The high-altitude shrines remain shut for around six months every year, opening in summer (April or May) and closing with the onset of winter (October or November).
S Damodaran, 62, who hails from Tiruchirappalli is contesting this election under the gas stove symbol, was seen seeking votes at the city's Gandhi Market from people and vegetable vendors.
At least 17 people were killed and more than 30 injured after a truck carrying pilgrims en route to the Shah Noorani shrine fell into a ditch in Balochistan's Hub district.
The revered Shri Gangotri Dham in Uttarakhand is set to open its doors to devotees on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, on Friday, May 10, at precisely 12:25 pm local time.
Every year, thousands of Sikh pilgrims from across the globe gather in Pakistan to celebrate Baisakhi at historical Sikh shrines, including Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal and Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore.
On the eve of Chaitra Navratri, Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra announced that on this auspicious occasion, the idol of Ram Lalla will wear special clothes.
"In Chandrapur yesterday, I was glad to have met Dr. Parshuram Komaji Khune, who was honoured with the Padma Shri last year. His remarkable work, leveraging drama and folk art to uplift tribal communities, has earned him widespread respect. His efforts have helped boost culture and encourage
Led by former India batsman Kedar Jadhav, Kolhapur Tuskers had finished runners-up in the last edition after the final was washed out. The team management was determined to pick a few individuals who could add value to the squad from the players auction as they target the champions tag this
From the first day of Chaitra Navratri, till Ram Navami, the idol of Ram Lalla will wear clothes or vastras made of special hand woven and hand spun khadi cotton. These vastras will be decorated with real silver and gold khaddi hand block prints.