Vijayawada: Kanaka Durga authorities initiated action against six temple staff for their alleged involvement in facilitating unauthorised VIP darshan in exchange for money. The crackdown followed ...

With the reversal of the Maha Kumbh schedule, schools in Varanasi's urban areas will remain closed until February 8, 2025. During this period, classes will continue online, ensuring students' ...

In a major accident on the Varanasi-Shaktinagar State Highway in Uttar Pradesh, six people lost their lives and three others sustained injuries after a collision between an SUV and a truck in ...

The Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam will perform special rituals on the auspicious occasion of ‘Sri Panchami’ on Monday (February 3). Goddess Sri Kanaka Durga, the presiding ...

Varanasi: With the arrival of Sringeri Shankaracharya's successor designate, Swami Vidhushekhar Bharti, the nine-day Kumbhabhishekam of Annapurna Temple started on Friday evening. The seer ...

While visiting hours for devotees at the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi and Ram temple in Ayodhya have been extended to accommodate more visitors, the sought after ‘Ganga Aarti’ at prominent ...

Basant Panchami 2025: India is home to several revered temples dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, and arts. These temples, spread across the country that attracts devotees ...

Authorities have stopped the Ganga Aarti performed at the ghats of Varanasi for the general public till February 5, considering a surge in crowd. Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal has appealed to ...

Authorities in Varanasi have halted the Ganga Aarti for the public till February 5 due to overcrowding concerns. Devotees are urged to avoid unnecessary travel and cooperate with police directives.

Ritual: Katyayani Puja. • Goddess Kalaratri, the remover of negativity, is honoured. • Ritual: Kalaratri Puja. • The most auspicious day, celebrating Goddess Durga’s victory over evil.

Ritual: Kushmanda Puja and Skandamata Puja are performed on this day. On the fifth day, Goddess Katyayani, Durga's warrior form, is worshipped for inner strength, prosperity, and protection from evil.