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Devotees throng Ayodhya’s Saryu Ghat for holy dip, prayers

Devotees throng Ayodhya’s Saryu Ghat for holy dip, prayers

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Thousands of devotees gathered at Ayodhya’s Saryu Ghat on Guru Purnima to take a holy dip, offer prayers and perform rituals. Religious leaders highlighted the significance of the guru-disciple tradition, while pilgrims from across the country marked the auspicious occasion with devotion and spiritual observances 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

Fresh batch departs from Jammu for holy cave darshan

Fresh batch departs from Jammu for holy cave darshan

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Following the commencement of the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026, the fourth batch of pilgrims has successfully departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Sunday morning. A comprehensive, multi-layered security cover has been seamlessly put in place across the transit corridors to ensure the completely safe and smooth movement of pilgrims travelling through the valley. Devotees expressing their initial impressions highly lauded the elaborate security infrastructure, noting that the visible safety nets have significantly motivated them for the high-altitude darshan ahead. 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

Why plea seeking ban on Suriya-Trisha’s Karuppu was dismissed by Madras HC: ‘Judges not holy cows’ | Explained

Why plea seeking ban on Suriya-Trisha’s Karuppu was dismissed by Madras HC: ‘Judges not holy cows’ | Explained

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Recently, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed against RJ Balaji’s Suriya and Trisha Krishnan-starrer Karuppu at the Madras High Court seeking a ban on the film. Even as the film grossed ₹250 crore worldwide, the PIL sought a ban on it, citing its portrayal of a corrupt judiciary. However, a vacation bench comprising two judges, one of whom had watched the film, refused to entertain the plea. Suriya plays the titular role in RJ Balaji’s Karuppu that criticises judicial corruption. How does Karuppu depict the judiciary system? Karuppu shows a guardian deity placed outside a fictional Seven Wells court, taking a human form as advocate Saravanan (Suriya) to prove that justice can also be delivered through fair means. Advocate Baby Kannan (Balaji) is the one who challenges him to do so, while advocate Preethi (Trisha) helps Karuppu Swamy prove his point. The film shows how even a guardian deity like him can’t do much when judges or lawyers insist on swindling those in desperate need. The lawyers in the film are shown to be …

‘Ramzan Mubarak’: PM Modi Wishes ‘Peace, Prosperity’ In Holy Month Message | India News

‘Ramzan Mubarak’: PM Modi Wishes ‘Peace, Prosperity’ In Holy Month Message | India News

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Last Updated:February 18, 2026, 22:30 IST Ramzan will begin in India on Thursday after the crescent moon marking the start of the holy month was sighted in several parts of the country on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings on the occasion of Ramzan, wishing peace and prosperity for all. Sharing a message on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Ramzan Mubarak! May this auspicious month further the spirit of togetherness in our society. May there be peace and prosperity everywhere.” Ramzan Mubarak!May this auspicious month further the spirit of togetherness in our society. May there be peace and prosperity everywhere. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 18, 2026 Ramzan will begin in India on Thursday after the crescent moon marking the start of the holy month was sighted in several parts of the country on Wednesday. With the sighting of the moon, Muslims will observe fasting from dawn to dusk for the next 30 days. ALSO READ: Telangana Allows Muslim Govt Employees To Leave Office Early During Ramzan …

Syro-Malabar Church condemns protests against Archbishop Pamplany over unified Holy Mass row| India News

Syro-Malabar Church condemns protests against Archbishop Pamplany over unified Holy Mass row| India News

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Kochi, The Syro-Malabar Church has condemned protests against Archbishop Joseph Pamplany, who is administering the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese, over the decision to implement the unified Holy Mass in a phased manner. Syro-Malabar Church condemns protests against Archbishop Pamplany over unified Holy Mass row In a statement issued on Saturday, the Syro-Malabar Church spokesperson said that, as it was not possible to implement the unified mode of celebrating the Holy Mass in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese as in other dioceses, the Synod had granted special permission to implement it in a phased manner, giving priority to ecclesial communion. The issue concerns the decision to implement the unified Holy Mass in all dioceses of the Syro-Malabar Church, which is part of the Catholic Church, a move that was opposed by a section of the faithful and priests in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese. Later, under the present arrangement, the issue was addressed by deciding to implement the unified Holy Mass in churches under the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese only in a phased manner. However, another group of believers has since been protesting against …

The Holy Grail of the Bihari Muslim Kitchen 

The Holy Grail of the Bihari Muslim Kitchen 

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A dish typically eaten during Baqr Eid, grail is mutton dish, integral to the Bihari Muslim table. Technically uncomplicated, its flavour belies its simplicity. Nighat Rana Alam dives into the many iterations of this family recipe, and the fascinating rituals that surround it. Bari Amma, the eldest lady of the household at the Choti Dumri Kothi (my husband’s paternal family) was elegant and stern. Widowed at a young age, she ran the household like a well-oiled machine. She was known for her cooking, and one of her most beloved dishes was grail, a mutton dish that is made at Baqr Eid. Technically uncomplicated, its flavour belies its simplicity.  There are two ways to make it: sukha (dry) or latpata (with a thick masala). Bari Amma’s grail, made in latpata masala, was the family favourite. I was too shy, a young bride, to ask her for the recipe. Many years later, her daughter generously shared it with me, and it turned out to be deceptively simple.You marinate the meat in a paste of onion, ginger and garlic, …

