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PM Modi prays at Mukhtinath temple in Nepal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today prayed at Nepal's iconic Muktinath temple that is regarded sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists, becoming the first world leader to offer prayers there. Modi also offered prayers at the Pashupatinath temple, located on the banks of the Bagmati river. The Pashupatinath temple is regarded as the most sacred and oldest temple of Shiva (Pashupati) in Nepal. After offering prayers at the Pashupatinath temple, Modi signed the visitor's book and was presented with a miniature replica of the temple. Earlier, in the morning, Modi flew to Mustang district to offer prayers at the Muktinath temple. "An auspicious start to Day 2 in Nepal! PM Modi visited the highly venerated Muktinath temple, located at 12,172 ft, to reinforce the strong cultural connect between India and Nepal. PM Modi offered prayers at the human-size golden statue of Lord Vishnu as Shri Mukti Narayan," said Raveesh Kumar, official spokesperson at the Ministry of External Affairs, after Modi's ..
PM Modi offers prayer at iconic Muktinath temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today prayed at Nepal's iconic Muktinath temple that is regarded sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists, becoming the first world leader to offer prayers there. Modi wore a Buddhist traditional red dress and carried out rituals both according to the Hindu and Buddhist tradition. After praying, he also greeted and interacted with people waiting at the temple premises. Modi will be the first foreign guest to pay homage at the main sanctum of Muktinath temple when he offers his prayers on Saturday, Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli said yesterday. High security alert has been maintained in Mustang in view of Modi's visit. The local administration had put in place a special security plan to make Modi's visit safe and systematic. Muktinath Temple is regarded as sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley. The temple at an altitude of 3,710 metres at the foot of the Thorong La pass in mountainous Mustang district.
Nepal: PM Modi offers prayers at Muktinath temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday began the second day of his visit to Nepal with a tour of Muktinath temple.He flew down in an IAF chopper to the hill-top temple situated in Mustang district, where he was greeted by Nepal's top-level officials. The entire temple premise was decorated with fresh flowers to welcome him.Prime Minister followed the local traditions and offered prayers to the deity. He participated in the customary rituals followed inside the temple with help of the priests.Prime Minister Modi also met the locals who had gathered around the temple to get a glimpse of Prime Minister. They presented him with flowers and traditional stoles. Some also gave him mementoes.He also greeted the local pujaris as he rung the traditional bells placed outside the temple.Prime Minister then conducted the ritual of beating the traditional drums along with the temple priests.Further, some local temple artists played cultural music to welcome the Prime Minister.Hoardings were ...
PM Modi offers prayer at iconic Muktinath temple in Nepal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today prayed at Nepal's iconic Muktinath temple that is regarded sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists. Modi wore Buddhist traditional red dress and carried out rituals both according to the Hindu and Buddhist tradition. Modi will also offer prayers at Pashupatinath temple after his return from Muktinath today. This will be followed by meeting with leaders of political parties of Nepal. He is scheduled to attend a civic reception hosted by Kathmandu Metropolitan City at Rastriya Sabha Griha before returning to New Delhi. High security alert has been maintained in Mustang in view of Modi's visit. The local administration had put in place a special security plan to make Modi's visit safe and systematic. Muktinath Temple is regarded as sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley. The temple at an altitude of 3,710 metres at the foot of the Thorong La pass in mountainous Mustang district.
Namaz offered without interference in Gurgaon: Officials
Muslims here offered the Friday namaz today at identified open spaces amid police security and without any interference from Hindutva organisations that had opposed prayers outdoors, officials said. The administration had thrashed out an agreement between the two sides after tension over the past few weeks over the Friday namaz. Earlier, some people had disrupted Friday prayers, saying namaz should be offered only in mosques. Muslim groups say there are not enough mosques available in the city. They had complained that many of them have been encroached upon or need repairs. Gurgaon administration today deputed 76 duty magistrates across Gurgaon to prevent any untoward incident. Police personnel and companies of Rapid Action Force (RAF) were deployed to deal with any threat to law and order. After strong objections from Hindutva groups, the district administration had decided to earmark 24 spots, including the Leisure Valley ground, for offering the Friday namaz. The Hindu ...
Add chief sec to probe quality of bullet proof vest worn by
Assam Additional Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna will inquire into the quality and effectiveness of the bullet proof vests worn by slain sub-inspector Bhaskar Kalita during the encounter with ULFA(I) militants in Tinsukia district in the state, official sources said today. A notification to this effect was issued yesterday and the inquiry report, including recommendations would be submitted within 15 days from the date of issue of the notification, an official release said. Kalita, who was the officer-in-charge of Bordumsa police station was leading an operation against some cadres of the ULFA(I) on May 4 when he was killed though he was wearing a bullet proof vest. His wife, family members and the media had questioned the effectiveness of the bullet proof vest following which the state government constituted the one man inquiry committee headed by Krishna. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal had assured an inquiry would be conducted into the killing of the ...
