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Additional police deployed in Ayodhya ahead of Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami

Additional police forces have been deployed in Ayodhya ahead of Chaitra Navratri and Ram Navami to ensure the safety and security of devotees, an official said.Speaking to ANI, Ayodhya SSP Raj Karan Nayyar said, "In view of the upcoming Chaitra Navratri and especially Ram Navami, we had sought additional police force from the headquarters, which has been allotted to us. …

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2 days, 11 hours ago

Software engineer loses ₹12 lakh to fake priests

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: A 25-year-old software engineer was duped of ₹12.30 lakh by ‘priests’ who performed rituals claiming they would end his problems. The engineer got in touch with the priests through the ‘Divine Talk’ app and made payments to them in several tranches between January and March 2025, as they threatened that leaving the rituals incomplete would result in his death, …

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4 days ago

Papmochani Ekadashi 2025: Date, shubh muhurat, vrat katha, significance, puja rituals, mantra and more

Hindustan Times

Papmochani Ekadashi is a highly sacred day when devotees offer prayers to Vishnu with deep faith and devotion. Know date and timings Papmochani Ekadashi falls on the eleventh day of the Hindu lunar month, particularly during the Krishna Paksha of Chaitra. According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious timings to observe the occasion are as follows: Parana time - 1:41 PM …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

Buddhism’s holiest site erupts in protests over Hindu ‘control’ of shrine

Al Jazeera

Buddhists across the country have joined protests after monks at the Mahabodhi Temple were forcibly removed by police. For the last 76 years, the temple has been managed by an eight-member committee — four Hindus and four Buddhists — under the Bodh Gaya Temple Act, 1949, a Bihar state law. “This temple management act and committee setup taints our Buddhist …

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1 week ago

Sheetala Ashtami 2025: Date, Basoda Puja muhurat, rituals, significance and all about the auspicious festival

Hindustan Times

Sheetala Ashtami, also known as Sheetalasthami, is a Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala. Sheetala Ashtami 2025 honours Goddess Sheetala with Basoda Puja. Sheetala Ashtami 2025 date and timings This year, the significant Hindu festival of Sheetala Ashtami will be observed on Saturday, March 22. According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious timings to observe the occasion are as follows: Sheetala …

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Rang Panchami 2025 date: 19 or 20 March? Know auspicious time, method of worship

India Today

Rang Panchami is a significant Hindu festival celebrated five days after Holi, marking the conclusion of the Holi festivities. AUSPICIOUS TIMINGS FOR RANG PANCHAMI 2025 The Panchami Tithi begins on March 18 at 10:09 pm and concludes on March 20 at 12:36 am. Therefore, the most auspicious time to celebrate Rang Panchami in 2025 is March 19. SIGNIFICANCE OF RANG …

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Ranga Panchami 2025 correct date: Is it on March 19 or 20? Know shubh muhurat, significance, rituals and more

Hindustan Times

Ranga Panchami is a lively and cheerful festival mainly celebrated in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Rajasthan. Ranga Panchami 2025: Know date, significance, auspicious timings and all about the colourful festival of Ranga Panchami. According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious timings are as follows: Panchami Tithi begins - 10:09 PM on March 18 Panchami Tithi ends - 12:36 …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Swara Bhasker talks about her interfaith marriage, says they perform ‘rituals from all religions’ on daughter Raabiyaa

Hindustan Times

Actor Swara Bhasker, often in the news for her inter-faith marriage to Fahad Ahmad, has now shared a glimpse into her approach to parenting. In a recent interview, Swara revealed that she blended rituals from various religions after welcoming her daughter Raabiyaa, saying she “don’t disbelieve in anything”. Swara Bhasker on raising daughter with husband Fahad During a conversation on …

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Bengaluru to host first-ever Cauvery aarti at Sankey Tank on March 21, Varanasi priests to lead rituals: Report

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru is set to witness a grand religious spectacle as the Karnataka government plans to organize the first-ever Cauvery Aarti at Sankey Tank on March 21, paying tribute to the river that serves as the city's primary water source. According to report by Deccan Herald, the event is being spearheaded by the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board. Initially, BWSSB …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Madhi village controversy: ‘Vendors who do not adhere to ‘Hindu rituals’ barred’

