Religion
Centre launches year‑round Falgu River flow scheme in Gaya after rubber dam setback
The central government has announced a new initiative to ensure continuous water flow in the Falgu River at Gaya, following the underperformance of the rubber dam project, sparking hope among pilgrims ahead of Pitrapaksha.
21 Aug 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Five Petitions Over Bhojashala Worship Dispute in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court’s bench led by Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva has scheduled a hearing on five petitions filed by the Muslim community concerning the use of the historic Bhojashala for Hindu rituals and the routes of access.
21 Aug 2026
Shabd Kirtan Held on Jalandhar Streets Amid Punjab Bandh, Sikh Groups Criticise
During a statewide bandh in Punjab, a Shabd Kirtan procession took place on the streets of Guru Nanak Mission Chowk in Jalandhar, prompting Sikh organisations to urge citizens to stay home.
21 Aug 2026
22 West Bengal devotees carry 144‑kg Ravan Kavad to Baba Baidyanath Dham via Asarganj's Kachhi Kanwaria route
During the final days of Sawan, a group of 22 pilgrims from West Bengal is transporting a 144‑kg Ravan Kavad along the Kachhi Kanwaria road in Asarganj, Bihar, towards the Baba Baidyanath shrine.
21 Aug 2026
ઉજ્જૈનના મહાકાલેશ્વર મંદિરમાં ભક્તોએ કર્યા દિવ્ય આરતીના દર્શન
મહાકાલેશ્વર જ્યોતિર્લિંગ ખાતે યોજાયેલી દિવ્ય આરતીમાં મોટી સંખ્યામાં ભક્તો જોડાયા હતા.
21 Aug 2026
Three foreign couples to wed with Vedic rites in Ujjain on Aug 22
On August 22, three couples from Italy, Spain and England will marry at the Anandamaya Wellness Retreat in Ujjain, following Hindu Vedic rituals overseen by Dr. Omand Guruji.
21 Aug 2026
Sikh groups plan Amritsar shutdown demanding release of detained Sikhs
Sikh organisations have announced a bandh in Amritsar to press for the release of Sikh detainees, signalling a heightened protest in Punjab.
21 Aug 2026
Ancient 1,000-Year-Old Shiva Temple Rebuilt at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Complex
Archaeologists uncovered remnants of a millennium‑old Shiva temple at the Mahakaleshwar site in Ujjain, and authorities are reconstructing it using the original architectural style.
21 Aug 2026
ઉજ્જૈનના મહાકાલેશ્વર મંદિરમાં ૨૧ ઓગસ્ટ ૨૦૨૬ના રોજ ભવ્ય ભસ્મ આરતી અને શૃંગાર દર્શન
૨૧ ઓગસ્ટ ૨૦૨૬ના રોજ ઉજ્જૈન સ્થિત જ્યોતિર્લિંગ ભગવાન શ્રી મહાકાલેશ્વરના દિવ્ય ભસ્મ આરતી અને શૃંગાર દર્શનનું આયોજન કરવામાં આવ્યું હતું.
21 Aug 2026
Special adornment of Baba Mahakal with Ram name at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple during Bhasma Aarti
On the Navami of Shravana Shukla Paksha, Baba Mahakal was specially decorated with the name of Ram and traditional ornaments during the Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain.
21 Aug 2026
Kartarpur Sahib Corridor to Remain Closed Over Security Concerns, Centre Rejects SGPC Appeal
India's Ministry of External Affairs says the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor will stay shut for now, citing security reasons and turning down the SGPC's request to keep it open.
21 Aug 2026
Shakti Mandir Shri Mannan Dham Committee Organises Grand Shobhayatra
The Shakti Mandir Shri Mannan Dham Committee held a Bhavya Shobhayatra, drawing participation from local devotees.
20 Aug 2026