navratri

Mumbai, April 8 – Ssanjay Gaggnani, known for his role in "Kundali Bhagya," who is set to star in his upcoming web series "Hotspot," shared how he had a profound spiritual experience that led him to become a vegetarian.Ssanjay explained that it wasn't a health-related decision, but something...

Gandhinagar, April 2 Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi has described his state as the safest for women, and said everyone is aware of the situation in other states.He was speaking on Wednesday evening at the inauguration of the Gandhinagar North Premier League 2026 (GNPL), organized...

Katra, the base camp for the holy Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, is experiencing a significant increase in the number of devotees as the ongoing Navratri festival draws pilgrims from across the country.Devotees continue to arrive in large numbers, steadily making their way to Katra to...

New Delhi, March 26 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the people on the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri, on Thursday.In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Millions of salutations at the feet of Mother Mahagauri! May her divine aura bring...

Jaipur, March 25 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday at the Parliament House in New Delhi, where they discussed development initiatives in the state, officials said.During the meeting, Sharma extended greetings to the prime minister on the...

Mumbai, March 24. As many people observe fast during Navratri, actress Anu Aggarwal, known for her role in "Aashiqui," said that what we consider as fasting is simply mindful eating.She pointed out that Navratri comes at a time when the weather is changing, making our system naturally slow...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi Traffic Police has ensured largely smooth and regulated vehicular movement in and around the Jhandewalan Temple area during the ongoing Chaitra Navratri festival, an official said on Tuesday.The temple, one of the prominent religious sites in the city, witnesses a...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is experiencing a significant increase in the number of pilgrims visiting during the ongoing Navratri festival. Over 200,000 devotees have paid their respects in the first six days. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the...

New Delhi, March 23 Film producer Madhu Mantena, known for backing movies like "Ghajini", "Queen" and "Masaan", announced welcoming his first child with wife and author Ira Trivedi.The couple shared the news on their respective Instagram handles on Sunday, which consisted of a poster with a...

March 23, New Delhi: Today marks the fifth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga and mother of Lord Kartikeya.She symbolizes nurturing and protective energy and is depicted seated on a lotus, holding her son, representing wisdom, compassion...

Jammu, March 22 – A large number of pilgrims arrived at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine base camp, Katra, in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, and they are now proceeding towards the shrine as the Navratri festival gains momentum.The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB)...

Jammu, March 22 The Jammu division of the railways conducted an intensive ticket-checking drive on the Katra–Pathankot rail section during Navratri, apprehending 249 passengers for travelling without valid tickets or with irregular tickets, officials said on Sunday.The special drive aimed to...

Mumbai, March 22 – Madhu Mantena, the producer of Aamir Khan's "Ghajini," and his wife, Ira Trivedi, welcomed their first child on Saturday.Sharing the exciting news on social media, the couple expressed their gratitude to God for the blessing.On Sunday, Madhu posted a short video on his...

Mahasamund (Chhattisgarh), March 22 A woman was killed and seven others were injured when a cable car trolley crashed while descending to the base of a hilltop temple in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, on Sunday, officials said.The incident occurred shortly after 10 am when the trolley...

March 22, New Delhi: Registration for the Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra resumed early Sunday morning after being suspended the previous evening due to a massive influx of devotees at Katra.Despite the temporary suspension, the pilgrimage continued smoothly. The high number of visitors is attributed...

New Delhi, March 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the people on Sunday, on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "I bow in reverence to Maa Kushmanda – the embodiment of indomitable courage and spiritual...

Baghpat/Bareilly (UP), March 20 Nearly 85 people, including an additional district magistrate, fell ill after consuming 'kuttu ka atta' (buckwheat flour) in Baghpat, Bijnor, Bareilly, and Bulandshahr districts of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Friday.'Kuttu ka atta' is typically consumed...

Baghpat/Bijnor/Bulandshahr (UP), March 20 Nearly 85 people, including an additional district magistrate, fell ill after consuming 'kuttu ka atta' (buckwheat flour) – typically consumed during fasting rituals – in the districts of Baghpat, Bijnor, and Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh, officials said...

Baghpat/Bijnor (UP), March 20 Nearly 50 people, including an additional district magistrate, fell ill after consuming 'kuttu ka atta' (buckwheat flour) – typically consumed during fasting rituals – in the Baghpat and Bijnor districts of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Friday.All affected...

Doda, March 20: MLA of Doda West, Shakti Raj Parihar, extended warm greetings to the people on the occasions of Navratri and Eid, emphasizing unity, brotherhood, and communal harmony.He expressed hope that the festivals would bring peace, prosperity, and happiness, and urged people to...