Hindustan Times

The gram panchayat of Madhi village in Pathardi tehsil of Ahilyanagar district has once again found itself in a controversy after revising its resolution on Muslim vendors from participating in the annual Kanifnath Maharaj Yatra. While the district administration and the Aurangabad Bench of Bombay High Court stayed the resolution taken on February 22 barring Muslim traders from setting up …

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1 week, 6 days ago

5 essential hair care rituals to protect your hair through seasonal changes

India Today

As the seasons change, so do the challenges our hair faces. From the dryness of winter to the humidity of summer, adapting your hair care routine is crucial to maintaining healthy, vibrant locks. Here are five essential hair care rituals to help protect your hair through seasonal changes. Whether you're repairing summer damage in autumn or combating winter dryness, deep …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Medical professionals must seriously consider people’s beliefs and cultural practices: expert

The Hindu

Public health professionals should give serious consideration to people’s beliefs, behaviours, and cultural practices, Cristine H. Legare, professor of psychology, founder and director, Center for Applied Cognitive Science, University of Texas, said on Friday. Delivering a lecture on ‘Leveraging the Power of Ritual to Improve Health Outcomes’ at the Sundaram Fasteners Lecture Series 5th Edition, organised by The Banyan and …

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2 weeks ago

Prince William’s soccer obsession revealed – Strange rituals & hidden online identity

Live Mint

Prince William, a devoted supporter of Aston Villa F.C., has opened up about his game-day rituals and the role his children play in bringing luck to his favorite team. "If we’re not doing very well, I start moving round the house quite quickly and I put the children in different positions hoping that’s going to change our luck." Celebrating a …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

The healing power of rituals

New Indian Express

A man, painted in patterns, steps forward — not as himself, but as a god. To practise, to perform, to mourn together — these are not just traditions but tools, shaping sorrow, steadying hearts, stitching the unseen wounds of the mind. Cristine Legare, a professor of psychology at The University of Texas at Austin, believes ritual is not just a …

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Know When Does Holashtak End And The Important Rituals To Follow On This Day

ABP News

Holashtak 2025: Holashtak is considered extremely inauspicious, as planetary influences remain intense and unfavourable during this period. Holashtak began on March 7, 2025, on the Ashtami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Phalguna month and will end on March 13 at 10:35 AM on Holika Dahan. Auspicious Activities Will Not Take Place Even After Holashtak Holashtak ends on March …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Holika Dahan 2025: Dos and don'ts to follow while performing the ritual on Choti Holi

Hindustan Times

Holika Dahan 2025: A day before Rangwali Holi, Hindus observe Choti Holi or Holika Dahan, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. Holika Dahan 2025: On March 13, 2024, Hindus will celebrate Holika Dahan, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. Check out the specific dos and don’ts to follow for the ceremony: Do’s and Don’ts for Holika Dahan Do’s: …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu Man Dies At Son’s Engagement, His Body Brought To Marriage For Rituals Hours Later

ABP News

In an unusual turn of events, a family in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district advanced a wedding to the night before its scheduled date after the groom’s father passed away during the engagement ceremony. Varadaraj, a 60-year-old textile merchant from Perugopanapalli village near Mathur, suffered a fatal heart attack on Sunday evening while attending the engagement of his eldest son, Manish, …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Kerala’s Devakoothu: The Sole Female Theyyam Defying Tradition

The Hindu

Published : Mar 10, 2025 18:53 IST - 11 MINS READ From the middle of October to the end of May or early June, parts of Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasargod districts in the north Malabar region of Kerala come alive to Theyyam. Her husband, Kannan Panikkar, is a former koladhari, or Theyyam performer, who now plays the percussion during performances, …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Rangbhari Ekadashi 2025: Know date, auspicious time, significance and rituals to celebrate Holi in Varanasi

India TV News

Rangbhari Ekadashi 2025: Know date, auspicious time, significance and rituals to celebrate Holi in Varanasi Rangbhari Ekadashi, which comes before Holi, has special significance. Rangbhari Ekadashi 2025: Auspicious Timing The Ekadashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Falgun month starts on March 9 at 7:45 AM. Rangbhari Ekadashi 2025: Significance According to religious beliefs, after marriage, Lord Shiva took …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Defying tradition, women belonging to Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam in Salem district, bury the dead

