Mahakumbh Nagar: Elaborate arrangements are in place for Wednesday’s Mahashivratri ‘snan’ at the Maha Kumbh, which would witness the culmination of the mega religious congregation that has drawn a record more than 64 crore pilgrims so far. Aware of the likely surge of devotees for the last sacred bath, the entire mela area has been…
After nearly four decades, the wheels of justice have finally turned—albeit at a frustratingly slow pace. The Delhi High Court’s decision to sentence Congress leader Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment for his role in the brutal 1984 anti-Sikh riots is a long-overdue step toward accountability. While some may argue that Kumar’s advanced age has tempered…
Lord Shiva as the Destroyer of Evil in the Shiva Purana Girja Shankar Dixit In the Shiva Purana, Lord Shiva is portrayed as the supreme protector who destroys evil forces to maintain cosmic order and righteousness (dharma). His role as the destroyer of evil emphasizes his power to eliminate negative influences, ignorance, and unrighteousness from…
Lakshmana Rao U In the sacred verses of the Śruti and the Upaniṣads, Śiva is extolled as one of the primordial forces governing the cosmos. Though later adorned as the cosmic Yogi, his essence remains undiminished, pervading all existence. Revered as the Destroyer, he first emerged as Rudra, the tempestuous lord of storms, evoking both…
Maricha, with eloquence and gravity, implored the demon king Ravana to abandon any notion of enmity with Rama, warning that such a course would be the gateway to hell. Yet, Ravana’s obstinate mind remained unsettled. Recognizing the unfavorable tide, Maricha resolved to recount his own harrowing experiences, hoping to dissuade the king from his hubristic…
Neerputhoor Mahadeva Temple is a revered Shiva temple located in Puthoor village, Malappuram district, Kerala.The sanctum sanctorum, where the presiding deity, Lord Shiva, resides, is in the form of a Shivalinga (a symbolic representation of Lord Shiva) and is completely filled with water. The temple is renowned for its unique sanctum sanctorum (Sreekovil), which houses…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said there has been an unprecedented influx of pilgrims to Hindu religious sites in the state, and asserted these numbers far exceed those at global religious gatherings in Mecca and the Vatican City. Addressing the legislative council during the state’s budget session, he noted that while…
New Delhi: Senior AAP leader and Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Atishi on Tuesday defended the previous Aam Aadmi Party government’s now-scrapped excise policy, citing a CAG report to claim that the old policy was marred by corruption and smuggling. A performance audit report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on…
New Delhi: The new Delhi government will adopt the ‘Viksit Delhi Sankalp Patra’ as a guiding document to fulfill the promises made to the people with a focus on 10 key areas, including a graft-free administration, world-class transport, and Yamuna revival, LG V K Saxena said Tuesday. The ‘Vikshit Delhil Sankalp Patra’ was the BJP’s…
Bhopal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Madhya Pradesh will play a major role in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of making India a developed nation by 2047, and the third largest economy in the world. Speaking at the concluding session of the Global Investors Summit (GIS) organized by the Madhya Pradesh…
