Muslim scholars and religious leaders from across the world attended a forum on common values among religious followers hosted by Muslim World League in Riyadh.
Varanasi, dressed in its best, has rolled out the red carpet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will inaugurate the ambitious Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, a mega project that is expected to boost tourism in the ancient city in a big way, on .
It is to be noted that on Tuesday, the BJP made a serious allegation on Congress, alleging that the grand old party is maligning the image of India and PM Modi with the help of a toolkit.
Updated Apr 17, 2021 | 10:19 IST
As the two shahi snans of Kumbh Mela have concluded, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Swami Awadheshanand Giri, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar to ensure only symbolic participation in Kumbh Mela now. Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo Credit: ANI
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to Swami Avdheshanand Giri over the telephone, requesting that Kumbh Mela should only see symbolic participation in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic now that two shahi snans (holy baths) have concluded. I spoke to Swami Awadheshanand Giri, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar on the phone today and asked about the health of all saints. All the saints are giving all kinds of support to the administration. I thanked them for this and prayed that since two royal baths have taken place, the Kumbh be kept symbolic due to the coronavirus crisis. This will give strength to the fight against this crisis, PM Modi posted on T
New Delhi: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi s call to observe the ongoing Kumbh Mela in a symbolic way, the Juna Akhara on Saturday concluded the annual event from its side ensuring that other sants linked to different Akharas also agree to end the holy pilgrimage.
Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha President Swami Avdheshanand Giri made the announcement through his Twitter handle and a video, declaring the Kumbh Mela is now concluded for Juna Akhara . On the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Juna Akhara have decided to end Kumbh. The Gods whom we had invoked have been duly immersed. Other sants from different Akharas are also agreeing, Avdheshanand said.