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President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday offered prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta. IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu offeres prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala. Photograph: Courtesy @BJMM4Kerala/X President Murmu is the first woman head of state to visit the Lord Ayyappa shrine at Sabarimala for offering prayers. She is also the second president to visit the shrine as before her, former President V V Giri had visited Sabarimala in the 1970s and had t ...Read More >
Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) [India], October 23 (ANI): The Kedarnath Dham portals are set to close for winter from today, October 23, at 8:30 am, marking the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj. According to Prateek Jain, the District Magistrate of Rudraprayag, this year's Kedarnath yatra has been very successful. The Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, will be present at the closing of the temple portal. "This year's Kedarnath Yatra has been very successful. The portals of Kedarnath Dha ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of the Govardhan Puja and said that celebrating this festival is a symbol of India's agrarian economy. Adityanath, who was in Gorakhpur on this occasion, also said that Govardhan Puja symbolises the importance of cows and their progeny in an agricultural country like India. "I am fortunate to have the opportunity to worship cows and serve them here this morning," Adityanath told news a ...Read More >
Gorakhpur: Chief Minister and Gorakshpeethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath performed Govardhan Puja at Gorakhnath Temple's cowshed on Wednesday morning. He performed the rituals, adorned the cows with garlands, applied tilak, and sought Gomata's blessings for the prosperity of the state. He then fed the cows jaggery and bananas.After the puja, the CM greeted citizens, farmers, and cattle rearers and said that under PMNarendra Modi's guidance, the state government is running several innovative schemes f ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Following the grand Diwali celebrations, businesses and traders across India now gear up for Bhai Dooj, Chhath and Tulsi Vivah for business prospects. Then comes the long wedding season, bringing renewed optimism. Following the Diwali festivities, Govardhan Puja is being celebrated today with great fervour across the country. Devotees offer 56 delicacies to Lord Krishna and perform rituals by creating replicas of Govardhan Hill using cow dung. Preparations ...Read More >
The actress further described the festival, adding, 'It's a day when even street dogs walk with pride, their eyes shining beneath marigolds, as if they know they're sacred. Kukur Tihar reflects the soul of Nepal -- a culture where compassion is devotion and where every living being is seen as divine.' She added, 'In the light of Tihar lamps, we are reminded -- to love gently, to honour deeply, and to live in harmony with all life.' For the uninitiated, the festival of Kukur Tihar is celebrated ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Govardhan Puja, a festival deeply rooted in Indian tradition and spirituality, was celebrated across the country on Wednesday with immense fervour and unwavering faith. From the vibrant heartlands of Rajasthan to Uttar Pradesh, the spirit of devotion united millions in celebration. In Rajasthan's Bundi, the festival coincided with the second day of the grand Deepotsav. Homes glowed not just with lamps but with faith, as families worshipped Govardhan, symbolisi ...Read More >
Gorakhpur (UP), Oct 22 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday held a 'Janata Darshan' and performed Govardhan Puja at the Gorakhnath temple here, officials said. During the 'Janata Darshan' programme, Adityanath interacted with around 300 people and listened patiently to their grievances. He directed officials to respond promptly and sensitively to these grievances, ensuring fair and satisfactory resolutions, an official statement said. The chief minister personally re ...Read More >
Kolkata: Several Kali Pujas across the city witnessed community bonding as people, irrespective of religious faiths, came together to celebrate the festival of lights. From planning pandal decorations and raising funds to overseeing the rituals and crowd management, members of different communities played equal roles in the celebrations.A Kali Puja on Mayfair Road spread the message of communal harmony through their celebration, in which locals from different communities participated. Sudhir Kum ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 22 (ANI): Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Devaswom Minister VN Vasavan and the dissolution of Travancore Devaswom Board over the Sabarimala gold "theft" issue. He also accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of trying to "brush the issue under the carpet." "Our