People from different parts of the region visited prominent temples like Alopi Shankari Devi and Alok Sankari Dham, both revered for their spiritual significance. Worshippers believe that the presiding deity, considered a form of Mata Rani, fulfils the wishes of the faithful.
Amid the ongoing heavy rains and the grave situation caused by natural calamities across the state, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the sacred Dhari Devi Temple in Pauri district on Saturday, said a press statement from the CMO.
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.
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
In a sharp attack on the state government, Prasad said, "Chief Minister Stalin may take pride in declaring himself a non-devotee of Murugan to please the followers of E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar). But at the same time, the DMK government must stop covertly imposing obstacles on the upcoming Murug