New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Reacting to spiritual leader Dhirendra Shastri’s recent remarks on “removing the stain” of Kashi, political leaders have offered measured responses, balancing religious sentiment with respect for legal processes.Shiv Sena National Spokesperson Shaina NC said, “We all believe that Sanatana Dharma is a symbol of peace and harmony. It is needed as it promotes unity and preserves cultural values. We also respect the court’s decision on the Kashi Vishwanath matter. We…
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Bhopal, April 2 (IANS) As part of Vikramotsav-2026, a three-day mega theatrica production titled Samrat Vikramaditya Mahanaatya will be staged at the BLW grounds in Varanasi from Friday, April 3. The production aims to popularise the ideals of justice, good governance, and dharmic rule associated with the legendary Emperor Vikramaditya of Ujjain.On the occasion, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will also dedicate a Vikramaditya Vedic Clock to Lord Shiva at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in…
Varanasi, March 31 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who is on a day-long visit to Varanasi, on Tuesday offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and undertook a detailed study of the world-renowned Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor.After reaching the corridor, the Chief Minister said the proposed Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh Conference would further strengthen ties between the two states and open new avenues for public welfare. He performed rituals in the sanctum sanctorum w…
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Actress Nimrat Kaur celebrated her birthday with Baba Vishwanath’s blessings at the Kashi Vishwanath temple.The ‘Airlift’ actress visited one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines for the first time. During her religious visit, Nimrat even took part in the Mangal Aarti to seek blessings on her special day.She took to her official Instagram handle and published a couple of pictures from her unique birthday celebration. Posing in a pink saree, Nimrat was seen offering her pra…
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Mahashivratri was celebrated with immense devotion and spiritual fervour across the country as lakhs of devotees thronged prominent Shiva temples from the early hours on Sunday. Long queues, special rituals, night-long prayers and holy dips marked the auspicious occasion, with elaborate security and administrative arrangements put in place to ensure smooth darshan and crowd management at major pilgrimage sites.In Jharkhand, devotees thronged the revered Baba Baidyanath D…
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher visited the holy city of Varanasi, seeking blessings at the iconic Sankat Mochan Temple and the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The actor offered prayers for himself and the well-being of all. Anupam took to Instagram, where he shared a string of videos and pictures from his visit. In one clip, the actor is seen talking about his visit. He said that the atmosphere was very peaceful and added that he prayed wholeheartedly for everyone.He then wrote…
Bhopal, Jan 22 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh’s tableau for the upcoming Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26 will be dedicated to the 18th century’s legendary Holkar dynasty queen Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, who is known for good governance and social reforms, besides cultural patronage and religious contributions. “Madhya Pradesh presents a majestic tableau at the Republic Day Parade 2026, dedicated to ‘Punyashlok’ Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, celebrating her legacy of good governance, self-reli…
Varanasi, Jan 19 (IANS) Amid a growing controversy over allegations that temples and statues were demolished during road-widening work in Varanasi’s Dal Mandi area, close to Manikarnika Ghat, Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday attacked the Uttar Pradesh government, asserting that heritage structures must be preserved, not destroyed.In a cryptic post in Hindi on social media, Yadav wrote, “Heritages are threaded like pearls; they are not demolished, they are cherished.”…
Prayagraj, Jan 5 (IANS) On the third day of the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, devotees have been arriving at the Sangam ghats since early morning to take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. The 44-day-long Magh Mela began on January 3 at the Sangam in Prayagraj with the auspicious bath on Paush Purnima.IANS spoke to several devotees who expressed their spiritual enthusiasm and appreciation for the arrangements made by the administration.A dev…
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Veteran actress Bhagyashree chose to end 2025 on a calm and reflective note as she embarked on a spiritual journey to Banaras. Describing the visit as a moment to pause and reconnect, the actress shared how the sacred city helped her realign with herself and the universe while signing off the year with peace and gratitude. On Friday, Bhagyashree shared a series of photos and videos with her husband, Himalaya Dasani, offering a glimpse into their spiritual visits to various …