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Thiruvananthapuram, February 17 The BJP in Kerala on Tuesday said it would launch statewide protests demanding that the government take a stand in favor of protecting traditional customs and ritualistic practices at Sabarimala in the Supreme Court.Speaking at a press conference at KG Marar...

Kochi, February 17 – The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned actor Jayaram on Tuesday as part of its investigation into the alleged gold heist at Sabarimala, adding another layer to the high-profile case.Jayaram appeared at the ED's office in Kochi around 11 a.m. and remained there for...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 17 Despite mounting pressure from the opposition, the Left ministers in Kerala on Tuesday refused to clarify the government's stance on the Sabarimala women entry issue, instead, they said that they have always supported the devotees.Law Minister P Rajeev and...

Erode (Tamil Nadu), February 17 A lemon fetched Rs 13,000 at an auction held as part of the Maha Shivaratri celebrations at the Pazhamthinni Karuppa Eswaran temple in this district, officials said.The temple, located at Pudu Annamalai Palayam near Vilakkethi village, conducted special prayers...

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), February 17 – Chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee, Nripendra Misra, said on Tuesday that the construction of the Ram Mandir temple is steadily progressing towards completion, with most assigned responsibilities nearing their final stages and work now...

REASI, FEBRUARY 16: The three-day Maha Shivratri festival at Shiv Khori concluded on a spiritually uplifting note, drawing over 1.20 lakh devotees from across the district and neighboring areas.Devotees flocked to the sacred cave shrine to offer prayers, with special rituals, prayers, and...

KATHUA, February 15: As part of Maha Shivratri celebrations, 1,100 earthen lamps were lit along the sacred water stream (Bowali) at the ancient Airwan Shiv Temple, accompanied by a devotional Ganga Aarti, creating a divine experience for devotees.MLA Dr Bharat Bhushan, temple committee...

Coimbatore, February 16 – Former Punjab Minister Navjot Kaur Sidhu praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, calling him "very spiritual," while expressing confusion about Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.Speaking to IANS, Navjot Kaur Sidhu said, "PM Narendra...

RAMBAN, February 15: Maha Shivratri was celebrated with great religious fervor across the Ramban district, with devotees visiting temples from early morning.A grand procession, organized by the Maha Shivratri Celebration Committee of Ramban, began from the Pracheen Shiv Mandir in Maitra and...

Gorakhpur (UP), February 16 A 35-year-old man was detained on Sunday night after he allegedly got into a scuffle with police personnel during a security check at the Gorakhnath temple here, leading to brief chaos at the temple premises.The incident occurred around 8:30 pm at the southern gate...

Vadodara, February 15 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a gold-adorned idol of Lord Shiva at Sursagar Lake in Vadodara on Sunday and participated in the Maha Aarti and Shiv Yatra organized on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.The event, held at the center of the lake, was organized by the...

Maha Shivratri was celebrated at the Gulmarg Shiva temple with devotion, as tourists, devotees, the army, and the Dharmarth Trust organized a communal meal (langar) amidst prayers, joy, and praise for the Kashmir region.February 15, Gulmarg: Maha Shivratri was celebrated with great religious...

On Sunday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the Bhavnath Mahadev temple in Junagadh to offer prayers on the occasion of Mahashivratri, marking the conclusion of the annual five-day Bhavnath fair held at the foothills of Girnar.Patel performed prayers at the temple and later...

Lucknow/Varanasi (UP), February 15 Devotees flocked to Shiva temples across Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to offer prayers on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also performed Rudrabhishek at the Gorakhnath Temple to mark the festival, which commemorates the marriage of...

Prayagraj (UP), February 15 On the last day of the Magh Mela on Sunday, which coincided with Maha Shivratri, over 40 lakh devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga and Sangam, an official said.An official from the Mela authority said that devotees began arriving at the fair area since late...

Bhubaneswar, February 15 – Lakhs of devotees gathered at Shiva temples across Odisha to have darshan of Lord Shiva and witness the sacred late-night ritual of raising the Mahadeep (great lamp) atop temple structures on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri on Sunday.Prominent Shiva temples in the...

Indore, February 15 Religious tourism in the pilgrimage city of Ujjain is setting new records following the construction of the ‘Shri Mahakal Corridor’, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Sunday.He was referring to the large number of devotees at the revered Mahakaleshwar temple...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 15 Devotees flocked to Shiva temples across Kerala, in both cities and villages, on Sunday for Maha Shivaratri, with major shrines experiencing a massive influx from early morning.Extensive arrangements were made at prominent temples to manage the crowds.Long...

Ranchi, February 15 Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren participated in Mahashivratri celebrations at Ranchi's popular Pahari temple on Sunday, and inaugurated a religious procession.Soren also offered prayers on the occasion."I participated in the Mahashivratri festival organized at the...

Lucknow/Varanasi (UP), February 15 Devotees flocked to Shiva temples across Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to offer prayers on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also performed 'Rudra Abhishek' at the Goraknath Temple to mark the festival, which commemorates the marriage of...