‘Not Even Sacred Water Can Heal…’: Shankaracharya Leaves Magh Mela Without Holy Dip Amid Standoff | India News

‘Not Even Sacred Water Can Heal…’: Shankaracharya Leaves Magh Mela Without Holy Dip Amid Standoff | India News

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Last Updated:January 28, 2026, 23:18 IST Swami Avimukteshwaranand said he was leaving without taking a holy dip as his mind was disturbed by the events that had unfolded at the Magh Mela Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati left the Magh Mela in Prayagraj to go to Kashi, abruptly ending his stay at the religious congregation 18 days before its conclusion. (Image: PTI) Amid a standoff with the Uttar Pradesh government, Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati left the Magh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday to go to Kashi, abruptly ending his stay at the religious congregation 18 days before its conclusion. Announcing his decision at a press conference in the morning, Avimukteshwaranand said he was leaving without taking a holy dip as his mind was disturbed by the events that unfolded at the mela. “Today my heart is so aggrieved that I am leaving without bathing. I do not know which leader or which political party will ever be able to compensate for this pain,” Avimukteshwaranand said. Describing Prayagraj as a land traditionally associated with faith and peace, he …

1.3 crore devotees take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya morning at Sangam in Uttar Pradesh

1.3 crore devotees take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya morning at Sangam in Uttar Pradesh

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People arrive at the Sangam on a cold and foggy winter morning, ahead of ‘Mauni Amavasya’, during the ongoing ‘Magh Mela’ festival, in Prayagraj, on January 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI More than 1.3 crore devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga and at the Sangam by 8 a.m. on Sunday (January 18, 2026) on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, the main bathing festival of the ongoing Magh Mela here, officials said. A senior mela administration official said devotees began arriving at the Ganga and Sangam ghats from midnight, braving dense fog, and continued to stream in from all directions through the early morning hours. Earlier, about 1.03 crore devotees had taken a dip on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, while nearly 85 lakh people bathed in the Ganga and Sangam on Ekadashi. In Frames: Prayerful in Prayagraj Sacred spot: Devotees take a dip at the Triveni Sangam Seeking salvation: Women offering prayers at the Magh Mela. Sheltering devotees: Tents set up for pilgrims visiting the ongoing Magh mela 2026, in Prayagaraj Chanelling …

Magh Mela 2026: 9 lakh pilgrims take holy dip in Prayagraj; schools up to Class 8 to remain shut until 20 January

Magh Mela 2026: 9 lakh pilgrims take holy dip in Prayagraj; schools up to Class 8 to remain shut until 20 January

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In anticipation of a massive gathering of pilgrims for the current Magh Mela, the Prayagraj district administration on Wednesday declared a holiday for all primary and middle schools until 20 January. Anil Kumar, the District Basic Education Officer, said that this measure was enacted to account for the enormous crowds arriving for Makar Sankranti and Mauni Amavasya, which will likely necessitate significant traffic diversions and hinder local transportation, as reported by news agency PTI. He clarified that Classes 1 to 8 are set to shut from 16 to 20 January, though educational sessions will transition to online platforms during this interval to maintain academic progress. Also Read | Journalist brutally killed in UP’s Prayagraj; accused arrested after encounter The Magh Mela, an annual religious assembly held at the Sangam and along the Ganga banks, draws millions of spiritual seekers from every corner of the nation. Current government projections suggest over 10 million devotees will participate in the sacred immersion at the Sangam for Makar Sankranti, with attendance expected to peak on 18 January for Mauni …

Uttarakhand Govt Weighs ‘Sanatan Holy City’ Status For Haridwar, Rishikesh | India News

Uttarakhand Govt Weighs ‘Sanatan Holy City’ Status For Haridwar, Rishikesh | India News

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Last Updated:January 04, 2026, 14:39 IST While certain regulations are already enforced at Har Ki Pauri and other prominent ghats, the proposal could see similar rules extended to all ghats across the city. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. (PTI File) Ahead of the Ardh Kumbh Mela in January 2027, the Uttarakhand government is considering a proposal to declare Haridwar and Rishikesh as “Sanatan holy cities.” According to sources, the government plans to extend the entry ban on non-Hindus, currently in place at a few ghats, to the entire 105 Ganga ghats and the Kumbh area. This will include not only Haridwar but also Rishikesh. The proposal is currently under discussion and involves religious organisations such as saints, the Akhara Parishad, and the Shri Ganga Sabha. These organisations conduct pujas and religious rituals in Haridwar and have long demanded the city’s status as a holy city. The saints say this move will preserve Haridwar’s sanctity and ensure discipline in religious activities. The saints have mainly demanded restrictions on the entry of non-Hindus to the Ganga …