Sabarimala master plan receives ₹1,033.62 crore allocation for development, including trekking path enhancements and pilgrimage zone improvements.

India has submitted a proposal to UNESCO to include the Diwali festival in the 2023 list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH ...

India has proposed the inclusion of the Diwali festival in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced this in the Rajya Sabha, noting ...

The Hindu Sena said on Wednesday that they supported the Ajmer Dargah Diwan Syed Zainul Abedin Ali Khan’s demand to declare the historic shrine as a Jain pilgrimage site “At least he (Diwan) has ...

Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...

The 'Haj Suvidha App' was launched to leverage information technology for enhancing the pilgrimage experience. Pilgrims can use the app to access training content, accommodation and flight details, ...

Across India, "visa temples" attract people aspiring to work and live abroad. From Gujarat's Visa Hanuman to Punjab's ...

The India-Nepal Tourism Summit 2025 held in Janakpur explored new avenues for enhancing collaboration in tourism. Key discussions included improving connectivity, economic contributions, and cultural ...

In an era of secularism, where discussions often center around the decline of religious belief, going on a pilgrimage may seem outdated. However, the reality is quite the opposite. The appeal of ...

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where millions are flocking to pray and bathe at the confluence of India’s holy ...

More than 100 people were killed in a stampede in northern India in July 2024 following a Hindu religious gathering, making ...

India, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh) The total expanse of the pilgrimage site. A vast ground along ...