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Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma extend greetings on Hanuman Jayanti, share devotional post on auspicious occasion
New Delhi, April 12: On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, former India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma took to their official social media handle and wished everyone on the auspicious day.
Tamil Nadu: Thousands throng for Panguni Car Festival at Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple
Trichy, April 12: The Panguni Car Festival was celebrated with grandeur at the historic Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple in Srirangam, Trichy, drawing thousands of devotees from across Tamil Nadu.
Three-tier security plans imposed in Agra on Hanuman Jayanti
Agra, April 12: As devotees celebrate Hanuman Jayanati, Senior police officials in Agra have implemented a three-tier security plan to ensure that no untoward incident occurs.
PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend Hanuman Jayanti greetings
New Delhi, April 12: On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the nation via a post on X on Saturday.
Celebrating Hanuman Jayanti in this way for 25 yrs: UP Congress chief Ajay Rai takes part in shobha yatra
Varanasi, April 12: Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai on Saturday took part in a shobha yatra on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti in Varanasi and said that for the past 25 years, they have been celebrating Hanuman Jayanti in this way.
Devotees throng Hanuman Garhi Temple in Ayodhya on Hanuman Jayanti
Ayodhya, April 12: Devotees thronged Ayodhya's Hanuman Garhi Temple to offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Saturday.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma performs sacred rituals of Dashmi Puja
Guwahati, April 7: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday performed the sacred rituals of Dashmi Puja at his residence in Guwahati.
India will become developed and prosperous nation: Piyush Goyal
Mumbai, April 7: Union Minister Piyush Goyal asserted that India will become a developed and prosperous nation while emerging as the power of the entire world.
Stay aware of 'Chunavi Hindus' like Rahul Gandhi and others...: Sukanta Majumdar
North 24 Parganas, April 6: Union Minister and West Bengal BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar criticised the TMC-led West Bengal government for their changing stance on Ram Navami, stating that they once claimed Ram doesn't belong to Bengal but now say he belongs to everyone.
Akshay Kumar, Jr NTR, Anil Kapoor among others wish fans on Ram Navami
Mumbai, April 6: As people across the country are celebrating Ram Navami, B-town celebs have also joined in the celebrations as they shared their wishes and blessing with fans. From actors like Jr NTR and Akshay Kumar to Sidharth Malhotra, many joined in to mark the birth of Lord Ram.
Devotees throng Ayodhya's Ram Temple, take holy dip on occasion of Ram Navami
Ayodhya, April 6: Scores of devotees thronged Ayodhya's Ram Temple on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday morning.
'Ram Navami an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to cause of social harmony', Sikkim Governor, CM extend greetings
Gangtok, April 6: Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang extended their greetings on the occasion of Ram Navami.
Ram Navami being celebrated today with religious fervour, devotees throng temples
New Delhi, April 6: Ram Navami is being celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm in the country on Sunday. The festival marks the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is also the last day of Chaitra Navratri.
Ram is formula of India's unity in diversity: CM Yogi extends wishes on Ram Navami
New Delhi, April 6: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, emphasising that Lord Ram is the formula of India's "Unity in Diversity."
Cities gear up for grand Ram Navami celebrations tomorrow amid tight security
New Delhi, April 5: Preparations are in full swing across the country for the grand celebrations of Ram Navami tomorrow. From Uttar Pradesh to West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh to Gujarat, authorities are deploying drones, CCTV surveillance, and enhanced police presence to maintain law and order during the auspicious occasion.
Ram Navami is a festival of all, celebrate together, says former President Kovind
Kolkata, April 5: On the eve of Ram Navami, Former President Ram Nath Kovind extended his wishes to the public on Saturday and urged everyone to celebrate the festival together.
Chaitra Navratri: Himachal Pradesh Gov Shiv Pratap celebrates Ashtami with public at Raj Bhavan
Shimla, April 5: Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday celebrated the Durga Ashtami festival by distributing fruits and interacting with the public at Raj Bhavan.
Ayodhya dons divine decor ahead of Ram Navami, extensive security grid in place
Ayodhya, April 5: With just a day to go for Ram Navami, Ayodhya is witnessing extensive preparations for Shri Ram Janmotsav, with lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad expected to arrive in the holy city on Sunday.
President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings on eve of Ram Navami
New Delhi, April 5: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday extended greetings to all fellow citizens on the eve of Ram Navami.
Security arrangements tightened in West Bengal ahead of Ram Navami
By Sourav Tewari, Kolkata, April 5: Security has been heightened in West Bengal's Howrah ahead of Ram Navami. According to Kolkata Police, the authorities have made special surveillance and security arrangements for the festival's celebration.
Gujarat Minister Harsh Sanghavi offers prayers at Maa Amba Devi Temple in Surat
Surat, April 5: Gujarat Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Saturday offered prayers at Maa Amba Devi Temple (Ambika Niketan Temple) in Surat on the occasion of the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri.
