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MP: Special Bhasma Aarti performed at Mahakaleshwar temple on Dhanteras in
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
On the occasion, priest of the temple Sanjay Sharma told ANI, "According to tradition the doors of Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva) were opened in the Brahma Muhurta and after that a holy bath of Lord Mahakal was performed with Panchamrit Maha Baba, anointed with fruits and Kesar (saffron)."
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Assam: AIUDF condemns Cong MLA Aftabuddin Mollah's 'hate speech' against p
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Rafiqul Islam condemned the statement made by Congress MLA Aftabuddin Mollah about priests on Thursday, adding that the law will take its course in the matter.
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UP Cabinet meet in Ayodhya tomorrow: Ram Temple chief priest, ex-Babri Mas
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Ayodhya Ram Temple chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das and Iqbal Ansari, a former litigant representing the Muslim side in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case on Wednesday 'welcomed' the Uttar Pradesh government's move of convening a Cabinet meeting in the temple city tomorrow.
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SC declines to vacate its earlier order on appointment of priests in TN te
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
On September 25, the top court ordered the status quo regarding the appointment of 'Archakas' which as per the State government will halt the appointment of 2405 'Archakas' in temples across the state.
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Assam Congress MLA Aftabuddin Mollah arrested for derogatory remarks again
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Assam Police on Wednesday said it arrested a Congress MLA for allegedly making derogatory remarks about priests, Namgharias (residents of Namghariya village in the Dhemaji district) and seers.
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"Some people want to take political advantage...," Devnarayan Temple pries
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Reacting to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's allegations over her 'envelope' remarks, Devnarayan Temple priest Hemraj Poswal asserted that the news had been deliberately "planted" by certain individuals seeking "political advantage."
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UP: Devotees flock to seek Raavan's blessings at Kanpur temple's once-a-ye
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Dashanan Temple priest, Ram Bajpai, told ANI that the temple opens only on the occasion of Dussehra and devotees come to pray that their children acquire wisdom and power similar to that of Raavan.
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Maharashtra: Devotees flock to Shirdi's Sai Baba Temple on 'Vijaya Dashmi'
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
On the occasion of 'Vijaya Dashmi' or 'Dussehra', devotees flocked to Sai Baba Temple in Maharashtra's Shirdi. As the priests performed 'Pooja', devotees chanted 'Sai Baba ki Jai' with enthusiasm.
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Devotees visit Shimla's Kalibari celebrate Navratri, but footfall down owi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Devotees thronged the over 200-year-old Kali Bari temple in large numbers in Shimla for Navratri celebrations on Monday.
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'Aaarattu' festival celebrated with ceremonial elegance at Padmanabha Swam
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
'Aarattu' is an annual ritual performed during Hindu temple festivals in Kerala, in which a priest bathes the idol of a deity by dipping it in a river or a temple tank. After bathing the deities, palpayasam (a sweet pudding) is offered to the gods.
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Delhi: Morning 'aarti' performed at Delhi's Jhandewalan temple on fifth da
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Devotees gathered in large numbers at the temple to take part in the 'aarti' and honour Goddess Durga. As the priests recited the prayers, the temple echoed with the melody.
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PN Mahesh selected as new chief priest of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
N Mahesh of Putillath Mana in Enanallur near Muvattupuzha has been appointed as melshanthi (chief priest) of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple in Kerala.
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