The doors of the holy Kedarnath Temple have been opened for the Kedarnath Yatra 2024. Devotees can register online to visit the shrine. The temple was decorated with flower petals and blessed in a special puja. Learn more about the opening and closing ceremonies.
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On Ram Navami, devotees celebrate the Surya Tilak ceremony, where the sun’s rays are used to apply a special mark on the forehead of Ramlala, the baby form of Lord Ram. This article discusses the preparations and significance of the ceremony.
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Devotees flock to Pamba to witness the sacred Makara Jyothi during the Makaravilakku festival at the famous Sabarimala temple in India.
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Preparations for the Makaravilakku festival at Sabarimala Ayyappa temple on January 15 are in full swing, with the authorities gearing up for the arrival of more than four lakh devotees to witness the Makarajyothi (sacred light). The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has made arrangements to provide free meals to 1.5 lakh devotees on January 14 and 15.
Devotees can now perform e-pujas at the shaktipeeths of Kangra in Himachal Pradesh through a new website launched by the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister. The website allows devotees to perform online puja, obtain darshan slips, make donations, purchase religious items, and book online prasad. It also collaborates with India Post for seamless deliveries. The government aims to promote religious tourism and strengthen the infrastructure at religious shrines.
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The Nair Service Society has expressed concern over the chaotic situation and mismanagement at Sabarimala temple. They are urging the government to assign competent and experienced officers to address the ongoing issues and to establish proper crowd control measures and parking facilities.
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The 12th-century Jagannath temple in Puri will introduce a dress code for devotees starting January 1. The decision was made at a recent meeting, as some people have been visiting the temple in inappropriate attire. The dress code will be strictly enforced by security personnel, and measures will be taken to create awareness among devotees.
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The Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court that the Pandharpur Temples Act is intended to protect the interests of the Vitthal and Rukmini temples and address complaints of mismanagement by the priestly classes. The Act has been challenged by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy and Jagdish Shetty, who argue that it violates the rights of devotees. The state maintains that the Act is in the public interest and does not infringe on religious freedom. The High Court will resume the hearing on September 13.