W Bengal: Markets and shops deck up with flags and posters in Howrah ahead of Ram Navami
Kolkata, April 4: Ahead of Ram Navami, which is to be celebrated across the country on April 6, markets and shops were decked up with flags and posters as preparations went ahead in full swing in Howrah in Kolkata on Friday.
WBengal: Markets and shops deck up with flags and posters in Howrah ahead of Ram Navami
Kolkata, April 4: Ahead of Ram Navami, which is to be celebrated across the country on March 6, markets and shops were decked up with flags and posters as preparations went ahead in full swing in Howrah in Kolkata on Friday.
West Bengal: Preparations for Ram Navami in full swing in Howrah
Kolkata, April 4: Preparations for Ram Navami are in full swing in Howrah, West Bengal. The city has been adorned with saffron flags, banners, and posters, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere.
Blessings of Maa Durga bring new energy, resolve in devotees' lives, says PM Modi
New Delhi, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his wishes on the fifth day of Chaitra Navratri, praying for strength and new resolve in the lives of devotees.
Bengal Police unnecessarily creating panic over Ram Navami: BJP
Kolkata, April 2: A senior leader of BJP from West Bengal, on Wednesday, accused the West Bengal Police of creating unnecessary panic among common people over the forthcoming Ram Navami festival.
Worshiping Maa Ambe during Navratri makes all devotees emotional: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, saying that this day makes all devotees emotional.
UP: CM Yogi Adityanath holds divisional review meeting with officials in Bareilly
Bareilly, April 2: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a divisional review meeting with officials and public representatives at the Vikas Bhawan Auditorium in Bareilly on Tuesday.
Blessings of Devi Maa fill devotees with happiness, peace, new energy: PM Modi on Navratri 2nd day
New Delhi, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to the nation on the second day of the Chaitra Navratri, which is dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini.
Guwahati: Large number of Devotees arrive at Maa Kamakhya temple; seek blessings
Guwahati, March 30: A large number of devotees gathered at the Maa Kamakhya Temple on the first day of Chaitra Navratri to offer prayers and seek blessings.
Nitish Kumar extends greetings on Navratri, wishes peace for Bihar
Patna, March 30: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri, wishing peace and prosperity in the state.
In UP's Sambhal, devotees flock to temples on first day of Chaitra Navratri
Lucknow, March 30: Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, which recently experienced communal unrest over the Shahi Jama Masjid survey, saw grand celebrations on the first day of Chaitra Navratri. Devotees flocked to many temples to pay obeisance to the Goddess Durga.
Devotees gather in big numbers to take part in Mangala aarti at Banaskantha's Ambaji temple
Banaskantha, March 30: Devotees gathered in big numbers to take part in the Mangala aarti at the Ambaji temple in Banaskantha, Gujarat on Day 1 of Chaitra Navratri. As per the tradition, Mata Shailputri is worshipped on the Day 1 of Chaitra Navratri and marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year.
J-K: Large number of devotees gather at Mata Vaishno Devi Mandir on first day of Chaitra Navratri
Katra, March 30: On the first day of Chaitra Navratri, large number of devotees gather to pay obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi Mandir in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday morning.
May the spirit of happiness, harmony continue to grow and flourish: PM Modi extend wishes on Ugadi
New Delhi, March 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of Ugadi which marks the Telugu and Kannada New Year, celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.
Union Minister JP Nadda extends wishes on occasion of Chaitra Navratri
New Delhi, March 30: Union Health Minister and BJP President JP Nadda extended his wishes on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri. Nadda shared a post on his official 'X' handle and wished to the people of the nation.
PM Modi extends wishes on Navratri, Ugadi, says Best wishes to all countrymen
New Delhi, March 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of the Navratri festival. He also extended wishes on the occasion of Hindu Nav Varsha (Nav Samvatsar).
Delhi: Morning Aarti held at Jhandewalan temple as Chaitra Navratri festival begins
New Delhi, March 30: The Chaitra Navratri festival began on Sunday with a morning aarti at the iconic Jhandewalan Temple, where Goddess Durga was worshipped as Mata Shailputri on Day 1.
UP: Meat shops to remain shut in Varanasi during Navratri, civic body to monitor compliance
Varanasi, March 29: The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has announced that all meat shops in the city will remain closed during the upcoming Navratri festival and that the move, approved by the executive board, will be backed by awareness campaigns and enforcement drives during the festival.
Ayodhya gears up for massive Ram Navami gathering, anticipating millions of devotees
Ayodhya, March 29: The sacred city of Ayodhya is buzzing with heightened preparations as it anticipates an unprecedented surge of devotees for the upcoming Ram Navami celebrations. The revered Ram Navami Mela is slated to commence on March 30, culminating in the grand observance of Ram Navami itself on April 6.