All designated ghats across the city have been decked up, and security measures have been ensured. The Delhi Government has set up more than 1,000 ghats and artificial ponds across the city for the devotees.
The Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple radiated luminescent hues and colours of light as devotees illuminated the premises of the traditional Hindu architecture with 11,000 earthen lamps in Chansad village, Vadodara.
Many Nepalese devotees are eager to visit Ayodhya on the inauguration day of the Ram Temple in January next year, as confirmed by Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar Sharma.
After the successful celebrations of Deepotsav 2023 in Ayodhya, the Yogi Adityanath government is all set to offer better health services to the lakhs of devotees arriving from all corners of the country for the upcoming Kartik Snan Mela, 14 Kosi Parikrama and Panchkosi Parikrama of Ayodhya,
Speaking to ANI, one of the devotees said, "We Gujaratis start the new year by visiting temples so that the coming year is prosperous and joyous for everyone."
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials issued notice to Karnataka Endowments department after ASI protected Hampi's Virupakseshwar Temple pillar was allegedly nailed to alter the movement of devotees during the visit of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the temple on Novem
Somvati Amavasya holds a special significance in Hinduism. On this day, devotees particularly perform bathing, charity, worship, and rituals for their ancestors. It is believed that bathing in holy rivers and doing charity on this day leads to the attainment of merit.
"Madhya Pradesh Ajab Hai, Sabse Gajab Hai" - a popular slogan among the citizens of the state - has been re-enacted once again, this time in Ujjain district, where cows walked over men as part of their tradition.
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, AIADMK chief and Leader of Opposition, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, were among the leaders who greeted people on the festival occasion.
Thousands of people took a dip at the confluence of the holy Ganga and Yamuna praying for good health and fortune on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras.