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'Nauseating trend': Harsh Goenka questions VIP darshan at temples, says he believed 'before God, the billionaire, the celebrity & the ordinary devotee were all equal'Harsh Goenka has criticised the trend of turning temple visits into publicity events, questioning the use of photographers, selfies and inf...- Inside India's own Rome-like centuries old colosseum, known as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre; best time to visit & how to reachRang Ghar: Built in 1746 in the heart of Sivasagar, Rang Ghar is widely recognised as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre and one of the most fascin...
- 'Kedarnath mat aao': Angry netizens slam reels for turning sacred places into 'Tourist picnic spot'Kedarnath Temple's opening day saw massive crowds and disarray. Viral videos show chaotic scenes with broken queues and devotees unable to ...
- Radisson Hotel Group taps into India’s Rs 1.34 trillion fast-evolving spiritual travel market with four new launchesRadisson Hotel Group is expanding its presence in India's burgeoning religious tourism market, with new properties in Shirdi, Puri, and Ind...
- Tirumala TTD Ratha Saptami 2026: Darshan and token restrictions, vahana seva schedule, and key guidelines for devoteesTTD Ratha Saptami 2026: Tirumala is preparing for the Ratha Saptami festival on January 25, 2026, expecting over two lakh devotees. To mana...
- TTD halts Sarva Darshan token issuance for these days ahead of Ratha Saptami rush. Check full dates, schedule and moreAhead of the Ratha Saptami, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has suspended the issuance of Sarva Darshan tokens for a period of three dat...
- Planning Ayodhya, Kashi, or Mathura-Vrindavan trip on New Year? Check city-wise restrictions and advisoriesUP's temple towns Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura–Vrindavan and J&K's Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra are witnessing a sharp rise in devotees as ...
- Pilgrimage spots fast emerging highlight for travel operators; many packages launchedDomestic pilgrimages have seen runway growth in the past year, and the year-end is likely to be no different, said industry executives. Not...
- Ayodhya gears up for Ram Lalla consecration anniversary, commoners invited to attendPreparations for the first anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya's Ram Temple are in full swing, scheduled from ...
- New chairman of Tirumala Trust promises to eliminate VIP culture at Tirupati templeBhumana Karunakar Reddy, the new chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), aims to end the VIP culture at the holy temple. He empha...
- Bengal CM slams EC, alleges PM rally on polling day will influence 'outcome'West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the Election Commission of offering "special VIP" treatment to Prime Minister ...
- People frustrated with VIP culture, especially in temples: Madras HCVIP entry must be restricted only to themselves and their family members, but not the relatives, Justice S M Subramaniam said while hearing...
- After Deepostav and Rangotsav, Yogi government decks up Mathura for KrishnaotsavUP has sought the help of an event management company to organise first edition of Krishnaotsav during August 23-25, on a 4.3-acre Ramlila ...
- Yogi Adityanath government to celebrate 'rangotsav' in Mathura and BarsanaIn Ayodhya last year, the government had similarly organised a 'Deepotsav', or festival of lights, on the occasion of Diwali.
- Tirupati coming to Delhi, Nehru stadium to be its devasthanThe preparation for the festivity, Sri Venkateswara Vaibhavotsavam, have already begun and around 25 trucks carrying different things.
- Ram temple matter of faith for BJP; focus on devlp issues: Uma BhartiBharti, who suffered from fever and kidney pain while campaigning in Sagar Lok Sabha seat two days back, returned to Jhansi after taking re...
- Delhi minister Rakhi Birla's car attackedDelhi minister Rakhi Birla's car was attacked by a mob here Sunday evening, police said. The incident took place in Mangolpuri area of west...
- Marthanda Varma could have been Kerala's Henry Ford but for family compulsionsIndustry-scarce Kerala could have had a vehicle-manufacturing factory if Marthanda Varma of Travancore’s royal family had his way.
- Art & culture: Abercrombie & Kent and Christie's create itineraries of the most desirable destinationsEach trip will afford privileged, behind-the-scenes access and exclusive insights in the world of art, escorted by an expert from Christie'...
- Politician's aerial surveys, spot visits hamper rescue work in calamity-hit UttarakhandNatural calamities became a political opportunity par excellence in July 1978, when a village called Belchi in Bihar was hit by massive flo...
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