News for 'Shiva Temples'

BJP, Cong spar over Rahul's name on 'register for non-Hindus' at Somnath

BJP, Cong spar over Rahul's name on 'register for non-Hindus' at Somnath

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'This is fake. Tyagi was made to sign on a blank paper of the register for media entry and later the names of Rahul Gandhi and others were added in the register,' Congress said.

The legends of Ganesha you didn't know

The legends of Ganesha you didn't know

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Uttam Ghosh depicts the stories related to the life of the god of power and wisdom.

PM Narendra Modi @ Ganga Talao

PM Narendra Modi @ Ganga Talao

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the Ganga Talao, considered to be the most sacred Hindu place in Mauritius, and offered prayers at the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

AMAZING pictures of the month: FEBRUARY

AMAZING pictures of the month: FEBRUARY

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The aftermath of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan has led to an argument that there was no religion as Hinduism in Chola times.
Instead, there was only Saivism, Vaishnavism, etc, and that the Cholas were Saivites, and hence not Hindus, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi offers prayers at Sri Venkateswara shrine

Modi offers prayers at Sri Venkateswara shrine

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayers at the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara near Tirupati.

Have you visited these stunning monuments?

Have you visited these stunning monuments?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

You totally should says Lakshmi Sharath.

What makes Kailash Parvat, Ram Setu, Kedarnath so holy?

What makes Kailash Parvat, Ram Setu, Kedarnath so holy?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Scientists believe the unique geological locations where they are situated makes them worthy of veneration.

How Modi can change the BJP in Varanasi

How Modi can change the BJP in Varanasi

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Narendra Modi has a once in a lifetime chance to change and take the RSS-BJP-VHP to a new level. Varanasi is the right place to turn the page on saffron history. By surrendering to the spirit of mystical Varanasi, Modi and his party can change the trajectory of their political journey.

#SummerTravel: 5 places in India that will inspire you

#SummerTravel: 5 places in India that will inspire you

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Looking for travel inspiration as you plan your summer vacation? Here's help.

Scenes snipped from Tandav, but trouble continues

Scenes snipped from Tandav, but trouble continues

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

A scene of a play and a conversation between two key characters were snipped from the first episode Tanashah, a day after the cast and crew of the nine-part starry political saga on Amazon Prime Video once again apologised and said they had decided to implement changes to address the concerns raised.

In PHOTOS: The last holy dip as curtains down on Maha Kumbh

In PHOTOS: The last holy dip as curtains down on Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Lakhs of devotees thronged the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on Sunday at Allahabad for a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, bringing the Maha Kumbh to a close.

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

More than Guru Dronacharya, the cult of his wife, Kripi, runs stronger in Gurgaon.

2 dead, 15 remain trapped mid-air in Jh'khand ropeway mishap

2 dead, 15 remain trapped mid-air in Jh'khand ropeway mishap

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Dramatic visuals showed fidgety people inside the cable cars that hung in air against the backdrop of a rocky hill cliff that overlooked a densely-forested valley.

India's Top 10 cash generating monuments

India's Top 10 cash generating monuments

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Check out which monuments make the most money for the government.

Travel pics: 10 stunning pics of India

Travel pics: 10 stunning pics of India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Readers share their travel photos with us. You can share yours too.

Roadshow politics: Akhilesh-Rahul show of strength in Varanasi

Roadshow politics: Akhilesh-Rahul show of strength in Varanasi

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Yadav, who is seeking a second successive term in office after stitching an alliance with Congress, in wilderness in the state for a long time, led a roadshow with Rahul through the city, but not before he had paid a visit to the 'Kashi Vishwanath' temple of Lord Shiva, the presiding deity of Varanasi.

11 road trips you must take with your family

11 road trips you must take with your family

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

These trips will fill you with wanderlust.

Photos: What to expect at Mumbai's oldest Ganesh pandals

Photos: What to expect at Mumbai's oldest Ganesh pandals

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

With Ganesh Chaturthi here, we take a look at what awaits the devotees at Mumbai's oldest Ganpati pandals.

After Modi, Jaitley adopts villages in Gujarat

After Modi, Jaitley adopts villages in Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Vadodara District Collector Vinod Rao told PTI that he received a letter in this regard from Jaitley on Wednesday.

Meenakshi Sundareshwar review

Meenakshi Sundareshwar review

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Meenakshi Sundareshwar is a Basu Chatterjee slice-of-life packaged in a glossy ad film whose source of heart are its two genuinely likeable leads, feels Sukanya Verma.

