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 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday flagged off the annual Char Dham Yatra from the Char Dham Yatra Transit Camp in Rishikesh, marking the formal commencement of one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Sanatan Dharma. The Chief Minister interacted with devotees, extended his greetings, and wished them a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey. The Uttarakhand government has put in place comprehensive arrangements to ensure the convenience and safet…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) On the closing day of the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD), special screenings of the films “Shatak: Sangh ke 100 Varsh” and a short film on Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai were held at Bharat Mandapam, an official said on Tuesday. The films received an overwhelming response from the audience. A large number of Delhi residents, film enthusiasts, and members of the film fraternity attended the screenings, it said.Delhi Minister for Art, Culture, and Language…
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…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) A controversy erupted on Wednesday after Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan was asked to submit an affidavit if she wishes to seek blessings at the Badrinath and Kedarnath temples. The matter has drawn strong reactions from the Opposition, with Samajwadi Party MLA Ashutosh Verma asserting that the Hindu religion and Hindutva are meant to bring people together.The row took place after Badri-Kedar Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi, on Tuesday, said that all non-Hindu…
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan has been asked to submit an affidavit if she wishes to seek blessings at the Badrinath and Kedarnath temples. On Tuesday, Badri-Kedar Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi spoke with the media, and said that all non-Hindus will be required to submit the affidavit if they wish to seek blessings at the temples, henceforth.Dwivedi said that the submission of proof stating the devotees believe in Hinduism will be required from all non-Hindus…
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Actress Sara Ali Khan recently was spotted at the airport, turning heads with her sporty look.The actress was seen dressed in a casual athleisure outfit, pairing a zip-up hoodie with track pants and sneakers. Accessorising it with dark sunglasses. Sara greeted the paparazzi with a wave and a smile.Despite the recent controversy surrounding her brother Ibrahim Ali Khan, mother Amrita Singh and herself, Sara appeared completely unfazed.For the uninitiated, the controversy eru…
The dates are out, and for lakhs of devotees across India and beyond, the countdown has begun. This year’s Char…
Rishikesh, Jan 21 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday lauded the century-long legacy of Gita Press and its monthly magazine “Kalyan”, describing it as a cornerstone of India’s cultural and spiritual resurgence. Addressing the release ceremony of the centenary edition of Kalyan at Gita Bhawan in Rishikesh, HM Shah emphasised that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, Indian culture is now being placed at the heart of national policies — a …