Religion

Baba Mahakal Adorned with Panchamrit Abhishek During Ujjain's Ash Aarti

On Sunday morning, priests performed a Panchamrit abhishek on Baba Mahakal, decorating the deity with Vaishnav tilak and sun‑moon motifs during the temple’s ash arati.

30 Aug 2026

Helium Balloons Detonate, 4 Injured at Velankanni St. Mary's Nativity Festival

During the annual St. Mary's Nativity festival in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, four devotees were injured when helium balloons exploded near the church.

30 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia Tightens Umrah Visa Rules: Mandatory Pre‑Trip Booking via Nusuk Platform

Saudi Arabia now requires pilgrims to book a new Umrah package through a registered service provider on the Nusuk platform and obtain a fresh permit via the Nusuk app before each visit.

30 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh's Largest Shivdola Procession to Roll Out in Khargone with 27 Tableaux

The 58th Shivdola procession, billed as Madhya Pradesh's largest, will commence today in Khargone. Lord Sidhnath Mahadev will lead the regal city tour accompanied by 27 tableaux, dance troupes, akhadas, dhol-tasha parties and bhajan mandalis.

30 Aug 2026

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Shares Vision of a United World at MSG Gathering

Speaking at the MSG event, RSS sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat said the organisation's goal is to see the world as one. He emphasized unity and harmony among all nations.

30 Aug 2026

Over 48 Lakh Pilgrims Visit Char Dham Yatra So Far

More than 48 lakh devotees have undertaken the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand so far this season, according to official data. The pilgrimage to the four Himalayan shrines continues to draw large numbers.

30 Aug 2026

Mohan Bhagwat says excluding Muslims opposes true Hindutva in New York

Speaking in New York, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asserted that Hindutva cannot exclude Muslims from India, and that any Hindu who holds such an exclusionary view ceases to be a Hindu.

30 Aug 2026

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat delivers keynote at Madison Square Garden, New York

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed a gathering at Madison Square Garden in New York, delivering a keynote speech that outlined the organization’s outlook.

30 Aug 2026

Haryana Khaps call for invalidation of marriages lacking parental consent

Haryana's Khap organisations have urged that any marriage conducted without the parents' approval be declared invalid, citing traditional customs.

30 Aug 2026

17 Jammu & Kashmir Haj Operators Approved for Hajj 2027, Quota Allocation Pending

Seventeen Haj operators in Jammu and Kashmir have received clearance for the 2027 pilgrimage, while the allocation of pilgrim quotas is still awaited.

30 Aug 2026

Girl Hostelers of GDC Celebrate Raksha Bandhan 2026 with Traditional Festivities

Students residing in the GDC girls' hostel observed Raksha Bandhan 2026 with cultural programs and shared sweets, fostering sisterly bonds.

30 Aug 2026

ICA Department Launches Three-Day Kirtan Workshop in Tripura

The ICA Department inaugurated a three‑day Kirtan workshop in Tripura, bringing together musicians and devotees for intensive training.

30 Aug 2026