Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 15: At the Shri Shripalnagar Jain Derasar-Upashray in Walkeshwar, South Mumbai, a historic Pratishtha will take place of the artistic parikar of Shri Munisuvrat Swami Adi Bhagwan, the Rayang Charan Paduka of the first Tirthankar Shri Adinath Bhagwan, the
Congress on Sunday dissociated itself from MP Shashi Tharoor's recent comments lauding veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, with party leader Pawan Khera saying that Tharoor's views are personal and not representative of the party.
"The Rath Yatra was not an episode. It was a long march to reverse the foundational principles of the Indian Republic. It set the stage for 2002 and 2014 and thereafter. Like Draupadi's dishonour set the stage for the Mahabharata that followed, the Rathyatra and it's legacy of violence co
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that the Tribal Pride Rath Yatra will play a vital role in integrating tribal communities into the mainstream of development and nation-building.
"I am a true Congressman. I will die as a Congressman. People have known my politics for the last 35 years. I don't have to prove it again and again. My ideological commitment to Congress is unquestionable. If anyone creates controversy on top of this, let them do so," Parameshwara told r
Speaking to the reporters on Saturday, Gajapati Maharaja said, "The very well-established tradition regarding the festivals of Lord Jagannatha is that the Lord celebrates his birthday with Snan Yatra on Jyestha Purnima...These traditions have been followed since ancient times in India as wel
India condemned the disruption during the Rath Yatra in Toronto, calling it a despicable act. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the matter was raised with Canadian authorities and urged them to act against those responsible and protect religious rights.
The former King of Puri, Gajapati Dibyasingh Deb, has objected to ISKCON devotees celebrating Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra "throughout the year" outside India, calling it "inappropriate", thus against tradition and scriptures.
UK MP Bob Blackman urged the government to pressure Bangladesh to protect Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, and Ahmadiyya minorities following attacks on Rath Yatra celebrations. He also criticised the delay in announcing election dates and called for a Foreign Office statement on safeguarding min
Devotees witnessed Lord Jagannath and his siblings, Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, on chariot during the special 'Adhara Panna' ritual in Puri. 'Adhara Panna' is a very sacred ritual that involves offering a special drink, known as 'Panna', to Lord Jagannath and his siblings, in uniquel