Religion

55 Indian Pilgrims Stuck Near Lake Mansarovar After Nepal Floods Block Return Route

55 Indian pilgrims on the Kailash‑Mansarovar Yatra are stranded near Lake Mansarovar after flood‑damaged Nepal‑China border routes leave their return uncertain.

28 Aug 2026

Mumbai Churches Ask Followers to Submit Self‑Declarations Ahead of New Anti‑Conversion Law

With Maharashtra’s anti‑conversion legislation set to take effect on Friday, several churches in Mumbai have requested parishioners to provide written self‑declarations confirming their faith.

28 Aug 2026

Maharashtra CM urges Ganesh mandals to keep prasad pure, comply with FDA rules for 2026 Ganeshotsav

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed Ganesh mandals across Maharashtra to ensure that the prasad served during Ganeshotsav 2026 meets food‑safety standards set by the FDA.

28 Aug 2026

Indore authorities tighten anti‑begging rules during festivals, penalise donors too

During the festival season, Indore’s municipal administration has announced strict enforcement against begging, extending penalties to those who give alms.

28 Aug 2026

Baba Mahakal Receives First Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan in Ujjain, Six Special Rakhis Offered

On Raksha Bandhan, devotees at Baba Mahakal Temple in Ujjain presented the first Rakhi, six specially tied rakhis and more than 125,000 laddus as Mahabhog, completing their Shravan fast.

28 Aug 2026

51-Foot Rakhi Sent from Abroad to Ujjain’s Grand Ganesh Temple for Raksha Bandhan

Sisters from Mumbai to the United States have mailed rakhis, including a 51‑foot offering, to be presented to Lord Ganesh at Ujjain’s main temple on Raksha Bandhan.

28 Aug 2026

Eid Milad Processions Turn Tense Across India Amid Clashes and Stone‑Pelting

Eid Milad processions in several Indian cities faced clashes, slogans and stone‑pelting, raising concerns over communal harmony.

28 Aug 2026

Raksha Bandhan Celebrations Held at Arunachal Pradesh Lok Bhavan in Itanagar

The traditional festival of Raksha Bandhan was observed at the Lok Bhavan of Arunachal Pradesh, with officials and families taking part in the customary rituals.

28 Aug 2026

Swami Avdheshanand Calls for Universal Fraternity at RSS Gathering

At a recent RSS event, spiritual leader Swami Avdheshanand emphasized the need for universal brotherhood.

28 Aug 2026

Ahmedabad pilgrim missing after Nepal floods during Kailash Yatra

An Ahmedabad resident undertaking the Kailash pilgrimage has been reported missing after severe flooding struck the Nepalese region where the trek passes.

28 Aug 2026

વડોદરા અટલાદરામાં BAPS સ્વામિનારાયણ મંદિરમાં યુરોપની એફિલ ટાવર પ્રતિકૃતિ સાથે હિંડોળા પર્વ ઉજવાયો

પવિત્ર શ્રાવણ માસમાં વડોદરા અટલાદરાના BAPS સ્વામિનારાયણ મંદિરમાં એફિલ ટાવરની નકલ અને 12 દરવાજાવાળી હિંડોળા સાથે ભવ્ય હિંડોળા પર્વ યોજાયો.

28 Aug 2026

સોમનાથમાં શ્રાવણ માસની પવિત્ર ચતુર્દશી પર મહાદેવને રંગબેરંગી વસ્ત્રો અર્પણ

સોમનાથમાં પવિત્ર શ્રાવણ માસની ચતુર્દશી પર પ્રથમ વખત મહાદેવને વિવિધ રંગીન વસ્ત્રો, પીતાંબર, સુગંધિત પુષ્પો અને ચંદનથી શોભિત કરીને ભક્તો સમક્ષ પ્રદર્શિત કરવામાં આવ્યા.

28 Aug 2026