Prayagraj, May 25 (IANS) Devotion and spirituality filled the air across several northern cities on Monday as lakhs of devotees gathered on the banks of the holy River Ganga to celebrate the sacred festival of Ganga Dussehra. Massive crowds were witnessed in Prayagraj, Haridwar, and Kanpur, where devotees took ritualistic dips in the river and offered prayers for peace, prosperity, and salvation. In Prayagraj, known as the Sangam city, devotees began arriving at the Triveni Sangam from the Brahm…
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New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) A new chapter of development, freedom from fear and trust in growth has begun in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, declaring it as his “guarantee” and announced that in Bengal, “Poribartan hoi gaiche” (Change has come about in Bengal). Addressing a victory rally at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, PM Modi said women workers of the party had to withstand tyranny and atrocity in West Bengal and Kerala.“I dedicate this victory to the people of…
Varanasi, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi prayed for the happiness and well-being of the citizens while offering prayers at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The Prime Minister visited the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, where he participated in traditional rituals accompanied by Vedic chants.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Har Har Mahadev! I was fortunate to have darshan and perform pooja at Baba Vishwanath Temple in Kashi. Here, I prayed …
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The ceremonial ‘Doli’ (palanquin) of Lord Kedarnath was ceremonially flagged off from the Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath on Sunday, marking the beginning of its annual journey to the revered Kedarnath Dham in the Himalayas.The Panchmukhi (five-faced) idol of Lord Kedarnath, which resides at its winter seat in Ukhimath, was carried in a grand procession amid Vedic chants, devotional songs, and enthusiastic participation by devotees. The temple premises were adorned wi…
Gangotri, April 19 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday offered prayers at Shri Gangotri Dham as the temple gates were opened, formally marking the commencement of the annual Char Dham Yatra. On the same day, the portals of Yamunotri Dham were also opened for devotees. Both shrines were adorned with elaborate floral decorations, while authorities put in place extensive security arrangements to manage the large influx of pilgrims.The ceremonial ‘Doli’ (palanquin) of God…
Dehradun, April 19 (IANS) The portals of the Shri Yamunotri Dham and Shri Gangotri Dham are set to open on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya on Sunday, marking the start of the annual Char Dham Yatra. Temples have been beautifully decorated with flowers, and elaborate security arrangements have been put in place.The ceremonial palanquin (‘Doli’) of Goddess Ganga has already departed from her winter abode in Mukhba village after special prayers and rituals, amid great enthusiasm and devot…