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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 […]

By yashoda

January 24, 2019

Telangana all set for month long ‘Bonalu’

The temples of various goddesses in twin cities are being spruced up to celebrate the colourful Bonalu Festival from July 15. On its part, the authorities have literally pulled out all the stops to ensThure the festival is celebrated across the Capital on a grand scale. A preparatory meeting was conducted on Thursday by Endowments Minister, Allola Indrakaran Reddy and Principal Secretary N Siva Shankar with the Executive Officers of all the temples from […]

By yashoda

July 13, 2018

South India Religious News Updates (1st Week of July)

South India Religious News Updates (1st Week of July) Kerala : “Oushadha Biksha Yatra” – A unique campaign seeking herbs A unique mission aimed at collecting medicines and herbs from various temples to prepare the special monsoon season Ayurvedic preparation, which will be served to the people for mental and physical health in the month of Karkitakam of the Malayalam calendar, started Last week. “Oushadha Biksha Yatra, the mission that is set to revive an […]

By yashoda

July 3, 2018

Batukamma : Telangana’s “Navratri” – Significance and Rituals

Batukamma : Telangana’s Navratri celebrated as Floral Festival – Significance and Rituals “Bathukamma” is a colourful floral festival of Telangana and is celebrated by womenfolk with exotic flowers of the region. The festival has over the years became a symbol of Telangana culture and identity. Bathukamma is celebrated for nine days during Durga Navratri. It starts on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya and the 9-day festivities will culminate on “Saddula Bathukamma” or “Pedda Bathukamma” festival […]

By yashoda

September 20, 2017