Similar scenes were witnessed in Kanpur and Varanasi, where special prayers were offered for the Indian team. In Varanasi, children from cricket academies participated in havans, while in Kanpur, residents performed auspicious rituals ahead of the high-stakes contest.
Addressing a public gathering in Puducherry, PM Modi described it as a land of Siddhar saints, poets, and freedom fighters, while recalling the contributions of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati and Shri Aurobindo, who inspired a new spiritual vision for the world and ignited the fire of nation
Naga sadhus and other saints celebrated Rangbhari Ekadashi with great fervour and devotion in Ayodhya on Friday, playing Holi with gulal and the holy flag (nishan) of the Hanumangarhi Temple.
To ensure the well-organised and successful conduct of the upcoming Kumbh Mela, the fair administration is continuously holding consultations with various stakeholders associated with the event, including akharas, religious institutions, and saints, to finalise arrangements with their con
Decorations are being set up, saints and sadhus, including the Naga Baba, have camped in various locations around the temple. Structures have been painted white, with walls painted and sanitation maintained; the Pashupatinath Temple is bustling around the clock.
In an interview with ANI, the VHP spokesperson said that they have been observing a pattern of content on OTT platforms, especially Netflix, which disrespects the Hindu religion, including depictions of Hindu gods, saints, sadhus, religious places, and practices.
Danish Ali questioned the exclusivity of Bhagwat's remarks, asking, "Do saints belong to only one community, or should saints of all communities be respected?"
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that Dharma is the driving force behind all existence and also governs the entire universe.
"On the sacred occasion of the great festival of faith, Mauni Amavasya, a heartfelt welcome to all the revered Akharas, Dharmacharyas, saints, sadhaks, kalpavasis, and devotees who have graced the holy Sangam for the sacred bath," he wrote in the post.
The protest which started from the premises of the Janaki temple in ancient city of Janakpur chanted slogans demanding justice for Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das killed in Bangladesh.
The foundation stone laying ceremony was held on November 21 in Haridwar with Vedic chanting, yajna and traditional rituals. Saints, scholars, social leaders, and devotees attended the ceremony, marking the formal beginning of the project.
The Special Intensive Revision process in Ayodhya has reached its final stage, with saints expressing strong enthusiasm, describing it as an important moment for national unity.