Kejriwal kickstarts AAP campaign in Gujarat for 2017 polls

Kejriwal kickstarts AAP campaign in Gujarat for 2017 polls

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Kickstarting the Aam Aadmi Party's campaign for the 2017 Gujarat assembly polls, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday asked the people to get rid of "hooligans" and "corrupt" persons.

Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The ultimate consequences of Rahul Gandhi's yatra may be known only in 2024, points out Dr Sudhir Bisht.

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.

PM Modi visits Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka

PM Modi visits Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Ramakrishna Mission, a branch of the Kolkata-based Belur Math, at the heart of the Bangladeshi capital on the second day of his two-day visit.

We're family of Shiv bhakts, don't do 'dalali' over religion: Rahul

We're family of Shiv bhakts, don't do 'dalali' over religion: Rahul

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Gandhi said he did not need anybody's certificate about his religion.

There were elections here 1,000 years ago!

There were elections here 1,000 years ago!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Some 1,100 years ago, Uthiramerur had an election system similar to what India has today.

Rush to offer deities milk continues

Rush to offer deities milk continues

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

People with pots of milk also made a beeline for temples in Kanpur. Ram Prasad, priest of a Hanuman temple said they started reaching the temple to offer milk since Sunday night.

Lessons from Ramayana, Mahabharata in distant lands

Lessons from Ramayana, Mahabharata in distant lands

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

'I was fortunate to have served as India's ambassador to Indonesia and witnessed on several occasions, the incredible performances of the Ramayana and episodes from the Mahabharata in Jogjakarta and in Bali,' recalls former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Bihar: 12 kanwarias killed, 22 injured in road mishap

Bihar: 12 kanwarias killed, 22 injured in road mishap

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

At least 12 pilgrims, five of them women, were killed and 22 others injured when a speeding container ran over them on the New Delhi-Kolkata NH 2 in Bihar's Aurangabad district early on Tuesday

Like men, women too can enter any place of worship: SC

Like men, women too can enter any place of worship: SC

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

In a boost to gender equality campaign, the Bombay high court on Wednesday observed that if men are allowed in a place of worship then women should also be permitted as no law prevents them from doing so.

This TN town ALWAYS elects the winning party

This TN town ALWAYS elects the winning party

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Will Thirunchendur once again elect a representative of the party that will eventually rule Tamil Nadu? A Ganesh Nadar tries to find out if the temple town will retain its winning streak this time

In Pics: 10 delightful photos of India

In Pics: 10 delightful photos of India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Readers share their travel photos with us. You can share yours too!

500 pilgrims a day cap set for Amarnath Yatra

500 pilgrims a day cap set for Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The issue of pilgrimages to the Amarnath and Vaishnodevi shrines, both located in Jammu and Kashmir, was discussed at a high-level meeting attended by Union ministers G Kishan Reddy and Jitendra Singh and senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Jammu and Kashmir administration. The Amarnath Yatra is likely to commence on July 21.

'I was classic IIM: Insecure, hyper-competitive'

'I was classic IIM: Insecure, hyper-competitive'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Debutant author Amish Trivedi discusses life at IIMs, his career amd the core philosophy behind his novel The Immortals of Meluha.

Abhi-Ash visit Kedarnath shrine

Abhi-Ash visit Kedarnath shrine

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Abhishek Bachchan along with his actress wife Aishwarya Rai and mother Jaya Bachchan visited the Kedarnath shrine and offered prayers to Lord Shiva in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand on Friday.

7 links between the Ramayana, Mahabharata

7 links between the Ramayana, Mahabharata

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Despite being set in different yugas, there are characters who appear in both the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Ayodhya verdict does not herald Hindu rashtra

Ayodhya verdict does not herald Hindu rashtra

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The Ayodhya verdict heralds not the beginning of theocracy or Hindu rashtra (that never existed in 5,000 years), but marks the end of a divisive phase of our history.

Renaming Akbar Road: History's latest battle

Renaming Akbar Road: History's latest battle

Rediff.com30 May 2016

'I have only this to say to those who talk about Mewar rulers and Akbar's brutality -- do you expect a king to not expand his kingdom?' 'You have entire cities named after Muslim rulers. It's time our heroes got their due.'

Holy mace reaches Amarnath

Holy mace reaches Amarnath

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Amidst all the brouhaha over the Amarnath land row, the chhari mubarak or the holy mace of Shiva reached Pahalgam on Monday afternoon, marking the final phase of the ongoing two-month Amarnath yatra, official sources said.