Budgam Authorities on Friday held a review meeting to assess and strengthen preparations for the upcoming Maha Shivratri festival, an important annual celebration observed by devotees of Lord Shiva.
With 1,666 gold-plated kalash at the Shikhar and 14,200 dhwajas reflecting the perseverance, faith, and artistry of three generations, Somnath shines in devotion and grandeur. Nearly 98 lakh pilgrims visited the temple in 2020, and footfall has remained steady at 92-97 lakh annually throu
Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Muktainagar, Krishnat Pingale, said that seven people have been booked in connection with the incident, with one already taken into custody. One of them has four prior cases registered against him.
He announced that the sacred relic, broken into pieces by Mughal ruler Muhammad Ghazni in 1026 AD, had been recovered and would undergo a 40-day purification ritual before its consecration.
Speaking to ANI after lodging a complaint with the police, Khadse, a BJP leader, said the accused not only harassed her daughter and her friends but also misbehaved with police personnel and even recorded videos of the incident.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister attributed the success of Mahakumbh 2025 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that in the last 45 holy days, more than 66 crore devotees have taken a dip in the holy Triveni.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday posted on X, "The 'Maha Yagya' of humanity, the grand festival of faith, unity and equality, Maha Kumbh-2025, Prayagraj, organised under the guidance of the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is moving towards its culmination today with the
Speaking at the festival, Home Minister Amit Shah said, "I consider it a great privilege to accept the invitation of Sadhguru and have the darshan of Adiyogi and participate in the grand Maha Shivratri festival that reveals the greatness of Mahadev. Today, from Somnath to Kedarnath, from
Speaking to ANI, Haryana Governor Dattatreya said, "Today, the people of the country are celebrating on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. I have also offered prayers here. Lord Shiva symbolises strength and energy. The country needs energy and should move on the path of development."
"The Sangam ghat is visited by devotees all around the year and we ensure safety and cleanliness there. Today, till 8 pm, 1.53 crore people have taken holy dip in Prayagraj. 66.30 crore devotees have taken holy dip in the entire Mahakumbh period," said the DM.