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More than 1.9 mn devotees visit Tirupati temple in Feb, offer Rs 112 cr

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, the official custodian of Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati received offerings worth Rs 112 crore in February from more than 19 lakh devotees, said an official on Saturday. TTD Executive Officer (EO) A V Dharma Reddy shared the statistics for February with reporters after concluding the monthly Dial Your EO programme. Hundi (offerings) collections amounted to Rs 112 crore while more than 19 lakh devotees had darshan (visit) in February, said Reddy in a press release. The executive officer also noted that more than 95 lakh laddus (consecrated sweets) were sold in February. Reddy also said that the temple body has decided to allot 85 percent of the 7,500 rooms available at Tirumala, adequate for 45,000 persons, to common devotees. However, he advised devotees to stay at Tirupati itself as more accommodation over and above this quota cannot be provided in Tirumala. The EO also highlighted that Sri Padmavati Children's Heart Centre set a record by ..

India-UAE relations: How friendship between the two countries has flourished since 1971

Since 1971, India-UAE ties have deepened across political, economic, and cultural spheres, with the UAE hosting 3.5 million Indians. Watch our video to know more.

PM Modi to lay foundation of Kalki Dham Temple in UP's Sambhal on Monday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a daylong visit to Uttar Pradesh on Monday during which he will lay the foundation stone of the Shri Kalki Dham Temple in Sambhal district and address a gathering there, according to a statement. The temple is being constructed by the Shri Kalki Dham Nirman Trust whose chairman is Acharya Pramod Krishnam, who was expelled by the Congress for "anti-party remarks" days after he had met PM Modi and invited him to lay the foundation stone. The inauguration programme around 10:30 am will be attended by many saints, religious leaders and other dignitaries, said the statement issued on Saturday. Around 1:45 pm, the prime minister will launch 14,000 projects across Uttar Pradesh worth more than Rs 10-lakh crore at the fourth ground breaking ceremony for investment proposals received during the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 (UPGIS 2023). The projects relate to sectors like manufacturing, renewable energy, Information Technology and ...

PM Modi inaugurates Hindu temple BAPS in Abu Dhabi, offers prayers

Dressed in a light pink silk dhoti and kurta paired with a sleeveless jacket and stole, the prime minister participated in rituals of a ceremony to dedicate the temple to the people

PM Narendra Modi to visit Qatar as Navy veterans return to India

May ink pacts on energy, ports, fintech in Doha; to inaugurate temple in UAE

ASI reveals records on demolition of Mathura's Keshavdev temple: RTI

Archaeological Survey of India's response to RTI query cites 1920 gazette confirmed the dismantling of Keshavdev temple for the construction of Aurangzeb's mosque

'Not a picnic spot': Madras HC on entry of non-Hindus in Palani temples

'The temple is not a picnic spot or tourist spot, said the Madras High Court

SC recalls 2023 decision on relocation of liquor shop away from temples

The Supreme Court on Monday recalled its 2023 decision ordering relocation of a liquor shop in Puducherry to an area beyond 500 metres from a temple, mosque or an educational institution, saying that local municipal laws will also apply to deal with wine shops. Earlier, the top court in 2016 had come out with a significant verdict in a case titled State of Tamil Nadu Vs K Balu holding that no liquor shops will be permitted within 500 metres of national and state highways to prohibit drunken driving and road mishaps. Later, the decision was modified and liquor vends were permitted at a distance of 220 metres from national and state highways if the area is a municipal area with a minimum population of 20,000. It was also held that besides the apex court judgement, the state government will be free to frame a policy on setting up of liquor shops keeping in mind the local municipal laws and regulations. However, a Supreme Court bench on March 20, 2023 ordered relocation of a liquor sho

1 dead, 17 injured as wooden stage collapses at Delhi's Kalkaji temple

A 45-year-old woman died and 17 people were injured when a stage set up for a religious function at the Kalkaji temple here collapsed in the early hours of Sunday, police said. The tragic incident occurred around 12.30 am, they said. The identity of the deceased is yet to be identified. According to police, a 'jagran' (religious function) was organised at the Mahant Parishar of Kalkaji temple on Saturday and around 1,600 people attended it. "No prior permission was granted for the event. However, sufficient staff was deployed to maintain law and order. There was a gathering of around 1,500 to 1,600 people at around 12.30 am on Sunday," Deputy Commissioner of Police (southeast) Rajesh Deo said. An elevated wooden platform supported by an iron frame was set up near the main stage for the families of the organisers and VIPs. Around 12.30 am, the elevated platform collapsed as it could not bear the weight of the people sitting on it and fell on those seated below, the DCP said. All t

