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Major tragedy averted as SDRF rescues over 50 stranded devotees at Reetha Sahib Gurudwara fair

Major tragedy averted as SDRF rescues over 50 stranded devotees at Reetha Sahib Gurudwara fair

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More than 50 devotees had a narrow escape on Sunday as they headed to Gurudwara Shri Reetha Sahib during the ongoing ‘Jod Mela’ in Uttarakhand; however, the vigilant disaster teams averted the tragedy by swiftly mounting a timely operation to rescue all of them.  The incident occurred at the historic Shri Reetha Sahib Gurudwara in Champawat district, where Sikh devotees had arrived in droves to participate in the three-day annual fair, held to commemorate Guru Nanak Dev’s historic visit. The fair, on average, draws 2 lakh devotees every year. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Devotees throng Bhojshala complex after MP HC declares it Saraswati temple

Devotees throng Bhojshala complex after MP HC declares it Saraswati temple

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A day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court declared the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar a temple of Goddess Saraswati, devotees thronged the medieval-era monument on Saturday to offer prayers. Devotees carrying garlands were seen performing ‘Saraswati Vandana’ and chanting mantras at the monument, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

At least 1,000 more rooms to be made available to devotees at Kukke Subrahmanya in two years

At least 1,000 more rooms to be made available to devotees at Kukke Subrahmanya in two years

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Redevelopment of the Ratha Beedi (Car Street) in traditional style with unpolished granite flooring and construction of a commercial complex-cum-choultry on the left side of the temple are parts of Master Plan Phase III for the development of facilities at the famed Nagaradhana Centre, Kukke Subrahmanya Temple in Subrahmanya, Dakshina Kannada district. | Photo Credit: ANIL KUMAR SASTRY The famed Nagaradhana Centre at Kukke Sri Subrahmanya Temple in Dakshina Kannada district, that witnesses more than one crore footfalls annually, will soon add at least one thousand more rooms for visiting devotees. For this purpose, the temple administration is set to construct three choultry blocks, each at a cost of ₹60 crore, and two dormitory blocks, to cost ₹50 crore each, at Injadi, closer to the temple. There was a dire need to augment accommodation for devotees as at present, only about 200 rooms operated by the temple administration were available to them, said Karnataka Minister for Transport and Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department Ramalinga Reddy. Mr. Reddy told The Hindu that adding more …

Kedarnath temple portals open as fresh snow draws thousands of devotees

Kedarnath temple portals open as fresh snow draws thousands of devotees

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The portals (kapat) of Baba Kedarnath opened on Wednesday, as thousands of pilgrims arrived at the Dham amid fresh snowfall that blanketed the entire Kedarnath township under a thick layer of snow. Devotees were seen making their way to the shrine, with the snow-covered landscape adding to the spiritual atmosphere of the pilgrimage. Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra on Wednesday said that snowfall this season has been significant even during March and April, drawing excitement among devotees. “The snowfall this time was heavy even in March and April. Our devotees are very excited to see the snow. I appeal to everyone to be cautious and not take the routes that are not safe for your journey,” Mishra told ANI. Earlier, Rudraprayag Superintendent of Police Niharika Tomar said that the administration has tightened security and management arrangements in Kedarnath Dham during the pilgrimage season. She said that the use of mobile phones, drones, or any cameras for videography has been completely banned within the temple premises. “In accordance with the guidelines issued this time, making any …

Punjab: Jagraon town draped in mourning over demise of devotees in UP boat tragedy

Punjab: Jagraon town draped in mourning over demise of devotees in UP boat tragedy

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Ludhiana, The holy chants have fallen silent. The town of Jagraon which had sent its sons, daughters and mothers to seek blessings in Vrindavan is now draped in mourning. Punjab: Jagraon town draped in mourning over demise of devotees in UP boat tragedy Ludhiana district is still numb from the shock of Friday’s boat tragedy in the Yamuna that snatched away devotees who had left home with prayers on their lips. A boat carrying tourists, primarily from Punjab, capsized in the river in Uttar Pradesh’s Vrindavan on Friday afternoon, leaving 10 people dead, 22 injured and five missing, officials said. Most of the victims were from Jagraon and Dugri areas of Ludhiana, officials here said, adding that a group of about 120 pilgrims from Jagraon’s Shri Banke Bihari Club had left for a four-day trip to Vrindavan in two buses on April 9. As a mark of collective grief and reverence, all markets in Jagraon will remain closed until the last rites of the pilgrims are performed. Shopkeepers said no business can go on when …

