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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.

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.

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'People don't know about the immense pressures that come with this position -- every decision a judge takes affects real people and their lives.' 'This is not a job that one can take lightly.' A

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.

Restoration of J-K statehood after assembly polls: Amit Shah

Restoration of J-K statehood after assembly polls: Amit Shah

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

On the Opposition's poll promise of statehood restoration, Shah said, "I want to ask Farooq Abdullah and Rahul Gandhi, who is going to restore the statehood. You cannot give it back. Why are you misleading the public?"

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

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.

Puri temple implements mandatory dress code for devotees; bans gutkha, pan

Puri temple implements mandatory dress code for devotees; bans gutkha, pan

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

A Shree Jagannath Temple Administration official said devotees will be required to wear "decent clothes" to enter the shrine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar reopened after 46 years

Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar reopened after 46 years

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The reopening of the Ratna Bhandar became a major political issue during the recently held assembly elections in the state.

We only want 3 places: Yogi makes pitch for Mathura in assembly

We only want 3 places: Yogi makes pitch for Mathura in assembly

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appeared to make a pitch in the assembly for a temple where a mosque stands now in Mathura, saying that Krishna Kanhaiya wouldn't have it any other way.

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.

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.

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.

When Rahul Gandhi Visited Kedarnath

When Rahul Gandhi Visited Kedarnath

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited Kedarnath in Rudraprayag on Monday, November 6, 2023.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Rohit, Gavaskar, Anand, P T Usha, Bhutia get Ram Temple invite

Rohit, Gavaskar, Anand, P T Usha, Bhutia get Ram Temple invite

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, sprint queen P T Usha and football legend Bhaichung Bhutia are among the prominent sports personalities invited for Monday's ceremony.

Amarnath Yatra leaves Saina grateful and inspired

Amarnath Yatra leaves Saina grateful and inspired

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Nehwal expressed gratitude to the J-K administration, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) and the security forces.

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.

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.

52 Pak devotees visit Vaishno Devi shrine

52 Pak devotees visit Vaishno Devi shrine

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

A group of 52 Pakistani Hindu pilgrims on Monday thronged the holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir.

What's Mukeshbhai Praying For?

What's Mukeshbhai Praying For?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Proxy advisory firm IiAS has recommended that institutional investors should vote against Anant Ambani's appointment on the Reliance Industries board, citing his age as the reason. Is that why Anant and his dad, RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani, worshipped at the Dwarkadhish temple in Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat, on Tuesday?

200-year-old Dastageer Sahib shrine in Srinagar on fire

200-year-old Dastageer Sahib shrine in Srinagar on fire

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

The two-century-old shrine located in the Khanyar locality of Srinagar was an epitome of Kashmir architecture laden with ornate Khatamband ceilings and elaborate carvings with grand chandeliers adorning the main prayer hall.

Strike over shrine fire derails normal life in Kashmir

Strike over shrine fire derails normal life in Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Schools, colleges, offices, shops and other commercial establishments remained closed in response to the strike called by Grand Mufti Mohammad Bashiruddin Ahmad, who termed the destruction of the shrine as the "worst conspiracy".

Shah Rukh, Suhana Pray At Sai Baba Temple

Shah Rukh, Suhana Pray At Sai Baba Temple

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Shah Rukh Khan and daughter Suhana visited the Sai Baba temple in Shirdi on Thursday, December 14.

In PHOTOS: 200-year-old Dastageer Sahib shrine gutted

In PHOTOS: 200-year-old Dastageer Sahib shrine gutted

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

The two-century-old shrine located in the Khanyar locality of Srinagar was an epitome of Kashmir architecture laden with ornate Khatamband ceilings and elaborate carvings with grand chandeliers adorning the main prayer hall.

Pakistan kills 100 terrorists in crackdown after shrine blast

Pakistan kills 100 terrorists in crackdown after shrine blast

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Official said the crackdown would be intensified in the coming days as government had resolved to eliminate militancy.

One dead in Sabarimala shrine stampede

One dead in Sabarimala shrine stampede

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

One person was killed and 15 others injured in a stampede in the hill shrine of Sabarimala prompting authorities to regulate flow of devotees and vehicles.

No final decision on Ram Lalla idol: Ayodhya temple trust

No final decision on Ram Lalla idol: Ayodhya temple trust

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The decision will be taken by the trust in consultation with Shankaracharya Vijayendra Saraswati and other seers, trust functionaries said.