Environmentalists call for integrated study of Ganga River Basin | DNA
Environment activists and water experts have called for an integrated and holistic study on the status of Ganga River Basin — from its origin at Gomukh to Gangasagar, where it falls in the Bay of Bengal — so that measures can be taken to protect and conserve the ancient holy river. The experts were discussing various concerns facing More...
A hillock temple of Siva near Kuppam remains favourite of three States – The Hindu
The temple of Lord Malleswara Swami, atop the Mallappa Konda hillock in Gudupalle mandal of Kuppam division, bordering Karnataka and having close proximity to Tamil Nadu, remains the favourite location for people More...
The mysteries of Bengaluru’s famed Gavi Gangadhareshwara temple Part I – Live Mint
There are many stories about the origin of Bengaluru’s name. One popular apocryphal version recounts the tale of a king from the Hoysala dynasty coming to the city in the 12th century on a hunting spree and losing More...
The Secret of the Ram Raja Temple of Orchha – DNA
The secret of its relocation is now out: it is to Orchha that the Lord repaired to establish his Ramrajya. Is it any surprise that Orchha means “the hidden one”? Local legends and stories have a curious relationship More...
Nitish Kumar seeks national debate to protect Ganga – Hindustan Times
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today expressed grave concern over receding water flow in river Ganga and highlighted the growing silt deposit due to Farakka barrage causing floods in the state every year. Kumar More...
Siva shrines in Nallamala beehive of devotional activities – The Hans India
Atmakur: Shiva shrines in the Nallamala area were beehive of devotional activities to mark the Maha Sivarathri festival on Friday. Devotees in thousands took holy dips in the Sangameswaram on the banks of river More...
Over 10 lakh devotees throng Srisailam temple – The Hans India
The Kalyanotsavam of Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy goddess and Bhramaramba Devi was performed with spiritual fervour Devotees from Telangana, Maharashtra and Karnataka arrived in large numbers Kurnool: The ‘Kalyanotsavam’ More...
Imphal’s Iskcon Temple holds a special place for Lord Krishna’s disciples – India.com
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Feb.25 (ANI): The chanting of ‘Hare Krishna Hare Rama’ engulfs Imphal as the famed Iskcon Temple on the banks of the Imphal River attracts pilgrims from across the region and the world. In More...
Ferry services in Ganga soon – Times Of India
VARANASI: Ferrying passengers between different locations on the stretch between Varanasi and Haldia in West Bengal will soon be a reality with the introduction of ferry services on Ganga. Inland Waterways Authority More...
Govindaji temple in Kangla Fort restored – The Hindu
The tall pillars reminiscent of the ruins of Parthenon in Greece, and of the hut-shaped roof temples characteristic of West Bengal, are at once striking. We are in front of the Shri Govindaji temple within the More...