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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Chandigarh, April 19 (IANS) With Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria giving assent to the Bill enabling harsher punishment for ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege) of Guru Granth Sahib, state BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Sunday urged the government to bring the draft law concerning sacrilege of all religions.As a mark of respect to Guru Granth Sahib, the Assembly, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on April 13 unanimously passed the Bill.In a social media message, Jakhar wrote: “I express my sincere …
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of Parshuram Jayanti, highlighting the values of justice, truth, and inner strength associated with Lord Parshuram.The Prime Minister wrote on X, “Heartfelt wishes to all on Lord Parshuram Jayanti. From Him, we draw inspiration to stand firm against injustice and remain steadfast on the path of truth. May the grace of Lord Parshuram – the symbol of unparalleled valour and wisdom – infuse every …
Washington, April 9 (IANS) The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has approached a US appeals court, arguing that California’s civil rights regulator has wrongly linked caste discrimination to Hinduism and targeted Indian and South Asian communities, in a case that could shape how caste is addressed in US workplaces.In a reply brief filed on April 6 before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, HAF urged the court to remove what it called procedural hurdles that led a lower court to dismiss its laws…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Devotees across India celebrated Hanuman Jayanti with great devotion and enthusiasm on Thursday, offering prayers at temples and participating in special rituals to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman. In Delhi, a large number of devotees gathered at the Pracheen Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place to offer prayers. Long queues were seen outside the temple since early morning, with authorities ensuring smooth crowd management. A devotee shared that he had been visi…
Asansol (West Bengal), March 26 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Agnimitra Paul on Thursday lashed out at the Trinamool Congress, accusing it of being “anti-Hindu” and using the “Muslim community for votes”.Her reaction follows a midnight protest in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, led by West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, over alleged police obstruction to Ram Navami preparations.Notably, Adhikari is the BJP’s candidate from the constituency and is pitted against Wes…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted citizens on the occasion of Ram Navami and prayed for the well-being of all, expressing hope that the blessings of Lord Ram would guide the nation towards the goal of a ‘Viksit’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.Ram Navami marks the birth of Lord Ram, worshipped as the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu in Hinduism. The festival falls during the nine-day Chaitra Navratri period and is observed as a time for reflection on values such …
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court ruling holding that a person who has converted to Christianity and continues to profess and practice the faith cannot claim the status of a Scheduled Caste. A Bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and N.V. Anjaria said that “no person who professes a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism can be regarded as a member of the Scheduled Caste,” adding that conversion to any other religion res…
Washington, March 24 (IANS) During a visit to the Sri Lakshmi Temple in Massachusetts, Congressman Jim McGovern engaged with community members in a moment organisers described as both symbolic and historic.The March 21 visit to the temple in Ashland marked, organisers said, the first time a sitting US Congressman had visited a Hindu temple in Massachusetts, reflecting growing outreach to diverse faith communities.McGovern, Chairman of the House Rules Committee, interacted with attendees on civic…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the countrymen on Sunday, on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda. Taking to X, PM Modi, “I bow in reverence to Maa Kushmanda — the embodiment of indomitable courage and spiritual power! May her divine energy awaken a new consciousness within every heart.””There is immense power in devotion to the Mother. The devotees’ hearts fill with positive energy through the veneration of Devi …