religious observances

Bhubaneswar, March 24 – Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi issued firm instructions to the police administration on Tuesday to maintain law and order across the state during the upcoming Ram Navami celebrations on March 27.Chairing a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan here, the Chief...

Patna, March 21 – On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited several khanqahs (Sufi shrines) across Patna, conveying a message of communal harmony, love, and brotherhood.He began his visit at the Khanqah Mujibiya in Phulwari Sharif, where he met the Sajjada...

New Delhi, March 21 – A significant deployment of approximately 150-200 police personnel has been established in the Uttam Nagar area of New Delhi to maintain law and order in the lead-up to Eid-ul-Fitr, which falls on Saturday.Despite earlier concerns about potential tensions in the area, the...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the occasions of Navreh, Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava, and Cheti Chand. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that in a message, the Lieutenant Governor stated, "On this auspicious...

Beijing, March 7 – China's Xinjiang province has experienced a familiar yet disturbing surge in crackdowns by Chinese authorities during Ramadan, with over 500 Uyghurs arrested in the Hotan region alone for "illegal religious activities," including private fasting and gatherings, according to a...

Holi was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Kashmiri Pandit Colony in Vessu, Anantnag, with CRPF personnel joining residents in festivities marked by unity and harmony.March 04, Srinagar: The festival of colors, Holi, was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Kashmiri Pandit Colony in the Vessu...

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...

Hyderabad, February 18 The BJP on Wednesday criticised the Congress government in Telangana over its order allowing Muslim employees to leave offices early during Ramzan, saying similar courtesies should be extended to the Hindu community.Selective concessions risk creating a perception of...

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...

Hyderabad, February 15 – A large number of devotees flocked to Shiva temples across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday as Maha Shivaratri celebrations began in both Telugu states on a grand scale.Devotees made their way to Shiva temples in both states before dawn. The temples were filled...

February 15, New Delhi – President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan extended their greetings on the occasion of Mahashivratri today, wishing citizens well-being, happiness, and prosperity. The leaders emphasized the spiritual significance of the festival in promoting...

Lucknow, February 11 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to strictly deal with elements attempting to disturb peace during upcoming festivals, asserting that any attempt to vitiate the atmosphere during Holi, Mahashivratri and Ramzan would not be...