In an exclusive interview with ANI, PM Modi expressed his devotion for Lord Ram and Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had performed the Pran Pratishtha of Shri Ramlalla at the newly built Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya. As India celebrates Ram Navami 2024 today, watch PM Modi revealing about the surreal experiences he went through, during the Pran Pratishtha process.
17 April,2024 05:44 PM IST
Diwali 2023: Ayodhya is all set to hold a grand Deepotsav on November 11 on the eve of Diwali. A record attempt would be made with over 24 lakh diyas at 51 ghats set to illuminate the city. Around 25,000 volunteers from Avadh University and the Ayodhya district administration have been roped in to light the diyas at the same time. The team from the Guinness Book of World Records will be counting the lamps with the help of a drone camera. The grand Deepotsav programme in Ayodhya will commence at 3 pm. The Deepotsav will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Almost all ministers of the Uttar Pradesh government will be present in Ayodhya. After the Deepotsav, a laser show has been organised in the city.
11 November,2023 04:15 PM IST | Mumbai
Diwali 2023: Ayodhya has been illuminated ahead of Diwali. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with its variations also celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". Diwali is observed on Amavasya (or the new moon), the 15th day of the month of Kartik, every year. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12. The city is fully geared up for its seventh Deepotsav, with over 24 lakh lamps set to illuminate the city. The Guinness Book of World Records team has initiated the lamp count at 51 ghats in the presence of the supervisor, ghat in-charge, coordinator, and counting volunteers.
11 November,2023 11:27 AM IST | Mumbai
Ganesh Chaturthi, commemorating the birth of Lord Ganesha is set to commence from September 19 this year. Lord Ganesh has been associated with wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. Mumbai is all set to witness the most awaited and loved festival of the year. Aagmans of several famous Ganesh Pandals have begun in the city of dreams. Idol of Khetwadi cha Ganraj was welcomed with huge enthusiasm in the 12th Khetwadi lane of Mumbai. The mandal is famous for making the tallest Ganpati idol. Several cultural activities were performed at the Aagman Sohla which included dhol tasha, rangolis and cultural performances. Girgaon area of Mumbai witnesses several pandals like Lal Baug cha Raja, Mumbai cha Raja among others to celebrate the vignaharta. Ganesh Visarjan will be observes on 28th September this year.
04 September,2023 03:24 PM IST | Mumbai
Today, on the occasion of Ram Navami, Swami Ramdev will initiate 100 youths into Sanyas Deeksha at Patanjali Sanyas Ashram. Yog Guru Ramdev and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat participated in the 'Sanyas Diksha Mahotsav' organized at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar in Uttarakhand.
30 March,2023 03:06 PM IST | Mumbai
The 11-day #GaneshChaturthi concluded with the immersion of Lord Ganesh idols in the sea, rivers and other water bodies across Mumbai. In big cities like Pune and Mumbai, processions carrying huge idols of the elephant-headed God on decorated trucks, accompanied by thousands of devotees and troupes of drummers continued well past midnight. Watch the video to know more
09 September,2022 08:22 PM IST
Rajendra Kane, a police inspector from Mumbai’s Vile Parle police station, has found a unique way to celebrate Ganesh Utsav this year. The Ganesh idol at Kane’s home is dressed as a police inspector, with a smartphone in hand, and was featured in a music video – all with the aim of creating awareness about cyber crimes in the city.
01 September,2022 03:45 PM IST | Mumbai
Franklin Paul from Pratiksha Nagar in Mumbai is celebrating the Ganpati festival for many years, this year he made Ganpati decoration at his home showcasing the problems of Mumbaikars face in every monsoon. The scene depicts Mumbaikars and their vehicles stuck in water flooded areas.
12 September,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
John Abraham visited the dahi handi utsav at Pokhran, Thane. John, wearing a Gandhi cap, spoke in Marathi. He broke a handi which was named the anti-corruption handi. He also Commented on Anna Hazare's Lokpal Bill.
23 August,2011 04:34 PM IST
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