Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Zanai Bhosle, the granddaughter of late legendary singer Asha Bhosle, gave fans a sweet glimpse into her personal life as she revealed her phone wallpaper, a heartfelt picture featuring her late grandmother, the legendary Asha Bhosle. The picture on the wallpaper appears to be captured during a celebratory moment, shows Asha Bhosle dressed in an elegant light-coloured saree, and Zanai looking radiant in a shimmering outfit.She is seen smiling warmly while holding her gran…
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New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Char Dham Yatra is widely regarded as one of the most sacred pilgrimages in India, drawing lakhs of devotees to the Himalayan shrines of Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple, Kedarnath Temple, and Badrinath Temple every year. While the journey is physically demanding, its deeper significance lies in the legends and beliefs that have been preserved through centuries, shaping the spiritual essence of the yatra. Beyond the visible grandeur of these temples lies a rich tr…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spent time on the banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, taking a boat ride and reiterated his government’s commitment to the development of West Bengal and the prosperity of its people.Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister highlighted the cultural and spiritual importance of the Ganga for Bengalis.PM Modi said, “For every Bengali, the Ganga occupies a very special place. One can say that the Ganga flows thro…
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Zanai Bhosle, the granddaughter of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, was seen breaking down as she performed the final ritual of Asthi Visarjan of her late grandmother Asha Bhosle in Varanasi. Zanai Bhosle shared a few stories on her social media account from the time of Asthi Visarjan, and also penned an emotional note remembering her grandmother.Taking to social media, Zanai shared a video wherein her family along with her were seen seated in a boat on the river Ganga in Va…
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya and wished for the happiness and well-being of all the citizens. Akshay Tritiya, often referred to as Akha Teej or Akti, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated on the third day (Tritiya) of the Shukla Paksha during the month of Vaishakha. The word ‘Akshay’ signifies something imperishable or never diminishing, representing eternal wealth, success, and …
Haridwar, April 13 (IANS) On the occasion of the Baisakhi Snan, a magnificent spectacle of faith is unfolding in the holy city of Haridwar on Monday. Devotees have already begun arriving in Haridwar in anticipation of the Baisakhi holy bath. Since early morning, devotees from across the country have been streaming into Haridwar, taking a sacred dip in the holy River Ganga to earn spiritual merit. A massive surge of devotees has gathered at major Ganga ghats, including Har Ki Pauri, where a palpa…
Haridwar, April 3 (IANS) A prominent seer, Acharya Ayodhya Prasad Shastri has welcomed the proposed decision to relocate all raw meat shops operating within the city’s urban limits to Sarai village on the outskirts ahead of the upcoming Ardh Kumbh, saying the move will help preserve the spiritual sanctity of the holy city and ensure an environment conducive to religious practices.Speaking to IANS, Acharya Ayodhya Prasad Shastri said that the presence of meat shops in a city that hosts one of the…
Prayagraj, April 1 (IANS) A large number of devotees thronged the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Purnima. Since early morning, a continuous stream of pilgrims has been arriving at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati Rivers, braving unfavourable weather conditions to perform rituals and seek divine blessings. Devotees were seen offering prayers, taking ritualistic dips, and engaging in acts of ch…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Several National Waterways, including the Ganga, Sutlej an Indus, are being utilised for water sports activities by respective state governments while implementing safety standards developed by the National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) – Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a written reply, said the National Waterways already being utilise…
Patna, March 25 (IANS) A tragic incident marred the celebrations of Chaiti Chhath on Wednesday in Patna City, where three youths drowned while taking a holy dip in the Ganga at Damrahi Ghat under the Malsalami police station area.According to the police, a large number of devotees had gathered at the ghat since early morning for Chhath rituals.During this time, five youths entered the river to bathe, but due to sudden depth and strong currents, three of them lost balance and were swept away.Whil…