Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat attended a book launch ceremony in Jaipur, where he highlighted the pivotal role of volunteers in the organisation.
Codenamed "Operation Ganga Guard," the exercise was aimed at validating India's preparedness to respond to terror threats targeting inland waterways and the rapidly expanding river cruise sector.
Ayodhya hosted a grand Ganga Utsav at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, attended by V. L. Kantha Rao. The event highlighted river conservation, faith, and community participation. Rao reviewed sewage treatment, released fishlings in the Saryu, and stressed the Namami Gange Mission's
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings to people on Dev Deepavali, highlighting the splendour of the celebrations in Varanasi, "the sacred city of Baba Vishwanath".
UP Minister Sanjeev Kumar Gaud confirmed that six people, who were travelling to attend the "Ganga Snan", died in the accident that occurred at the Chunar railway station in Mirzapur district. "This is an unfortunate incident. We came to know that 6 people have died here, 5 of them belong
Since early morning, pilgrims from across the country gathered at the ghats to perform the sacred ritual, creating a festive atmosphere reminiscent of the Kumbh Mela. Devotees offered prayers and participated in the Ganga aarti, a major highlight of the celebration.
It is believed that taking a dip in sacred rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Narmada, or Shipra on this day removes all sins and grants moksha (liberation).
A large crowd of devotees gathered at the Har ki Pauri in Haridwar to take a dip in the Ganga River on the occasion of Kartik Purnima. Kartik Purnima, observed on the full moon day of the Kartik month, is regarded as one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar.
A significant number of devotees thronged the riverfront to take a holy dip, marking the sacred day with prayers and rituals. The sacred occasion witnessed a large turnout of devotees offering prayers and floating miniature boats as part of the centuries-old ritual symbolising the country
The preparations are in full swing at the Ganga Ghats in Varanasi for Dev Deepawali, which will be celebrated tomorrow on November 5, coinciding with Kartik Poornima.