On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at Devipatan Temple in Balrampur district on the second day of his tour. During his visit, he appealed to the intellectuals of the district to cooperate in promoting the state government's schemes
Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer today attended the special prayers to mark the celebration of the 38th Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at Katra. The Board was formed on this day in 1986.
Actor Janhvi Kapoor recently paid a visit to the well-known hilltop temple devoted to Lord Venkateswara in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, to offer prayers. She looked simple and elegant as she arrived for the darshan in traditional attire.
After the Haryana government denied permission for the Brij Mandal Yatra called by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in Nuh, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said that people can visit nearby temples and offer prayers as it is the month of ‘Sawan’.
Actor Parineeti Chopra and AAP leader Raghav Chadha, who are all set to tie the knot soon, offered prayers at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Saturday.
In the celebrations, barefooted monks walked around the ancient town receiving alms and chanting hymns and prayers. This festival is celebrated by Vajrayana Buddhists, especially Shakyas and Bajracharyas, from the Newar community of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Panauti and Banepa.