SAMALEI (Samaleswari Temple Area Management and Local Economic Initiative) Plan is proposed to comprehensively develop the temple precinct to provide a unique experiential experience to visitors and pilgrims by creating an ambiance of spirituality. The Odisha government has spent more than R
The project includes peripheral development of the shrine, construction of a heritage corridor, amenities for pilgrims, improved access to the temple, and development of the Mahanadi riverfront.
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 24: Mangal Bhawan announced today the commencement of Ram Daak Sewa, an initiative to connect pilgrims from all over India to connect with Ayodhya Dham through a postcard with Ram Naam.
The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple began on the sixth day in the Sunday morning. The idol of Lord Rama was bathed with sacred water from 114 Kalash (vases), containing medicated water and holy water from various pilgrimage sites from across the country.
New Delhi [India], January 20: Pancham Dham Yatra, an annual pilgrimage since 2018, is set to commence its 7th Yatra on March 31, 2024. Spanning 12 cities in India, the yatra involves seeking blessings for Pancham Dham. The journey began with the first program scheduled in Saharsa, Bihar, on
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on an 11-day 'anushtaan' and a pilgrimage to key temples of Lord Ram across the country as the much-anticipated 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony approaches.
Mr. Aizaz Khan, Charge d' Affaires, Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi, also paid obeisance at the dargah of one of the most revered Sufi saints of the subcontinent, who is also known as Khwaja Gharib Nawaz.
"Ram devotees and tourists will be offered helicopter services from Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Mathura, and Agra. Plans are underway to expand this service to additional districts in the state shortly," said the release.
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted a rescue operation by deploying hovercrafts from Haldia for the rescue of 182 pilgrims stranded on a grounded ferry near Namkhana, Kakdwip.
The Coast Guard deployed hovercrafts from Haldia and so far, around 140 pilgrims have been rescued and operations are still going on, the Indian Coast Guard said.
As the auspicious Gangasagar Mela 2024 is underway on Sagardwip (Sagar Island) on West Bengal, a large number of Pilgrims thongs took baths at the Mela and offered prayers on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, before the consecration of life in the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya on 22nd January, Prime Minister Modi appealed to all the citizens to start a nationwide "Cleanliness Campaign" at pilgrimage sites across the country from January 14 to 22.