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5 temple towns in East India you can visit this year
2 days, 9 hours ago

5 temple towns in East India you can visit this year

India TV News  

Image Source : Social 1/6 5 temple towns in East India you can visit this year Image Source : Social 2/6 Jagannath Temple, Odisha: This temple is located in Puri and is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Image Source : Social 3/6 Kamakhya Temple, Assam: This temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in the …

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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How is it different from 3 other Kumbhs
4 days, 9 hours ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: How is it different from 3 other Kumbhs

India Today  

The Kumbh Mela is the largest religious and cultural gathering in the world, held once every 12 years at one of four sacred locations in India: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, or Nashik. There are four types of Kumbh Mela: Kumbh Mela Ardh Kumbh Mela Purna Kumbh Mela Maha Kumbh Mela Sadhus arrive in Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. The geographical …

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Kamala Harris to certify Trump's win four years after Capitol attack, calls her role a ‘sacred obligation’: Watch
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4 days, 17 hours ago

Kamala Harris to certify Trump's win four years after Capitol attack, calls her role a ‘sacred obligation’: Watch

Hindustan Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday is set to preside over the certification of her defeat to Donald Trump four years after he tried to stop the very process that will now return him to the White House. Kamala Harris described her role to certify Trump's win as a “sacred obligation” to ensure the peaceful transfer of power. Karoline Leavitt, …

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Put communities in charge of conserving sacred groves
4 days, 18 hours ago

Put communities in charge of conserving sacred groves

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court’s recent judgment directing the government to adopt measures for the protection of sacred groves brings into focus the fundamental tension between the State and communities in environmental governance. The Court’s seeming endorsement of community management is most aligned with the community forest resource rights under the Forest Rights Act, which empower tribal and traditional forest-dwelling communities to …

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Maha Kumbh: Who are Naga Sadhus? know interesting facts about them | Pics
4 days, 21 hours ago

Maha Kumbh: Who are Naga Sadhus? know interesting facts about them | Pics

India TV News  

Image Source : pti 1/10 Naga Sadhus have a long history as evidence of their heritage can be found in the coins and paintings of Mohenjo-Daro. Image Source : pti 2/10 Naga Sadhus are revered ascetics known for their intense spiritual practices and complete renunciation of worldly possessions. Image Source : pti 6/10 The unique lifestyle and rituals of Naga …

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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: From Shahi snan to Maha Shivratri snan, know dates, history, significance of holy baths
4 days, 22 hours ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: From Shahi snan to Maha Shivratri snan, know dates, history, significance of holy baths

India TV News  

The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the greatest and most sacred gatherings in Hinduism, takes place every twelve years. From Shahi snan to the final ‘snan’, here's all you need to know about the event, including its dates and the rich history of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Dates for Holy Baths The Maha Kumbh Mela …

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Your ultimate travel guide for a transformative experience
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5 days, 1 hour ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Your ultimate travel guide for a transformative experience

Hindustan Times  

Spiritual events and destinations are no longer limited to people in their 60s. Faith-based holidays make up 60 percent of India’s domestic tourism, according to a March report by the real estate consultancy CBRE South Asia Pvt Ltd. A sadhu from Niranjani Akhara at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj With the Maha Kumbh on the horizon, booking sites and organisers …

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Golden Globes 2025: Payal Kapadia loses Best Director award to Brady Corbet
5 days, 5 hours ago

Golden Globes 2025: Payal Kapadia loses Best Director award to Brady Corbet

India Today  

Director Payal Kapadia came close to winning the Best Director award at this year's Golden Globes but lost to Brady Corbet for The Brutalist. Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light also received a nomination for Best Non-English Language Motion Picture, competing against Emilia Perez, I'm Still Here, and The Seed of the Sacred Fig. Watch Golden Globes 2025 updates …

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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: When will it start? Check dates of Shahi snan, history, significance and more
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5 days, 23 hours ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: When will it start? Check dates of Shahi snan, history, significance and more

