On the occasion of Mahashivratri, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, and his son, Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio, visited Somnath Temple
Announcing the dates on the occasion of Shivratri, Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee President Ajendra Ajay said the portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham will open this year on Tuesday, April 25, at 6.20 am for the devotees to visit.
Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi-the fourth day of the waning moon in the month of Falgun is observed as Mahashivaratri as per the lunar calendar. Thousands of devotees thronged the Hindu Pilgrim site Pashupatinath in the Kathmandu.
Heavy security forces, RAF and other units are deployed at the entrance and inside the temple, while Section 144 is still enforced, informed Palamu SP.
"I expect the Government to take appropriate actions against this. We are Hindus and in our culture, the meaning of Hinduism is a way of life and we respect every religion," said an Indian in Sydney while speaking to ANI.
Maha Shivratri is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals which is celebrated across India. Chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' are heard in all parts of the country on this day.
According to the statement, the ban was imposed last year in November just ahead of the FIFA World Cup following the alleged detection of Vibrio cholera from a few consignments from India.
Preparations have been completed at the Shri Omkareshwar Temple complex in Ukhimath to fix the opening date of the kapat (doors) of Shri Kedarnath Dham, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
Maha Shivratri is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals which is celebrated by devotees across India. Chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' are heard in all parts of the country on this day
Bavuma already is the captain of the national side for the ODI format and will take over the reins of the red-ball team from Dean Elgar. However, the 32-year-old has relinquished the T20I captaincy.