The Allahabad High Court ordered that ‘Kanyadan’ does not solemnise a marriage or makes it valid. Only Section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act provides only ‘Saptpadi’ as a ceremony in a Hindu marriage
Others News: Discover the symbolic power of 'Akshat' in Vedic rituals. Learn how this offering symbolizes prosperity, fertility, and wholeness in Hindu puja. Explore the origin and meaning of Akshat in Hindu rituals.
Panchamrit, a sacred drink in Hindu rituals, is made with five ingredients ( Panch meaning five) and is considered divine ( Amrit meaning nectar). It s consumed after various ceremonies like yagnas or prayers, symbolizing purity and marking the end of the ritual. Drinking Panchamrit is believed to bring devotees closer to the divine.
Religious organizations, including VHP and RSS, distribute sacred akshat —rice grains mixed with turmeric and ghee—to millions ahead of Ayodhya s Ram Mandir consecration. Champat Rai of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra emphasizes turning the event into a festive celebration, encouraging nationwide participation. The akshat journey, symbolizing worship and invitation, reaches homes via specially curated packets, evoking emotional responses. The grand temple, set to be inaugurated on January 22, draws dignitaries, including Prime Minister Modi, and anticipates over a lakh devotees, with preparations and Vedic rituals underway for the historic event.
Local authorities in a village in Nepal registered the Himalayan nation's first same-sex marriage on Wednesday, officials and activists said, five months after the Supreme Court issued an interim order clearing the way for such marriages in the largely conservative country. The marriage between 36-year-old Ram Bahadur (Maya) Gurung, who was born male but identifies as female, and Surendra Pandey, 26, who was born and identifies as male, was formally registered at the Dordi rural municipality office in the Lumjung district in west Nepal, an official said.