Ayodhya is preparing for a landmark moment on November 25, when a flag hoisting ceremony at the sanctum sanctorum of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple will mark the completion of its main construction.
In the presence of Tantri Kandararu Mahesh Mohanaru, the sanctum sanctorum was opened at 5 PM on Sunday. Melshanthi Arun Kumar Namboothiri opened the sanctum and then descended the 18 sacred steps to light the Aazhi using the lamp brought from the sanctum. He later led the newly appointed
At least five people were killed and 14 were injured when a trailer truck and a tempo carrying devotees collided near Khari Beri village on NH-125 in Jodhpur.
Ahead of the pilgrimage, large scale arrangements have been completed in Sannidhanam, Pamba and the trekking routes. Benches have been set up along Chandranandan Road from Marakkoottam to Sannidhanam for devotees to rest.
"It is a fact that there is a crisis of faith among devotees. Recent reports have caused distress, and we cannot allow such a situation to persist. Transparency will be assured in all operations. Any gaps through which lapses have occurred will be eliminated," Jayakumar told reporters.
In a post shared on the social media platform X on Tuesday, Kalyan stated that the sentiments and practices of Sanatanis are being mocked and undermined, which erodes the trust of devotees.
According to one of the members of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust, Anil Mishra, highlighted the significance of the "dhwaj", or the flag hoisting ceremony. He also said that the trust will ensure that everyone receives the darshan prasad when they come for prayers.
The portals of Tritiya Kedar Shri Tungnath Temple were ceremoniously closed today (Thursday) at 11:30 AM for the winter season. After the closure, the 'Chal Vigrah' (idol for the winter sojourn) of Lord Tungnath proceeded towards its first halt at Chopta. On this occasion, the temple was
The Indore industrialist has also built an Annakshtera for devotees visiting the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain which has been operating for the last nearly two years.
On the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema offered prayers at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) and prayed for the progress of Punjab, the nation, and the world.
On the occasion of Kartika Purnima, a large crowd gathered at Bindu Sagar Lake in Odisha for 'Boita Bandana,' a symbolic act of sailing miniature boats for worship, celebrating Odisha's maritime heritage on Wednesday.