Kolkata, September 21 (IANS) Thousands of people offered ‘Tarpan’ on the banks of the Hooghly River to obey their ancestors on the occasion of Mahalya, which marks the beginning of the Durga Puja festival. The River Traffic Police placed a strict vigilance with various ghats of Hooghly to prevent any untoward incident. Adequate security measures … Read more
New Delhi, September 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people on the occasion of Mahalya on Sunday, which is celebrated before the start of Durga Puja. He said on X, “Happy Shubo Mahalya! As near the holy days of Durga Puja, our lives can be filled with light and purpose. Mother Durga’s divine … Read more
New Delhi, September 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu is about to visit GAYA to perform ancestral rituals at the holy Vishnupada temple on Saturday. The President would offer ‘Pind Daan’ and ‘Tarpan’, Hindu rituals demonstrated for the peace of departed souls, demanding salvation for their ancestors. This journey is an important moment because Gaya is … Read more