New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Char Dham Yatra, one of Hinduism’s most revered pilgrimages, continues to draw thousands of devotees each year to the Himalayan shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. A distinctive aspect of this spiritual journey is that it always begins from Yamunotri, a sequence rooted in both religious tradition and geographical logic. The order of the yatra is not arbitrary but follows a clockwise direction, known in Hindu customs as Parikrama. This direct…
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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…
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Padma Shri singer Kailash Kher has treated the music lovers with another melodious rendition, “Jogi”, which is a soulful tribute to Bhakti and Sanatan Dharma. Deeply rooted in the Bhakti tradition, “Jogi” is a heartfelt rendition inspired by ancient folk poetry and spiritual wisdom. The music video is also a visual tribute to Adi Shankaracharya and traces his legendary journey and the establishment of the sacred Mathas. Additionally, it further honours the living guru…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of the global BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, will consecrate a 108-foot-tall statue of Tapomurti Shri Neelkanth Varni (Bhagwan Swaminarayan) at the Swaminarayan Akshardham on Thursday, with elaborate preparations underway for the grand ceremony. The towering statue, crafted from panchdhatu — a sacred alloy of five metals, primarily bronze — is unique as it depicts Neelkanth Varni standing on a single foot, symbolising deep austeri…
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Singer Stebin Ben opted for a quiet and serene way to celebrate his first birthday post marriage, spending time amidst the tranquil surroundings of Rishikesh and the Himalayas. Taking to his social media account, the singer shared glimpses from his birthday retreat.The visuals include picturesque scenery of lush greenery and towering trees set against the picturesque Himalayan backdrop.In one of the images, Stebin is seen sitting alone on a wooden bench in a garden, soaki…
Shimla, Feb 24 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Tuesday said the state government would not proceed with the upcoming Kishau and Renuka dams hydropower projects unless neighbouring states provide concrete assurance to the state to settle long-pending arrears of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). “There have been some positive signs on this issue,” he said at the launch of the report titled ‘Scientific Assessment of Tackling Non-CO2 Emissions: Pathways fo…
Gulmarg, Feb 23 (IANS) All arrangements were in place on Monday for the inauguration of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) at this picturesque snow-clad ski resort of Jammu and Kashmir.The four-day event will be flagged off by J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, and 400 athletes from 30 states and union territories are participating.Nuzhat Gul, Secretary, J&K Sports Council, told IANS, “400 participants from 30 states and union territories have registered for the games. God willing, the …
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Ladakh Marathon, the world’s highest AIMS-certified marathon, will return for its 13th edition in 2026, taking place amid the stark and rugged terrain of Ladakh from September 10 to 13. Registrations for all six races of the Ladakh Marathon, including the curated Silk Route Ultra (122km) and Khardung La Challenger (72km) ultra races, opened on Thursday and can be applied to through the official website.Beyond the two ultras, the event will feature the Marathon (42km), Ha…
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Centre, state governments, and several statutory authorities on a plea seeking comprehensive directions to address the rising incidents of forest fires across the country. A bench, headed by Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, and comprising Expert Member Dr A. Senthil Vel, was hearing an original application highlighting the “rapid and alarming” increase in forest fire incidents, particularly in ecologicall…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi honoured six warriors from the animal kingdom, including two Bactrian camels, two Zanskari ponies and two dogs, who work shoulder to shoulder with the military, an official said on Friday. The honours serve to acknowledge the “silent warriors” who operate in some of the world’s most challenging terrains, such as the high-altitude cold deserts of Ladakh and the rugged Himalayas, where machines often fail, said a statement.The sile…