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Raashii Khanna and family seeks blessings at Srisailam Temple
Mumbai, March 13: Raashii Khanna chose to begin her Holi celebration on a spiritual note. The diva visited the Srisailam Temple along with her family.
Holi celebrations at Sambhal's Kartikeya temple, first time in four decades
Sambhal, March 13: Marking a first in more than four decades, the Kartikeya temple in the city witnessed Holi celebrations with full glee and gaiety. Devotees and residents celebrated Holi by smearing each other with gulal and vibrant colours.
Lakhs of women participate in Thiruvananthapuram's famed Attukal Pongala festival
Thiruvananthapuram, March 13: The capital city of Kerala was enveloped in smoke on Thursday as lakhs of women gathered to participate in the famed Attukal Pongala festival.
Ban on videos, reels, colours in Govind Devji Temple during Holi celebrations
Jaipur, March 13: Jaipur's historic Govind Devji Temple has announced special guidelines for Holi celebrations, restricting video-making, reels, and the use of colours inside the temple premises.
CM Yogi in Gorakhpur today to join Holi celebrations
New Delhi, March 13: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will visit Gorakhpur on Thursday to participate in the vibrant Holi celebrations, joining in the Holika Dahan, which will begin from Pandeyhata in the evening.
Raj LoP slams state govt for spending Rs 100 cr on IIFA, ignoring temples
Jaipur, March 12: During the discussion on the Appropriation Bill in the Assembly on Wednesday, Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully questioned the state government over its expenditure on the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards.
Bairagi community celebrate Holi with traditional songs and Gulal at Kullu's Raghunath Temple
Kullu, March 12: Ahead of the Holi festival on 14 March, people of the Bairagi community on Wednesday sang traditional Holi songs in the Braj language and showered 'gulal' at the Raghunath temple in the Kullu district.
MP's four historical sites secure place in tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage
Bhopal, March 12: Four historical heritage sites of Madhya Pradesh -- Ashokan edict sites, Chausath Yogini temples, Gupta period temples and fortresses of the Bundela dynasty have found recognition from the UNESCO.
Basavaraj Bommai thanks PM Modi for granting funds to Karnataka's Yallamma Temple
Bengaluru, March 11: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for approving Rs 100 crore for the development of the renowned pilgrimage site, Savadatti Yallamma Hill, in North Karnataka.
Ayodhya Ram temple museum to open for devotees in a year: Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra
Ayodhya, March 11: The museum at the Shri Ram temple complex, depicting the life of Lord Rama, will be operational within a year, said Nripendra Mishra, the Chairman of the Construction Committee of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra.
Centre selects Renuka Yallamma temple under 'PRASHAD' scheme; Bommai thanks PM Modi
Bengaluru, March 11: The Union government announced on Tuesday that the famous Hindu pilgrimage centre Sri Renuka Yallamma temple in Saudatti of Karnataka's Belagavi district has been brought under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme.
IRCTC launches Bharat Gaurav Train under 'Dekho Apna Desh' scheme
Patna, March 10: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) announced the launch of the Bharat Gaurav Train to promote rail tourism on Monday.
Devotees celebrate Rangbhari Ekadashi festival in Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Varanasi, March 10: Devotees celebrated with joy during the Rangbhari Ekadashi festival at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple premises on Monday.
Unfortunate: Swami Chakrapani on vandalism of Hindu temple in California, urges developed nations to protect Hindus
Noida, March 9: Hindu Mahasabha President Swami Chakrapani Maharaj on Sunday expressed his deep concern and disappointment over the vandalism of a Hindu temple in California, highlighting the growing threat to Hindu safety and security even in developed countries like the US and England.
Thousands of devotees participate in Poochorithal festival at Samayapuram Mariamman Temple
Tiruchirappalli, March 9: Thousands of devotees gathered at the Arulmigu Mariamman Temple in Samayapuram in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappali on Sunday, to participate in the Poochorithal Festival, a major annual event at the temple.
India condemns despicable act of vandalism at Hindu temple in California
New Delhi, March 9: India on Sunday condemned the vandalism at a Hindu temple in California in the United States.
US: BAPS Hindu Temple vandalized in California, days ahead of Khalistan referendum in LA
California, March 9: A BAPS Hindu Temple located in Chino Hills, California was vandalised with discretionary messages, days ahead of a so-called 'Khalistani referendum' in Los Angeles.
Ensure adequate security to places of worship: India on Hindu temple vandalism in US
New Delhi, March 9: India has condemned the vandalism at a Hindu temple in California, US, and called upon law enforcement authorities to take strict action against those responsible.
BAPS Hindu temple vandalised in California with 'Anti-India' graffiti
California, March 9: A BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, one of the largest Hindu temples, located in Chino Hills, California, was vandalised with "Anti-India" messages written on it on Sunday.
Kapil Sharma offers prayers at the Bhojpur Shiv Mandir in Bhopal
Mumbai, March 8: Comedian Kapil Sharma sought blessings at the Bhojpur Shiv Mandir in Bhopal. The 'Firangi' actor took to his Instagram handle and dropped a clip of his religious visit.
