5 devotees travelling to Telangana fair killed in accident
India | February 19, 2022 15:50 ISTThe accident occurred near Gattamma temple when the car with six family members inside, rammed into the bus coming from the opposite direction.
The accident occurred near Gattamma temple when the car with six family members inside, rammed into the bus coming from the opposite direction.
The autorickshaw driver died in the accident while the truck driver fled the spot with the vehicle, he said, adding that a manhunt has been launched to nab him.
This year, the Chhath festival began on Nov 8 with 'Nahai Khai' ritual and will conclude on Nov 11 with devotees performing 'Usha Arghya'.
"Durga idol immersion procession was being taken out when a vehicle crossing over to MP dashed into it at Pathalgaon. One died, 2 critically injured, 15 received minor injuries," the SP said.
The victims were the residents of Bhavanpura village in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh,
Devotees celebrated 'Ganga Dussehra' in UP's Varanasi and Uttarakhand's Haridwar on June 20. They took holy dip in river Ganga on the occasion. As per the Hindu Puranas, Maa Ganga descended on the Earth on 'Ganga Dussehra'. "Usually a large crowd gathers here to perform the rituals. But this year because of COVID there is no such gathering," a devotee said. "The Ganga Dussehra is organised keeping in view the COVID protocols," said Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar.
Devotees in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district celebrated the 456th annual 'Urs' or the festival of the famous Sufi saint Hazrat Baba Hyder Reshi also known as Resh moul sahib.
The Chandan Yatra, which continued for three weeks at Jagannath Temple in Puri, ended on Saturday. Normally, thousands of devotees flock to witness this yatra every year. However, this year, the Yatra was carried out amidst strict Covid protocol.
'Ram Navami' is being celebrated across the country on April 21. Devotees visited Varanasi temple on the occasion. They were seen performing 'puja' at the temple. Amid COVID scare, devotees were seen following COVID SOPs.
COVID-19 cases continued to surge in Maharashtra and the state government imposed lockdown-like restrictions here. Religious places have been temporarily closed in Mumbai. Devotees were seen offering prayers from outside Mumba Devi Temple. Currently, Mumbai has 85321 active cases of coronavirus.
Large number of devotees celebrated Ugadi festival by offering prayers at prominent Sharana Basaveshwara Temple in Kalaburagi.
Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar on April 10 informed about the changes done in the ongoing Kumbh Mela amid rising cases of COVID-19.
Sabarimala Temple opened for the 'Uthiram festival' on the morning of March 19. The temple will remain open for devotees till 28th March.
The nation is celebrating 'Magh Purnima' on Feb 27. Devotees took holy dip on the auspicious occasion in Haridwar and also offered prayers at the ghat. Similarly, devotees took holy dip on occasion of 'Magh Purnima' in Prayagraj as well. According to Hindu calendar, 'Magh Purnima' falls on full moon day.
A large number of devotees took holy dip on the auspicious occasion of 'Basant Panchami'. In UP's Varanasi, people took holy dip in Ganga River on February 16. Basant Panchami, also known as 'Vasant Panchami', marks the arrival of the spring season in India. Devotees also lit 'diyas' on this occasion in the river. Devotees also took holy dip early morning in the pious city Haridwar. Associated with yellow colour, the festival of Basant Panchami also marks the start of preparation for 'Holika' and 'Holi', which occurs nearly 40 days later. Devotees also worship Goddess Saraswati today and serve 'bhog' (food offerings) to Almighty.
As the country celebrated New Year 2021, Devotees offered prayers at Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai.
Devotees in large numbers visited Golden Temple in Amritsar on January 01.
The Odisha government was in the process of establishing a huge facility for providing affordable accommodation to pilgrims visiting Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, a senior official said.
Devotees visiting Maharashtra's pilgrim town of Shirdi going missing over the last few years has drawn the attention of the Bombay High Court. About 67 devotees have reportedly gone missing after they visited Shirdi.
Devotees thronged to Dwarkadhish Temple to offer prayers on the occasion of Govardhan Puja on November 15.
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