Religion

Maharashtra churches circulate ‘free will’ forms ahead of anti‑conversion law

As Maharashtra prepares to enforce its anti‑conversion legislation, several churches have begun asking members to sign ‘free will’ declarations, aiming to document voluntary religious choices.

Two Special Trains Launched for Sehore Kavad Yatra Till Aug 26

Indian Railways has introduced two unreserved special trains between Sehore and Sant Hirdaram Nagar to accommodate the growing pilgrim crowd during the Sehore Kavad Yatra, operating until August 26.

સુરેન્દ્રનગરના બોડીયા ગામમાં સ્વયંભૂ બોડેશ્વર મહાદેવનું પવિત્ર ધામ

બોડીયા ગામમાં નદી કિનારે આવેલું સ્વયંભૂ બોડેશ્વર મહાદેવનું ધામ સોમવાર અને મહાશિવરાત્રીમાં વિશેષ ભીડને આકર્ષે છે, અને ગામની ધાર્મિક ઓળખનું પ્રતીક છે.

Six Lakh Devotees Join 11‑km Kawad Yatra in Sehore Amid Rare Saawan‑Pradosh Conjunction

Around 600,000 pilgrims participated in an 11‑km Kawad Yatra in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, led by Pandit Pradeep Mishra, coinciding with the rare Saawan‑Pradosh alignment.

NCM Choir to Hold Special Worship Concert in Mokokchung

The NCM choir will stage a special worship concert in Mokokchung, Nagaland, as reported by the Nagaland Post.

Postal Service Rolls Out Waterproof Rakhi Packets in Bihar Amid Monsoon

The Indian Postal Department has introduced Rs 10 waterproof envelopes, dedicated counters and a 10% postage discount to ensure Raksha Bandhan gifts reach safely despite monsoon showers in Bihar.

Haryana Khap Row: Women’s Wing Backs Naugama Ban on Same‑Village Love Marriages

The women’s wing of a local khap has endorsed a ban on love marriages within the same village of Naugama in Haryana, intensifying an ongoing community dispute.

Thousands of Women Gather at Rakhi Mahasammelan in Amritsar

A massive turnout of women marked the Rakhi Mahasammelan held in Amritsar, reflecting strong community participation in the cultural event.

Hanuman statue vandalised in Chanichhapra, Siwan; police camp and peace committee meet

A Hanuman idol was smashed in Chanichhapra village of Siwan district after a puja, leading police to set up a camp and authorities to convene a peace committee to calm tensions.

સંતરામપુર તાલુકાની ભંડારા તળગામ અને બોડીકુબા પ્રાથમિક શાળામાં બાળકો સાથે રક્ષાબંધન ની ઉજવણી કરવામાં આવી

નબીપુરમાં 12 રબીઉલ અવ્વલનું ઉજવણી 26 તારીખે નિર્ધારિત

નબીપુરમાં 12 રબીઉલ અવ્વલ (મુહંમદ ﷺનું જન્મદિવસ) 26 તારીખે ઉજવાશે.

Thousands of Shiv devotees trek 11 km Kawad Yatra from Sevan River to Kubereswar Dham in Sehore

Despite rain, thousands of Shiva devotees walked the 11‑km Kawad pilgrimage from the Sevan River to Kubereswar Dham in Sehore during the final phase of Sawan.