Tag: temple
24-hour Power Supply At 100 Prominent Temples During 'Navratri'
The Uttar Pradesh government has directed the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) to ensure uninterrupted power supply to all the 'shakti peeths' and 100 other prominent temples in the state during 'Navratri' beginning Sunday, an official said on Saturday. 'Navratri' is a nine-day festival of the Hindus and 'shakti peeths' are seats of Goddess Durga.....
A 'yatra' For Return To 'lost Homes' In Kashmir
Almost three decades after being forcibly thrown out of Kashmir, the minuscule Kashmiri Pandit community could well be on its course to return to their homes in Kashmir. The community with the help of the Jammu and Kashmir government is organising a major Yatra this month on June 20th to visit one of the most revered temples in the valley.....
Showdown Near Sabarimala, Two Women Turned Back
Traditionalists opposed to the entry of women in the 10-50 age group to the Sabarimala temple despite a Supreme Court ruling took on the Kerala government on Wednesday, forcibly turning back stray women visiting the shrine despite police assurances that no one will be prevented from taking part in the pilgrimage.....
Sabarimala Verdict Supporter's Ashram Attacked In Kerala
An ashram run by a supporter of the Supreme Court's Sabarimala verdict came under attack early on Saturday here, Kerala Police said, and announced a probe by a special team.....
Lord Rama Won't Help BJP Win Election Said Farooq Abdullah
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Thursday taunted the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that Lord Rama won't help the saffron party win elections.....
Sabarimala Temple Comes Under Total Police Control
Kerala's Sabarimala town where the famed Lord Ayyappa shrine is located came under complete police control on Saturday ahead of its day-long opening on November 5, a senior official said.....
PM's Development, Job Promises Give Way To Temples, Statues: Congress
Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday took a dig at the BJP for promising statues and temples ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, after failing to fulfil its earlier poll promises of development and jobs.....
Babri Masjid Action Committee To Approach SC If Ram Temple Ordinance Passed
The Babri Masjid Action Committee (BMAC) has decided to file a petition in the Supreme Court in case the Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre brings in an ordinance paving way for the construction of a grand Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya, an office-bearer said on Wednesday.....
Modi To View Presentation On 'Kashi-Vishwanth Corridor'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Saturday, will view a detailed presentation on the proposed 400 metre Kashi-Vishwanath Corridor project, an official said.....
RSS Says Modi's Remarks On Ram Temple 'positive'
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Tuesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remraks on construction of a grand Ram temple at Ayodhya as "positive" and hoped that his government will fulfil its promise during this tenure.....
