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Hundreds of devotees celebrate "Naag Panchami" in Nepal
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Nepal marked "Naag Panchami", the festival of snakes worshipping the serpent deity. Hundreds of devotees thronged "Naag Pokhari" in the capital Kathmandu, in a pond dedicated to the serpent deity where they offered milk, sweets, vermillion powders and flowers.
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Nepal celebrates Gathemangal festival commemorating demon deity Ghantakarn
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Making an effigy of the demon deity Ghantakarna on the crossroads, setting it on fire and dragging it down to the river is part of the Gathemangal celebration in the ancient city of Bhaktapur.
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"Self-discipline important to complete Kawar Yatra", says UP CM Yogi Adity
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The sacred month of Sawan typically falls between July and August and marks a period of worship, fasting, and pilgrimage dedicated to the deity of destruction and transformation.
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Week-long Kharchi Puja festival commences in Tripura
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The name "Kharchi" is derived from the word "Khya," which means "Earth," highlighting the festival's focus on worshipping the earth and the fourteen gods who form the dynasty deity of the Tripuri people
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"Jiske darshan hote hai uske pradarshan nahi hote hai": PM Modi targets Ra
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister targeted Rahul Gandhi and said that "Jiske darshan hote hai uske pradarshan nahi hote hai" (the deity who is worshipped and sought, their depiction is not used to gain publicity). Read More
Air-cooling system installed for deities at temples in MP's Chhatarpur
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
"Devotees' visit to the temple have almost stopped. They come to offer prayers mostly till 11 am and for around one-two hours during the evening after 6 pm. Besides, there is complete silence throughout the rest of the day as it is being too hot here. The devotees have made arrangements of c
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Meet Yaksha and Yakshi doorkeepers of RBI
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Inspired by ancient Indian religious texts, the famous Indian sculptor Ram Kinkar Baij crafted these sculptures to represent the sibling demi-gods who serve Kubera, the deity of wealth. According to mythology, Yaksha and Yakshi are entrusted with the sacred duty of safeguarding the treasures
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Ayodhya Temple's Ram Lalla adorns handloom cotton clothes ahead of summer
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
With the onset of the summer season and rising temperature, Bhagwan Shri Ramlala, the revered deity in Ayodhya, transitioned to wearing comfortable cotton attire. Today marks the debut of his new attire.
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Holi celebrated with fervour at Ayodhya Ram Temple
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra shared several pictures of Ram Lalla on its official X page on Tuesday. In the pictures, the priests showered flowers on the idol and played Holi with the deity, along with the offering of 'gulaal' as part of the 'Rangotsav'.
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PM Modi offers prayers at Dwarkadhish Temple in Gujarat
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The temple's prime deity is Lord Krishna, who is called Dwarkadhish or King of Dwarka.
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Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav offers prayers at Brahma temple in Pushkar o
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
CM Yadav along with his family members, worshipped the deity and said he was on a personal visit to seek blessings.
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Jodhpur: Outrage after idol from ancient temple 'stolen'
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
People erupted in anger after the idol of Chamunda, a local deity, was allegedly stolen from the ancient Chamunda Mata temple in Mandore on Friday night.
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