Pune, March 28 A self-proclaimed godman from Maharashtra's Palghar district, who allegedly raped a 35-year-old woman after claiming to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva, has been arrested in Pune, police said on Saturday.The 40-year-old accused, Hrishikesh Vaidya, was apprehended from the Pimpri...
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Patna, March 27 – A grand and vibrant celebration is unfolding in Patna on the occasion of Ram Navami, with massive processions and devotional fervor gripping the city.At the heart of the celebrations, Dak Bungalow Crossing – also known as Shri Ram Chowk – has become the central hub where 52...
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Palghar, March 27 A self-proclaimed religious figure from the Palghar district of Maharashtra has been arrested for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman after claiming to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva, an official said on Friday.The woman mustered the courage to file a complaint against the...
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Mumbai, March 24 Actress Ananya Panday offered prayers at the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga.On Tuesday, she shared glimpses from her recent religious visit on her official Instagram account.The 'CTRL' actress was seen receiving blessings from Lord Shiva, posing in simple ethnic attire with no...
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Bikaner (Rajasthan), March 21 – In another significant example of Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb, the harmonious blend of Hindu-Muslim traditions, Bikaner in Rajasthan showcased peaceful coexistence of two different religious communities on Saturday. While Muslim worshippers offered prayers for...
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Kota (Rajasthan), March 19 The Gangaur celebrations will begin with great enthusiasm on Saturday, with preparations underway for a grand procession from the Sarathal Fort in Rajasthan on the occasion of Ram Navami.Gangaur, dedicated to the union of Gauri and Isar (Goddess Parvati and Lord...
Mumbai, March 14 Actress Aditi Bhatia visited the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, seeking blessings from Lord Shiva after the release of her film, "The Kerala Story 2".Describing her religious visit as "surreal", Aditi shared that the past few weeks have been emotionally intense for her."I have...
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Mumbai, March 13 Actress Nimrat Kaur celebrated her birthday with the blessings of Baba Vishwanath at the Kashi Vishwanath temple.The actress, known for her role in "Airlift," visited one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines for the first time. During her religious visit, Nimrat also participated...
Bhopal, March 8 Following instructions to all police training schools in Madhya Pradesh to hold recitations of the Bhagavad Gita and Ramcharitmanas for new recruits, a top official of the department has now asked these institutions to play the 'Dakshinamurti Stotram' through loudspeakers at...
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...
Hyderabad, February 17 – Hyderabad police arrested three young men on Tuesday for allegedly offering narcotic substances as an offering to Lord Shiva on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.The Charminar Zone Task Force police responded immediately after Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar...
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Thane, February 17 A 73-year-old woman died from burn injuries after her saree caught fire at a temple in Thane district, Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday.The victim, a resident of Buvapada in Ambernath, had gone to a local Lord Shiva temple on February 14 to offer prayers.Her saree...
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Bhubaneswar, February 16 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a ₹330 crore package to revive the Ekamra beautification and modernization project at the Shree Lingaraj temple in the state capital, Bhubaneswar.The Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monument Revival Action (Ekamra)...
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...
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Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu visited prominent Shaivite temples in Srikakulam and Tekkali on Maha Shivaratri, offering special prayers and emphasizing that devotion to Lord Shiva and spiritual practices promote inner peace and well-being.
Chandigarh, February 15 Devotees carrying milk and fruits thronged temples across Haryana, Punjab, and Chandigarh on Sunday to mark the occasion of Maha Shivratri.Long queues of devotees were seen outside temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, which were decorated for the occasion. The chants of 'Om...
Mumbai, February 15 – Team India will decisively defeat their Pakistani rivals, bringing joy to billions of Indians on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, said filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar on Sunday, ahead of the crucial T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan.Madhur Bhandarkar shared this...
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February 15, New Delhi: Maha Shivratri, one of the most sacred Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva, is being celebrated on Sunday across India.Observed in the month of Phagun, the 12th and final month of the Hindu lunar calendar, the festival marks a night of fasting, prayer, chanting, and...
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, February 15 Thousands of devotees flocked to the famous Grishneshwar Temple in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, on Sunday to offer prayers on the occasion of Mahashivratri, amidst heavy police deployment.The district rural police have implemented tight...
Lucknow, February 15 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other political leaders extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Mahashivratri on Sunday.In a post shared on X in Hindi, Adityanath wrote, "Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all devotees and...