Devotees inspected ‘Maulaya Amavasya’ rituals at Rameswaram Agni Thatham in TN

Devotees inspected 'Maulaya Amavasya' rituals at Rameswaram Agni Thatham in TN

In Chennai, South Tamil Nadu, 21 September (IANS) Rameswaram was seen on Sunday, because thousands of people gathered in the holy fire theheram to perform rituals and ancestral offerings in the following Mahalya Amavasya. The occasion is considered one of the most important days in the Hindu calendar, it is believed to bring peace to … Read more

Mumbai: Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal draws inspiration from Rameswaram mythology for Ganesh Chaturthi idol, pandal

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) The iconic Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal continues to uphold its 98-year-old tradition with this year’s spectacular Ganesh idol, inspired by the mythological story of Rameswaram. Revered as the king of Ganesh Galli and affectionately known as the king of Mumbai, the 22-foot-tall idol captivates devotees with its unique theme drawn from … Read more

Sri Lanka navy apprehends 14 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, total rises to 88 this year

MADURAI: Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 14 fishermen from Rameswaram and confiscated their two trawlers for allegedly fishing in their territorial waters late on Saturday, raising the total number of Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody to 88 this year.The fishermen were handed over to fisheries officials in Kilinochchi district and are likely to be produced … Read more