The Tiruchendur Subramania Swamy Temple is the second of Lord Murugan's six sacred abodes. The temple is globally renowned for Soorasamharam, the most significant event of the Kanda Sashti festival.
The Hindu festival of Chhath that last for four-days commenced on Saturday with the first ritual, 'Nahay Khay,' drawing massive crowds at various ghats. Devotees thronged riverbanks to take a holy dip and offer prayers to the Sun God, marking the beginning of the auspicious Chhath Mahapar
Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his latest 'Mann Ki Baat' address by extending heartfelt greetings to the people of Bihar and all devotees on the occasion of Chhath Puja Mahaparv.
In the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi said, "All of us celebrated Diwali a few days ago, and now a large number of people are busy with Chhath Puja. Thekuas are being made at homes. Ghats are being decorated. The way women devotees prepare for the Chhath is an inspirat
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Sunday reviewed the ongoing Chhath Puja preparations at the ghat near the Crown Plaza and Vasudev Ghat, as devotees observed 'Kharna', the second day of the four-day festival.
In a post shared on X, PM Modi said, "Heartfelt greetings to all on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Parva's Kharna Puja. Respectful salutations to all the devotees observing the fast! On this sacred occasion, which symbolises faith and restraint, there is a tradition of partaking in sat
With the construction of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya almost complete, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the 'Dhwaj' atop the spire of the temple next month, and proper arrangements are being for the event, Chairman of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee Nripendra
The two-day 24-Kosi Parikrama in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal commenced on Saturday, drawing lakhs of devotees who undertook the sacred circumambulation, marking the revival of an ancient religious tradition that had been halted for 46 years following communal disturbances in 1978.
The ritual of 'Nahay-Khay' was observed at ghats in Danapur, including Fakkar Mahto Ghat, Gurudwara Ghat, and Nariyal Ghat, as devotees performed the sacred bathing ceremony and prepared offerings for Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya.
Authorities are emphasising cleanliness, safety, and convenience for devotees participating in the festivals, which attract large gatherings from across the country.
Taking to X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, "The great festival of Chhath, dedicated to nature and culture, is approaching. Devotees across the country, including in Bihar, have already immersed themselves in the preparations for it with full devotion."