Devotees
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Gujarat accident: Two killed, over 20 injured after bus carrying devotees overturns in Rajkot
Gujarat | May 25, 2026, 03:59 PM ISTOfficials said the mishap occurred on a narrow single-lane road when the bus driver tried to reverse the vehicle to allow an oncoming truck to pass.
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Devotees throng Kashi, Ayodhya and other religious sites to mark the beginning of New Year 2026
India | Jan 01, 2026, 08:36 AM ISTOn 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 | Oct 02, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTMadhya 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 | Sep 18, 2025, 05:41 PM ISTVaishno 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 | Aug 04, 2025, 08:36 AM ISTOn 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 | Aug 03, 2025, 01:51 PM ISTUttar 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 | Jul 28, 2025, 09:56 AM ISTDevotees 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 | Jul 21, 2025, 07:56 AM ISTShravan, 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 | Jul 14, 2025, 07:50 AM ISTSecurity 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 | Jul 11, 2025, 04:15 PM ISTAccording 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 | Jul 03, 2025, 07:59 AM ISTThe 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, 07:25 AM ISTUttarakhand 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, 05:58 PM ISTJagannath 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 | Apr 13, 2025, 03:00 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 22, 2025, 01:43 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 17, 2025, 08:53 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 29, 2025, 11:29 AM ISTMahakumbh 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 | Jan 29, 2025, 08:18 AM ISTMahakumbh 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 | Jan 05, 2025, 11:39 AM ISTDespite 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 | Jan 01, 2025, 10:41 AM ISTNew 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.