Amit Shah offers prayers at Somnath Temple in Gujarat
Somnath, March 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered prayers at Somnath Temple in Gujarat on Saturday.
Former Raj CM Vasundhara Raje performs Shatru Vinashak Yagna on her birthday
Jaipur, March 8: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje celebrated her birthday among soldiers stationed at the Indo-Pak border. She offered prayers at the revered Tanot Mata temple and performed a Shatru Vinashak Yagna for the protection of soldiers and the security of the nation.
HM Shah in Gujarat on a two-day visit
Ahmedabad, March 8: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is in Gujarat for a two-day visit, where he will participate in various programmes across Somnath, Junagadh, and Ahmedabad.
Temple works will be completed by April 15: Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra
Ayodhya, March 8: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra said on Saturday that the Holi festival will affect the construction of the Ram Temple complex and it is likely to be completed by around April 15.
Special darshan for women at Kashi's Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi today
Varanasi, March 8: The famed Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi rolled out a special initiative on Saturday to honour women with special arrangements for female devotees on International Women's Day.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple to honour 'nari shakti', makes special arrangements for darshan on Women's Day
Varanasi, March 7: This International Women's Day, the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi has rolled out a special initiative to honour 'Nari Shakti' (women power) with special arrangements for female devotees.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Shri Krishna Janmasthan to exchange gifts on Holi
Varanasi, March 7: The Kashi Vishwanath Temple administration will send a gift to Shree Krishna Janmasthan in Mathura, which will also present a gift in return to Kashi Vishwanath Temple on the occasion of Holi.
Israel deploys 3,000 police in Jerusalem for first friday of Ramadan
Tel Aviv, March 6: The Israeli Police said on Thursday that 3,000 officers would be deployed in Jerusalem for the first Friday of Ramadan as thousands of Muslims are expected to gather at the Temple Mount for morning prayers.
MP Anil Baluni thanks PM Modi for approving ropeways from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib
New Delhi, March 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government on Wednesday approved ropeway projects from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath. This move is expected to reduce travel time and boost tourism.
Committed to strengthening Uttarakhand economy through tourism: PM Modi ahead of visiting Mukhwa Devi temple tomorrow
New Delhi, March 5: Ahead of his visit to the Mukhwa Devi temple in Uttarakhand tomorrow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed his government's commitment to developing tourism in the state by promoting tourism.
Temple trust funds never used for budgetary schemes: Himachal BJP chief slams Sukku govt
Shimla, March 5: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Himachal Pradesh chief Rajeev Bindal has said there are about 40 big pilgrimage places and temples which have been acquired by the state governments from time to time, but the trust funds were never used for budgetary schemes as is being done by the Congress government now.
Ujjain: Chirag Paswan attends Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple
Ujjain, March 5: Union Minister Chirag Paswan, along with his family, offered prayers at the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Wednesday.
Hardeep Puri visits Gurudwara Sahib in Ayodhya, recalls contributions of Sikhs in protecting Ram Temple
Ayodhya, March 4: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday shared the untold story of Sikh warriors in fighting off the Mughal invaders and also their contributions to protecting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram.
Leopard sighting on Alipiri walkway in Tirupati sends panic among devotees
Tirupati, March 4: A leopard was sighted on the Alipiri walkway in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati early on Tuesday, triggering panic among local shopkeepers and devotees.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visits Ram Temple in Ayodhya, offers prayers
Ayodhya, March 3: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri paid a visit to the city's grand Ram Temple and offered prayers to the Ram Lalla on Monday.
Australia's Deputy PM meets Mahant Swami Maharaj at BAPS temple in Melbourne
New Delhi, March 3: Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Richard Marles recently met Mahant Swami Maharaj at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Cranbourne, Melbourne.
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla arrive in Vrindavan for two-day religious trip
Mathura, March 3: Kota MP and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrived in Vrindavan on Monday for a two-day religious trip, accompanied by his family and around 70 other members.
Everything that God wills happens: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on miraculous return of Somnath Shivling after 1000 years
New Delhi, March 2: Spiritual leader and founder of Art of Living, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, on Sunday shared his insights on the miraculous return of the Somnath Shivling. With deep conviction, he said, "Anything is possible. Everything that God wills happens."
Dedicate successful accomplishment of Mahakumbh to Somnath: PM Modi after offering prayers at the temple
Gir Somnath, March 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he dedicated the "successful accomplishment" of the "Mahakumbh of unity" to the feet of Shri Somnath Bhagwan. He said this in a post on X after offering prayers at Shri Somnath Jyotirlinga Mandir here in Gujarat on Sunday.
Tirupati Temple trust seeks 'No-Fly' zone over Tirumala; Aviation Minister responds
Hyderabad, March 2: After the Tirupati temple administration requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to declare Tirumala a 'No-Fly' zone, Union minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Sunday that authorities are in discussions with air traffic controllers to explore alternate flight routes.