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Surprise Move by Sabarimala Temple Board Leaves Everyone Flabbergasted!

Surprise Move by Sabarimala Temple Board Leaves Everyone Flabbergasted! After over four months of controversy around Sabarimala temple and entry of women into the temple, there seems to be happy ending o sorts to the episode. Happy because temple board came up with a surprise that has left everyone shocked, but has put a peaceful end to the complete issue. In what is considered to be a shot from the arm by the Devasom Board, […]

By yashoda

February 6, 2019

New online initiative provides digital access to teachings from Tibetan monasteries

Gompa Tibetan Monastery Services, a not-for-profit partnership between 47 Monasteries and nunneries throughout India and Nepal, is aiming to connect people with classical Tibetan practice and culture. With support from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and senior lamas from all Tibetan traditions, Gompa offers online educational resources, such as webcast teachings, puja ceremonies, and an online donation platform. So far, the platform has reached 4,000 people across the world, 2,500 of which have streamed teachings […]

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January 28, 2019

‘Halal’ Internet is here for a better Muslim friendly browsing

‘Halal’ Internet is here for a better Muslim friendly browsing A Malaysian startup to meet the growing need for a new browser which is in compliance with Islamic values has developed a new ‘Halal’ browser called ‘SalamWeb’. SalamWeb is a mobile and desktop browser designed to deliver a friendly web experience for Muslims. The app includes messaging, news and other features. The world’s first Shariah certified web browser, SalamWeb, is designed & optimised with Muslim’s […]

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January 28, 2019

Yadadri – Telangana’s Biggest Pilgrimage Centre in the Making

The erstwhile Yadagirigutta is turning in to the biggest pilgrimage centre of Telangana, thanks to the State government’s initiative to make it into Yadadri. A mammoth temple complex is being built in place of old and small temple premises and this new temple complex promises to have a mixture of ancient splendor along with modern ameneties. The famous temple-town in Bhongir-Yadadri district will be provided with a massive fillip this year. The Lakshmi Narayana Temple […]

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January 24, 2019

Are Aghoris and Naga Sadhus’s Same?

With Kumbh Mela is in full swing with thousands of devotees, enthusiastic foreigners are thronging Prayagraj for the Holy dip. The most common doubt for any one following the Kumbh mela is whether the ‘Naga SAdhu’s’ and the ‘Aghoris’ Same! Both are feared and revered but are they really same let us find our who ‘Aghoris’ really are! Nagas are considered to be the Purest and the Supreme Most Sadhus in India. Infact , the […]

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January 24, 2019

Pope launches his Click to Pray app profile

Pope launches his Click to Pray app profile During the Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis unveils his very own user profile in Click To Pray, the official app of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, including its youth branch, the Eucharistic Youth Movement – EYM. Click To Pray (www.clicktopray.org) is a platform that invites men and women from around the world, to accompany the Pope in a mission of compassion for the […]

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January 21, 2019

Tirupathi gears up for Papavinasnam Sri Ramakrishna Theertham Mukkoti celebrations

Tirupathi gears up for Papavinasnam Sri Ramakrishna Theertham Mukkoti celebrations TTD is making elaborate arrangements for convenience of devotees fortune holy ritual of Sri Ramakrishna Theertham Mukkoti slated for January 21. The JEO inspected all preparation underway at Papavinasnam for devotees along with officials of all TTDs wings on Saturday morning. Speaking on The occasion the JEO said the TTD engineering wing had put up three temporary sheds and the Anna prasadam wing would distribute […]

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January 21, 2019

Significance of Shakambari Jayanthi

Significance of Shakambari Jayanthi Shakambari Purnima otherwise called Shakambari Jayanti is the latest day of Shakambari Navratri. Most Navratri days starts on Shukla Pratipada. Nonetheless, Shakambari Navratri starts on Ashtami Tithi and closures on Purnima Tithi in the long stretch of Paush. Consequently, Shakambari Navratri is commended for add up to eight days and it is the latest day in the 8-day long celebration of Shakambari Navratri. Nonetheless, after a few years, Shakambari Navratri may […]

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January 20, 2019

Paush Purnima : Significance and Importance

Paush Purnima: Significance and Importance The second important bath at Mahakumbh is on 21 st January, Monday and more than two million devotees are expected to take holy dip in Triveni- the confluence of river Ganga, Yamuna and invisible Saraswati on the occasion of Purnima-the full moon day of Hindu lunar month of Paush. Paush Purnima is a significant day in Hindu calendar. It marks the beginning of one month long austerity period which is […]

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January 20, 2019

Kumbh Mela 2019 : Who are Naga Sadhu’s and all about their Mysterious world!

Kumbh Mela 2019 : Who are Naga Sadhu’s and all about their Mysterious world! The world’s largest congregation of religious pilgrims, Kumbh Mela, began in Prayagraj on January 15 and will continue till March 4. Millions of devotees congregate here to take a holy dip in river Ganga. Thousands of ash-clad naked Naga Sadhus visited Prayagraj to take a holy dip in the Ganga. The Kumbh Mela snan is opened to the commoners only after […]

By yashoda

January 19, 2019

All You need to Know about Kumbh: Historical Significance

Prayagraj Kumbh has attracted people from all walks of life in big numbers. Prayagraj district administration has closed all educational institutions for three days including 14,15 and 16 January up to class 12 and has also advised degree colleges to close them to avoid inconvenience to the students in view of great rush on fist bathing festive of Kumbh. Entry of buses into the city has been restricted and makeshift bus stations have been developed […]

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January 14, 2019

First Shahi Snan of Akharas on 15th January to be LIVE on AIR & Doordarshan

Elaborate arrangements for Coverage by Akashvani & Doordarshan Kumbh Mela-2019, the world’s largest congregation of humanity at one place is all set to take place at Prayagraj early morning on Tuesday, 15th January ,2019. The first bathing festival of Prayagraj Kumbh will be held on the same day. The first Shahi Snan royal bathing of Akharas will be held on the occasion. Which marks the beginning of Kumbh. Massive arrangements have been made by Mela […]

By yashoda

January 14, 2019