The Chaitra Navratri festival began on Sunday with a morning aarti at the iconic Jhandewalan Temple, where Goddess Durga was worshipped as Mata Shailputri on Day 1.
The nine-day-long Chaitra Navratri festival began on Sunday, with the morning aarti being offered at temples across the national capital. On the first day of Navratri, Goddess Durga is worshipped in the form of Mata Shailputri.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday extended warm wishes to the citizens of the state on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri and Nav Samvatsar.
The Hindu outfit had placed saffron flags across the city in view of the upcoming Navratri festival, including one at the clock tower on Friday night. However, acting on the CMO's instructions, civic body employees restricted them during the night and later removed the flags. Angered by this
Authorities in the Ramban district have enhanced security measures in view of the upcoming Navratri and Eid-ul-Fitr festivals, with officials aiming to ensure a safe and peaceful environment for devotees and citizens.
After meeting Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sachin Gunjalay of Zone 10, Nirupam stated that while restaurants can continue serving non-vegetarian food, open stalls should remain closed during the festival.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced grand plans on Saturday to celebrate Chaitra Ramnavami, a significant Hindu festival. He has instructed officials to organise 24-hour Akhand Path of Ramcharitmanas, a revered Hindu text, in temples across all districts in the state.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Maihar, Vikas Kumar Singh issued an ordered for the purpose on Friday under section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 which grants power to issue immediate preventive orders in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam demanded the closure of street-side Shawarma stalls in Mumbai during Navratri, citing hurt Hindu sentiments. He urged the police to act, allowing non-veg sales only in closed restaurants during the festival.
Shashikant Tripathi, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of NCR, spoke to ANI and said, "Vindhyachal is a vital religious station as thousands visit the revered Vindhyavasini Mata temple, especially during Navratri. To facilitate the increased passenger flow, five regular trains will now h
The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has announced that all meat shops in the city will remain closed during the upcoming Navratri festival and that the move, approved by the executive board, will be backed by awareness campaigns and enforcement drives during the festival.
In a letter to the District Magistrate of East District, Shastri Nagar, Kant requested that meat shops be shut during the nine-day festival to maintain sanctity and ensure cleanliness across Delhi.