The Hindu

In most religions, women are not allowed to carry the dead or perform rituals for their loved ones at burial grounds. But a group of women from the Salem district, belonging to the Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam, carry the dead to the burial ground, breaking the tradition. O. Sudha, 40, Salem district DVK women’s wing organiser and a member of a …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: Check date, timings, rituals and other details

Live Mint

Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: Amalaki Ekadashi will be observed on Monday, March 10. The day of Amalaki Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Amalaki Ekadashi timings as per Drik Panchang – Ekadashi Tithi begins - 07:45 AM on March 09, 2025 Ekadashi Tithi ends - 07:44 AM on March 10, 2025 On March 11, Parana Time - 06:35 AM to 08:13 …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Chaitra Navratri 2025 calendar: Dates, rituals, significance and 9-day celebration details

India Today

Chaitra Navratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals for the veneration of Goddess Durga and her nine forms. The key dates are as follows: DATE DAY TITHI DAY-WISE GODDESS NAME 30th March 2025 Sunday Pratipada Goddess Shailputri 31st March 2025 Monday Dwitiya Goddess Brahmacharini 01st April 2025 Tuesday Tritiya Goddess Chandraghanta 02nd April 2025 Wednesday Chaturthi Goddess Kushmanda …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Phalguna Purnima 2025: Auspicious timings, rituals and key details

India Today

Phalguna Purnima or Vasanta is one important festival in the Hindu calendar which is celebrated with varied social religious practices and marks the onset of Spring. Vasanta Purnima is celebrated enthusiastically in various regions of India because it is recognised as the most glorious full moon day in the Hindu Calendar. RITUALS AND OBSERVANCES Devotees observe Vasanta Purnima with various …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Kate Moss looks incredible in a dramatic feathered coat as she arrives at the Tom Ford show during Paris Fashion Week

Daily Mail

Kate Moss turned heads in a bold black feathered coat as she arrived at the Tom Ford show during Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday night. Kate Moss turned heads in a bold black feathered coat as she arrived at the Tom Ford show during Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday night The supermodel looked incredible as she teamed the dramatic jacket …

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Additional police deployed in Ayodhya ahead of Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami

Software engineer loses ₹12 lakh to fake priests

Papmochani Ekadashi 2025: Date, shubh muhurat, vrat katha, significance, puja rituals, mantra and more

Buddhism’s holiest site erupts in protests over Hindu ‘control’ of shrine

Sheetala Ashtami 2025: Date, Basoda Puja muhurat, rituals, significance and all about the auspicious festival

Rang Panchami 2025 date: 19 or 20 March? Know auspicious time, method of worship

Ranga Panchami 2025 correct date: Is it on March 19 or 20? Know shubh muhurat, significance, rituals and more

Swara Bhasker talks about her interfaith marriage, says they perform ‘rituals from all religions’ on daughter Raabiyaa

Bengaluru to host first-ever Cauvery aarti at Sankey Tank on March 21, Varanasi priests to lead rituals: Report

Madhi village controversy: ‘Vendors who do not adhere to ‘Hindu rituals’ barred’

5 essential hair care rituals to protect your hair through seasonal changes

Medical professionals must seriously consider people’s beliefs and cultural practices: expert

Prince William’s soccer obsession revealed – Strange rituals & hidden online identity

The healing power of rituals

Know When Does Holashtak End And The Important Rituals To Follow On This Day

Holika Dahan 2025: Dos and don'ts to follow while performing the ritual on Choti Holi

Tamil Nadu Man Dies At Son’s Engagement, His Body Brought To Marriage For Rituals Hours Later

Kerala’s Devakoothu: The Sole Female Theyyam Defying Tradition

Rangbhari Ekadashi 2025: Know date, auspicious time, significance and rituals to celebrate Holi in Varanasi

Defying tradition, women belonging to Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam in Salem district, bury the dead

Amalaki Ekadashi 2025: Check date, timings, rituals and other details

Chaitra Navratri 2025 calendar: Dates, rituals, significance and 9-day celebration details

Phalguna Purnima 2025: Auspicious timings, rituals and key details

Kate Moss looks incredible in a dramatic feathered coat as she arrives at the Tom Ford show during Paris Fashion Week