Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has raised concerns over the growing political activities taking place in Shirdi, calling for the government to implement strict regulations to maintain the sanctity of the pilgrimage site.
Highlighting the religious significance of the pilgrimage, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami urged the people to take the holy dip at 'Sangam', which is the single most important ritual of the Maha Kumbh Mela.
Taking to his official handle on X, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, "GoK has approved the layout plan for Sabarimala, Pampa, and the trek route developed in line with the Sabarimala master plan. With an estimate of Rs 778.17 crore, the blueprint envisages dividing the area into 8 zones
Prayagraj has been preparing for the Mahakumbh, a major Hindu pilgrimage and festival, where millions of devotees gather to take a holy dip in the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Sarasvati rivers at the Sangam.
The Kerala CM also clarified that Swami Satchidananda's decision to allow men to keep their upper garments on while entering Sree Narayana Guru temples was a positive move, and emphasized that Guru should not be used to promote 'Sanatana Dharma'.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has slammed the "organised effort" to portray social reformer and spiritual leader Sree Narayana Guru "as the advocate and proponent of Sanatana Dharma."
The temple will be closed for the day with the singing of Harivarasanam at night and will reopen at 5 pm on December 30 for the Makaravilakku festival.
As part of efforts to restore wells and pilgrimage sites in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal and reconnect people with their religious traditions, a team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and local administration visited several historic locations on Wednesday.
Dr Manibhushan Tiwari, Executive Officer of the Municipal Council in Sambhal on Wednesday announced an initiative to restore wells and pilgrimage sites in the city to reconnect people with their religious traditions.