The chariots hoisting the three living goddess and god made their way through the sea of devotees who waited for hours to take their blessings and have a sight. It is one of the rarest events where the living goddess and the gods would make a public appearance in the former royal palace befo
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday visited the historic Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Trichy district, and offered prayers to the presiding deity.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 29: Ganesh Chaturthi marks the arrival of Lord Ganesha - symbol of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. It is a time when families welcome the deity into their homes, seeking blessings for success and happiness. Traditionally, this auspicious occasion is
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan visited a Ganesh Pooja pandal on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, extending his greetings to the people of the state and the nation. In his message, he wished for India's prosperity and growth, invoking the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the deity of wisdom.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthiran on Saturday condemned the posters depicting him in comparison with Lord Ram and urged the party workers not to release such images equating him to a deity.
The festival of Naag Panchami is also regarded as a festival to strengthen the bond between humans and nature. On this particular day, farmers don't dig or plough the fields; rather, they worship the deity by making idols from the mud of their fields.
Falling on Trayodashi (third day) of month of Shrawan (July/August) which also is known as Ghantakarna Chaturdasi is celebrated in memory of mythical demon Ghantakarna's death.
The festival completes its last act with Bahuda Yatra, the "return journey," deeply spiritual and a cultural spectacle with people witnessing the return of Lord Jagannath's Nandighosha chariot, Lord Balabhadra's Taladhwaja chariot, and Goddess Subhadra's Darpadalan chariot.
Accordinng to a release, on the occasion, the Chief Minister offered traditional prayers to Bhumiyan Devta (the deity of land), Lord Indra (God of rains), and Meghraj (God of clouds) through the melodious strains of the culturally significant Hudkiya Baul, a folk instrument historically play
The coastal town of Puri is alive with devotion and cultural fervour as preparations peak for the Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra to the Jagannath Temple from Shri Gundicha Temple on Saturday.