Ahmedabad, June 29 (IANS) The 149th Rath Yatra celebrations in Ahmedabad began on Monday with the traditional Jal Yatra of Lord Jagannath, marking the ceremonial start of preparations for one of the city’s most significant annual religious processions. The rituals commenced at the Lord Jagannath Temple in Jamalpur on the auspicious occasion of Jeth Sud Purnima, where the deity was ceremonially bathed with water brought in 108 kalash, along with sacred water, Panchamrit, abir, gulal, and sandal…
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Bhubaneswar, Feb 19 (IANS) The Odisha Revenue Department on Thursday convened a high-level meeting to deliberate on the protection and restoration of lands belonging to Lord Jagannath Temple, Puri, located at various locations across the state. The high-level meeting was held at the Lok Seva Bhavan here under the chairmanship of Revenue Secretary Arabinda Kumar Padhee. According to an official statement, the meeting’s objective was to ensure the protection of land belonging to Lord Jagannat…
Ahmedabad, Jan 14 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shah on Wednesday performed the ‘bhoomi pujan’ ceremony for the redevelopment of Surya Apartment, Block 2, under the Gujarat Housing Board in Ahmedabad’s Naranpura area. The event coincided with the festive spirit of Makar Sankranti. Minister of State for Urban Development and Urban Housing Darshana Vaghela was present on the occasion, lending momentum to the state’s push for improved urban infrastructure.Home Minister Shah car…