position as the BJP has been a sharp contrast with the attempts of the CM to try and brush this under the carpet. When 4.5 kgs of gold from a sacre ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 22 (ANI): Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Devaswom Minister VN Vasavan and the dissolution of Travancore Devaswom Board over the Sabarimala gold "theft" issue. He also accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of trying to "brush the issue under the carpet." "Our position as the BJP has been a sharp contrast with the attempts of the CM to try and brush this under the carpet. When 4.5 kgs of gold from a sacre ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The city witnessed the beginning of Govardhan Puja festivities on October 21, with temples, community spaces, and gaushalas coming alive with devotional preparations, cultural offerings, and symbolic rituals. The celebrations continue today, October 22, with the main puja and Annakut rituals set to draw large gatherings across Indore. In several parts of the city, symbolic mounds representing Govardhan Hill were created using mud and cow dung, adorned with flowers and f ...Read More >
The video led to protest demonstrations on Sunday by BJP MP (RS) Medha Kulkarni and other members of city based right wing outfit. A case has been registered against three unidentified women after a video showing them offering namaz on the premises of Pune's historic Shaniwar wada went viral on social media, sparking protests by BJP MP Medha Kulkarni and members of other organisations. According to the Pune City Police, the FIR has been filed under provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archa ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 21 (ANI): A case has been registered against three unidentified women after a video showing them offering namaz on the premises of Pune's historic Shaniwar wada went viral on social media, sparking protests by BJP MP Medha Kulkarni and members of other organisations. According to the Pune City Police, the FIR has been filed under provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Rules, 1959, for allegedly violating restrictions ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 21 (ANI): On the eve of Diwali, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma celebrated Diwali by lighting lamps at his residence on Monday. The Rajasthan Chief Minister prayed to Maa Lakshmi with his family. He also visited the Rajarajeshwari Temple to seek blessings. Also Read | Diwali 2025: US President Donald Trump Extends Wishes on Deepawali, Calls It 'Timeless Reminder of Light's Victory Over Darkness'. "On the auspicious occasion of the holy festival of ...Read More >
Kolkata: Several Kali Pujas across the city witnessed community bonding as people, irrespective of religious faiths, came together to celebrate the festival of lights. From planning pandal decorations and raising funds to overseeing the rituals and crowd management, members of different communities played equal roles in the celebrations.A Kali Puja on Mayfair Road spread the message of communal harmony through their celebration, in which locals from different communities participated. Sudhir Kum ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 21 (ANI): On the eve of Diwali, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma celebrated Diwali by lighting lamps at his residence on Monday. The Rajasthan Chief Minister prayed to Maa Lakshmi with his family. He also visited the Rajarajeshwari Temple to seek blessings. "On the auspicious occasion of the holy festival of Deepawali during the festival of lights, the Chief Minister lit a lamp at the Chief Minister's residence and performed the formal worship of Moth ...Read More >
Shillong: Kali Puja and Diwali festivities have brought in numerous visitors from all over the country, especially neighbouring Assam and West Bengal to the city of pines and orchids, which is all decked up and glittering.CM Conrad K Sangma greeted the people, wishing, "May the festival of lights cast away all darkness and illuminate our lives with peace, harmony and joy".Meanwhile, just like it was during Durga Puja, almost all hotels, homestays and guest houses in the city and on the outskirts ...Read More >
While most of India worships Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity during Diwali, Bengal celebrates Kali Puja to honor the fierce Goddess of power and protection. Here's why the two traditions differ and how both represent light triumphing over darkness.India's diversity often shines brightest during its festivals, and Diwali is a perfect example of that. While homes across North India glow with diyas for Goddess Lakshmi, Bengal's night sky fills with chants of "Jai Maa Kali." The difference lies not i ...Read More >
