritual, which predates the airport itself, highlights a rare moment where global aviation protocols are paused to honour local heritage, a rare moment where modern aviation gave way to living tradition. Also Read | RBI Assistant Admit Card 2026 Released at rbi.o ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Painkuni Arattu at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport remains one of the world's most unique intersections of ancient tradition and modern infrastructure. This centuries-old ritual, which predates the airport itself, highlights a rare moment where global aviation protocols are paused to honour local heritage, a rare moment where modern aviation gave way to living tradition. The occasion was the annual Painkuni Arattu procession of S ...Read More >
"On April 2, 2026, flight services will be suspended from 16.45 hrs to 2100 hrs to enable the smooth continuation of the holy Painkuni Arattu procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple through our runway," it said in an advisory. It said that the updated timings of the flights are available with the respective airlines. The airport has been pausing operations and rescheduling flights twice every year for decades to enable the bi-annual centuries-old ceremonial procession of the shrine to pass t ...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 >
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 >
Bhind (Madhya Pradesh): Hanuman Jayanti is being celebrated with huge devotion and gaiety in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. The famous Rawatpura Devasthanam in Lahar of Bhind and Shri Hanuman Tekri in Guna dating back to the Mahabharata period hosted grand celebrations for Hanuman Jayanti. Here, devotees collectively recited Hanuman Chalisa over 1.25 crore times from their homes, as part of the ongoing rituals. The day began at 4 am with a Mahabhishek (grand ritual bath) of Lord Hanuman, followe ...Read More >
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced October 27 as a government holiday for the Chhath festival. The holiday falls on a Monday, marking the most significant day of the four-day celebration. Devotees will offer prayers to the setting Sun. The festival honors nature, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that October 27 will be a government holiday on the occassion of Chhath festival, said a statement from the CMO. The chief minister explained ...Read More >
Mumbai: A row has broken out within the ruling Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra, as allies have slammed a BJP MP who held a "purification ceremony" at Shaniwar Wada, after a video showed Muslim women offering namaz at the Pune fortress that was the seat of the Peshwas. The Nationalist Congress Party and the Shiv Sena criticised Megha Kulkarni for her action and asked the BJP to restrain their Rajya Sabha MP from Pune. "We are asking the BJP to rein in her. We are also asking the police that s ...Read More >
Nagpur: In a heart-pounding tale of courage, a 17-year-old tribal boy from a remote village in Chhindwada, Madhya Pradesh, turned the tables on human traffickers, saving 37 bonded labourers, including his mother and nine minors, from a grim fate. On Sunday, city police rescued the labourers, registered offences against the traffickers, and ensured the safe return of the victims to their homes.The teenager, a first-year Bachelor of Social Work student, driven to labour by poverty, used his quick ...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 >
Thrissur, August 25: The Guruvayur Devaswom has announced that a punyaham (purification ritual) will be conducted at the temple pond following the controversy triggered by a social media influencer's video shoot. The incident involved a non-Hindu participant and Big Boss fame Jasmine Jaffer, who was seen entering the sacred pond to film a reel for Instagram. According to Devaswom officials, the decision was taken after concerns were raised over religious sentiments being hurt. As part of the pu ...Read More >
Lucknow: Umar Ansari, the younger son of gangster-turned-politician late Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested by Ghazipur police from Darul Shafa area of Lucknow late Sunday night.The arrest was made following the registration of a criminal case against him for forgery in Ghazipur. He was taken into custody and transported to Ghazipur for further proceedings.Umar Ansari was booked for allegedly attempting to fraudulently reclaim a property that had been confiscated under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and ...Read More >
Coimbatore: Thousands of people thronged the Noyyal ghats at Perur here on the occasion of Aadi Perukku on Sunday. The festival is celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi, which is known as Aadi 18.Devotees offered special pujas on the banks of Noyyal river. As the traditional practice, devotees paid respects to their ancestors, while newlywed couples took a dip in the river and offered prayers for a prosperous future. Many devotees visited the Perur Patteeswarar Temple for darshan ...Read More >
Kanpur: With the auspicious month of Shrawan commencing on Friday and the first Shrawan Somwar (Monday) falling on July 14, all major Shiva temples in Kanpur have begun extensive preparations to ensure smooth observance of the rituals and effective crowd management. Temples are not only being decked with decorations but are also coordinating with district authorities to implement effective crowd control measures. Decorations are underway, and temple authorities are working in coordination with t ...Read More >
Koraput: Days after a young couple in Rayagada district were tied to a yoke and made to till the land, flogged and publicly humiliated for allegedly violating tribal customs, a similar incident surfaced in Koraput on Sunday, triggering widespread criticism and outrage.In a video, which has gone viral on social media, a 21-year-old youth, Naresh Pidika, and his 20-year-old cousin, Asati Pidika, are seen tied to a yoke and being paraded through the street at Nadimeitiki village in Borgi panchayat ...Read More >
Koraput (Odisha), Jul 13 (PTI) A young couple was allegedly tied to a wooden plough and paraded through their village in Odisha's Koraput district on Sunday for marrying within the same clan, police said. The incident took place at Nadimeitiki village within Narayanpatna block in the tribal-dominated district. Also Read | Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Prashant Kishor Slams Nitish Kumar Govt Over Election Commission Claims of Foreign Nationals in Voter List. According to a video that has gone ...Read More >
