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Varanasi (UP), March 1 Anticipating a large number of devotees during upcoming festivals at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday directed officials to make appropriate arrangements for visitors, asserting that there should be no complaints of...

Varanasi (UP), March 1 The Kashi Vishwanath Dham temple administration is planning to host 'Phool Holi' on March 4, coinciding with Holi, allowing devotees to celebrate the festival in a traditional and spiritual atmosphere.The flower-based Holi celebration will take place at Shankaracharya...

Varanasi (UP), February 28 Holi was celebrated with ashes from a funeral pyre at Manikarnika Ghat here on Saturday, the second day of Rangambhari Ekadashi.Event organizer Gulshan Kapoor said that devotees had been preparing for the celebration since morning. The auspicious sound of the shehnai...

Yadgir (Karnataka), February 27 – Self-proclaimed "godman" Mallikarjun Mutya, an accused in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), has approached the Karnataka High Court on Friday seeking to quash the case registered against him.Mallikarjun Mutya approached...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 27 The VACB, investigating the alleged misappropriation of gold and money in connection with the installation of a new temple flag mast at the Sabarimala shrine in 2017, has recorded the statements of film stars Mohanlal and Dileep, officials said on Friday.Both...

Anandpur Sahib, February 26 Punjab's Special Director General of Police (Law and Order), Arpit Shukla, reviewed the security arrangements for the upcoming Hola Mohalla festival here on Thursday.The three-day annual Sikh festival will be held at Sri Anandpur Sahib from March 2 to March 4...

February 26, New Delhi - The 'Lathmar Holi' celebrations came to life in Barsana days before the main Holi festival. Men from Nandgaon arrive wearing turbans and shields, re-enacting the legendary tale of Radha and Krishna. Women greet them with playful stick strikes in a symbolic ritual of...

Mathura, February 25 – Holi celebrations are in full swing in the Braj region – Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Nandgaon, Gokul, Mahavan, and Baldev – even before the festival formally begins elsewhere in the country.Devotees from across India and abroad are celebrating the love of Radha and...

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), February 24 Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria visited the Shri Siddheshwar Mahadev Temple in Bassi Ghulam Hussain village here on Tuesday, officials said.Kataria participated in the sixth day of the 1101-kundiya Ati Rudra Mahayagya. The week-long religious program, being...

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), February 24 – Thousands of devotees and tourists from across India and abroad have begun arriving in the Braj region to witness the world-famous Holi celebrations in Barsana, Vrindavan, and Mathura, as the traditional festivities formally commenced with ritual ceremonies...

Barpeta Satra prepares for a five-day Doul UtsavThe traditional Doul Utsav, dedicated to Lord Krishna, will be held at the historic Barpeta Satra from March 2 for five days. Extensive preparations are underway at the Satra to ensure the smooth conduct of the festival.Cleaning and renovation...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 23 The BJP announced on Monday that it would light an "Ayyappa Jyothi" (lamp) in front of the official residence of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on February 24, demanding that the state government withdraw its earlier affidavit in the Supreme Court...

Prayagraj, February 23 – As the Holi festival approaches, excitement is already spreading across the country. Among all the vibrant celebrations, the spirit of Holi is perhaps the most eagerly awaited.Although the festival is still a few days away, preparations are in full swing, especially in...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 23 The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB), which is investigating the alleged misappropriation of gold and money related to the installation of a new temple flag mast at the Sabarimala shrine in 2017, has recorded the statement of Union Minister Suresh Gopi...

Thane, February 22 A massive human chain protest was held on Sunday against alleged illegal constructions on the Belapur Hill in Navi Mumbai, organized by the 'Save Belapur Hills Forum' and 'NatConnect Foundation'.Participants demanded immediate government intervention to prevent a potential...

New Delhi, February 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated India's remarkable progress in agriculture and the resurgence of ancient cultural traditions on Sunday, highlighting the nation's growing global presence and deep-rooted heritage.Addressing the 131st episode of his monthly radio...

Latur, Feb 21 – The sacred footwear of seven saints from the Warkari tradition, arriving in Latur from Dehu and Alandi in Pune district via a special helicopter on Saturday, marked the beginning of a major religious celebration in the city.This arrival is part of several commemorative events...

Lucknow, February 19 The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday said the increasing number of devotees at major pilgrimage centers across the state, including Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj, reflects improved arrangements and infrastructure, while clarifying that no fee has been fixed for 'sugam...

Pune, February 19 – Pune Superintendent of Police (SP) Sandeep Singh Gill denied reports of a stampede at the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Shivneri Fort.He claimed that no such incident occurred there. Gill said, "Since Wednesday morning, a large number of people have been...

Jammu, February 18 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday announced a series of major initiatives for the development of Katra, including the construction of a temple dedicated to Adi Shankaracharya and the establishment of an International Museum of Goddesses.Sinha said...