New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A cultural programme was organised at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday to celebrate Sikkim Day. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended greetings to the people of the state and the nation on the occasion. The audience was enthralled by captivating performances of Sikkimese folk dances, including Singhi Chham, Khampa, Tamang Selo, and Mask Dance, said a statementThrough these performances, devotion towards nature and deities was beautifully expressed. A total of 10 artis…
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Kathmandu, May 17 (IANS) Kami Rita Sherpa, the record holder for the highest number of ascents of Mount Everest, broke his own record by scaling the world’s tallest peak for the 32nd time on Sunday. The veteran Nepali mountaineer, 55, successfully reached the 8,848.86-metre summit at 10:12 a.m. (Nepal time), during the Spring 2026 mountaineering season, Nepal’s Department of Tourism said in a statement on Sunday.“Based on information received from the department’s field office at Everest…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th-century Indian philosopher and theologian, played a foundational role in shaping the Char Dham Yatra and reviving key Hindu pilgrimage sites, including Badrinath and Kedarnath. His efforts not only restored sacred temples but also helped unify spiritual traditions across the Indian subcontinent. The origins of the Char Dham Yatra can be traced to Shankaracharya’s vision of creating a cohesive spiritual framework for Hindus. He established …
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…