Chandigarh, March 19 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, accompanied by his wife Suman Saini, on Thursday paid obeisance at Mata Mansa Devi Temple in Panchkula on first day of Chaitra Navratri. They sought the blessings of the Goddess and prayed for the happiness, peace, and prosperity of the people of the state. The Chief Minister also performed ‘havan-yagya’ at the Yagyashala within the temple complex amid the chanting of Vedic mantras and offered oblations. Earlier, he planted a …
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New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Chaitra Navratri greetings to the countrymen and wished that Goddess Durga’s grace brings new energy to the resolution of Viksit Bharat.India on Thursday is celebrating the first day of Chaitra Navratri, one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals dedicated to Goddess Durga with prayers, fasting and rituals.Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Heartfelt Navratri greetings to my family members across the country. May this divine o…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Devotees in large numbers thronged temples across the country on Thursday as India marked Chaitra Navratri, one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals dedicated to Goddess Durga with prayers, fasting and rituals.The nine-day festival, also known as Ram Navratri, holds special significance as it culminates on the birth anniversary of Lord Rama and marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year.Throughout the nine days, devotees celebrate with deep faith and enthusiasm, worsh…
Ayodhya, March 13 (IANS) The Ram Rasoi in Ayodhya has been operating on a massive scale. While rumours regarding its closure have caused an uproar on social media, a large number of devotees continue to partake in the food or ‘prasad’ at the Ram Rasoi.Speaking to IANS, a devotee, while having her meal at the Ram Rasoi, said, “I am from Delhi. With Lord Ram’s grace we are able to get ‘prasad’ here. It is very good . First we did ‘darshan’ of Hanumangarhi and Lord Ram and now we have got a chance …
Ayodhya, March 13 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Ayodhya on March 19 to participate in a series of religious ceremonies at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya as part of special celebrations marking the Hindu New Year. Ahead of the occasion, former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari said, “Ayodhya is a sacred city. It is the city of Lord Ram. People with good fortune get to visit here. We are happy that the President is visiting here. She is also fortunate to come here.”He further p…