Religion

AP Govt Declares Panchadarla Hills a No-Mining Zone

The Andhra Pradesh government has declared the sacred Panchadarla pilgrimage hills a no-mining zone, protecting the site from extractive activities.

28 Aug 2026

Indore ties rakhi to Khajrana Ganesh on Raksha Bandhan, gives sisters free bus rides

On Raksha Bandhan, devotees in Indore tied rakhi to the Khajrana Ganesh idol and city buses offered free rides to women.

28 Aug 2026

Sisters Tie Rakhis to Inmates on Raksha Bandhan at Muzaffarpur Central Jail

On Raksha Bandhan, sisters visited sentenced and under‑trial inmates at Muzaffarpur Central Jail, tying rakhis, applying tilak and sharing sweets in an emotional ceremony.

28 Aug 2026

116 Maharashtra Fire Service personnel deployed at Tulja Bhawani Temple for upcoming festivities

The Maharashtra State Fire Service has positioned 116 personnel at the Tulja Bhawani Temple in Tuljapur ahead of the upcoming festive celebrations.

28 Aug 2026

Political Support Boosts Velankanni Pilgrimage, Says The Goan

The Goan reports that the annual Velankanni pilgrimage is receiving a fresh political push, signalling increased involvement from political circles.

28 Aug 2026

Goa Assembly proposes life imprisonment for forced religious conversions

A bill tabled in the Goa Legislative Assembly seeks to make forced religious conversion punishable by life imprisonment.

28 Aug 2026

Devotees Tie Rakhis to Khajrana Ganesh in Grand Raksha Bandhan Celebrations in Indore

On Raksha Bandhan, large crowds gathered at Khajrana Ganesh Temple in Indore, where devotees offered rakhis to the deity as part of the festivities.

28 Aug 2026

Maharashtra’s Anti‑Conversion Law Comes Into Force Today

The Maharashtra government has enacted its new anti‑conversion legislation, which became effective today, outlining stricter procedures for religious conversions.

28 Aug 2026

Thousands of Women Tie Rakhi to Lord Jagannath in Raipur's Raksha Bandhan

A grand Raksha Bandhan ceremony in Raipur saw thousands of women tie rakhi to an idol of Lord Jagannath, marking a large‑scale religious observance.

28 Aug 2026

Shri Hari Naam Sankirtan Amrit Varsha Held at Ved Madir, Daresi, Ludhiana

A devotional Shri Hari Naam Sankirtan Amrit Varsha was organized at Ved Madir in Daresi, Ludhiana, drawing local worshippers.

28 Aug 2026

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