Thousands of indigenous people in Arunachal Pradesh marched for the implementation of the Anti-Conversion Act, APFRA 1978. They believe this law will protect their faith and traditions. Christians in the state strongly oppose the act, citing it violates religious freedom. The Gauhati High Court has directed the government to finalize draft rules for the act's implementation. Thousands of Arunachal Pradesh's Indigenous people, representing 27 districts, 26 major tribes, and 100 subtribes, marche ...Read More >
Diwali 2025 arrives on Monday, October 20. This festival of lights signifies good triumphing over evil. Devotees will perform Lakshmi Puja on this day for prosperity. The most auspicious time for this ritual is between 7:08 PM and 8:18 PM. This period aligns with Sthir Lagna, ensuring stability and wealth. Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is the most celebrated Hindu festival, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The festival fills homes with the glow of diyas, the ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Annakoot Festival. The series of Diwali celebrations conveys messages of good health, economic prosperity, family and societal harmony, and environment protection. Govardhan Parv, which follows Diwali, symbolides ancient Indian tradition of reverence for nature, mountains, and protection of mother cow. This tradition is vividly represented by Lord Shri Krishna lif ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rishab Shetty, who is currently enjoying the success of his recently released film Kantara Chapter 1, visited the sacred Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram to seek divine blessings. Draped in a traditional red kurta, Shetty was seen performing rituals at the ancient shrine, marking a spiritual pause amid the overwhelming response to the film's release. The visit comes just weeks after Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to the 2022 cult hit Kantara, hit theatres to massive acclai ...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 >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 19 (ANI): Assam is gearing up to celebrate Diwali and Kali Puja festival, and many organisers have decided to dedicate this year's Kali Puja and Diwali to noted singer Zubeen Garg who drowned in Singapore on September 19, a day before he was supposed to perform at the Northeast India Festival. His mortal remains were first flown to Delhi and later taken to Guwahati on September 21 by flight. Also Read | Parineeti Chopra Admitted to Delhi Hospital Ahead of Deli ...Read More >
The villagers in Sammoo, about 25 km from the district headquarters, at the most are allowed to light diyas, but there is a tacit understanding against the bursting of crackers and indulge in extravagance. Any deviation from the norm forbodes a disaster, locals say. According to the villagers, a few hundred years ago, a pregnant woman was preparing for Diwali when the body of her husband, a soldier in the local king's army, was brought home. Disraught, the woman threw herself into the man's cre ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The coastal town of Varkala is all set to host India's first travel literary festival, 'Yaanam 2025', from Oct 17 to 19.Organised by Kerala tourism, the three-day festival brings together leading travel writers, vloggers and social media influencers from around the world. It sets the stage for engaging conversations, besides sharing insights and perspectives on sustainable and inclusive tourism to meet the demands of present-day travellers, the authorities said. Tourism minis ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Judicial first class magistrate court in Ranni on Friday remanded Unnikrishnan Potti, the key accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, to the custody of the special investigation team (SIT) until Oct 30.Potti, who was taken into custody on Thursday from his residence at Pulimath, was subjected to several hours of interrogation at the crime branch headquarters in Eanchakkal before being formally arrested early Friday morning -- marking the first arrest in the case. He was la ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Oct 18: In a disturbing development ahead of the Kali Puja festival, a heap of earth was dumped on the footpath in front of Matri Mandir at Polo, causing concern among devotees and the temple authorities. Such disruption during fetsivities is being seen as completely unacceptable. According to general secretary of the Central Puja Committee (CPC), AM Paul, the dumping was carried out by workers from the Telecom department, as reported by the Secretary of Matri Mandir. The presence o ...Read More >
Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on October 21, 2025. This day honors Lord Krishna's victory over Indra. It is also known as Annakut Puja. Food made from cereals and vegetables is offered to Lord Krishna. In Maharashtra, it is observed as Bali Pratipada, marking Lord Vishnu's victory over King Bali. The festival often coincides with the Gujarati New Year. As the festive season continues after Diwali, devotees across the world prepare to celebrate Govardhan Puja -- the day Lord Krishna lifted t ...Read More >
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