All roads in Andhra leading to Krishna Pushkaram festival | Business Standard News
Streams of devotees have swarmed the Durga Ghat along the Krishna river here since August 12 for a holy dip, to take a pledge, wash away sins, or offer reverence to their departed relatives, even as thousands of security personnel and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure their safety, security and convenience. They have all gathered here for Krishna More...
Vintage temple begins unique ‘Krishna birth’ celebrations – Times of India
Nashik: The city’s 191-year-old Muralidhar Mandir, one of the oldest temples in the city, began its annual celebrations of Krishna Janma (birth of Lord Krishna) on Thursday. As per tradition, the custodians More...
Special rakhi for Lord Shiva in MP temple | Business Standard News
The festival of Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on Thursday across Madhya Pradesh starting with a special ceremony in this city ar the famous Mahakaleshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. As early as 3 a.m., More...
Top US lawmakers and political leaders pay homage to Pramukh Swaminarayan – Firstpost
Washington: Top US lawmakers and political leaders have paid glowing tributes to Pramukh Swami, the spiritual head of the Swaminarayan sect, who passed away last week, saying his service touched the lives of millions More...
Pramukh Swami cremated at Swaminarayan temple in Sarangpur | DNA
Pramukh Swami, the spiritual head of Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan (BAPS) sect, was cremated at Swaminarayan temple in Sarangpur this evening with BJP chief Amit Shah, party patriarch L K Advani More...
Swing festival being celebrated at ISKCON Mayapur – Times of India
KOLKATA: The devotees of ISKCON Mayapur are celebrating Jhulan Yatra, popularly known as Swing festival of Lord Sri Sri Radha Madhava and appearance day of Lord Sri Balarama from Augist 14 to August 18. As mentioned More...
Festivities get trendier this Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhrpuniya (in Punjab) festivities have turned into a grand affair with rakhis going trendy, cool, even expensive. While most stick to the trendy yet cheaper versions of rakhi, some have gone More...
First ‘International Raksha Bandhan’ festival on Aug 17: RSS – Times of India
NEW DELHI: A first-of-its-kind International Raksha Bandhan festival will be organised here on August 17 which will be attended by intellectuals and representatives from nearly 40 countries, RSS leader Indresh More...
Ancient temple renovation helps conserve inscriptions – The Hindu
The renovation of an ancient temple dedicated to Sri Saranagatha Ratchagar and Sri Brahanayaki at Thillaiadi near Tirukadaiyur in the district, has helped restore ancient inscriptions. Agasthiar connect The presiding More...
‘Pavitra Harathi’ offered to river Krishna faces ire of Andhra priests – The New Indian Express
VIJAYAWADA: Just when everyone thought that the Krishna Pushkarams were being conducted without any trouble, objections are being raised over the offering of ‘Pavitra Harathi’ to River Krishna by priests More...