Surat: It is said that devotion and faith know no bounds—and this stands true. A 6,000-kg boondi laddu will be offered to Lord Hanuman on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti at Atal Ashram in Pal area of Surat. Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the Purnima Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra, which falls on April 12, 2025, this year. For the occasion, a massive laddu made with sweet boondi and dry fruits like cashews and almonds is being prepared. The laddu will be offered to Lord Hanum...Read More

Ahmedabad: Jains from around the globe will unite in the mass chanting of the Navkar Mantra on Wednesday as part of the ‘Vishwa Navkar Maha Mantra Divas’, aiming to foster peace and spiritual unity. The initiative, led by the Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO), coincides with the eve of Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. As part of the event, over 25,000 people are expected to gather at GMDC Ground in the city to chant th...Read More

Dwarka: The youngest son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, Anant Ambani, who is currently on a foot pilgrimage from Jamnagar to Dwarka to seek blessings from Lord Dwarkadhish, will conclude his journey on the morning of April 6, Sunday — which also marks the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami (the birthday of Lord Ram). In preparation for his arrival, a meeting was held on April 5 under the leadership of Brahmachari Shri Narayananandji of Sharada Peeth in Dwarka. Various religious, social, and busine...Read More

Kutch: Mogaldham Gadipati Rishi Bapu has begun a fast at Mogaldham Kabarau in protest against remarks made by Swami Neelkanth Charandasji of Swaminarayan Gurukul regarding Dwarkadhish Shri Krishna. Calling it an insult to Lord Krishna, Rishi Bapu has declared a "religious war" and urged saints and monks from across the country to join him. He has also demanded the destruction of Swaminarayan books that he claims are written against Sanatan Dharma. Charan Rishi Bapu insists that books written ag...Read More

Dakor: The Dakor Temple Committee has announced the launch of an online booking service for offering clothes to Lord Ranchhodraiji, starting today. With this service, devotees can offer clothing to Ranchhodraiji from their homes by visiting the temple’s official website. J.P. Dave, manager of Shri Ranchhodraiji Temple, Dakor, stated that the temple committee has set fixed charges for clothing registration. Devotees can register for morning and evening clothes exclusively through the temple’...Read More

Devbhumi Dwarka: Anant Ambani, Director of Reliance Industries Limited and the youngest son of Nita and Mukesh Ambani, is on a 'Padyatra' (pilgrimage by foot) from Jamnagar to the Dwarkadhish Temple. During the yatra, Anant spoke to the media and said, "The padyatra is from our house in Jamnagar to Dwarka. I only pray that the blessings of Shri Ji Baba Dwarkadhish remain with everyone. The padyatra has been going on for the last five days, and we will reach in another 2-4 days. Dwarkadhish is t...Read More

Rajkot: Two more monks of the Swaminarayan sect have added their names to the long list of monks who have made objectionable and defamatory remarks about Hindu gods and goddesses. In one of the latest controversies, Swami Nityaswaroopdas from Sardhar Swaminarayan Temple near Rajkot referred to Bhagwan Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh, and the 33 crore deities of Hindu dharma as mere managers of Swaminarayan. After the video went viral, there has been widespread anger among Hindus. In the viral video, Sw...Read More

Cheti Chand is a significant festival for the Sindhi community, marking the birth anniversary of Ishtadeva Uderolal, also known as Jhulelal. It also symbolizes the beginning of the Sindhi New Year. As per the Hindu calendar, Cheti Chand falls on the second day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha or the Sindhi month of Chet. In 2025, the festival will be celebrated on March 30, coinciding with Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra. Date and Timings of Cheti Chand this year:  The Sindhi New Year will be observed o...Read More