8 devotees killed in temple stampede in Bihar`s Nalanda; probe underway

8 devotees killed in temple stampede in Bihar`s Nalanda; probe underway

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Eight people have died while eight others were injured in the Nalanda stampede on Tuesday, police confirmed. A stampede broke out during prayers at Mata Sheetla Temple in Nalanda. In a statement, the police said that earlier in the day, the situation at the Maa Sheetla Temple, located within the jurisdiction of the Deepnagar Police Station, “suddenly spiralled out of control due to severe overcrowding during worship rituals.” “According to information received thus far, this unfortunate incident has resulted in the deaths of eight devotees and injuries to eight others,” the police said. Upon learning about the incident, police officials, together with residents, hurried to the location and initiated relief and rescue efforts. Visuals from the scene depicted numerous devotees assembled within the temple grounds. The Nalanda District Police Administration reached the scene immediately to commence relief and rescue operations, officials said. The injured were admitted to nearby hospitals for advanced medical care, where they are currently receiving appropriate treatment. The site of the incident has been inspected by Animesh Kumar Parashar, Commissioner of the …

Ayodhya witnesses huge crowds of devotees as Ram Navami celebrations peak

Ayodhya witnesses huge crowds of devotees as Ram Navami celebrations peak

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Ayodhya on Friday witnessed an overwhelming influx of devotees on the occasion of Ram Navami, as thousands arrived from far-flung regions to participate in the religious rituals with immense enthusiasm. After taking a holy dip, devotees thronged prominent temples, including the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, to offer prayers. The entire city remained immersed in an atmosphere of deep devotion, resonating with chants of “Jai Shri Ram.” A palpable sense of excitement was evident among the devotees celebrating the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram, reported ANI.  The district administration implemented stringent security measures, with police forces deployed strategically across various locations. Commissioner Rajesh Kumar says faith sweeps through Ayodhya on Ram Navami “Today, on the occasion of Ram Navami, a tidal wave of faith has swept through Ayodhya; devotees are visible everywhere, and the air echoes with chants of `Jai Shri Ram`. In light of this, all high-ranking officials of the administration are continuously touring the fairgrounds. They are issuing directives to ensure the smooth functioning of arrangements and are personally supervising operations on the …

Over 2 lakh devotees offer prayers at Vaishno Devi during Chaitra Navratri

Over 2 lakh devotees offer prayers at Vaishno Devi during Chaitra Navratri

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Chaitra Navratri has drawn a huge rush of pilgrims to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir`s Reasi district, with over 2.69 lakh devotees offering prayers at the cave shrine during the ongoing festival. “The yatra is going on smoothly. There is a huge rush. As many as 2,69,716 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the temple till March 25,” a senior official of the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board told PTI. Hundreds of devotees, chanting `Jai Mata Di`, are trekking along the serpentine pathway to the Mata Vaishno Devi temple to pay obeisance. Chaitra Navratri, being observed from March 19 to March 27, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Navdurga and holds special significance at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, which records one of its highest pilgrim footfalls during this period. Massive devotee turnout at Vaishno Devi shrine as Navratri celebrations begin According to the data, 31,815 pilgrims paid obeisance at the temple on the first day of Navratri on March 19, while 34,805 devotees visited the shrine on March 20, 41,078 …

Kerala Attukal pongala: Water-logging near Attukal temple poses problems for devotees

Kerala Attukal pongala: Water-logging near Attukal temple poses problems for devotees

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Devotees setting up their hearths on the few dry spots near the water-logged area on the Attukal Temple premises on Tuesday | Photo Credit: special arrangement Devotees who have for years been offering Pongala on the large open area near the Attukal Bhagavathy temple in the Kerala capital were in for a rude shock when they arrived on Monday, a day before the Pongala. The area was waterlogged and muddy, making it difficult for devotees to set up their hearths. Most of them were forced to look for better locations further away from the temple to set up hearths. But on Tuesday, as the crowd of devotees swelled, many of them chose to set up their hearths on the few dry spots amid the water-logged areas. As they went ahead with the Pongala preparations, Thiruvananthapuram Corporation authorities did not factor in rains, which are uncommon in these parts during this time of the year. The unseasonal rains that had hit the capital city caught the Corporation authorities unawares. Even so, the civic body had three days …

Kedarnath Dham portals to open on April 22 for devotees| India News

Kedarnath Dham portals to open on April 22 for devotees| India News

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Mussoorie: The portals of Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district will be opened for devotees on April 22 at 8 am, marking the beginning of this year’s Char Dham Yatra season, officials of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced on Sunday. Located at a height of nearly 3,500 metres above sea level, Kedarnath Temple is situated near the Mandakini River in Rudraprayag district (ANI) The date was declared at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, following Maha Shivratri celebration. BKTC chairman Hemant Dwivedi extended greetings to devotees in India and abroad and said preparations for the upcoming pilgrimage season would now be expedited. “The portals of Shri Badrinath Dham will open on April 23, and with the date for Shri Kedarnath Dham now fixed at April 22, BKTC will accelerate its Yatra preparations,” he said. BKTC chief executive officer (CEO) Vijay Prasad Thapliyal said inspections of guest houses and offices have already begun. “The temple committee has completed the primary Yatra preparations,” he said, adding that logistical arrangements are being streamlined ahead of the shrine’s reopening. …