Koraput (Odisha), Jul 13 (PTI) A young couple was allegedly tied to a wooden plough and paraded through their village in Odisha's Koraput district on Sunday for marrying within the same clan, police said. The incident took place at Nadimeitiki village within Narayanpatna block in the tribal-dominated district. According to a video that has gone viral, the couple was tied to a wooden plough and was forced to parade through the village. PTI, however, could not independently verify the authentic ...Read More >
Rayagada (Odisha): The sight was disturbing. A tribal man and his wife were bent under the burden of the plough in place of oxen, and forced to till the land as a punishment for getting married within the family blood relation on Wednesday, highlighting how moral vigilantism is spread in the remote pockets of Odisha even today. The decision on this was taken by the Kangaroo court in Kanjamajodi village under Shikarpai panchayat in Kalyansinghpur block of Rayagada district 'to teach them a lesson ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 11 (ANI): Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari offered prayers at the historic Shri Rajrajeshwar Shiva Temple, located within the City Palace in Jaipur, marking the auspicious beginning of the holy month of 'Sawan'. On the occasion, she performed Jal and Dugdha Abhishek (ritual bathing with water and milk) of Lord Shiva and prayed for the peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of the state. 'Sawan' is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar, a ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 11 (ANI): Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari offered prayers at the historic Shri Rajrajeshwar Shiva Temple, located within the City Palace in Jaipur, marking the auspicious beginning of the holy month of Sawan. On the occasion, she performed Jal and Dugdha Abhishek (ritual bathing with water and milk) of Lord Shiva and prayed for the peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of the state. Sawan is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar, and i ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will develop a flower valley on 5 acres of green belt land near the police headquarters on Shaheed Path that will serve as an eco-tourism destination and leisure space.The project costing at Rs 10 crore will feature a water body, observation tower, stepped landscaping, moon gate, floating island bridge and seasonal flowering trees and plants. It will also include elements like a root bridge and pavilion to enhance its appeal.LDA vice chairperson P ...Read More >
Pune: The occasion of Guru Purnima, celebrated across India as a tribute to teachers and spiritual guides, unfolded on Thursday with reverence, music, prayer, and acts of service.The festival, rooted in several faiths and traditions, honours the sacred relationship between guru and disciple, a bond of spiritual and intellectual mentorship.Numerous city-based educational institutions marked the occasion, as is the custom. At the Sri Balaji University Pune, Guru Purnima was observed informally but ...Read More >
Mysuru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar sought blessings at Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hills and later said that while "efforts may fail, but not prayers", signalling his ambition for the state's top post remains undimmed despite Siddaramaiah reaffirming that he would stay chief minister for a full five-year term.Joined by family on Ashada Friday, widely considered auspicious, Shivakumar offered puja to the deity and underlined his faith in divine intervention. "I prayed to the Godd ...Read More >
Lucknow/Ayodhya: To enhance the experience of tourists and pilgrims visiting Ayodhya, the administration is working tirelessly to complete the Saryu Riverfront Development Project on time. Reviewing the project, which is being developed by the state tourism department, Ayodhya district magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde, on Friday, informed mediapersons that work is on track and will be completed as scheduled. "Significant progress has already been made. Stonework on the ghats is complete, and foun ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The holy city of Kashi in Uttar Pradesh, witnessed a divine confluence of devotion and tradition as the grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was celebrated with immense fervour on Friday. This centuries-old tradition continues to draw lakhs of devotees from across the country who come to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra, as they embark on their ceremonial chariot procession through the streets of Varanasi. The e ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out searches at 15 places in Mumbai and Kochi in connection with the Mithi River desilting scam that caused a wrongful loss of more than Rs 65 crore to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), official sources said. The massive crackdown is underway at the premises across Mumbai and Kochi linked to the accused and suspects as part of an ongoing probe into alleged financial irregularities. According to the sources, the searches ...Read More >
Ayodhya: A new spiritual milestone was achieved in Ayodhya on Thursday with the grand Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of the Ram Darbar at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple complex. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath participated in the sacred rituals as the chief guest, underscoring the occasion's spiritual and cultural significance. The Ram Darbar, installed on the first floor above the sanctum of Ram Lalla, features intricately carved idols of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughan ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's government said on Friday that more than 420 million pilgrims have ritually bathed at the world's largest religious festival, estimates organising authorities say are calculated using artificial intelligence and surveillance cameras. It is not possible to independently verify the mind-boggling figure -- more than the population of the United States and Canada combined -- which is a staggering statistic even for the world's most populous nation of 1.4 billion people. "More th ...Read More >
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