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March 26, 2026 10:44 AM

Devotees across country flock to temples for Durga Ashtami prayers

Devotees across the country flocked to temples on Thursday to celebrate Durga Ashtami, one of the most significant days of the Chaitra Navratri festival. Temple premises resonated with chants, hymns, and devotional songs, creating a vibrant spiritual atmosphere as thousands gathered to offer prayers. In the national capital, a large number of devotees thronged the Jhandewalan Temple, where celebrations were held with great enthusiasm. The temple premises were filled with devotees singing bhajan...

March 22, 2026 1:51 PM

Devotees throng temples across the nation on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri

Devotees lined up at temples across the country on Sunday to celebrate the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Kushmanda. Goddess Kushmanda, whose name combines "Ku" (small), "Ushma" (powerful), and "Anda" (egg), is venerated on the fourth day of the nine-day festival. At New Delhi's Jhandewalan Temple, the temple priest told IANS, "Today marks the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Maa Kushmanda. Devotees of Goddess Bhagvati (Kushmanda...

December 31, 2025 10:06 AM

Ayodhya sees surge of devotees on Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha anniversary

Ayodhya witnessed a massive influx of devotees on Wednesday as the holy city marked the second anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is commemorating the second anniversary of Ram Lalla’s Pran Pratishtha, which was performed on Paush Shukla Paksha Dwadashi in 2024 (January 22), as per Hindu calendar. The consecration of the Ram Lalla idol took place during an elaborate ceremony led by Prime Minister Narendra Mo...

December 8, 2025 9:40 AM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Nashik accident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a mishap in Nashik, Maharashtra. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Nashik, Maharashtra. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover soon.” Six devotees were killed on Sunday after their vehicle fell into an 800-feet ravine near the Saptashrungi Gad temple in Nashik. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ...

November 5, 2025 6:28 PM

Devotees take holy dip in rivers on Kartik Purnima; Varanasi ghats ready for Dev Deepawali

Devotees across the country gathered at rivers, lakes, and ghats on Wednesday to take holy dips and offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima, one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar, marking the full moon of the Kartik month. The day is associated with devotion, charity, and the celebration of light, symbolising spiritual purity and the triumph of good over evil. Haridwar: Holy dip at Har Ki Pauri Thousands of devotees thronged Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar from the earl...

October 28, 2025 12:01 PM

Chhath 2025: Devotees await to offer Arghya to rising Sun

In Bihar, a display of devotion marked the celebration of Chhath Mahaparv, with large gatherings of devotees assembling at riverbanks and ponds across the state. On Monday, the third day of the four-day festival, thousands of Chhath vratis (devotees) reached the banks of the Ganga and other water bodies to offer Arghya to the setting Sun. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary performed the ritual Arghya at their respective residences. At the Chief Min...

September 26, 2025 10:14 AM

PM Modi extends greetings on Navratri’s fifth day, prays to Skandamata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri, invoking the blessings of Goddess Skandamata for the well-being of all devotees. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “During Navratri, today there is a special worship of the fifth form of the Mother, Devi Skandamata. With folded hands, we pray to her that she blesses all her devotees with happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. May her motherly affection infuse new energy and enthusiasm in...

September 18, 2025 12:42 PM

Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra resumes after temporary suspension

Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra resumed on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district after being temporarily halted on Wednesday due to inclement weather. The pilgrimage had restarted on September 17 after a 22-day suspension but was briefly halted again as bad weather returned to the area. Officials of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) confirmed that all facilities are now fully operational, allowing pilgrims to move from the base camp in Katra towards the shrine. Helicopter ser...

July 29, 2025 3:47 PM

PM Modi expresses grief over death of Kanwariyas in Deoghar road accident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Jharkhand’s Deoghar district that claimed the lives of five Kanwariyas and left several others injured. The Prime Minister extended his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) expressed grief over the tragedy. In a post on X, the PMO said, "The road accident that occurred in Deoghar, Jharkhand, is extremely tragic. I ...

July 28, 2025 12:21 PM

Third Sawan Somwar: Devotees throng Kashi Vishwanath, other Lord Shiva temples across the country

Devotees across the country thronged Lord Shiva temples on Monday to offer prayers and Jalabhishek on the occasion of third Sawan Somwar. From the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to the revered Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, temples saw long queues of devotees paying obeisance to Lord Shiva. At Kashi Vishwanath, the sanctum was adorned with floral decorations. A grand Mangla Aarti was performed in the early hours drawing large crowds. District Magistrate of Varanasi, Satyendra Kum...