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U'khand: Char Dham Yatra begins today as Gangotri, Yamunotri Dham portals open
Uttarkashi, April 30: The sacred Char Dham Yatra commenced on Wednesday with the ceremonial opening of the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee takes part in Maha Yajna ahead of inauguration of Shri Jagannath Temple in Digha
Purba Medinipur, April 29: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took part in Maha Yajna ahead of the inauguration of Shri Jagannath Temple in Digha, Purba Medinipur on Tuesday.
Restoration of demolished temples in violence-hit Murshidabad to start from April 30: Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata, April 28: The Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Monday announced that the restoration, renovation, and rebuilding of temples demolished in the communal violence-hit and minority-dominated Murshidabad district will start from Wednesday, which coincides with the auspicious occasion of 'Akshyaya Tritiya'.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad to launch nationwide campaign to advocate from freeing temples from government control
New Delhi, April 17: During a recent Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) meeting held during the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, the organization resolved to launch a nationwide awareness campaign. The campaign aims to advocate for freeing temples from government control, promoting greater autonomy for Hindu religious institutions, a press release from VHP said.
Char Dham Yatra 2025: Over 17.76 lakh pilgrims register
Dehradun, April 16: Char Dham Yatra 2025, set to begin on April 30 with Akshaya Tritiya, has seen over 17 lakhs devotees register to take part in the yatra, according to the Uttarakhand government.
Gates of Badrinath, Kedarnath temples to open on May 4 and 2
Dehradun, April 15: The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has begun preparations for the upcoming Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Dham Yatra. The doors of Shri Badrinath Dham are opening on May 4 and that of Shri Kedarnath Dham on May 2, a release said.
Shiva Circuit for religious tourism in Bihar to be developed soon: Dilip Jaiswal
Patna, April 1: Bihar unit BJP president Dilip Jaiswal has said that a Shiva Circuit will soon be developed in the state, with the state government already giving its consent for the project.
Attack on minorities an exaggeration in media, such attacks did not happen: Border Guard Bangladesh Chief
By Rajnish Singh, New Delhi, February 20: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman on Thursday categorically denied any attacks on minorities in Bangladesh in recent past terming the news an "exaggeration" of media, and that "such attacks on minorities did not happen".
Goa CM Pramod Sawant offers prayers at Venkateswara Temple
Amaravati, February 18: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant offered prayers at Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala on Monday.
Tripura CM invites PM Modi to inaugurate redeveloped Tripura Sundari temple
New Delhi/Agartala, Feb 15: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the newly-redeveloped Tripura Sundari temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas worshipped by Hindus in India.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams takes action against 18 employees for non-compliance with Hindu religious practices
Tirupati, February 5: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has initiated action against 18 employees for failing to adhere to Hindu religious practices while participating in TTD festivals and rituals.
Bihar govt allocates over Rs 300 crore for development of six major temples
Patna, Feb 4: The Bihar government has approved over Rs 300 crore project for the development of six major temples across the state.
Right time to save our existence and religion says Devkinandan Thakur after religious leaders demand establishment of Sanatan Board
Prayagraj, January 28: As various religious leaders demanded the formation of a "Sanatan board," while holding a Dharam sansad in Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh, Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur mentioned that such a board is important for "saving their existence and religion."
Spiritual leaders Sadhguru and Sri Sri Ravishankar extend their support to Dharma Sansad
New Delhi, January 27: Spiritual leaders Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev and Sri Sri Ravishankar have affirmed their support to the 'Dharma Sansad' which is being organised by spiritual leader and Bhagwat Katha orator Devkinandan Thakurji Maharaj with the key objectives of establishing a 'Sanatana Board'.