Gujarat govt razes houses, 150 huts to free encroached Somnath temple land

A mega anti-encroachment drive was undertaken to clear around 3 hectares of land behind Somnath temple in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district that belonged to the temple trust and state government, officials said on Saturday. As many as 21 houses and 153 huts that had unauthorisedly come up were being demolished to clear the land belonging to Shree Somnath Trust, which manages the activities of the revered Somnath temple, and the state government, said Collector Harji Vadhvaniya. The mega demolition drive began Saturday morning in the presence of five mamlatdars' and around 100 revenue officials, Vadhvaniya said. Heavy police presence was also maintained to ensure that it went off peacefully, he said. The land, which measures 3 hectares (7.4 acres), will be cleared of encroachment and fenced as per a circular issued by the state revenue department, he said. Somnath temple is located in Prabhas Patan near Veraval town along the coast of the Arabian Sea. It is believed to be the first am

Ram Mandir LIVE: Delhi govt schools to be closed in first half of Jan 22

Ayodhya Ram Mandir News Live Updates: Catch all the latest updates on the consecration ceremony here

Sabarimala witnesses surge in pilgrims during Mandalam-Makaravilakku: TDB

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on Saturday announced a significant increase in the number of pilgrims who visited the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple during the just concluded two-month Mandalam-Makaravilakku season. The TDB manages the famed hill shrine situated in Pathanamthitta district. In a statement, TDB President P S Prasanth noted a significant upswing in total revenue as well. Prasanth said the total revenue for the 2023-24 Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku season reached Rs 357.47 crore, marking a notable increase of Rs 10 crore from the previous year. Highlighting the increase in devotees, Prasanth said that over 50 lakh pilgrims flocked the temple during this season, surpassing the previous year's count of 44 lakh (44,16,219). The TDB president said that an additional five lakh devotees visited the temple this time, reflecting a substantial increase in spiritual participation.

Ram temple event Highlights: Nadda gets invite, to visit after Jan 22

As the Ram temple consecration draws closer, Delhi government has announced that it will organise a three-day Ramlila program starting Saturday, January 20

Half-day declared for govt offices, educational institutions in Guj on Mon

According to a notice issued by the Gujarat government, all government offices and educational institutions in the state will remain closed on January 22 until 2:30 pm

From potters to websites, Ram temple frenzy goes beyond street buzz

In a different realm altogether, Gita Press, the world's largest publisher of religious texts, has allowed free downloads of the Ramcharitmanas on its website

Award-winning artist prepared Ram Temple replica using Gulabi Meenakari

An artisan from Varanasi crafted a replica of the Shri Ram temple using Gulabi Meenakari. It took him 108 days to complete the replica and adorn it with gold and diamond

Wall of Hindu temple in California defaced with anti-India graffiti

The police official said to piece together the chain of events leading to the act of defacement, the footage from surveillance cameras in the neighbouring residences were being looked into

Spiritual leader Dalai Lama offers prayers at Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama offered prayers at the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya on Saturday. The Dalai Lama used a battery-driven automatic car to commute from the Tibetan monastery where he is staying to the Mahabodhi temple, a UNESCO world heritage site. The temple is situated at a place where Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment more than 2,000 years ago. The Nobel laureate was greeted by a large number of Buddhist monks and devotees en route, and upon reaching the temple was escorted to the sanctum sanctorum by priests. The Dalai Lama arrived at Bodh Gaya amid tight security on Friday. From the airport, he travelled to Bodh Gaya under heavy security cover. A large number of people stood on either side of the road to catch a glimpse of the Dalai Lama, as he drove to the Tibetan monastery at Bodh Gaya. According to the information provided by the district administration, the Dalai Lama will inaugurate the three-day International Sangha Forum 2023. The Forum

Pandian reviews crowd management system at the Puri Jagannath temple

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's close aide and 5T (transformational initiative) and Nabin Odisha scheme chairman V K Pandian on Saturday reviewed the crowd management system of the Shree Jagannath Temple here in view of the New Year rush. He issued directions to officials for hassle-free movement of devotees in the 12th-century shrine. The Puri district administration is expecting a congregation of around 5 lakh devotees in holy seaside town on the occasion of the New Year. Puri town usually witnesses a huge rush of tourists and devotees from December 20 till January 15 every year, an official said. Pandian, who visited Puri early in the morning, also reviewed the ongoing Heritage Corridor (Parikrama) project between 5 am to 7 am, an official release issued by the CMO said. "He took stock of facilities being created for a comfortable visit of pilgrims during the New Year rush," an official said, adding that Pandian also directed to augment the place with appropriate holding

Ancient town Ayodhya now means business, reveals its modern avatar

Houses, shops and eateries on both sides have been shorn of their façades, leaving gaping holes through which the world can get a view of the lives inside