Tradition embraces modernity this Durga Puja
10/12/2012 12:08:00 PM |
| Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) Goddess Durga is all set to transcend on earth to wipe out evil and this time the deity will sport the traditional 'taana chokh' (wide godly eyes), signifying a return to the roots as potters in Kumartuli in northern Kolkata give finishing touches to the idols. |
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Shortage prompts use of child priests in Gaya
10/9/2012 10:53:00 AM |
| Gaya, Oct 9 (IANS) Children as young as six, rather than mastering their alphabets, are chanting vedic hymns at the famous Vishnupad temple here - thanks to the acute shortage of traditional Hindu priests in this ancient Bihar city that is also known for its close links to Buddhism and Jainism. |
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Live webcast from Mumbai's Mahalakshmi temple proposed
10/7/2012 3:12:00 PM |
| Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Millions of devotees in India and abroad may be able to offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi online during Navaratri this year if the famed Mahalakshmi temple's authorities here approve a proposal to live webcast the 'aarti'. |
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Kerala Haj pilgrims leave for Saudi Arabia
10/6/2012 11:32:00 AM |
| Malappuram (Kerala), Oct 6 (IANS) The first batch of Haj pilgrims left for Saudi Arabia from here Saturday. |
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Virtual flavours of Durga Puja
10/4/2012 2:03:00 PM |
| Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) Click and the lamps light up. Drag the cursor and the garland moves towards the deity. Click on the bells and they ring. Welcome to the world of electronic Durga Puja. |
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Kolkata metro to run more trains during Durga Puja
10/3/2012 5:59:00 PM |
| Kolkata, Oct 3 (IANS) The Kolkata metro Wednesday announced 618 special metro services in the city during four days of the Durga Puja celebrations this year. |
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Millions bid adieu to Lord Ganesha in Mumbai, Maharashtra
9/29/2012 8:19:00 PM |
| Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Millions of people in Mumbai and across Maharashtra trooped out on the streets Saturday to bid adieu to the elephant headed-Lord Ganesha at the end of the 10-day Ganeshotsav (festival) amid tight security at the immersion ceremonies, officials said. |
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Ganesha procession in Hyderabad amid tight security
9/29/2012 8:13:00 PM |
| Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Gaiety and religious fervour marked the Ganesha festivities here Saturday as the procession comprising hundreds of idols went on in a peaceful manner amid unprecedented security. |
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Ganesha procession begins in Hyderabad amid tight security
9/29/2012 1:24:00 PM |
| Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Thousands of devotees hit the roads in this southern city Saturday as the annual Ganesha procession began amid unprecedented security. |
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Tallest Christ statue in the country ready
9/29/2012 11:43:00 AM |
| Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 29 (IANS) A 33.5-foot-tall statue of Jesus Christ, billed as the tallest in the country, is ready to be blessed Saturday at the campus of the Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology here. |
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Mumbai all geared up for Ganesh idol immersions
9/28/2012 6:23:00 PM |
| Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) With around 90,000 small and big Ganesh idols expected to be immersed at 84 spots in the city Saturday, the last day of the 10-day festival, Mumbai is gearing up to bid adieu to the popular elephant-headed god. |
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Mata announces Rs.25 crore charity on 59th birthday
9/27/2012 8:02:00 PM |
| Kollam (Kerala), Sep 27 (IANS) Celebrating her 59th birthday, Mata Amritananadamayi, known as the hugging saint, Thursday announced a Rs.25 crore charity to be launched across the country. |
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Bodh Gaya to host Buddhist meet
9/27/2012 7:26:00 PM |
| Patna, Sep 27 (IANS) Bodh Gaya, the birthplace of Buddhism, is gearing up for an international Buddhist conclave that will draw over 300 scholars, opinion makers and tour operators from 30 countries. |
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Over 500,000 pilgrims visit Manimahesh in Himachal
9/23/2012 6:48:00 PM |
| Chamba (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 23 (IANS) The 45-day annual pilgrimage to the Manimahesh lake located at an altitude of 13,500 feet in Himachal Pradesh ended peacefully Sunday, an official said. |
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Muslims in Jammu protest against anti-Islam film
9/21/2012 7:01:00 PM |
| Jammu, Sep 21 (IANS) Muslims in Jammu Friday protested the anti-Islam film 'Innocence of Muslims' and held demonstrations outside mosques in different parts of the city after Friday prayers. |
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Woman's presence holds up temple treasure assessment
9/20/2012 5:01:00 PM |
| Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 20 (IANS) The presence of a woman in a team appointed to take stock of the precious items in a vault of the famed Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple here Thursday caused the exercise to be stopped, temple officials said. |
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Akhilesh seeks ban on 'Innocence of Muslims'
9/19/2012 8:17:00 PM |
| Lucknow, Sep 19 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday asked the Indian government to immediately ban the exhibition of the film Innocence of Muslims. |
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President greets nation on Ganesh Chaturthi
9/19/2012 7:31:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday greeted Indians on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. |
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Ganesh festival begins in Mumbai
9/19/2012 11:44:00 AM |
| Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Mumbai welcomed its favourite god elephant-headed Lord Ganesh as the 10-day Ganpati festival began here Wednesday amid tight security. |
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Ganesh festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu
9/19/2012 11:41:00 AM |
| Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) The birthday of Lord Ganesh, or Vinayaka Chaturthi as it is known in Tamil Nadu, was celebrated across the state with customary fervour Wednesday. |
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