Thousands of devotees gathered at Kanchipuram's Varadharaja Perumal Temple for the Garuda Vahanam procession, held on the third day of the Brahmotsavam festival. The event is a major highlight, with the deity taken out in a grand procession on the Garuda Vahanam.
Soon after receiving the information, the firefighting teams promptly responded to the incident. Efforts to control the blaze are ongoing. Several fire teams present on the spot.
The world-renowned celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar was celebrated with grandeur and devotion on Thursday at the historic Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai.
India's 'God of Cricket' Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday said Rohit Sharma's cricket journey has been remarkable and he has given his best to the Indian cricket as a player and captain.
Speaking to reporters, CM Sarma said, "If we can arrest 40 persons who talked in support of Pakistan, then we can take action against Gaurav Gogoi for his Pakistan visit. Gaurav Gogoi is not God. Gaurav Gogoi should have answered whether he had visited Pakistan or not."
Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, she said, "Today is a deeply sorrowful day. The family lost their beloved son, and I pray to God to give them strength. The terror attack of April 22 is beyond condemnation. The entire nation mourns this loss."
"I could not attend his funeral because of my other engagements. Hence, today, I came here to convey my deepest condolences and respect to his family. I will continue to pray to God to give them the strength to cope with the loss," he said.
Aam Aadmi Party Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj slammed Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini over the water dispute between Haryana and Punjab saying "God has done justice," claiming that he stopped Delhi's share of water during AAP's government in the city-state.