Religion
Baba Mahakal Adorned with Bhang, Bel Leaves and Tripund in Ujjain’s Bhasma Aarti
On Wednesday morning, the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain held a Bhasma Aarti on Shravana Shukla Paksha Saptami, featuring a Panchamrit abhishek and special decorations of bhang, bel leaves, tripund, a silver crown and mogra garland.
19 Aug 2026
Pune Police retract Freedom of Religion Act in two cases after finding it not yet in force
The Pune police withdrew the Freedom of Religion Act in two pending cases after discovering the law has not yet come into effect.
19 Aug 2026
ગરુ રવિદાસ મહરાજની 650મી જયંતિ સમરસતા સંકલ્પ અભિયાન હેઠળ ગામ પંચાયતોમાં કળશ વિતરણ કાર્યક્રમ
સમરસતા સંકલ્પ અભિયાનના ભાગરૂપે 19 ઓગસ્ટ 2026 ના રોજ નેશનલ હાઈવેની ફાર્મ હાઉસમાં ગામ પંચાયતોમાં કળશ વિતરણ માટે કાર્યક્રમ આયોજિત કરવામાં આવ્યો.
19 Aug 2026
વડનગરમાં શ્રી હાટકેશ્વર દાદા ની ડમરુ યાત્રા, હર હર મહાદેવ
વડનગરમાં શ્રી હાટકેશ્વર દાદા ની ડમરુ યાત્રા યોજાઈ, યાત્રિકો 'હર હર મહાદેવ' ના નારા સાથે ભાગ લીધો.
19 Aug 2026
रामपुरा से चार धाम यात्रा के लिए श्रद्धालुओं का जत्था रवाना
विकास खंड रामपुरा के ग्राम पतराही से स्लीपर कोच बस में चार धाम यात्रा पर निकलने वाले श्रद्धालुओं को ब्लॉक प्रमुख ने माला पहनाकर स्वागत किया और सुरक्षित यात्रा की कामना की।
19 Aug 2026
रामपुरा से चार धाम यात्रा के लिए श्रद्धालुओं का जत्था रवाना
विकास खंड रामपुरा के ग्राम पतराही से स्लीपर कोच बस में चार धाम यात्रा पर निकलने वाले श्रद्धालुओं को ब्लॉक प्रमुख ने माला पहनाकर स्वागत किया और सुरक्षित यात्रा की कामना की।
18 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu to Enforce Mobile Phone Ban in Temples from Sept 1, 2026
The Tamil Nadu government will prohibit visitors from carrying mobile phones into temples starting September 1, 2026, as part of new regulations aimed at preserving sanctity and reducing noise.
18 Aug 2026
15 Die in Temple Stampede in India
A stampede at a temple in India left 15 dead, authorities say.
18 Aug 2026
Four Lucknow Youths Drown During Narmada Bath at Omkareshwar, One Dies
During a Narmada river bathing ceremony at Omkareshwar, four youths from Lucknow fell into deep water. Three were rescued by local authorities, but one, a 23‑year‑old, was pronounced dead.
18 Aug 2026
Baba Ramdev Urges Chhattisgarh Youth to Guard Against Risks
Baba Ramdev addressed a gathering in Chhattisgarh, emphasizing that the safety of youth and children is a shared concern beyond religious lines.
18 Aug 2026
Nuns Foster Community Among Kerala's Auto-Rickshaw Drivers
A group of Indian nuns in Kerala is working to build a supportive community for the state's overlooked auto-rickshaw drivers.
18 Aug 2026
AP High Court Declares Hindu Marriage a Contract, Not Indissoluble Sacrament
In a landmark ruling, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has redefined Hindu marriage as a contractual agreement rather than an indissoluble sacrament, potentially impacting divorce and marital rights.
18 Aug 2026