Religion

Rajkot mandates 5x5‑ft info boards for Janmashtami fair under new 15‑point SOP

The Gujarat municipal authority has issued a 15‑document standard operating procedure for Janmashtami fair organizers in Rajkot, requiring a 5‑by‑5‑foot information board at each stall.

19 Aug 2026

Non-Muslim Members Join Manipur Waqf Board, says Imphal Times

The Imphal Times reports that the Manipur Waqf Board now includes members who are not Muslim.

19 Aug 2026

Baba Mahakal Adorned with Bhang, Bel Leaves and Tripund in Ujjain’s Bhasma Aarti

On Wednesday morning, the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain held a Bhasma Aarti on Shravana Shukla Paksha Saptami, featuring a Panchamrit abhishek and special decorations of bhang, bel leaves, tripund, a silver crown and mogra garland.

19 Aug 2026

Pune Police retract Freedom of Religion Act in two cases after finding it not yet in force

The Pune police withdrew the Freedom of Religion Act in two pending cases after discovering the law has not yet come into effect.

19 Aug 2026

ગરુ રવિદાસ મહરાજની 650મી જયંતિ સમરસતા સંકલ્પ અભિયાન હેઠળ ગામ પંચાયતોમાં કળશ વિતરણ કાર્યક્રમ

સમરસતા સંકલ્પ અભિયાનના ભાગરૂપે 19 ઓગસ્ટ 2026 ના રોજ નેશનલ હાઈવેની ફાર્મ હાઉસમાં ગામ પંચાયતોમાં કળશ વિતરણ માટે કાર્યક્રમ આયોજિત કરવામાં આવ્યો.

19 Aug 2026

વડનગરમાં શ્રી હાટકેશ્વર દાદા ની ડમરુ યાત્રા, હર હર મહાદેવ

વડનગરમાં શ્રી હાટકેશ્વર દાદા ની ડમરુ યાત્રા યોજાઈ, યાત્રિકો 'હર હર મહાદેવ' ના નારા સાથે ભાગ લીધો.

19 Aug 2026

रामपुरा से चार धाम यात्रा के लिए श्रद्धालुओं का जत्था रवाना

विकास खंड रामपुरा के ग्राम पतराही से स्लीपर कोच बस में चार धाम यात्रा पर निकलने वाले श्रद्धालुओं को ब्लॉक प्रमुख ने माला पहनाकर स्वागत किया और सुरक्षित यात्रा की कामना की।

19 Aug 2026

रामपुरा से चार धाम यात्रा के लिए श्रद्धालुओं का जत्था रवाना

विकास खंड रामपुरा के ग्राम पतराही से स्लीपर कोच बस में चार धाम यात्रा पर निकलने वाले श्रद्धालुओं को ब्लॉक प्रमुख ने माला पहनाकर स्वागत किया और सुरक्षित यात्रा की कामना की।

18 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu to Enforce Mobile Phone Ban in Temples from Sept 1, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government will prohibit visitors from carrying mobile phones into temples starting September 1, 2026, as part of new regulations aimed at preserving sanctity and reducing noise.

18 Aug 2026

15 Die in Temple Stampede in India

A stampede at a temple in India left 15 dead, authorities say.

18 Aug 2026

Four Lucknow Youths Drown During Narmada Bath at Omkareshwar, One Dies

During a Narmada river bathing ceremony at Omkareshwar, four youths from Lucknow fell into deep water. Three were rescued by local authorities, but one, a 23‑year‑old, was pronounced dead.

18 Aug 2026

Baba Ramdev Urges Chhattisgarh Youth to Guard Against Risks

Baba Ramdev addressed a gathering in Chhattisgarh, emphasizing that the safety of youth and children is a shared concern beyond religious lines.

18 Aug 2026