Amit Shah visits Somnath Temple on its 68th Foundation Day
BJP president Amit Shah was among the thousands of devotees who today offered prayers at the Somnath temple on the 67th anniversary of its reopening, post reconstruction, on May 11, 1951. Shah, who prayed on the eve of the crucial Karnakata Assembly polls tomorrow, was accompanied by state BJP president Jitubhai Vaghani. Vijay Chavda, general manager of the Shree Somnath Trust told PTI that several programmes, religious and social, were held to mark the temple's 68th Foundation Day. "These programmes included Maha Aarati, Laghu Yagna, medical camps, homage to Sardar Patel and a cleanliness drive under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Thousands of devotees visited the temple today," he informed. Shah, who is one the trustees of the Shree Somnath Trust, was invited to take part in the 68th Foundation Day of the existing temple, a BJP release said. Shah, along with his family members, performed various religious rituals at the temple and then left for Delhi, the release ...
Hardik extends support to Gujjar agitation in Rajasthan
Gujarat Patidar leader Hardik Patel on Friday announced his full support for the agitation called by the Gujjar community to press for their demand of 5 per cent reservation within the 21 per cent reservation for OBCs.
Manhunt after 'extremist' S Africa mosque attack
South African police hunting for three men who stabbed worshippers at a mosque outside Durban said today that the attackers' motive was unknown but "elements of extremism" were involved. Three attackers killed one worshipper, reported to be an imam, and seriously injured two others after midday prayers on Thursday at a mosque in Verulam town, on the outskirts of the eastern port city. The assailants, who also set off a petrol bomb inside the Shia mosque, escaped in a car after the attack. "There are elements of extremism because the incident happened in a place of worship and the manner in which it was conducted," Simphiwe Mhlongo, spokesman for the Hawks police unit, told AFP. "It shows hatred towards the worshippers." Mhlongo stressed that the motive for the attack was still unknown, adding that a major hunt was under way to find the attackers. "The whole law enforcement forces are out, including private security, local detectives and police. Everyone is out on the lookout for the ..
South Africa probes extremism element in mosque attack
South Africa's elite police unit says it is investigating an "element of extremism" in the deadly mosque attack in which three people's throats were slit after midday prayers. Hawks spokesman Simphiwe Mhlongo told The Associated Press that "you can see elements of hatred to a certain religion" in yesterday's attack in the mosque's worship space. But Mhlongo says police cannot yet say whether the assault on the Imam Hussein mosque in the eastern town of Verulam, just north of Durban, can be called a terror attack. He says police cannot confirm reports that the three attackers were Egyptian. They are still at large. Mhlongo says two victims are still hospitalised. A representative of the mosque has blamed "fanatics" and says they plan to go ahead with Friday prayers.
PM Modi offers prayers at Ram Janaki temple in Nepal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Ram Janaki temple in Janakpur upon his arrival in Nepal on Friday.He was received by his Nepali counterpart KP Sharma Oli at the temple gate, along with various high-level dignitaries of Nepal.Various local artists lined up at the temple entrance to welcome both the Prime Ministers.They then together visited the shrines of Lord Ram, Janakidevi and Lord Shaligram. Prime Minister Modi even sang local religious songs along with the temple artists.Both the Prime Minister were seen holding friendly talks among themselves.Prime Minister Modi was then facilitated by one of the members of the temple board. He was presented a memento which depicted the landscape of the temple.Heavy security has been deployed in and around the temple premises.Flags of India and Nepal are placed outside the temple.Earlier a temple priest told ANI, " We are very excited. You could see that the entire Janakpur is dressed like a bride. (PM Modi) he is coming here
PM Modi performs special prayers at Janaki temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the famed 20th century Janaki temple in this Neplease town and offered special prayers. Modi, who arrived here today on a two-day state visit to Nepal, directly went to the Janaki temple, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Sita, from the airport. Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli welcomed his Indian counterpart upon his arival at the temple complex. Modi will spend around 45 minutes in the temple. Modi took part in the Shodasopachara Pooja at the Janaki temple, local media reported. Devotional bhajans of Sita and Ram was played during the 10-minute long prayer perperformed by Modi at the temple. Shodashopachara worship ceremony with sixteen ritualistic services including tantric mantra recitation is carried out only by special guests at the Janaki temple. During the ritual, the idol of Hindu Goddess Sita is worshipped and decorated with clothes and jewels. Visiting Indian Presidents Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, Gyani Zail Singh and Pranab ...
MP woman chops off tongue to offer it to deity
In an astonishing incident, a woman chopped off her tongue in Tarsama village of Madhya Pradesh's Morena district to offer it in a temple.The family member said that they came to know about the incident when she saw blood oozing out from her mouth.The woman sacrificed her tongue in front of the deity at Bijasan Mata temple, where she offers prayer everyday.She was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where she was given initial medication."A women was admitted, whose tongue was chopped off the tongue. We later came to know that she offered the same to a temple where she used to pray regularly," said the doctor.
Scoreboard of the IPL match between Delhi Daredevils and Sunrisers Hyderabad here today.
