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PM prays at Hazratbal shrine

PM prays at Hazratbal shrine

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

The prime minister was accompanied by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Ghulam Nabi Azad, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

What Was President Murmu Praying For?

What Was President Murmu Praying For?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

On a three-day visit to Uttarakhand, President Droupadi Murmu worshipped at the Badrinath temple.

Ajmer dargah khadim acquitted in hate speech case

Ajmer dargah khadim acquitted in hate speech case

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

An Ajmer court acquitted on Tuesday all six people accused of raising the controversial 'Sar Tan Se Juda' slogan from the gates of the Moinuddin Chishti Dargah following suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nupur Sharma's derogatory comments against the Prophet in 2022.

Ice 'lingam' at Amarnath shrine melts

Ice 'lingam' at Amarnath shrine melts

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

The holy lingam (phallic symbol of Shiva) at the shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas melted 10 days back, Chief Executive Officer (Ecology), Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, Arun Kumar told PTI.

J-K bus attack: 50 detained, search expanded to remote areas of Reasi

J-K bus attack: 50 detained, search expanded to remote areas of Reasi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

To ensure a comprehensive probe, the search operation to track down the terrorists, has been expanded to cover Reasi district's far-flung Arnas and Mahore areas which were terrorist hotbeds between 1995 and 2005.

Amarnath shrine board appoints eco-panel

Amarnath shrine board appoints eco-panel

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

The recently reconstituted Shri Amarnath Shrine Board on Monday took a major decision appointing a high profile panel for the preservation of the environment enroute and around the Holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.

On a pilgrimage to the cave shrine

On a pilgrimage to the cave shrine

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

With over 180,000 pilgrims visiting the holy cave shrine so far, the two-month long annual Amarnath Yatra is on in full swing these days.

HC rejects Muslim side's plea on Mathura temple-mosque dispute

HC rejects Muslim side's plea on Mathura temple-mosque dispute

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The Hindu litigants claim the mosque holds signs suggesting that it was a temple once.

Yogi Inspects Ram Temple Construction

Yogi Inspects Ram Temple Construction

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

A month ahead of the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted an on-site inspection of the under construction shrine.

6 Must-Visit Shiva Temples

6 Must-Visit Shiva Temples

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Explore some of the majestic temples dedicated to Lord Shiva across the country.

Deploy full spectrum of anti-terror capabilities: Modi post-attacks in J-K

Deploy full spectrum of anti-terror capabilities: Modi post-attacks in J-K

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

"The prime minister asked them to deploy the full spectrum of our counter-terror capabilities," an official source said.

What's K L Rahul doing in 'Namma Kudla'?

What's K L Rahul doing in 'Namma Kudla'?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

KL Rahul also indulged in Mangalore's famous Pabba's gadbad ice-cream during his visit.

Mukesh Ambani prays at Lord Venkateswara shrine

Mukesh Ambani prays at Lord Venkateswara shrine

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

He was accompanied by his daughter Isha and son Anant

Zoya Afroz Wants To Tell You A Kashmir Story

Zoya Afroz Wants To Tell You A Kashmir Story

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The cool temperatures of Kashmir got hotter as the gorgeous Zoya Afroz came down to the Valley to shoot a film.

Twin blasts at Karachi Sufi shrine kill 8

Twin blasts at Karachi Sufi shrine kill 8

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Two suicide bombers struck the famed Sufi shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi in Karachi on Thursday, killing at least eight people and injuring several others.

The Ram Temple At Night

The Ram Temple At Night

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera and Saisuresh Sivaswamy capture glimpses of the Ram temple during their visit to the shrine on Monday evening.

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The controversy has sparked reactions across states. The famous Mankameshwar temple in Uttar Pradesh has now banned offerings of 'prasad' bought by devotees from outside and said they can offer homemade 'prasad' or fruits.

PIX: Revered relics of gutted Srinagar shrine displayed

PIX: Revered relics of gutted Srinagar shrine displayed

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

The relics of various Muslim saints retrieved from the gutted revered shrine of Dastageer Sahib in Srinagar were displayed before the media on Wednesday afternoon, thereby putting at rest fears about their fate.

Ram Mandir On Juhu Beach

Ram Mandir On Juhu Beach

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Laxmi Goud, her son and daughter have created a Ram Mandir on Mumbai's Juhu beach.

Balochistan: Sufi shrine blast toll rises; Islamic State says we did it

Balochistan: Sufi shrine blast toll rises; Islamic State says we did it

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

The death toll is feared to rise with women and children casualties in the deadly blast.

