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The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri is one of the most spiritually powerful and visually enchanting festivals in the world. At the centre of this grand celebration is the sacred Tahia—the beautifully crafted ceremonial crown worn by Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra as they embark on their annual journey from the […]

Every year in Puri, Odisha, something extraordinary happens—something that feels less like ritual and more like a divine homecoming. On the full moon day of Jyeshtha, the massive gates of the sacred Jagannath Temple open in a way they do only once a year for this occasion. The air becomes thick with chants, conch shells,

Puri, June 29 (UDN): The holy city of Puri witnessed an unprecedented surge of devotees on the occasion of Deva Snana Purnima, as lakhs of pilgrims thronged Srikshetra to witness the sacred Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannath and the sibling deities. Representational image The influx of devotees turned the Grand Road and surrounding areas into

Bengaluru, June 29: Natanam Institute of Dance is proud to present “Nruthyasammohana”, the Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Kum. Saanvi Lalwani, daughter of Smt. Pratibha Lalwani and Shri Sheetal Lalwani, on Saturday, 4 July 2026, at 5:15 PM at Bangalore Gayana Samaja, near Makkala Koota, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru. A dedicated disciple of Guru Acharya Dr. Raksha Karthik, Director of Natanam Institute of Dance, Saanvi’s Arangetram marks a significant milestone in her artistic journey. Her debut performance is the culmination of years of rigorous training, unwavering

Puri, June 29 (UDN): The holy town of Puri witnessed an overwhelming influx of devotees on the occasion of Deva Snana Purnima, one of the most significant rituals associated with Lord Jagannath. As per tradition, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshan were ceremonially brought to the Snana Mandap, where they were bathed with

  Hyderabad, June 29: The 10-day maiden edition of the Telangana Junior Basketball League TJBL, the first-of-its-kind franchise-based junior basketball league in India, concluded on an exciting and memorable note late Sunday night at the Kotla Vijayabhaskar Reddy Indoor Stadium KVRIS, Yousufguda, Hyderabad. The inaugural league, which brought together the finest young basketball talent from across Telangana, witnessed intense competition, enthusiastic fan support, and outstanding individual performances throughout its 10-day run, setting

June 2026: India have secured a place in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Team Championships following a comprehensive victory over Kazakhstan in their group-stage encounter. The Indian junior squad displayed strong control throughout the tie, delivering consistent performances in both singles and doubles matches. The players maintained pressure from the start, converting key

Gujarat, June 27: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah today launched ‘Bharat Taxi’ in Gujarat, marking a major step in expanding India’s cooperative-based ride-hailing initiative. The service is designed as a driver-owned cooperative platform, aiming to provide an alternative to private ride-hailing companies by ensuring better earnings, transparency, and ownership for drivers. Officials said

London / New Delhi, June 27: Union Minister Piyush Goyal, currently on a visit to the United Kingdom, praised the Indian Women’s Cricket Team during a welcome reception and extended his best wishes for their ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign. Pic Credit: https://x.com/PiyushGoyal  Calling the team the “Women in Blue,” the Minister said

New Delhi, June 27: India has inaugurated the world’s first hydrogen production facility powered using heat from a nuclear reactor, marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy and advanced technology roadmap.  Pic Credit: Pexel The facility represents a breakthrough in integrating nuclear energy with hydrogen production, enabling low-carbon hydrogen generation through a continuous