Large Crowds Attend Morning Aarti at Siddhivinayak Temple
Devotees gathered in large numbers for the morning prayers at Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak Temple, offering their respects to Lord Ganesha.
Devotees gathered in large numbers for the morning prayers at Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak Temple, offering their respects to Lord Ganesha.
Devotees gathered for the morning aarti rituals at the historic Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, participating in the sacred ceremony.
The Sri Gavisiddheshwara Jatra in Koppal concluded on Jan 18, attracting nearly 2 lakh devotees. Organizers served 85 quintals of godi huggi using an innovative road roller method for grinding jaggery.
A tragic accident on the Solapur-Pune National Highway near Mohol has claimed the lives of several devotees. The car they were traveling in crashed into a tree. Police are investigating the incident.
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration reduces parking charges at Puri guest houses from Rs 500 to Rs 240 per day following widespread devotee resentment.
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre submitted a scientific report on the gold cladding at Lord Ayyappa temple in a sealed envelope. A Special Investigation Team will now scrutinize the findings.
Iskcon Mayapur files FIR after devotees report online accommodation scams. Fake portals target pilgrims with fraudulent guest house deals, prompting a high-level alert from temple authorities.
Thousands of devotees in Kanpur took a sacred dip in the Ganga on Makar Sankranti morning despite the season's second coldest night at 3.6°C. Special arrangements ensured safety at major ghats.
Chandigarh celebrated Makar Sankranti with vibrant kite flying in parks, spiritual havan at Panjab University, and special prayers at Sri Ayyappa Temple, highlighting community bonding.
A unique spiritual event saw devotees walking the streets at dawn, blending faith with public expression in a serene morning ritual.
Prayagraj police reviewed extensive security measures for Makar Sankranti, deploying multiple forces and monitoring systems to manage the heavy influx of devotees safely.
The Kerala High Court expressed shock over the alleged theft of gold worth Rs 4.5 crore from Sabarimala temple, calling it an extraordinary case involving sacred valuables.
Hundreds of pilgrims gathered at Sabarimala Ayyappa temple for the Makaravilakku ceremony. The sacred lamp appeared thrice on Ponnambalamedu hills, and devotees spotted the Makara jyothi star in the evening sky.
Long queues formed early Wednesday at Gorakhnath Temple as devotees offered Khichdi. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally monitored arrangements and performed the ritual.
A sudden fire broke out at the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj, causing widespread panic among devotees gathered for Makar Sankranti holy dip at Sangam.
The sacred Thiruvabharanam procession carrying Lord Ayyappa's ornaments commenced from Pandalam on Monday, heading to Sabarimala for the Makaravilakku festival on Wednesday evening.
Ayyappa Baktha Sangam appeals to lakhs of pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh to strictly adhere to Kerala Police directives for a safe Makaravilakku festival. Virtual queue caps and travel restrictions are in place.
Four Ayyappa devotees died and eight were injured after their MUV collided with a lorry in Tumakuru, Karnataka. The victims were returning from Sabarimala. Read for details.
Four Ayyappa devotees, including a 7-year-old girl, died after their vehicle hit a parked truck on Bengaluru-Pune highway. Seven others were injured in the early morning tragedy.
Kandararu Rajeevaru, cousin of Sabarimala head priest, arrested in gold smuggling case. The incident revives scrutiny of the tantri family's past controversies. Read the full report.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flagged off 35-40 devotees to Ayodhya's Ram Temple, calling it a journey of Sanatan faith and cultural unity. Read about the spiritual significance.
Kerala High Court expresses displeasure over Travancore Devaswom Board's delay in submitting audited accounts for Global Ayyappa Sangamam 2025. Court grants final one-month extension.
At Prayagraj's Magh Mela, a surprising trend sees more adults, especially elderly women, getting separated due to fog and similar tents. The historic Bhoole Bhatke Shivir has reunited 210 people in five days. Discover the reasons and their 79-year legacy.
Despite the digital age, over 1.2 lakh devotees sent donations via money orders to Tirumala temple in 2025. Discover how this traditional system thrives, connecting remote devotees with Lord Venkateswara.
The Travancore Devaswom Board now allows Ayyappa devotees to submit original devotional songs for playback at Sabarimala temple. Learn how to apply and the guidelines for submission.
The Sabarimala temple board will now play devotional songs composed by ordinary devotees over its PA system. Discover how this new initiative connects faith with creativity.
Three minor boys detained for stone-pelting at Om Shakti devotees in Bengaluru's JJ Nagar. A woman was injured, sparking protests. Police probe ongoing under SC/ST Act & BNS.
Two Ayyappa devotees on foot pilgrimage to Sabarimala were killed after being hit by a speeding van in Theni district. Details on the tragic accident and police action.
The Sabarimala temple witnesses a surge of devotees for the Makaravilakku festival. Read about the arrangements, crowd management, and the spiritual significance of this annual pilgrimage.
Indore traffic police implement a special diversion plan for Khajrana Ganesh Temple to manage thousands of devotees expected on New Year. Get details on routes and restrictions.