The Maha Kumbabishekam of the 30-year-old Avadi Thoppu Arulmigu Sri Om Sakthi Vinayagar Temple was held in a grand and devotional manner at Ponniamman Koil Street, Tirupattur town, in Tirupattur district. The temple is situated on Dhandapani Koil Street 2, within the Tirupattur Municipali
Sanskrit hymns from the Atharva Veda, dating back to 1200-1000 BCE, filled the venue, highlighting democratic ideals that flourished in Rig Vedic society through assemblies known as Sabha and councils called Samiti. The choice was deliberate, sending a strong message that India's democrat
In Ayodhya, pilgrims gathered in huge numbers at the banks of the Sarayu River from early morning to perform the sacred bath, chanting hymns and offering prayers.
In a post on X, Kharge wrote, "On the joyous occasion of Christmas, I extend my warm greetings to all fellow citizens. This sacred festival, marking the birth of Jesus Christ, inspires us to uphold the timeless values of love, compassion, forgiveness, peace, and unity."
Streets and churches were adorned with lights, bells, and wreaths; people gathered to sing hymns and carols, wore Christmas hats, reflected on Jesus' life lessons, and celebrated his birth. The market storefronts have been decorated with Santa Claus's sleigh, bells, frills, decorative wre
Visuals from the temple showed large crowds, police protection, devotees singing Lord Shiva hymns, and organised crowd management ensuring smooth movement for worshippers.
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The atmosphere echoed with devotees' chants and the recitation of Vedic hymns. To welcome the doli, the temple committee decorated the Omkareshwar Temple with 8 quintals of marigold flowers.
The sacred Bhasma Aarti was performed at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain on Thursday. A large number of devotees gathered at the temple in the early hours to witness the divine ritual, considered one of the most significant spiritual practices dedicated to Lord Shiva. The t
Singh visited the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Sydney on Friday, where he was warmly welcomed by children singing devotional hymns and chants. Singh also performed aarti at the temple.
The Uttar Pradesh government will mark Valmiki Jayanti statewide on October 7 with grandeur, featuring numerous events, including Ramayana recitations, cultural programs, devotional songs, hymns, and lamp-lighting ceremonies, to be held at all Valmiki-associated temples and sites.
Barefooted monks walked around the ancient town receiving alms and chanting hymns and prayers. This festival is celebrated by Bajrayana Buddhists, especially Shakyas and Bajracharyas, from the Newar community of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Panauti and Banepa.