A comprehensive review of the disaster management preparedness and security measures pertaining to the Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage was conducted today in a meeting presided by Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Chief Executive Officer, Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), at the Spiritual Growth
Relatives of the people who met with an accident after a bus travelling from Mecca to Medina in Saudi Arabia caught fire, on Monday, asked the Centre and the Telangana government to arrange for their travel to Saudi Arabia and bring back the bodies.
In the presence of Tantri Kandararu Mahesh Mohanaru, the sanctum sanctorum was opened at 5 PM on Sunday. Melshanthi Arun Kumar Namboothiri opened the sanctum and then descended the 18 sacred steps to light the Aazhi using the lamp brought from the sanctum. He later led the newly appointed
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.
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.<
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.
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.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini briefed about the 10th Gita Jayanti Mahotsav which will take place in Kurukshetra. The celebration will commence on November 15th and will end on December 5th, and will feature a plethora of events and activities including seminars, pilgrimages, katha, and cul
Devotees thronged Hanuman Garhi in large numbers to offer prayers on the occasion of Devuthani Ekadashi. They also engage in the Panchkosi Parikrama, a 15-kilometre pilgrimage around Ayodhya Dham.