Lord Shiva: News
20 Dec 2024
Diljit Dosanjh'You'll have double fun': Diljit addresses alcohol/drugs advisory in Mumbai
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh addressed a sea of fans at his Mumbai concert on Thursday night, as part of his ongoing Dil-Luminati tour.
25 Nov 2024
Akshay KumarVishnu Manchu-Akshay Kumar's 'Kannappa' sets release date: April 2025
Vishnu Manchu's highly-anticipated movie Kannappa now has a release date: April 25, 2025.
09 Nov 2024
Allu ArjunPrabhas's 'Kannappa' look leaked; makers offer ₹5L reward for source
In a recent incident that highlights the growing menace of on-set leaks in global film industries, a picture from the sets of the upcoming film Kannappa, starring Prabhas, has leaked online.
05 Nov 2024
HimalayasThe spiritual harmony: Sacred mountains in Indian and Japanese beliefs
Mountains have always been considered sacred in India and Japan.
02 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Hindu group removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples
Statues of Sai Baba were removed from several temples in Varanasi as part of a campaign launched by a Hindu outfit—Sanatan Rakshak Dal.
09 Sep 2024
Akshay Kumar'Kannappa' poster: Akshay Kumar's fierce Lord Shiva look unveiled!
The first look poster of Akshay Kumar's upcoming mythological drama, Kannappa, was unveiled on Monday as a special treat for the actor's fans on his 57th birthday.
03 Sep 2024
Anubhav SinhaLegal action against Netflix over 'IC 814' for historical misrepresentation
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court on Monday seeking a ban on the public viewing of the Netflix India series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack.
27 Jul 2024
Amarnath YatraISI, Khalistani group plotting to sabotage Amarnath Yatra: Intelligence inputs
Intelligence agencies have unearthed a plot by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Khalistani terror organization Babbar Khalsa International to disrupt the Amarnath Yatra.
14 Jun 2024
Delhi High CourtSupreme Court upholds demolition order of Pracheen Shiv Mandir
The Supreme Court has upheld the order of the Delhi High Court, allowing the demolition of the Pracheen Shiv Mandir located in Geeta Colony, near the Yamuna floodplains in Delhi.
01 Jun 2024
Delhi High CourtNaga sadhus detached from world; cannot seek property rights: HC
The Delhi High Court has ruled that Naga sadhus are ordained to live a life of detachment, and demanding property rights in their names contradicts their beliefs and practices.
16 Apr 2024
Akshay KumarAkshay Kumar lands in Hyderabad for Telugu debut, 'Kannappa'
After making a mark in Bollywood, Akshay Kumar is now all set to make his debut in Telugu cinema with the upcoming mythological drama Kannappa.
06 Sep 2023
Uttarakhand5 stunning places to visit in Chaukori, Uttarakhand
Located at an elevation of 2,010 meters above sea level, Chaukori is a beautiful tourist destination in Uttarakhand that offers mesmerizing views of the Panchachuli peaks.
18 Jul 2023
JapanShiva devotees take out 82 km-long Kanwar Yatra in Japan
In the holy month of Shravan, Shiva devotees took out a remarkable 82-kilometer-long Kanwar Yatra in Tokyo, Japan.
16 Jul 2023
HaridwarUttar Pradesh: 5 Kanwariya pilgrims electrocuted to death in Meerut
In a heartbreaking development from Uttar Pradesh, a religious procession turned lethal as five Kanwariya pilgrims have reportedly died, and five others were injured after their vehicle came in contact with a high-tension wire in Meerut's Bhawanpur area.
10 Jul 2023
LifestyleShravan fasting rules: Do's and don'ts
Today marks the much-awaited first Shravan Somwar (Monday).
05 Jul 2023
MonsoonMust-visit temples in India during Shravan month
Shravan, a sacred month in the Hindu calendar, draws devotees from across the country to Shiva temples, where they offer prayers to the mighty God.
24 Apr 2023
BadshahControversy explained: Why did Badshah apologize over his song 'Sanak'
Singer-rapper Badshah has apologized after receiving backlash over his song Sanak, which mentions Lord Shiva.
05 Mar 2023
Allahabad High CourtInvoking Hindu scriptures, Allahabad HC judge seeks cow slaughter ban
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has condemned people who kill cows and also asked the central government to enact a law to ban cow slaughter and declare it as a "protected national animal."
11 Oct 2022
UjjainUjjain: Modi to inaugurate Rs. 856cr 'Mahakal Lok' project today
PM Narendra Modi will reportedly inaugurate the first phase of the Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor development project in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday.