Hindustan Times  

Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest and most sacred gatherings in Hinduism, occurs once every twelve years. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Key dates for holy baths The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is set to begin on January 13, 2025, with the Paush Purnima Snan, and will conclude on February 26, 2025, aligning with Maha Shivratri. Important bathing dates: Important …

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Seers of second largest Akhada arrive atop chariots, camels, for Mahakumbh
6 days, 15 hours ago

Seers of second largest Akhada arrive atop chariots, camels, for Mahakumbh

Hindustan Times  

The revered seers of Panchayati Akhada Shri Niranjani made a grand and ceremonial entry into the Mahakumbh 2025 mela on Saturday, arriving atop chariots, elephants, camels, and horses. Seers of second largest Akhada arrive atop chariots, camels, for Mahakumbh The Akhada, considered the second-largest among the 13 recognised Hindu monastic orders, became the sixth to formally arrive for the mega …

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PM Modi sends sacred chadar for Ajmer Sharif Dargah amid Shiva temple claim petition row
1 week, 1 day ago

PM Modi sends sacred chadar for Ajmer Sharif Dargah amid Shiva temple claim petition row

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over a ceremonial 'chadar' to Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday, January 2. This sacred 'chadar' will be offered at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah on the occasion of the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti – the 13th-century Sufi saint. “PM Narendra Modi ji presented the Chadar that would be offered on his …

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PM Modi to send sacred chadar for Ajmer Sharif dargah amid Shiva temple claim row
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1 week, 2 days ago

PM Modi to send sacred chadar for Ajmer Sharif dargah amid Shiva temple claim row

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hand over a ceremonial 'chadar' to Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju today. This sacred 'chadar' will be offered at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah on the occasion of the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Modi's gesture comes over a month after a Rajasthan court accepted a petition submitted by the Hindu Sena, claiming that …

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Keerthy Suresh reveals why she wears the sacred thread: Supposed to be powerful
1 week, 2 days ago

Keerthy Suresh reveals why she wears the sacred thread: Supposed to be powerful

India Today  

Actor Keerthy Suresh, currently busy promoting her recently released film Baby John, shared the reason behind wearing the sacred yellow thread after her wedding to longtime boyfriend Antony Thattil. During her interview with Galatta India, the Baby John actor said, "There's a reason behind why I am wearing it to every promotion, because we are not supposed to remove the …

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Keerthy Suresh reveals why she is still wearing turmeric thread instead of gold mangalsutra after marriage
1 week, 2 days ago

Keerthy Suresh reveals why she is still wearing turmeric thread instead of gold mangalsutra after marriage

Hindustan Times  

What Keerthy said During the interview, Keerthy said: “There's a reason behind why I am wearing it to every promotion because we are not supposed to remove the sacred thread. But I don't think we found an auspicious date and the date is towards the end of Jan.” ‘I thought it looked hot’ She went on to add, “So I …

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The Seed Of The Sacred Fig: Uproar over CBFC censoring Hijab burning scene from Mohammad Rasoulof's film
1 week, 5 days ago

The Seed Of The Sacred Fig: Uproar over CBFC censoring Hijab burning scene from Mohammad Rasoulof's film

India TV News  

The Central Board of Film Certification has instructed some edits in Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof's political thriller 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig'. The film's team is disappointed by CBFC's order An insider close to the Indian distribution team was disappointed with the CBFC's decision. 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' shines at film festivals Shot secretly in Iran, 'The …

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Somavati Amavasya: Time, significance, and all you need to know
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1 week, 5 days ago

Somavati Amavasya: Time, significance, and all you need to know

India Today  

Somavati Amavasya is a rare and highly auspicious occasion in the Hindu calendar when the new moon coincides with a Monday. SIGNIFICANCE OF SOMAVATI AMAVASYA According to Vedic astrology, the moon's alignment on Amavasya day influences spiritual practices and rituals. HOLY PLACES TO VISIT SOMAVATI AMAVASYA Many devotees visit sacred places like Gaya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Haridwar, and Rameswaram to perform …

