Gujarat CM Patel performs Pahind ritual, flags off 149th Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad

Jul 16, 2026

On the auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Bij, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel offered prayers to Lord Jagannath and performed the rituals for the Lord's...

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel performs sacred Pahind Vidhi; flags off 148th Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad

Jun 27, 2025

Upholding the annual tradition, the CM performed Pahind Vidhi, the symbolic ritual of cleaning the chariot. Marking his fourth consecutive year, the CM swept...

Gujarat CM performs 'Pahind Vidhi', flags off 145th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Ahmedabad

Jun 20, 2023

As per the tradition every year during Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra the Chief Minister performs the 'Pahind Vidhi', a symbolic ritual of cleaning the...

Israel cuts fees for Mikvahs – Ritual Baths

Sep 15, 2023

Israel’s Ministry of Religious Services announced to the general public a reduction in the entrance fees to mikvahs – religious ritual baths. And entry...

Sharvari's Diwali ritual has a Maharashtrian connection

Oct 22, 2022

Sharvari, best known for her role in 'Bunty aur Babli 2', opened up about celebrating Maharashtrian ritual 'pahili pahat' on Diwali.

"Modi, you are a winner," says Jokoryu Takayuki, Japanese Sumo wrestler

Sep 29, 2025

The IMF noted that the Shiomaki ritual was organised as part of the Vishwa Sewa Pakhwada in Japan. While performing the ritual, Jokoryu Takayuki...