temple rituals

Bhubaneswar, February 25 Odisha Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Wednesday that an exercise to inventory the valuables and ornaments of the Ratna Bhandar of Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri is likely to begin in the first week of March.His comment comes a day after the Shree Jagannath...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 23 The BJP announced on Monday that it would light an "Ayyappa Jyothi" (lamp) in front of the official residence of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on February 24, demanding that the state government withdraw its earlier affidavit in the Supreme Court...

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...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 23 – When the Kerala Legislative Assembly session resumed on Monday after a short break, the Congress-led opposition once again staged a protest, raising the issue of the alleged gold theft at Sabarimala.With the Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, away on a...

Kollam (Kerala), February 20 Sabarimala Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru has linked his arrest in the alleged gold loss cases at the hill shrine to his stand during the 2018 women's temple entry row, claiming that his position at the time had upset many.Rajeevaru, who was the 16th accused in the...

Kollam, February 20 – In a dramatic turn in the Sabarimala gold theft case, Tantri Kantarar Rajeevar has accused the Pinarayi Vijayan government of orchestrating his arrest as an act of political revenge, even as the Kollam Vigilance Court granted him bail after 41 days in remand.He walked out...

Ayodhya, February 18 – The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is set to offer devotees a 3D experience of temple rituals, including puja, aarti, and darshan of 14 temples. This initiative aims to allow devotees who are unable to visit the temple in person to experience the rituals virtually, as if they were...

Mahashivratri was celebrated with devotion at the Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar, where devotees offered prayers for peace, harmony, and brotherhood amidst well-organized arrangements.February 15, Srinagar: Mahashivratri, locally known as Herath, was celebrated with religious fervor across...

Bhubaneswar, February 15 – Lakhs of devotees gathered at Shiva temples across Odisha to have darshan of Lord Shiva and witness the sacred late-night ritual of raising the Mahadeep (great lamp) atop temple structures on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri on Sunday.Prominent Shiva temples in the...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 15 Devotees flocked to Shiva temples across Kerala, in both cities and villages, on Sunday for Maha Shivaratri, with major shrines experiencing a massive influx from early morning.Extensive arrangements were made at prominent temples to manage the crowds.Long...

Chennai, February 15 Lakhs of devotees across Tamil Nadu celebrated Maha Shivaratri with traditional fervor at Shaivite shrines on Sunday, with major gatherings reported in Chennai, Thanjavur, and Coimbatore.The festivities will continue into the early hours of Monday.At the historic...

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...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 15 Devotees flocked to Shiva temples across Kerala on Sunday to observe Mahashivaratri, with major shrines experiencing a massive influx since early morning.Elaborate arrangements were made in major temples to accommodate the surge.Long queues were seen from...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 15 Devotees flocked to Shiva temples across Kerala on Sunday to observe Mahashivaratri, with major shrines experiencing a massive influx since early morning.Elaborate arrangements were made in major temples to accommodate the surge.Long queues were observed from...