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Sincerely apologize for inappropriate words I used: DMK's Ponmudy after controversy over his remarks on women

Chennai, April 12: K Ponmudy, former Deputy General Secretary of DMK, on Saturday apologized for his alleged derogatory and "vulgar" remarks against women and certain sects of Hinduism.

The 'joke' is on us...: Singer Chinmayi Sripaada slams TN Minister Ponmudy's remarks on Hinduism, women

Chennai, April 11: Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has slammed Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K Ponmudy after he made controversial remarks on Hinduism and women. She said that the minister described the joke because apparently there is a market for these jokes in a public gathering.

'Not our religion': Rahul Gandhi slams BJP for sprinkling Gangajal in Ram Mandir after Rajasthan LoP's visit

Jaipur, April 9: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday slammed the BJP after its leader Gyandev Ahuja sprinkled Gangajal in Ram Mandir after Rajasthan LoP Tika Ram Jully visited the temple.

Indian-American student alleges 'Hinduphobia' at US university after row over Hinduism course

Houston, March 28: An Indian-American student and activist has said said the content of the course on Hinduism offered by the the University of Houston is "Hinduphobic" and "distorting India's political landscape".

BAPS promotes Sanskrit in Australia, 1,400 children memorise Satsang Diksha, Siddhant Karika

Melbourne, March 7: More than 1,400 children and teenagers from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) performed Satsang Diksha and Siddhanta Karika recitation in Sanskrit language in the Australian city recently.

Nepal observes Maha Shivaratri with devotion, prayer and rituals

Kathmandu, February 26: Serpentine lines stretching far and wide leading to the Pashupatinath temple, Hindu devotees have been observing Maha Shivaratri with devotion, prayer and rituals.

It's tolerance and values of Hinduism that the world needs today: Erik Solheim

New Delhi, Feb 12: Hindu Dharma is very, very modern and boasts of many virtues and values, which today's world order should acknowledge and possibly imitate, said former Norwegian minister Erik Solheim on Wednesday.

Gujarat: Ambaji gears up for Parikrama Mahotsav, 15 lakh devotees expected

Gandhinagar, Feb 6: Gujarat is preparing for the upcoming Parikrama Mahotsav at the revered Ambaji Shakti Peeth in Banaskantha district. It will be a circumambulation of 51 Shakti Peeths at a single site.

Rajasthan CM participates in Prana Pratishtha ceremony of Sri Dudeshwar Mahadev Temple

Jaipur, Feb 5: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma emphasised that temples are the essence of Sanatan culture, serving as both symbols of religious faith and key centres of social and cultural consciousness.

Disciplinary action against 18 TTD employees for practising 'non-Hindu traditions'

Tirupati, Feb 5: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has initiated disciplinary action against 18 employees for practising "non-Hindu religious customs or traditions".

MahaKumbh 2025: Vedic scholar explains importance of 'cycles in nature'

New Delhi, February 5: The Head of Global Transcendental Meditation Organisation and President of Maharishi International University Iowa, US, Tony Nader shed light on the importance of Mahakumbh 2025 and emphasised how the "cycles in nature" including planetary alignments, play a role in shaping our lives.

Mahakumbh: PM Modi to take holy dip in Sangam tomorrow

New Delhi, Feb 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam.

Bhutan's King joins Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath for prayers, rituals at Mahakumbh

Prayagraj, February 4: Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk during his visit to Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh-2025 participated in several significant spiritual activities.

BAPS Hindu Mandir and cultural complex opens in South Africa's Johannesburg

New Delhi, Feb 3: The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir and Cultural Complex in Northriding, Johannesburg officially opened its doors on Monday, following the sacred Pran Pratishtha ceremony, led by Mahant Swami Maharaj, the global spiritual leader of BAPS.

Foreign devotees happy with Yogi govt's arrangements at Maha Kumbh

Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2: Devotees from across the world are expected to throng the grand Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on the occasion of Basant Panchmi on Monday (February 3).

Mahakumbh pilgrims dismiss social media allegations, praise PM Modi & CM Yogi for arrangements

Prayagraj, February 2: Pilgrims at the Mahakumbh Mela dismissed social media allegations of mismanagement and defamation attempts, stating that 90 per cent of reports on Facebook and Instagram are fake.

Raveena on dogs being chased away: Driving away those meant to protect us

Mumbai, Feb 1: Bollywood actress and ardent animal lover Raveena Tandon has spoken up for her furry four-legged friends. She said that for every Shiva Bhakt who drives dogs away from temples and buildings by tagging them as impure, she would like to remind them that they are driving away the ones placed there to protect them.

No VIP privileges on Amrit Snan and all major bathing days at Maha Kumbh

Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 30: A large number of devotees, along with VIPs and VVIPs, are arriving at the Triveni Sangam to take a holy dip during Maha Kumbh 2025. However, the Yogi government has strictly prohibited VIP protocols on 'Amrit Snan' and other major bathing festivals to ensure an equal and seamless experience for all pilgrims.

Every day of Maha Kumbh is auspicious, devotees can take dip at any ghat: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Karnataka, January 29: Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has said that each day of the 45 days of Maha Kumbh is auspicious and there is no such thing as one particular moment or minute to take a dip.

