Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a review meeting in Sambhal on Sunday, assessing ongoing development works and the law-and-order situation. He directed government and district officials to develop Sambhal in a phased manner, emphasising that the district's development is
Newly appointed Travancore Devaswom Board President K Jayakumar IAS (Retd.) reached Sabarimala Sannidhanam on Sunday as the temple opened for the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage.
Ahead of the pilgrimage, large scale arrangements have been completed in Sannidhanam, Pamba and the trekking routes. Benches have been set up along Chandranandan Road from Marakkoottam to Sannidhanam for devotees to rest.
Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], November 11: King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) is organizing the "History of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques" Forum, in cooperation with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Pilgrim Experience Program, from 10 to 12 November, on the sidelines
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visited Saudi Arabia from November 7 to 9 and signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement for 2026, confirming India's quota at 175,025. He reviewed Haj preparations, met Saudi officials, and visited key pilgrimage sites to ensure better facilities for Indian pilgrims.<
During his visit, he announced the establishment of a modern, well-equipped "Yatri Evam Varishth Seva Sadan" (Pilgrim and Senior Citizen Service Centre) in Nathdwara and also made a donation of Rs 15 crore to the Shri Nathdwara Temple.
Highlighting that in India, pilgrimage has for centuries been regarded as a medium of national consciousness, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that these journeys are not merely routes for divine darshan, but sacred traditions that connect with the soul of India. He cited Prayagraj, Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India's Vande Bharat trains are emerging as a significant milestone in the country's mission to build a Viksit Bharat, connecting sacred cities and heritage sites through a modern rail network that embodies both faith and progress.
Since early morning, pilgrims from across the country gathered at the ghats to perform the sacred ritual, creating a festive atmosphere reminiscent of the Kumbh Mela. Devotees offered prayers and participated in the Ganga aarti, a major highlight of the celebration.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday paid obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, extending greetings to devotees and praying for peace, prosperity, and progress in Punjab.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasised the ongoing development projects at Hindu pilgrimage sites during his virtual address at the Vaikunth Chaturdashi Fair on Tuesday.