1+ week, 4+ day ago   (831+ words) Janmashtami 2026 is almost here, and if you are planning to experience Krishna’s birth celebrations in Mathura and Vrindavan, a little planning can make the difference between a memorable pilgrimage and a tiring trip. Here’s a practical two-day itinerary covering the…...

23+ hour, 10+ min ago   (505+ words) The Russian Orthodox Church has sent a fragment of the remains of medieval warrior prince Dmitry Donskoy to Russian troops fighting in Ukraine, saying the relic will strengthen soldiers’ morale and provide spiritual support. A reliquary containing part of Donskoy’s…...

1+ day, 20+ min ago   (505+ words) West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh on Saturday said fish is offered as prasad at several temples, amid a political controversy over Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari offering fish as prasad at the Kalighat Temple. “Fish is offered as prasad in many…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (691+ words) Vinayaka Chavithi 2026 will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, marking Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Devotees will bring home Ganesha idols, perform Ganapati Sthapana and offer prayers during the auspicious Madhyahna period. According to the Panchang timings for…...

1+ mon, 19+ hour ago   (476+ words) Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, the deity associated with wisdom, prosperity and the removal of obstacles. In 2026, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, with devotees bringing…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (18+ words) VHP bars Muslims from garba in Maharashtra, but welcomes them at Bengal's Durga Puja: Why the different... Moneycontrol.com...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (446+ words) Bhadrapada Amavasya 2026: Bhadrapada Amavasya, also known as Pithori Amavasya in several parts of India, is being observed on September 10, 2026. The day falls on the Amavasya tithi of the Bhadrapada month and is considered significant for prayers, charity, ancestral rituals and…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (554+ words) Road widening work linked to preparations for Simhastha 2028 has put a Hanuman temple in Ujjain in the spotlight after the structure surrounding its idol was demolished, but attempts to relocate the deity reportedly failed repeatedly, India Today reported on Tuesday....

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (499+ words) UN human rights experts have called on Pakistan to take immediate steps to end discrimination, persecution and violence against members of the Ahmadiyya community, while urging authorities to ensure that the minority is able to exercise its fundamental rights without…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (888+ words) A call to banish meat from West Bengal’s Durga Puja celebrations has triggered a political and cultural row, with Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known as Bageshwar Baba, urging people to shun non-vegetarian food during the festival. Shastri also called for…...