BIHAR: Chhath Pooja begins with traditional devotion
WEB DESK / PATNA/ The four day Chhath pooja celebrations begun today with the traditional ceremony of Nahay Khay, which also marks the first day of the four-day long festival.…
Prohibitory orders imposed around Sabarimala Temple
AMN / Pathanamthitta Prohibitory orders have been imposed around the Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala in Kerala. The shrine is all set to open for a day’s pooja tomorrow. The orders…
Archbishop Joseph D’Souza represents Indian and South Asian Christianity at Islamic Global Unity Forum
Organized by Nahdlatul Ulama, the world’s largest Muslim organization of its kind, the Global Unity Forum gathered scholars and faith leaders from over 20 countries. YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia — Muslim scholars,…
President Kovind vouches for environment friendly festivals
Calls upon social organisations to encourage public on celebrating festivals ONKAR SINGH / NEW DELHI President Ram Nath Kovind today asked social organisations to spread awareness among the public that…
Noted Jesuit theologian Father Kurien Kunnumpuram is dead
Kozhikode A renowned Jesuit theologian of India Father Kurien Kunnumpuram, who encouraged generations of Indian priests and nuns to cultivate personal experience of God, died on October 23 after a…
Dussehra being celebrated across India
AMN Vijayadashmi or Dussehra is being celebrated across the country today. The festival is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana, marking the triumph of good over…
Durga puja begins in different states
WEB DESK The celebration of annual Durga puja begins today. In West Bengal, Durga Puja is celebrated with religious fervour. People attired in new clothes visit colourfully decorated puja pandals…
Vaishno Devi Pilgrims to get Rs 5 lakh accident insurance cover
AMN /Srinagar Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in Jammu and Kashmir, has approved the enhancement of free accident insurance cover for pilgrims visiting the shrine to five lakh rupees.…
Ukraine Orthodox Church to split from Russia
WEB DESK Ukraine’s Orthodox Church is all set to break away from Russia. The move could fuel tensions between the 2 countries. The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople said in a…
TN: Devotees offer special pujas on “Mahalaya Amavasya”
AMN Lakhs of devotees offered special pujas at major rivers and seashores in Tamil Nadu today in view of the “Mahalaya Amavasya,” that falls on the new moon day of…