Ayodhya: On the occasion of Ram Navami, Surya Tilak was performed on Ramlalla starting from 12 noon, which is considered the birth time of Lord Ram according to Hindu belief. This marks Ramlalla's first Surya Tilak after Pran Pratistha. The Surya Tilak ritual lasted for 3 minutes during the Abhijit Muhurta at 12 noon. For this, a 65-feet-long system of 20 octahedral pipes was constructed. Through 4 lenses and 4 mirrors, the sun's rays reached Ramlalla's forehead from the sanctum. The templ...Read More

Ahmedabad: A business tycoon from Gujarat, Bhavesh Bhai Bhandari, along with his wife, donated Rs. 200 crore as they renounce worldly life and embrace monkhood after a diksha ceremony on April 22nd. The entrepreneur from Himmatnagar, previously involved in the construction sector, follows in the footsteps of his 19-year-old daughter and 16-year-old son, who both embraced monkhood in 2022. Upon taking the vow on April 22, the couple will be required to sever all familial ties and relinquish...Read More

Surat: The Yatra to the revered shrine of Amarnath is scheduled to commence on June 29 and will extend until August 19. Pilgrims intending to undertake the Amarnath Yatra are required to possess a fitness certificate. The process of obtaining this certificate commenced today at the New Civil Hospital in Surat, drawing a significant crowd to the old trauma center at the hospital. Registration for the Amarnath Yatra will open on Monday, April 15th, coinciding with the commencement of registrati...Read More

Ahmedabad: In commemoration of the 2,550th anniversary of the nirvana of the 24th Tirthankara, 35 Mumukshus, inspired by the pursuit of moksha, will renounce worldly pleasures and embark on the path of Lord Mahavira starting April 22 in the city. On the 14th day of the Chaitra month, a group of 35 individuals aged between 11 and 56 will embark on their spiritual journey under the esteemed guidance of Acharya Dev Vijay Yogatilaksurishvarji Maharaj at the Riverfront. This significant Jain ritua...Read More

Rajkot: Saints have now stepped into the fray to quell the uproar over Union Minister Parshottam Rupala's remark. The National President of Sant Samiti, Avichalsad Maharaj, reacted to the entire matter and stated that both parties should come together to find an amicable solution. He emphasised that this fight would only harm Hindutva and appealed to both sides to calm the controversy. The National President of Sant Samiti, Avichalsad Maharaj, while reacting to this matter, said, "We don't be...Read More

Ahmedabad: After manufacturing 7 Dwaj Dands (flag poles) for the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, Shri Ambika Engineering Works in the city has now manufactured 4 Dan Petis (Donation Boxes) and 2 Safe Vaults for the jewelry of Ram Lalla. The Dan Petis and safe vaults will be sent to Ayodhya today after a pooja. Bharat Mewara, the owner of the firm, informed the media, "We had the opportunity to make the Dhwaj Dands of Ram Mandir, along with special hardware (hinges and locking systems)...Read More

Vadodara: Panchkoshi Uttarvahini Narmada Parikrama begins today. It takes place from Rampura to Tilakwada. This yatra can be done anytime in Chaitra month. A temporary bridge is being erected on river Narmada between Shaherav and Tilakwada for Panchkoshi parikrama. River Narmada flows in the Northern direction at three places. One is a 42 kg river stretch near Mandla in Madhya Pradesh and the other is a 16-km stretch from Rampura to Tilakwada in Narmada district. The pilgrims are advised t...Read More

Veraval: Indian all-rounder and Mumbai Indians skipper, Hardik Pandya, performed pooja and darshan at the renowned Somnath Mahadev Mandir in Prabhas Patan today. The Somnath Mahadev Mandir holds significant importance as it is one of the twelve jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, considered profoundly sacred by devotees. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DeshGujarat (@deshgujaratinsta) Pandya, who captained the Gujarat Titans in the last two IPL seas...Read More

Junagadh: A district panchayat ground in Bhavnath will have a tall statue of Bhagwan Shiv, for which the Standing Committee of Junagadh Municipal Corporation (JMC) has approved Rs. 44.39 lakh budget. The statue will have over 2,000 kg weight. It will be made using fiber material. It will be 25 ft high and 75 ft wide in Aadi Yogi style. It will be made by Odisha based artists in the span of next 3 to 6 months. DeshGujaratRead More

Gandhinagar: Millions of devotees thronged the Shivalayas (shiva temples) across Gujarat including the world-famous Somnath temple, the seat of first among 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, which is open continuously for 42 hours on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. In the second Jyotirlinga temple of Gujarat the holy Nageshwar, situated in the Devbhumi Dwarka district, long queues of the devotees are also being witnessed. Beelines of devotees were also visible at Bhavnath temple where the five...Read More