Junagadh: The long-standing management dispute at the sacred Bhavnath Dham in Junagadh city has finally come to an end. Following the expiry of Mahant Harigiriji Maharaj’s tenure, the local administration has formally taken charge of Bhavnath Temple and appointed an administrator to oversee its affairs. On Friday, under tight police security, administrative officials officially assumed control of the temple and the properties managed by its trust. Until now, Mahant Harigiriji Maharaj had be...Read More

Bhavnagar: The Western Railway is set to launch a new direct train service connecting Bhavnagar in Gujarat to Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, this Sunday. According to officials, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the inaugural Bhavnagar–Ayodhya Cantt train from Bhavnagar station. As per details shared by the Bhavnagar railway division, the train will depart from Bhavnagar every Monday at 1:50 pm and reach Ayodhya on Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm. On its return journey, t...Read More

Gandhinagar: Nestled in the Aravalli mountain range, the Ambaji Mata Temple is a revered spiritual centre that draws lakhs of devotees year-round, especially on every full moon and during the Bhadarvi Poonam fair. Now, with the vision of “Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi,” Ambaji Yatradham is set to undergo major development. The state government has prepared a 50-year master plan for the Shri Ambaji Mata Temple complex in Danta taluka of Banaskantha district. With an estimated cost of ₹1,632 crore,...Read More

Ambaji: The world‑renowned pilgrimage site Ambaji Temple has received a silver donation estimated to be worth around ₹46 lakh. An unidentified devotee from Ahmedabad anonymously donated approximately 40 kg of silver to the temple trust. As part of the offering, the devotee gifted intricately crafted silver grille doors for Gabbar Gate and Bhairavji Temple, as well as a large ceremonial umbrella (Chatra). Temple authorities, including the temple inspector and administrative staff, officially...Read More

Ahmedabad: The holy month of Shravan in Gujarat begins today and will end on Saturday, August 23. Mondays are considered holy and auspicious during Shravan, and this year the Shravan month will have four Mondays falling on July 28, August 4, August 11, and August 18. Shravan is a particularly important month for bhakti of Bhagwan Shiv. A huge number of devotees observe fasts and visit Shiva temples, especially on Mondays during this month. Somnath Mahadev in Prabhas Patan, due to its importanc...Read More

Gandhinagar: The holy month of Shravan, as per the Gujarati Hindu Vikram Samvat 2081 calendar, is set to begin tomorrow on Friday, July 25, and will continue till Saturday, August 23. This spiritually significant period brings with it a host of widely celebrated Hindu festivals, including Janmashtami, Raksha Bandhan, Nag Panchami, and Shitala Satam. The month also includes the national holiday for Independence Day on August 15, adding to the festive spirit. Shravan holds deep religious signific...Read More

Ahmedabad: Dashama Vrat, a deeply revered ten-day observance dedicated to Goddess Dashama (also known as Ashapura Maa or Momai Maa), will begin tomorrow, July 24, and conclude with the final ritual, Purnahuti, on August 2. This annual festival is marked by various rituals and prayers aimed at seeking the goddess’s blessings for happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. Significance of Dashama VratGoddess Dashama, typically depicted riding a camel and holding four objects in her hands, symboliz...Read More

Mumbai: For the convenience of passengers and with a view to clear the extra rush during the Ganpati Festival 2025, Western Railway will run Special Trains o­n Special fare between Mumbai Central – Thokur, Mumbai Central – Sawantwadi Road, Bandra Terminus – Ratnagiri, Vadodara – Ratnagiri, & Vishvamitri - Ratnagiri stations. According to a press release issued by Vineet Abhishek – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of these trains are as under: ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Amdavad Municipal Corporation organized cultural programs on the occasion of Jaya Parvati Vrat Jagran at Kankaria Complex.On the occasion of Jaya Parvati Vrat Jagran at Kankaria Complex was kept open till 03:00 at night exclusively for women for free and various cultural programs were organized. Over 20,000 fasting women who had observed Vrat visited Kankaria with their children/families and enjoyed Garba, cultural programs and other attractions of Kankaria. The city Mayor Pratibha Ja...Read More

Dwarka: Himanshu Chauhan, Administrator of Dwarkadheesh Mandir in Dwarka today clarified that no VIP darshan or paid priority darshan system is available in Dwarka Mandir, and therefore none should believe in such offer either online or offline. Chauhan said - some time ago, an audio and video about one Hariom app went viral, in reference to which, it needs to be informed that no such platform is authentic. Darshans take place at Jagat mandir as per the rules. The pilgrims must not fall in t...Read More