The local administration of Nepal's Janakpur has beefed up security by deploying thousands of police personnel as a sea of devotees including high-level officials from India are participating in the 'Baraat' for the 'Vivah Panchami' celebrations.
The city of Janakpur in Nepal prepares itself for the Sita Ram Vivah Mahotsav amid tight security. Janakpur, which is the maternal house of Goddess Sita, also got a facelift for the occasion with artists painting murals on the walls around the city depicting the scenes from the holy scriptu
The official account of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust posted on X, "Preparations have begun for the Vivah Samaroh of Prabhu Shri Ram and Maa Sita, to be held on the auspicious day of Vivah Panchami at Janakpur Dham in Nepal. This time, before the first Vivah Utsav following the
Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday expressed optimism about the NDA's chances in the upcoming Channapatna by-elections, stating that he is confident that the NDA candidate will win at any cost, with the blessings of the goddesses.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee celebrated her 47th Kali Puja and offered prayers to the Goddesses at her residence in Kolkata. She said that over the years she has turned to Maa Kali for strength and guidance.
The centuries-old tradition of stone-pelting, performed to appease Goddess Kali in Dhami village of Himachal Pradesh clung to its unique past to celebrate the "Stone-Pelting Fair."
On the occasion of the holy festival of Deepawali, prayers were offered for the happiness, prosperity and peace of the state by duly worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha at the State BJP office, Bhopal.
A Kali Puja and Diwali pandal themed after the Ram Mandir has attracted many devotees in Assam's Karimganj district. The celebrations are lively, with a significant number of people visiting the beautifully decorated pandal to offer prayers to Goddess Kali.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami celebrated Diwali on Tuesday by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha at the BJP state office, alongside party officials and workers.
As the historic city of Janakpur in Nepal prepares for the first Deepotsav following the Pran Pratistha of the Ram Temple, excitement fills the air. The celebrations, coinciding with Diwali, include plans for 25 lakh diyas to be lit in Ayodhya, enhancing the festive atmosphere in both cities
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami worshipped Goddess Dhari Devi with full rituals at the Dhari Devi Temple in Pauri Garhwal district on Thursday. The Chief Minister prayed to Maa Dhari Devi for the happiness and prosperity of all the people of the state.
Bastar Dussehra, which is claimed to be the longest festival in the world, as it is celebrated for 77 days, has concluded. It is an 800-year-old tradition that continues to this day.