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Under a 'grandma moon,' Native Americans honor their sacred pact with salmon
1 week, 6 days ago

Under a 'grandma moon,' Native Americans honor their sacred pact with salmon

NPR  

Under a 'grandma moon,' Native Americans honor their sacred pact with salmon toggle caption Annie Warren/Northwest Public Broadcasting On a tall bluff that overlooks the south Puget Sound in one direction and sparkling headlights on I-5 in another, members of the Nisqually Indian Tribe gathered for a Winter Moon Celebration on this soggy solstice. toggle caption Annie Warren/Northwest Public Broadcasting …

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Peyote, sacred to Native Americans, is threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development
2 weeks ago

Peyote, sacred to Native Americans, is threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development

LA Times  

In this corner of southern Texas, the plump cacti seem to pop out of arid dust and cracked earth, like magic dumplings. For many Native American Church members who call this region the “peyote gardens,” the plant is sacrosanct and an inextricable part of their prayer and ceremony. Native American Church members say the situation has worsened with demands from …

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In Wisconsin, the Menominee Nation is reintroducing a sacred animal to the tribe's youth
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In Wisconsin, the Menominee Nation is reintroducing a sacred animal to the tribe's youth

NPR  

In Wisconsin, the Menominee Nation is reintroducing a sacred animal to the tribe's youth The Menominee Nation is reintroducing a sacred animal — the buffalo — on tribal land in Wisconsin to inspire the tribe's youth. SUSAN BENCE, BYLINE: On this autumn morning at the Menominee Nation's sparkling new high school, students are experiencing one first after another. BENCE: The …

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'Amazing Grace' was first performed on New Year's Day over 250 years ago
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'Amazing Grace' was first performed on New Year's Day over 250 years ago

NPR  

'Amazing Grace' was first performed on New Year's Day over 250 years ago The song "Amazing Grace" was first performed on New Year's Day, 1773, and has gone through many changes over the years. BALABAN: It was this is the English Chamber Choir performing "Amazing Grace" to "Tune 14," a tune attached to Newton's words in an early hymn book. …

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Thank God it’s Friday!
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Thank God it’s Friday!

Times of India  

By- Francis Gonsalves Many years ago, thinking that the film Thank God It’s Friday would focus on Good Friday and the life of Christ, an old devout uncle bought us tickets to see it. The Bible says: “God rested on the seventh day… and blessed it, Genesis 2:2-3.” If God rested on the Sabbath, shouldn’t we rest one day every …

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What is the Native American Church and why is peyote sacred to members?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

What is the Native American Church and why is peyote sacred to members?

Associated Press  

The Native American Church is considered the most widespread religious movement among the Indigenous people of North America. In order to preserve the peyote ceremony, the federal and state governments encouraged Native American people to organize as a church, said Darrell Red Cloud, the great-great grandson of Chief Red Cloud of the Lakota Nation and vice president of the Native …

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Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development

Associated Press  

HEBBRONVILLE, Texas — In this corner of southern Texas, the plump cacti seem to pop out of arid dust and cracked earth, like magic dumplings. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Sandor Iron Rope, president of the Native American Church of South Dakota and Indigenous Peyote Conservation Initiative board member, left, and Miriam …

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Vatican to open sacred portals starting Christmas Eve to save Catholics from eternal damnation
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Vatican to open sacred portals starting Christmas Eve to save Catholics from eternal damnation

Daily Mail  

The Vatican is set to open five sacred portals starting on Christmas Eve for the first time in 25 years. At the start of Christmas Eve Mass, Pope Francis will push open the Holy Door in St Peter’s Basilica, which will stay open throughout the year to allow the estimated 32 million pilgrims projected to visit Rome to pass through. …

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