Hindu body moves SC to lift restriction on ASI 'Bhojshala' report

Hindu body moves SC to lift restriction on ASI 'Bhojshala' report

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

The application filed by the Hindu Front of Justice, which is the original petitioner in the case before the Madhya Pradesh high court, and others said that after the April 1 order of the apex court, proceeding before the HC has also virtually stayed.

Ice lingam inside Amarnath cave shrine melts!

Ice lingam inside Amarnath cave shrine melts!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2010

The Amarnath yatra is not only a great bondage between the Hindu pilgrims and local Muslims who facilitate the yatra, but has also helped maintained a deep relationship in thought and aspiration between Kashmir and other parts of India that has existed for thousands of years.

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'INDIA will easily cross 50 seats out of 90 in Jammu and Kashmir.'

Pilgrims to Vaishno Devi shrine picking up

Pilgrims to Vaishno Devi shrine picking up

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

A record number of over 18.2 lakh (1.8 million) pilgrims have visited the shrine so far since January one.

Sadr vacates Najaf shrine

Sadr vacates Najaf shrine

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

But Sadr's spokesman Sheikh Ali Shaibani told journalists while vacating the mosque that the cleric would not accept Allawi's demand to disband his Mehdi army and continue to fight the occupation forces.

The General Who Stood By His Convictions

The General Who Stood By His Convictions

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

'General Paddy was amongst the last line of generals who stood by his convictions and brooked no interference in matters which were his domain.' Lieutenant General Zameer Uddin Shah (retd) salutes his former chief who passed away on August 19.

Sufi Saint's shrine gutted in fire in Kashmir

Sufi Saint's shrine gutted in fire in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

A shrine of a revered sufi saint was on Sunday gutted in a mysterious fire at Ratsuna village of central Kashmir's Budgam district, triggering protest in the area.

Dimple Kapadia Seeks Blessings

Dimple Kapadia Seeks Blessings

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Devotees at the dargah thronged around the actor and clicked selfies with her.

One killed in Bangladesh shrine blast

One killed in Bangladesh shrine blast

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

At least one person was killed and over 40 other devotees of a Muslim saint were injured in a series of bomb blasts at a shrine in southeast Bangladesh early on Saturday, witnesses and media reports said.\n\n

Watch Video: Narendra Modi visits Vaishnodevi shrine

Watch Video: Narendra Modi visits Vaishnodevi shrine

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is trying to rake up as many divine blessings he can in this election season.

25 killed in Pak shrine blast

25 killed in Pak shrine blast

Rediff.com27 May 2005

Pandits celebrate Khir Bhawani Shrine festival in Kashmir

Pandits celebrate Khir Bhawani Shrine festival in Kashmir

Rediff.com31 May 2009

Pandits celebrate Khir Bhawani Shrine festival in Kashmir

Rakul, Jackky's Sangeet Ceremony

Rakul, Jackky's Sangeet Ceremony

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Glimpses from their dreamy sangeet ceremony that took place a day before their wedding on February 21.

4 women stopped from proceeding to Sabarimala shrine on Day 5

4 women stopped from proceeding to Sabarimala shrine on Day 5

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

The police, which took the women to safety, said that the duo informed the security forces that they came to Sabarimala without knowing the customs of the temple.

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The home minister will also review the preparation for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage set to start on June 29.

Now, I'm not a BJP man: VP-elect Venkaiah Naidu at Tirumala shrine

Now, I'm not a BJP man: VP-elect Venkaiah Naidu at Tirumala shrine

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

After worshipping at the Sri Ranganayaka Mandapam, the vice president-elect was honoured with the sacred silk cloth and holy prasadams by the management of the shrine.

Amarnath shrine board members resign en masse

Amarnath shrine board members resign en masse

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

All 10 members of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board sent in their resignations to Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra on Wednesday.

Amarnath shrine board not to pursue land transfer

Amarnath shrine board not to pursue land transfer

Rediff.com29 Jun 2008

Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra told Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad that the Amarnath Shrine Board would not pursue the transfer of land.

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Steep yourself in the atmosphere of some of most revered Hindu temples in India.

One killed, 12 injured in blast at Lahore shrine

One killed, 12 injured in blast at Lahore shrine

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

A low-intensity bomb went off at a Sufi shrine in the old quarters of Lahore on Thursday, killing at least one man and injuring 12 others, an official spokesman said.