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  Devotees throng Kashi, Ayodhya and other religious sites to mark the beginning of New Year 2026

  India | January 01, 2026 8:36 IST

  On New Year’s Day, lakhs of devotees gathered at major religious centres including Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura-Vrindavan, Shirdi, Ujjain, Amritsar, Haridwar and Mumbai. Temples made elaborate arrangements and extended darshan hours to manage the overwhelming rush.

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  MP: At least 11 killed after tractor carrying Durga idols falls into lake in Khandwa

  Madhya Pradesh | October 02, 2025 23:45 IST

  Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed anguish over the incident and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased.

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  Vaishno Devi Yatra Restarts, Pilgrims Line Up at Registration Centres

  News | September 18, 2025 17:41 IST

  Vaishno Devi Yatra resumes as devotees flocked to registration centers to secure their spots. Long queues formed as pilgrims prepared for their sacred journey to the shrine in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, with safety measures in place for a smooth experience.

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  Devotees throng Shiva temples across India on last Monday of Sawan | Video

  India | August 04, 2025 8:36 IST

  On the last Monday of the holy month of Sawan, lakhs of devotees thronged Shiva temples across India to offer prayers and perform rituals with deep devotion. From Varanasi to Guwahati, the atmosphere was filled with spiritual fervor as devotees sought blessings from Lord Shiva.

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  UP: 11 die as vehicle with devotees falls into canal in Gonda, CM Yogi orders relief | Video

  Uttar Pradesh | August 03, 2025 13:51 IST

  Uttar Pradesh: At least eleven people tragically died in the road accident, while the remaining passengers are in critical condition. The vehicle, believed to be a Bolero, lost control and plunged into the canal, resulting in the fatal incident.

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  Devotees flock in large numbers to Shiva temples across India on third Monday of Sawan

  India | July 28, 2025 9:56 IST

  Devotees across India observed the third Monday of the holy Sawan month with immense spiritual fervor, thronging major Shiva temples to offer prayers and seek blessings.

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  Devotees throng Shiva temples across India on second Monday of Sawan

  India | July 21, 2025 7:56 IST

  Shravan, the fifth month in the Hindu calendar, is considered to be the most auspicious month of the year. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva who, according to Hindu religious beliefs, is the creator, preserver, and destroyer of this universe.

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  Devotees throng temples across India to offer prayers on first Monday of 'Sawan' | Video

  India | July 14, 2025 7:50 IST

  Security was heightened in Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath temple as devotees thronged the place. Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal stated that preparations had been underway for the past month to manage the influx of pilgrims.

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  Shopkeepers thrash devotees taking shelter from rain near Khatu Shyam temple; video surfaces

  Rajasthan | July 11, 2025 16:15 IST

  According to available information, the incident took place on Friday morning when it was raining heavily in the area. Several devotees from Madhya Pradesh had arrived at the temple for darshan.

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  Uttarakhand: 40 Kedarnath pilgrims rescued after landslide in Sonprayag, Badrinath highway blocked

  India | July 03, 2025 7:59 IST

  The incident occurred near Sonprayag, a key point on the route to Kedarnath Dham. SDRF teams were immediately dispatched to the location and carried out a nighttime rescue operation to bring the pilgrims to safety.

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  Kedarnath Dham welcomes over 30,000 devotees on first day of yatra

  India | May 03, 2025 7:25 IST

  Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the opening ceremony of the Dham portal and personally distributed prasad to devotees at the Mukhya Sevak Bhandara.

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  Jagannath Dham controversy: Devotees in Odisha demand removal of tag from Bengal's Digha Temple

  India | May 02, 2025 17:58 IST

  Jagannath Dham controversy: After the inauguration of the Jagannath Temple in Digha on April 30, CM Mamata referred to it as a ‘Dham’. While most critics welcomed the establishment of the temple in Digha, they strongly opposed linking the term ‘Dham’ with it.

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  Temples in Maharashtra witness dress code wave | Here’s how devotees are reacting

  Maharashtra | April 13, 2025 15:00 IST

  The Maharashtra Temple Federation held meetings in 11 locations across Ratnagiri, where trustees collectively decided to promote traditional Indian attire within temple premises.

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  Four devotees on their way to Mahakumbh die in road accident on Jharkhand's Dhanbad

  Jharkhand | February 22, 2025 13:43 IST

  The deceased were identified as Sheikh Rajabali, who was the driver, Piyali Saha, Temuli Saha and Panoba Saha, all residents of Kamarpukur in Hooghly district of West Bengal.

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  Mahakumbh: Over 54.31 crore pilgrims take holy dip so far in Triveni Sangam

  Uttar Pradesh | February 17, 2025 20:53 IST

  The 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj has attracted a record-breaking 54.31 crore pilgrims, marking a significant spiritual event, with millions partaking in the sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam.

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  Mahakumbh: Indian Railways to send multiple trains to Prayagraj for smooth journey of devotees

  India | January 29, 2025 11:29 IST

  Mahakumbh 2025: The Mahakumbh witnessed its second grand 'Amrit Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya with millions of devotees from around the world descending in Prayagraj for the holy bath in their quest for 'moksha'.

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  Mahakumbh stampede: CM Yogi appeals devotees to avoid rushing towards 'Sangam Nose' for holy dip

  Uttar Pradesh | January 29, 2025 8:18 IST

  Mahakumbh 2025: In view of the stampede, the Akharas called off their traditional 'Amrit Snan' for Mauni Amavasya, even as devotees in large numbers continued to take a dip at Sangam and other ghats in the Mela area.

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  Ayodhya: Devotees brave cold wave and fog to visit Shri Ram janmabhoomi temple

  News | January 05, 2025 11:39 IST

  Despite the cold and fog, numerous devotees visited Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on January 5, participating in prayer and puja despite the chilly conditions.

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  New Year 2025: Devotees flock to temples across country, special aarti at Mahakaleshwar | WATCH

  India | January 01, 2025 10:41 IST

  New year 2025: The celebratory spirit was palpable not only in the religious observances but also in the camaraderie among people as they exchanged warm wishes and shared sweets. Many temples and community centers organised special cultural programs, including devotional songs and discourses.

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  Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Uttar Pradesh authorities make special floating jetty for devotees at Sangam

  Uttar Pradesh | December 07, 2024 13:52 IST

  Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Maha Kumbh will start with Paush Purnima Snan, which is on January 13, 2025. The Kumbh festival will conclude with the last bath on February 26, 2025, the day of Mahashivratri.