Prayagraj Maha Kumbh: Over 15 million devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam on Jan 27

Prayagraj, January 28: The ongoing Maha Kumbh mela has witnessed a great surge of devotees looking to experience the holy dip at Triveni Sangam, as over 15 million people, including 1 million Kalpawasis took a dip at the confluence of the Ganga, and Yamuna rivers till 10 PM on Monday.

My journey to Jyothirlingas is a journey for self-realization, says actor Vishnu Manchu

Chennai, Jan 25: Actor Vishnu Manchu, who plays the lead in director Mukesh Kumar Singh's upcoming magnum opus, 'Kannappa', has now disclosed that he will be undertaking a journey to the 12 holy Jyothirlingas, situated across the country.

Gautam Adani's heartfelt post on Mahakumbh: 'Service is God, blessings of Ganga be with us all'

New Delhi, Jan 24: Chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, recently visited the Mahakumbh with his family. He has shared a post on X about his experience during his visit to Prayagraj.

Devotees praise seamless arrangements at Maha Kumbh; hail PM Modi, UP CM Yogi

Prayagraj, Jan 24: Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh has become a global spiritual destination, attracting devotees not just from across India but from all corners of the world.

Tears came out of my eyes: Anupam Kher after taking holy dip in Sangam at Maha Kumbh Mela

Mumbai, January 23: Actor Anupam Kher took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Wednesday.

Nothing bigger than Maa Ganga's blessing, says Gautam Adani after performing Aarti with his family at Triveni Sangam

Prayagraj, January 21: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, along with his family, offered prayers and performed aarti at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Tuesday during his visit to the Mahakumbh Mela.

I believe in Sanatan Dharma and became a sadhu - Bhakti Narasimha Swami on Maha Kumbh 2025

Prayagraj, January 16: Bhakti Narasimha Swami from Johannesburg, South Africa, has arrived in Prayagraj to take part in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. Speaking about his journey, Bhakti Narasimha Swami shared how he transitioned from Christianity to embrace Sanatan Dharma.

Maha Kumbh: Over 2.5 million devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam on fourth day

Prayagraj, January 16: More than 2.5 million devotees took part in the holy dip at Triveni Sangam, a sacred confluence of Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswati on Thursday evening, the fourth day of Maha Kumbh.

PM Modi inaugrates ISKCON temple in Mumbai

Mumbai, January 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new International Society for Krishna Consciousness' (ISKCON) temple at Khargar area of Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra on Wednesday.

Proposal for direct Anjanadri-Ayodhya rail link being considered: Union MoS Somanna

Koppal (Karnataka), Jan 14: Union Minister of State for Railways, V. Somanna, announced on Tuesday that a proposal for a direct rail link between Anjanadri, considered as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman and Ayodhya is being considered by the Union government.

People's faith in Lord Ram cannot be defined by one temple, says TS Singh Deo

Bhopal, Jan 14: Senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister T.S. Singh Deo on Tuesday said people's faith in Lord Ram cannot be defined by establishing one temple as people have been worshipping him for ages.

Yogmata Keiko Aikawa and devotees from across the world seek solace at Kumbh Mela

Prayagraj, January 14: As the Maha Kumbh Mela continues with fervour and enthusiasm, the event is bringing into limelight seers and devotees from across the world who have come to India to participate in this once in a lifetime event.

Maha Kumbh is not an occasion for India, it is for the world!: Foreign devotees express zeal in Prayagraj

Prayagraj, January 14: Prayagraj is seeing the fervour of devotees from across the world on the second day of the Maha Kumbh Mela. With over 10 million devotees having taken the holy dip so far as per the UP DGP, the place continues to see an evergrowing presence of pilgrims from India and the world.

Consecration date of Ram temple should be celebrated as 'pratishtha diwas': Mohan Bhagwat

Indore, Jan 14: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said the consecration date of the Ram temple in Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) should be celebrated as 'pratishtha diwas'.

MahaKumbh 2025 begins: CM Yogi welcomes devotees to grand spiritual gathering

New Delhi, Jan 13: As the Mahakumbh 2025 commences in the holy city of Prayagraj on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima and welcomed devotees to the grand spiritual gathering.

Only pious souls go to Kumbh, not the sinners: Ramvilas Das Vedanti

Ayodhya, Jan 12: Peethadheeshwar of Hindu Dham Ayodhya, Ramvilas Das Vedanti, sharply targeted Lok Sabha MP Chandrashekhar Azad during an interview with IANS on Sunday. Vedanti said, "Only pious souls go to the Mahakumbh, not sinners."

Wife of Steve Jobs and Kailashanand Giri Maharaj visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi

Varanasi, January 12: Kailashanand Giri Maharaj of Niranjani Akhara, along with Laurene Powell Jobs, wife of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

Swami Avimukteshwaranand condemns Chandrashekhar Azad's remarks on Mahakumbh

Prayagraj, January 11: Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj on Saturday condemned Azad Samaj Party national president Chandrashekhar Azad's remarks on the Mahakumbh, saying that if people are making an effort to remove their sins, then no one should have any problem with it.

French woman arrives in Prayagraj to attend Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

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