In a significant move aimed at promoting tourism and facilitating pilgrims, the administration led by the Lieutenant Governor has reopened several prominent tourist destinations in the Reasi district, including the revered Devi Pindi shrine.The decision has been widely welcomed by locals...
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Mahashivratri is being celebrated with deep devotion throughout Vidarbha, with Shiva temples experiencing large crowds from early morning.In Nagpur and surrounding areas, devotees lined up from dawn to worship at major temples such as the Kalyaneshwar Temple, the Pataleshwar Temple, and 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...
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Chennai, February 15 Millions of devotees across Tamil Nadu celebrated Maha Shivaratri with traditional fervor and night-long vigils at Shaivite shrines on Sunday, with major gatherings reported in Chennai, Thanjavur, and Coimbatore.At the historic Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, a diverse...
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Kathmandu, February 15 – A massive crowd of devotees queued from early morning on Sunday to offer prayers and worship Lord Shiva at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, marking the occasion of Mahashivaratri, one of the most revered Hindu festivals in Nepal.Pashupatinath is considered one of...
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Gorakhpur, February 15 – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur on Sunday, marking the auspicious occasion of Mahashivaratri.The Chief Minister, who also serves as the head priest (Mahant) of the Gorakhnath Temple, performed the...
Srinagar, February 14 Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg reviewed the arrangements for the annual Amarnath Yatra on Saturday, and emphasized the administration's commitment to advance planning, inter-departmental coordination, and the augmentation of services to ensure a safe and...
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The annual three-day Shiv Khori Mela began on Friday with great religious fervor at the revered Shiv Khori Shrine in the Reasi district.The mela was formally inaugurated by Kuldeep Raj Dubey and Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik, along with officials from the district administration...
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In Jammu and Kashmir, the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) has announced that the first offering for the 2026 pilgrimage will be performed on June 29, 2026, on the occasion of Jyeshtha Purnima. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that during its 50th Board meeting on Thursday, the Shrine...
Jammu, February 12 Authorities on Thursday enhanced the accidental insurance cover for registered Amarnath Yatris, service providers, and ‘pujaris’ from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, strengthening the safety net for all stakeholders involved in the annual pilgrimage in south Kashmir, officials said...
In Jammu and Kashmir, the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) announced today that the Pratham Pooja for the 2026 pilgrimage will be performed on June 29, 2026, on the occasion of Jyeshtha Purnima. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that during its 50th Board meeting, the Shrine Board...
Junagadh, February 11 Thousands of devotees flocked to the city as the annual Mahashivratri fair, known as Gujarat's "mini Kumbh," began at the Bhavnath Mahadev temple on Wednesday.In a grand ceremony attended by spiritual leaders, ascetics, and senior officials, a 55-kg flag was hoisted atop...
New Delhi, February 9 The Delhi High Court on Monday listed for hearing on February 26 a petition filed by a Ghaziabad-based businessman alleging negligence by the central government, which resulted in the death of his wife in Kathmandu, Nepal during last year's Gen-Z protests.The petitioner...