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    East Champaran: Six Children Die in Raghava River Incident

    Patna, March 3 – A tragic incident occurred in Bihar just before Holi, where six children drowned in a river in the East Champaran district on Tuesday, according to police.The incident took place in Rakhawa panchayat, under the Kesaria police station area, while the children were bathing in...
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    Lunar Eclipse Causes Temple Closure, Reopening Follows Rituals

    Tirupati, March 3 Following the closure of the Sri Venkateswara temple here at Tirumala for over 10 hours due to the lunar eclipse, it was reopened to devotees on Tuesday after the completion of purification rituals, according to a TTD official."The Sri Venkateswara temple and other TTD-run...
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    India's T20 World Cup Semifinal Preparation Affected by Eclipse

    Mumbai, March 3 The Indian cricket team delayed its evening training session on Tuesday by over an hour due to the lunar eclipse, ahead of their T20 World Cup semifinal against England.The T20 World Cup co-hosts were originally scheduled to train in the evening slot of 6-9pm at the Wankhede...
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    Temples Across Tamil Nadu Temporarily Close for Total Lunar Eclipse

    Chennai, March 3 Several temples across Tamil Nadu have restricted the hours of worship on Tuesday due to the total lunar eclipse.The Marundeeswar temple in Chennai, the Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple in Madurai, the Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple in Srirangam, and the Subramaniaswamy temple...
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    Lunar Eclipse Causes Temple Closures in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

    Tirupati, March 3 – The doors of the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple atop Tirumala near here, along with all major temples in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, were closed on Tuesday due to the lunar eclipse.The priests closed the temple doors after performing rituals. They will be reopened after...
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    Attukal Bhagavathy Temple Festival: Tradition, Civic Coordination, and a Lunar Eclipse

    Thiruvananthapuram, March 3 – The city transformed into a vast expanse of devotion on Tuesday as lakhs of women gathered for the annual Pongala at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, turning Kerala’s capital into a sea of flickering hearths.Makeshift brick stoves stretched for over 10 kilometers...
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    Total Lunar Eclipse: Timing and Regional Viewing in India

    March 03, New Delhi - A total lunar eclipse is expected to occur in India, as well as across several time zones today. During this event, the Moon will move from right to left, passing through Earth's shadow.A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are precisely aligned, and...
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    Temples Across Uttar Pradesh to Reopen After Eclipse

    Lucknow, March 3 Prominent temples across Uttar Pradesh, including the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, and the Vindhyavasini temple in Mirzapur, were closed on Tuesday due to the lunar eclipse and will reopen in the evening...
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    Lunar Eclipse Visible Across Time Zones

    A total lunar eclipse will occur across multiple time zones today. During this event, the Moon will move from right to left, passing through Earth's shadow. In India, this rare celestial event will take place at 3:20 pm and will end at 6:47 pm.According to the India Meteorological Department...
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    Lunar Eclipse Causes Temporary Closure at Tirumala Temple

    Tirupati, March 3 The TTD has announced that the shrine of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy here, along with several other temples managed by it, will remain closed for devotees for 10 hours on Tuesday due to the lunar eclipse.According to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), darshan will resume...
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    Bareilly: Historic Ram Baraat Takes Place Amid Flower Showers and Security

    Bareilly (UP), March 2 The 166-year-old tradition of Ram Baraat (wedding procession) was taken out here on Monday amid chants of "Jai Shri Ram," flower showers, elaborate security arrangements, and a crowd of around 50,000 devotees.Due to a lunar eclipse on March 3, the procession this year...
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    IMD Predicts Clear Skies for Lunar Eclipse Viewing in Meghalaya

    Shillong, March 2 Residents of Meghalaya are set to witness the final phase of a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday evening, with the northeastern state expected to have a clearer view of the celestial event compared to most parts of the country.In Shillong, the moonrise is expected at 5:23 pm...
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    Holika Dahan Ritual Continues in UP Village with Youth's Brave Act

    Mathura (UP), March 1 In keeping with a centuries-old tradition, a young boy portraying as Prahlad will walk through a blazing Holika pyre in the village of Phalen here.The annual custom at Phalen village, located about 50 km from the district headquarters, will be carried out on Holika Dahan...
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    TTD Announces Temple Closure and Darshan Changes Due to Lunar Eclipse

    Tirupati, March 1 – Chief Justice of India Surya Kant offered prayers at the Sri Venkateswara Temple on Sunday.The Chief Justice, who had arrived in Tirumala on Saturday evening, performed his morning rituals.Upon arrival at the temple, he was greeted by TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu, Executive...
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    Spiritual Holi: Rangbhari Ekadashi Celebrations and Festival Preparations in Ayodhya, Vrindavan, and Sambhal

    New Delhi, February 27 – As Rangbhari Ekadashi marks the beginning of the Holi festivities, the spiritual towns of Ayodhya, Sambhal, and Vrindavan have been filled with vibrant celebrations, blending devotion with color and joy.In Ayodhya, Holi processions have begun emerging from the...
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    Braj Region Moves Holika Dahan to March 2 Amidst Eclipse

    Mathura (UP), February 26 The Holika Dahan and Holi worship in the Braj region will be observed on March 2 instead of March 3 this year due to a lunar eclipse that will occur on Phalgun Purnima, or the last full moon day of the Hindu lunar year, according to local scholars and organizers...
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