TN: Madurai's Meenakshi Amman Temple revives sacred water ritual after four-year pause

Jul 01, 2024

Madurai's Meenakshi Amman Temple has resumed its traditional practice of drawing sacred water (Thirumanjanam) from the Vaigai River for daily rituals, after a hiatus...

Day 5 of Pran Pratishtha: Daily prayers, rituals with sugar, fruit held in Ram Temple

Jan 20, 2024

"Today, on January 20, 2024, daily prayers, havan, etc. were held. Rituals with sugar and fruits also took place. 81 Kalash were established and...

Trump's fan Bussa Krishna's soul will rest in peace: Krishna's friend after US presidential win

Nov 07, 2024

Bussa Krishna Raju, a farmer from Telangana, was an ardent fan of Donald Trump. His unwavering devotion led him to erect a 6-foot statue...

Tamil Nadu: Temple elephant Akhila celebrates 23rd birthday in Trichy

May 24, 2025

Born in 2002, Akhila was brought to the temple in 2011 during the tenure of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to assist in temple...

Mahalaya 2022: Date, rituals, significance

Sep 23, 2022

New Delhi [India], September 23 : Mahalaya marks the beginning of the Durga Pooja festival. It is observed at the end of Shradh or...

"Work for Ram Katha Sangrahalaya begun": Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra

Jun 03, 2024

The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Lord Ram was held on January 22, with the main rituals performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The idol...