Devotees
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Karnataka: Devotees narrowly escape after temple chariot collapses during 'Rathotsava' | VIDEO
India | Nov 01, 2022, 07:42 PM ISTThe incident took place when the chariot was being carried by the devotees during a festival at Veerabhadreshwara temple in Channappanapura village.
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Bangladesh: 24 killed, dozen missing after boat carrying Hindu devotees to temple capsizes
World | Dec 16, 2022, 01:10 PM ISTBangladesh boat incident: Authorities said the boat was apparently carrying passengers beyond its capacity.
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Amarnath Yatra 2022: Another batch of over 800 devotees left for Buddha Amarnath shrine in Poonch
India | Aug 02, 2022, 12:12 AM ISTAmarnath Yatra 2022: The yatra will culminate on August 8 with the departure of ‘Chhari Mubarak’ from Shri Dashnami Akhara Poonch.
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Sawan 2022: Over 5 lakh devotees likely to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi
India | Jul 14, 2022, 02:42 PM ISTSawan 2022: Today marks the onset of the holy month of 'Sawan' (Shravan), which is considered to be the most auspicious month of the year.
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Amarnath Yatra 2022: Over 80,000 devotees perform yatra so far under tight security arrangements
India | Jul 07, 2022, 11:06 AM ISTAmarnath Yatra 2022: Official sources said that 5,726 pilgrims left Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the Valley on Thursday in two escorted convoys.
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Uttarakhand: Over 19 lakh devotees took Char Dham Yatra in 2022
India | Jun 12, 2022, 10:39 AM ISTThe Uttarakhand govt, on May 11, announced its decision to increase the number of pilgrims by 1,000 each to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
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31 pilgrims lost lives since 'Char Dham Yatra' commencement due to health issues
India | May 14, 2022, 02:57 PM ISTEarlier, on the instructions of CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state Health Dept started facility of health screening at the entry and registration site of Char Dham Yatra.
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5 devotees travelling to Telangana fair killed in accident
India | Feb 19, 2022, 03:50 PM ISTThe accident occurred near Gattamma temple when the car with six family members inside, rammed into the bus coming from the opposite direction.
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Assam: 10 killed in truck-autorickshaw collision while returning from Chhath Puja celebration
India | Nov 11, 2021, 02:25 PM ISTThe 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.
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Millions offer 'arghya' to rising Sun as Chhath festival concludes
India | Nov 11, 2021, 10:24 AM ISTThis year, the Chhath festival began on Nov 8 with 'Nahai Khai' ritual and will conclude on Nov 11 with devotees performing 'Usha Arghya'.
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Chhattisgarh: Jashpur incident accused arrested, two cops suspended
India | Oct 16, 2021, 08:04 AM IST"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.
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UP: Five devotees from Agra drown during durga idol immersion
India | Oct 16, 2021, 07:04 AM ISTThe victims were the residents of Bhavanpura village in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh,
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Ganga Dussehra: Devotees take holy dip in river Ganga
News | Jun 20, 2021, 12:58 PM ISTDevotees 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.
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Devotees in J&K's Anantnag celebrate annual Urs festival
News | Jun 15, 2021, 06:05 PM ISTDevotees 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.
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Puri: Lord Jagannath Chandan yatra concludes
News | Jun 05, 2021, 04:54 PM ISTThe 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.
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Devotees offer prayers at Varanasi temple on 'Ram Navami'
News | Apr 21, 2021, 11:57 AM IST'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.
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COVID: Devotees offer prayers outside Mumba Devi Temple
News | Apr 20, 2021, 09:13 AM ISTCOVID-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.
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Ugadi: Devotees throng Kalaburagi's Sharana Basaveshwara Temple to offer prayers
News | Apr 13, 2021, 06:07 PM ISTLarge number of devotees celebrated Ugadi festival by offering prayers at prominent Sharana Basaveshwara Temple in Kalaburagi.
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Locals allowed to take bath on days reserved for akharas till 7 am: Uttarakhand DGP
News | Apr 10, 2021, 08:40 PM ISTUttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar on April 10 informed about the changes done in the ongoing Kumbh Mela amid rising cases of COVID-19.
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Sabarimala Temple opens for 'Uthiram festival'
News | Mar 19, 2021, 12:20 PM ISTSabarimala Temple opened for the 'Uthiram festival' on the morning of March 19. The temple will remain open for devotees till 28th March.