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Cheluvanarayana’s Royal Darshan Enchants Devotees
Melukote, Karnataka – The sacred town of Melukote, renowned for its ancient Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple, witnessed a spectacular and devotional celebration on Vijayadashami as Lord Cheluvanarayana was adorned in majestic royal attire. The annual tradition drew thousands of devotees who gathered to witness the divine darshan, […]
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Badrinath Temple to Close for Six Months
The doors of world famed Badrinath Temple will close for the winter break from Monday, November 25, at 2:56 PM (IST), marking the formal conclusion of this year 2025’s Char Dham Yatra season in the Garhwal Himalayas. Every year the muhurta of closing the temple doors […]
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Spiritual Crescendo: Chakra Snanam and Dwaja Avarohanam Conclude Brahmotsavam
TIRUMALA, 2/Oct/2025 — In a majestic culmination of the annual Srivari Brahmotsavam, the sacred rituals of Chakra Snanam (holy bath of the Sudarshana Chakra) and Dwaja Avarohanam (flag lowering) were performed today amid deep devotion and grandeur at Tirumala. These pivotal ceremonies draw thousands of pilgrims […]
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Spiritual Splendor: Rathotsavam Draws Devotees to Tirumala
Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh — On the penultimate day of the Srivari Brahmotsavam, the sacred Rathotsavam unfolds in divine grandeur. At dawn, Lord Venkateswara is seated on a beautifully adorned ratham (chariot) and taken in procession along the four mada streets of Tirumala. Devotees believe that witnessing this […]
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Gangotri and Yamunotri to close in October for six months
Uttarakhand, India – With the Himalayan pilgrimage season nearing its end, the temple authorities have confirmed that Gangotri Dham will shut its gates on October 22, followed by Yamunotri Dham on October 23—the day of Yama Dwitīya / Bhai Dooj. Devotees across the country now await the […]
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Massive Turnout: 2.5 Lakh+ Witness Garuda Utsavam at Tirumala
Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh – September 29, 2025: The Garuda Utsavam held on September 28, 2025, witnessed a record-breaking turnout of over 2.5 lakh devotees at Tirumala. Pilgrims began arriving as early as 6 AM, filling the Mada streets by afternoon. The event’s spiritual significance was heightened as […]
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Good news for devotees in Karnataka: 34000 Temples to be renovated
Bengaluru, September 2025 — In a major initiative to preserve religious heritage and improve pilgrim experience, the Karnataka government has announced plans to renovate 34,000 temples and upgrade facilities for devotees across the state. The decision, confirmed by the Muzrai (Hindu Religious Institutions & Charitable Endowments) department, […]
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Gangotri Route Reopens for Pilgrims, Boosting Char Dham Yatra 2025
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand: In a major relief for devotees and tourists, the Gangotri route has officially reopened, allowing thousands of pilgrims to resume their sacred journey to one of the most revered shrines of the Char Dham Yatra. The reopening comes as a welcome update ahead of the […]
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Nine-Day Brahmotsavams Began at Tirumala
Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh – The much-awaited nine-day Brahmotsavams at the sacred Tirumala Venkateswara Temple began on September 24, 2025, marking one of the grandest religious festivals in India. The festivities formally commenced with the Dwajarohanam (flag hoisting) ritual, inviting devotees from across the country to participate in […]
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Rudranath Mahadev Temple to Close on October 17, 2025
In a much-anticipated announcement, the temple authorities of Rudranath Mahadev, one of the sacred Panch Kedar shrines, have confirmed that its doors will be shut on October 17, 2025, for the winter season closure. Significance of the Closure (Kapat Bandh) Rudranath Temple, situated in the Garhwal […]
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