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Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 15 crore pilgrims take holy dip at Triveni Sangam

Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 15 Crore Devotees Gather for Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam

The Maha Kumbh, one of the most sacred festivals in Hinduism, is underway in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, with over 15 crore pilgrims taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.

Jan 28, 2025

Yogi govt to set up luxury tent city for Mahakumbh 2025 in UP

Maha Kumbh 2025: Free eye checkups, treatment for pilgrims in Prayagraj

In a remarkable initiative for the devotees attending the grand Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, a special camp named 'Netra Mahakumbh' has been set up to provide free eye checkups, spectacles, and medicines.

Jan 27, 2025

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Over 9.24 crore devotees took holy dip till 9th day

With the arrival of a large number of devotees from India and abroad continuing in the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025 in Sangam city Prayagraj, more than 9.24 crore devotees have taken the sacred bath ('Amrit Snan') in river Ganga during the religious and spiritual event that started on January 13 till 8 p.m. on Tuesday (January 21), according to latest data estimation by the Uttar Pradesh government.

Jan 22, 2025

BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi welcomes defence attaches of over 20 nations

The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi welcomed a host of Defence Attaches, families and dignitaries from more than 20 embassies worldwide, to celebrate the values of unity, diversity and harmony.

Jan 15, 2025

Pongal festivities: 6.4 lakh people leave Chennai in special buses over three days

Tamil Nadu Transport Department officials reported that around 6.4 lakh people traveled from Chennai to various districts in state-run special buses over three days leading up to the Pongal festivities.

Jan 13, 2025

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stones for multiple projects in Delhi

Ram temple heritage of India's culture, spirituality: PM Modi on 1st anniv of Pran Pratishtha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to the nation on Saturday on the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the temple in Ayodhya and remarked that the "Ram Mandir is a great heritage of India's culture and spirituality, built through centuries of penance and struggle."

Jan 11, 2025

PM Modi sends chadar for 813th Urs of Khwaja Gareeb Nawaz in Ajmer

813th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti: PM Modi sends chadar to Ajmer Sharif

The ceremonial chadar sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be offered at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah marking the 813th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, the revered Sufi saint, will reach the dargah on Saturday. Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju will present the chadar at the shrine during a ceremony at 11 am.

Jan 4, 2025

PM Modi in Prayagraj; meets saints, performs puja at Sangam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Prayagraj on Friday to oversee preparations for the grand Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Upon arrival at the airport, he was welcomed by Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Dec 13, 2024

Two seminal works on PM Modi's governance & leadership presented to Pope Francis

Pope Francis has been presented with two works highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance and leadership, it was announced on Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2024

TN to run 10,109 buses for Karthigai Deepam festival

The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) will operate 10,109 buses from various cities across the state to Tiruvannamalai for the Karthigai Deepam festival.

Dec 10, 2024

Priyanka Gandhi congratulates India's newest Cardinal

Wayanad MP and AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Monday congratulated 51-year-old Catholic priest George Jacob Koovakad on being elevated to the esteemed position of Cardinal by His Holiness Pope Francis on Saturday.

Dec 9, 2024

PM Modi extends best wishes to George Koovakad on elevation as Cardinal

PM Modi extends best wishes to George Koovakad, 1st Indian to be elevated to Cardinal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his best wishes to priest George Jacob Koovakad on his elevation to the rank of Cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis.

Dec 8, 2024

Vaishno Devi shrine, a hugely popular pilgrim spot for Hindu devotees is visited by close to 1 crore pilgrims every year

Ban on liquor, non-vegetarian food imposed around Vaishno Devi Shrine

The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Katra, Piyush Dhotra, has issued a prohibition order banning the sale, possession, and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food within the jurisdiction of the sub-division, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district

Dec 5, 2024

Ajmer Dargah dispute: Maharana Pratap Sena demands probe into claims of ancient temple

Ajmer dargah: Maharana Pratap Sena demands probe into claims of ancient temple

Maharana Pratap Sena's national president, Rajvardhan Singh Parmar will address a press conference and file a petition in court on Monday, urging authorities to examine the historical authenticity of his claim that the revered Ajmer Dargah was originally a Hindu temple.

Dec 2, 2024

Grand conclave of priests of 51 Shaktipeeths, 12 Jyotirlingas in Varanasi today

Priests' Grand conclave to be held in Varanasi today

An extraordinary event is set to take place in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Saturday, bringing together priests of sacred shrines from across India and abroad.

Nov 30, 2024

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