22 Jul 2022
UttarakhandMan carries parents for 'Kanwar Yatra,' internet is all praises
The annual Kanwar Yatra is observed in the month of Sawan to worship Lord Shiva. Beginning on July 14 it will end on July 26.
18 Jul 2022
Varanasi'Sawan' 2022: Know about the dos and don'ts of fasting
Sawan, the fifth month of the Hindu calendar is here when people worship Lord Shiva.
13 Jul 2022
Books5 books which should be adapted into movies
Have you ever read a book and wondered how the story would turn out if adapted for the big screen?
09 Apr 2022
OdishaAshoka Ashtami 2022: History, rituals and more
Ashoka Ashtami is an auspicious festival among the Hindu community that is widely celebrated in Odisha and other Eastern and Southern regions of India.
04 Apr 2022
KedarnathGangaur Teej 2022: History, rituals, and more
Also known as Gauri Tritiya, Gangaur Teej is celebrated every year with pomp and gaiety in Indian states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
30 Mar 2022
HimalayasTop tourist destinations in Gauri Kund (and the various legends)
Gauri Kund serves as the base camp for the trek to Kedarnath Temple, in Uttarakhand, and is also a Hindu pilgrimage site.
29 Mar 2022
Kailash Mansarovar YatraAll about Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and the new route
Situated on the western side of Tibet, Mansarovar Lake and Kailash Parvat are the holiest sites for the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain communities.
06 May 2022
UttarakhandKedarnath opens its doors to Shiva bhakts once again: Details
Located in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, the holy town of Kedarnath is a place every Hindu dreams of visiting at least once in his/her lifetime.
27 Jan 2021
KarnatakaCops explore CCTV footage after Andhra couple 'sacrifices' two daughters
After two women were allegedly murdered by their parents in Andhra Pradesh's Madanapalle town, the police is looking into CCTV footage to see if any 'tantrik' had visited them.
16 Jan 2021
X#BoycottTandav trends: Amazon series accused of mocking Hindu Gods
Just one day after its release, Amazon Prime Video's political-thriller web series Tandav has landed into a controversy for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of the Hindu community.
28 Apr 2020
JamshedpurControversy over Hindu posters in Jamshedpur; VHP to distribute more
In Jharkhand's Jamshedpur, a huge controversy started after some fruit sellers put up posters declaring their shops as "Hindu ones".
20 Feb 2020
Health & WellnessMaha Shivratri 2020: Five foods you can have while fasting
The festival of Maha Shivratri will be celebrated tomorrow with much cheer in the country.
20 Feb 2020
IndiaMaha Shivratri 2020: All you need to know
Tomorrow is Maha Shivratri, the most awaited day for devotees of Lord Shiva. Though Shivratri comes every month, Maha Shivratri, the "Grand Night" dedicated to the destroyer of evil, comes only once a year.
22 Dec 2019
Uttar PradeshUP cop, shot at during CAA protests, saved by wallet
By some stroke of luck, a police constable in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad escaped death during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act on Saturday.
28 Aug 2019
United States of AmericaHRD Minister says Ram Setu was built by Indian engineers
You are the country's HRD minister. You are invited to speak at IIT Kharagpur, one of the oldest technical institutes. And what do you do? You dig into mythology to "inspire" students.
23 Jul 2019
BiharAfter Krishna avatar, Lalu Yadav's son dons Lord Shiva look
Former Bihar Health Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tej Pratap Yadav, (in)famous for his dress-ups and theatrics, donned the attire of Lord Shiva on Tuesday.
19 May 2019
Narendra ModiCave where PM Modi meditated had Wi-Fi, phone, toilet: Report
All of us have seen how devotees go to Kedarnath. Holding sticks in their hands they await their turns to pray at the holy shrine of Lord Shiva.
09 Feb 2019
Tamil NaduRajinikanth's daughter's wedding ceremonies begin: Details here
Megastar Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya is all set to tie the knot with businessman Vishagan Vanangamudi on February 11.
19 Jan 2019
MelbourneMeet Australian Baba, the atheist-turned-ascetic, who has become Kumbh's attraction
At Kumbh 2019, which is underway in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, a unique baba has hogged the limelight. He is not like other seers, but has plenty of Kumbh experience.
13 Jan 2019
Chhattisgarh'Chai Waali Chachi': Woman's been drinking only 'chai' for 33yrs
For many, the day is incomplete if they haven't sipped their daily cup of chai and it's even more tempting in the chilly winters.