Scoreboard of the IPL match between Delhi Daredevils and Sunrisers Hyderabad here today. Delhi Daredevils Innings: Prithvi Shaw c Dhawan b Shakib 9 Jason Roy c Goswami b Shakib 11 Shreyas Iyer run out 3 Rishabh Pant not out 128 Harshal Patel run out 24 Glenn Maxwell c Hales b Bhuvneshwar 9 Vijay Shankar not out 0 Extras: (LB-2 W-1) 3 Total: (For 5 wkts in 20 overs) 187 Fall of Wickets: 21/1 21/2 43/3 98/4 161/5 Bowling: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4-0-51-1, Sandeep Sharma 4-0-24-0, Shakib Al Hasan 4-0-27-2, Siddarth Kaul 4-0-48-0, Rashid Khan 4-0-35-0.
Shah arrives at Tirumala hills
BJP President Amit Shah will offer prayers at the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara near here, tomorrow. Shah arrived here tonight after wrapping up his over a month-long election campaign in Karnataka, BJP Andhra Pradesh spokesperson G Bhanu Prakash Reddy said. After an overnight stay on the hills, Shah with members of his family would offer prayers at dawn on Friday, temple sources said. Shah had visited the temple in February 2016. Campaigning for the May 12 Karnataka Assembly elections ended today.
Dance drama based on Jayadeva's 'Geeta Govindam' to be
A Kerala-based trust set up to preserve the rich heritage and ancient art forms today announced re-launch of the acclaimed 'Ashtapadiyattam', a dance drama based on saint-poet Jayadeva's 'Geeta Govindam.' Sri Guruvayurappan Dharmakala Samuchayam Trust (SGDKS) spearheaded by 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan and Chennas Dinesan Namboothiripad will be conducting the first 'Ashtapadiyattam' event on May 21 at Poonthanam Auditorium in Guruvayur. The event will be officially launched by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, organisers said at a press conference here. Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma, Kerala Governor P Sathasivam and state Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran among others will grace the event. SGDKS founder-turstee Sreedharan said the re-launch of 'Ashtapadiyattam', a dance drama based on saint-poet Jayadeva's 'Geeta Govindam' underscores our commitment to age- old art forms and rich heritage. "We believe that such an initiative will help us empower future ...
TN to provide 5000 tons of free rice to mosques during Ramzan
Tamil Nadu government today said it will provide over 5000 tonnes of free rice to mosques across the state to be used in the preparation of gruel during the Ramzan festival season. The move was keeping in line with the similar practice followed in previous years, an official release said, recalling that the initiative was earlier launched by former chief minister J Jayalalithaa. Chief Minister K Palaniswami has received requests from the Muslim community for provision of free rice this year also, following which he has approved the supply of 5145 tonnes for around 3000 mosques, it said. The government will incur an additional expenditure of Rs 12.97 crore, it added.
Ram Janaki temple decked up for PM Modi's visit
Prior to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ram Janaki temple in Nepal, temple priests have made elaborate arrangements inside the premises.The entire temple premise is decorated with fresh flowers and posters welcoming PM Modi are hung outside the temple.National flags of Nepal and India are placed right in front of the temple.Further heavy security is deployed within the temple premises to keep law and order under check and to avoid any untoward incidence.While talking to ANI on Thursday, one of the temple priests said "We are very excited. You could see that the entire Janakpuri is dressed like a bride. (PM Modi) he is coming here for the first time along with Nepal's Prime Minister (KP Sharma Oli)."The priest further mentioned that PM Modi is scheduled to perform aarti and offer prayers to god."The public is also excited to welcome the Indian Prime Minister and a global leader in the country." the priest added.He reflected on the previous bilateral visits of Prime Ministers ..
PM Modi sees me as a threat: Rahul
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi saw him as a "threat," and hence, directed most of his anger towards him.Addressing the press along with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other senior party leaders here, Gandhi said, "Mr Modi has got anger inside of him. He has got anger for everybody, not only me. I am a lightning rod for that anger, I attract that anger because he sees a threat from me. But that is his problem. It is not my problem."Responding to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders' jibes about his temple visits, including the name 'Election Hindu' tagged to him, Gandhi said, "When the BJP uses the term 'Election Hindu' it defines their own perspective of the religion.""Throughout last 15 years, I've been visiting temples, mosques, gurudwaras, every religious institution I come across. BJP doesn't like this. I don't think they understand the meaning of the term Hindu. It's a perspective. It's something which lives with .
Woman chops off her tongue, offers it at temple in MP
A 45-year-old woman chopped off her tongue and offered it at a temple in a village here, the police said today. Guddi Tomar, a devotee of Goddess Durga, cut her tongue yesterday and offered it at the Bijasen Mata temple in Tarsama village, about 50 kms from here, following which she fell unconscious, Porsa police station in-charge Atul Singh said. Some people present in the temple took her to Morena's district hospital where she is undergoing treatment, he said. The police officer said the woman took the step out of her own "faith and belief". The woman's husband, Ravi Tomar, said his wife had been visiting the Bijasen temple every day in the morning and evening since they were married. "We have three sons. My wife is a devotee of Goddess Durga. She suddenly sliced off her tongue yesterday afternoon when she was offering prayers at the temple," he said.