Ahead of the Christmas festival, candlelight prayers were organised at the historic Christ Church, located at Ridge Maidan in Shimla, on Saturday evening. The iconic church, considered a major landmark of the hill town, witnessed participation from local residents as well as tourists.
Addressing the seven-day Mahakauthig organised by the Parvatiya Cultural Society at Noida Stadium in Gautam Buddh Nagar on Saturday, the Chief Minister said it was a matter of pride that people from Uttarakhand, even while residing outside the state, are keeping its folk culture, traditio
As air quality continues to deteriorate across Delhi, NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, the hill towns of Himachal Pradesh are fast emerging as a preferred destination for tourists seeking clean air, clear skies and a healthier environment.
"Today, we see what stands as a symbol of how DMK's selective secularism crushes the Hindu faith. The Madras High Court had clearly upheld devotees' right to worship at Thiruparankundram, Murugan Hill. Despite this, the Tamil Nadu government failed to ensure safe, unhindered access. This
With winter in the city, the shutdown is proposed from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Dec 20-21. Due to the proposed shutdown, pumping activities at LWSS Gumma and LWSS Giri will remain affected during the scheduled period, resulting in a partial disruption to the power supply. Meanwhile, Cle
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed support for the #SaveAravalli campaign, changing his social media display picture (DP) to show solidarity. He said that this was not just a symbolic change of photo but a protest against the new definition under which hill
DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Thursday stated that the Karthigai Deepam has been lit in a particular area for hundreds of years and claimed that the opposition is plotting against the Hindu community in the Thiruparakondram, who have been lighting the lamps on the hilltop for years.
Sikkandar Dargah Secretary Arif Khan, on Wednesday, commented on the lighting of a lamp atop the stone pillar at Thirupparankundram hill, saying there is no evidence which suggests that lamps have traditionally been lit at the hill.
BJP leader K Annamalai on Tuesday called for abolishing the Department of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) of Tamil Nadu, which is opposing the directive to light the lamp atop the Deepathoon on the stone pillar at Thirupparankundram hill.
The procession, which began from the Anna Bus Stand area, moved towards the Madurai District Collectorate with participants dressed as Lord Murugan, Valli, Rama, Anjaneya, Perumal, Narayanan, and other deities, reflecting the community's rich cultural heritage.
Nestled amid dense forests and hilly terrain, Peddabodkel was long considered a Naxal stronghold, with authorities finding it nearly impossible to establish a government presence. With the inauguration of the CRPF camp on December 10, the government's flag now flies in the area for the fi