06 Jan 2019
Andhra Pradesh'Kauravas were test-tube babies' comment gets slammed by science body
Andhra Pradesh University Vice-Chancellor G Nageshwar Rao's statement at Indian Science Congress, where he said the Kauravas of Mahabharata were test-tube babies, has drawn criticism from Breakthrough Science Society.
27 Sep 2018
Madhya PradeshRahul Gandhi begins two-day MP trip offering prayers at temple
Congress President Rahul Gandhi began a two-day visit to poll-bound Madhya Pradesh today with prayers at the famous Kamta Nath temple in Satna district's Chitrakoot.
06 Sep 2018
IndiaUS returns two antique statues worth $500,000 stolen from India
Two antique statues worth hundreds of thousands of dollars stolen from India and displayed at two American museums have been repatriated to India by the US.
31 Aug 2018
IndiaAs RaGa starts Kailash Yatra, posters celebrate his 'shiv bhakti'
Congress workers put up posters of President Rahul Gandhi in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday, which asserted him as a 'shiv bhakt' (devotee of Lord Shiva).
26 Aug 2018
IndiaAmarnath Yatra concludes, over 2.85 lakh pilgrims offer prayers
The annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas concluded today with over 2.85 lakh pilgrims offering prayers at the naturally-formed ice-Shivlingam.
18 Aug 2018
Amarnath YatraOver 2.81 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath
Over 2.81 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas till date this year, officials said.
12 Aug 2018
Jammu And KashmirSrinagar: 'Chhari Mubarak' taken to ancient Sharika-Bhawani temple
'Chhari Mubarak', the saffron-robed holy mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to ancient 'Sharika-Bhawani' temple on Hari Parbat hillock in Srinagar's downtown area for offering special prayers as per the age-old customs related to Amarnath Yatra.
28 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirFresh small batch of 663 pilgrims leaves for Amarnath
A fresh batch of 663 pilgrims today left for the cave shrine of Amarnath in south-Kashmir Himalayas.
28 Jul 2018
Muslims15 UP Muslims begin their 'Kanwar Yatra' journey
A group of 70 kanwariyas, which include 15 Muslims, from Kushahari village in UP's Deoria district began their journey for Baba Dham in Jharkhand's Deoghar district.
21 Jul 2018
Narendra Modi#NoConfidenceMotion: Bring another no-confidence-motion in 2024, PM dares Congress
PM Narendra Modi yesterday said the Congress's arrogance was behind the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha and dared the Opposition party to bring another trust vote in 2024.
11 Jun 2018
FacebookNawazuddin Siddiqui's brother posts derogatory picture of Lord Shiva; booked
Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's brother Ayazuddin Siddiqui has landed himself in trouble for allegedly posting objectionable content on Facebook.
08 May 2018
Harish RawatIncessant snowfall brings Kedarnath Yatra to a halt
Incessant snowfall since last night has prompted authorities to temporarily halt the Yatra to Kedarnath in Uttarakhand, preventing devotees from moving beyond Linchauli and Bhimbali.
13 Apr 2018
Pakistan NewsImran Khan re-imagined as Lord Shiva stirs tension in Pakistan
A picture of Imran Khan, dressed as Lord Shiva blessing his devotees, has gone viral on social media and created an uproar in Pakistan.
01 Apr 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaPerennial waterfall goes dry in Goa; villagers blame mining activity
A perennial waterfall in Goa, revered by locals and visitors for its religious significance and natural beauty, has dried up with the villagers blaming it on the reckless mining activity.
02 Mar 2018
IndiaHow does India celebrate Holi?
Known for spreading love and cheer through colors, Holi marks the harvest season and the coming of spring.
12 Feb 2018
IndiaMaha Shivratri 2018 is tomorrow: All you should know
Tomorrow is Maha Shivratri, the most awaited day for devotees of Lord Shiva. Though Shivratri comes every month, Maha Shivratri, the "Grand Night" dedicated to the destroyer of evil, comes only once a year.
19 Jan 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan's Katas Raj temple seeks visitors as pond runs dry
The sacred pond in the Katas Raj temple complex of Pakistan, the Amrit Kund, is on the verge of running dry.
13 Dec 2017
Pakistan NewsPak SC slams govt. over missing statues in Hindu temple
Pakistan's Supreme Court recently expressed concerns after the statues of Lord Ram and Hanuman went missing from the Katas Raj temple located in Chakwal, Punjab.
