In the Kanwar Yatra procession, Kanwariyas collect water from a river and carry it hundreds of kilometres to offer it to the shrines of Lord Shiva. Devotees across the country perform worship, fast and dedicate the pilgrimage to the Lord Shiva. (ANI)
"Madhya Pradesh is a place of peace and if anyone disturbs peace at any level, it will not be tolerated. There is no problem in celebrating the festival, but if peace is disturbed or tries to break the law then no one will be tolerated in any way. Strict action will be taken against it," Min
Notably, for the first time in over three decades, restored in 2023, the Jammu and Kashmir government permitted a Muharram procession in Srinagar, it was banned over 35 years after the eruption of militancy in Kashmir as authorities were apprehensive that separatists might misuse the large g
A large number of people have participated in the Muharram procession in several parts of Uttar Pradesh including Sambhal, Lucknow and Moradabad. With Kanwar Yatra underway as well, the security forces are on high alert. Police teams are deployed at sensitive locations, CCTV cameras are inst
Preparations for the ceremonial return of the chariots, Nandighosha, Taladhwaja, and Darpadalana, are also in full swing, as thousands gathered along the Grand Road (Bada Danda) to witness the divine procession.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in an accident in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap. May the injured recover soon."
Ahead of the upcoming Muharram procession, the Delhi Police has made detailed traffic arrangements across the national capital to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety, a senior officer said.
According to IGP Kashmir Zone, Vidhi Kumar Birdi, the J-K police and officials have made security-related arrangements to ensure that the "Azadars" do not face any kind of problem. He informed that traffic regulations were also imposed as the procession was being held in the main area of the
In the Kanwar Yatra procession, Kanwariyas collect water from a river and carry it hundreds of kilometres to offer it to the shrines of Lord Shiva. Devotees across the country perform worship, fasting and pilgrimage dedicated to the Lord Shiva.
In an exclusive interaction with ANI, AMC Mayor Dipak Majumder expressed his reverence for the event, saying, "On the occasion of the holy Rath Yatra, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the people of the state. I will also pray to the Lord for the well-being and good health of all. Every yea
After its vast and largely volunteer-led support effort to feed the multitude at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj earlier this year, the Adani Group has now turned its attention to another of India's most iconic religious festivals -- the Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha. Held annually at the Lord