Prayagraj, Jan 5 (IANS) On the third day of the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, devotees have been arriving at the Sangam ghats since early morning to take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. The 44-day-long Magh Mela began on January 3 at the Sangam in Prayagraj with the auspicious bath on Paush Purnima.IANS spoke to several devotees who expressed their spiritual enthusiasm and appreciation for the arrangements made by the administration.A dev…
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Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) Hundreds of devotees gathered at a Hindu temple in California’s Silicon Valley to observe the second anniversary of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.The programme was held a day ahead of the anniversary events in India. Families, elders and children attended from across the Bay Area. The evening focused on prayer, devotional music and community service dedicated to Lord Ram.Officials at the Fremont Hindu Temple said the observance was aligned with the anniversary of the templ…
Ayodhya, Dec 31 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that Lord Ram’s dignity teaches that values must prevail even during war. He said that Operation ‘Sindoor’ demonstrated how modern India upholds the same principles.Addressing a gathering on the occasion of Pratishtha Dwadashi here on the second anniversary of the consecration of Lord Ram at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, the Defence Minister said India followed the path of restraint and righteousness during Operatio…
Ayodhya, Dec 31 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday visited Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya, where they offered prayers to Lord Hanuman amid devotional chants.After paying obeisance at Hanuman Garhi, the two leaders proceeded to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex, where they offered prayers at the Ram Lalla temple and the Ram Darbar.They performed aarti, circumambulated the temple, and prayed for peace, prosperity and the welfare of the nati…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the countrymen on the second anniversary of Lord Ram’s ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, calling it a “divine festival” of faith and traditions.The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is marking the second anniversary of Ram Lalla’s Pran Pratishtha, which occurred on the Dwadashi of Paush Shukla Paksha in 2024.The idol was consecrated on January 22, 2024, during a historic ceremony le…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the second anniversary of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Highlighting the spiritual and cultural significance of the temple for devotees across India, Pathak said, “On the completion of two years of the grand Ram Lalla temple, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all citizens of the country. Thanks to PM Modi, we have been able to wit…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s journey through 2025 unfolded as a sweeping narrative of defining moments, blending national security, governance, diplomacy, spirituality and deeply human connections. From Operation Sindoor to the Dhwajarohan Utsav at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, the year emerged as a vivid mosaic of devotion, decisive leadership, development milestones and people-centric engagement.The Prime Minister’s calendar was marked by heartfelt interactions with citizens…
Islamabad, Dec 30 (IANS) Pakistan’s persecution of religious minorities has again drawn global attention amid an entrenched pattern of discrimination, violence, and institutional neglect, a report said on Tuesday. Citing observers, a report in Khalsa Vox highlighted how minorities in Pakistan — including Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Ahmadis and others — continue to face social marginalisation, targetted attacks, and legal restrictions that curtail their freedom to practice religion openly an…
Bhopal, Dec 30 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday that the people from Hindu society have waited for more than 500 years to witness the ‘Pratishtha’ of Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya. Chief Minister Yadav said this while addressing a religious event organised to mark the beginning of celebration for the second anniversary of ‘Pratishtha Dwadashi’ (consecration ceremony) of Ram temple.The programme attended by large number of youths and Hindu priests at Yova S…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday categorically rejected Islamabad’s remarks on violence against minorities in India, highlighting Pakistan’s abysmal record of persecuting religious minorities. “We reject the reported remarks from a country whose abysmal record on this front speaks for itself. Pakistan’s horrific and systemic victimisation of minorities of various faiths is a well established fact. No amount of finger pointing will obfuscate it,” read a …