Goa, not just about beaches but a divine land for self-realisation: Pramod Sawant
"The Sanatan culture and the Shankhnad Mahotsav will revitalise the state's economy and boost cultural tourism' the Goa CM said.
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Business Standard
Rajasthan govt to send 50,000 seniors on pilgrimage via AC trains
Under the 'Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme', 50,000 senior citizens are being sent to 13 different pilgrimage sites by AC trains for the first time this year, CM Sharma said Press Trust of India Jaipur Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced on Friday that the Rajasthan government will send 50,000 senior citizens on pilgrimage by AC trains this year. Sharma was speaking at the launch of the 'Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2025-26' here. He also flagged off the first AC 'Rajasthan Vahini Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train' under the scheme from Durgapura railway station, according to an official statement. Senior citizens will travel to the pilgrimage sites of Rameswaram and Madurai in this train. The Rajasthan government is making continuous efforts to improve the lives of senior citizens of the state. Under the 'Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme', 50,000 senior citizens are being sent to 13 different pilgrimage sites by AC trains for the first time this year, Sharma said. Around 6,000 devotees were taken for 'darshan' of Lord Pashupatinath in Nepal by plane, he said. The elderly are an important pillar of society, the chief minister said. "Their experiences and ideals pave the way for us to move forward on the right path in life," he said. Since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done a lot of work to promote the rich heritage of the country. His leadership is giving a new energy to the Sanatan culture in the country, Sharma said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
The Print
7 days ago
- The Print
Rajasthan govt to send 50,000 senior citizens on pilgrimage by AC trains
Senior citizens will travel to the pilgrimage sites of Rameswaram and Madurai in this train. Sharma was speaking at the launch of the 'Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2025-26' here. He also flagged off the first AC 'Rajasthan Vahini Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train' under the scheme from Durgapura railway station, according to an official statement. Jaipur, Jun 6 (PTI) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced on Friday that the Rajasthan government will send 50,000 senior citizens on pilgrimage by AC trains this year. The Rajasthan government is making continuous efforts to improve the lives of senior citizens of the state. Under the 'Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme', 50,000 senior citizens are being sent to 13 different pilgrimage sites by AC trains for the first time this year, Sharma said. Around 6,000 devotees were taken for 'darshan' of Lord Pashupatinath in Nepal by plane, he said. The elderly are an important pillar of society, the chief minister said. 'Their experiences and ideals pave the way for us to move forward on the right path in life,' he said. Since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done a lot of work to promote the rich heritage of the country. His leadership is giving a new energy to the Sanatan culture in the country, Sharma said. PTI AG DIV DIV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
UP govt sets up trust to run Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan
Lucknow: The Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan will be run by trust being set up by the state govt. Governor Anandiben Patel has cleared an ordinance to set up the Shri Banke Bihari Ji Mandir Nyas or Trust. This Trust will be responsible for ensuring that the customs, practices, festivals, prayers, ceremonies etc related to the Banke Bihar Temple in Mathura continue without any interference or changes, appointment of priests, their wages and ensuring security of devotees. It will also be responsible for the management and administration of the temple. The trust will have 11 nominated members and seven ex-officio members, all of whom will have to be from Sanatan Dharma. All trustees will be appointed by the state government, the role of which will be limited to ensuring transparency in finances and answerability in financial transactions. The government, the ordinance states, will not interfere in any religious matter related to the temple. Among the nominated members, there will be three prestigious persons who are associated with Vaishnav traditions or peeths, including seers, religious leaders, heads of Maths, mahants, acharyas, swami etc. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Augsburg: Rentner zahlen zu viel für Hörgeräte – Das ist der Grund Gutes Hören Undo Three others related to any branch of Sanatan tradition, branches including seers, munis, gurus, thinkers, mahants etc will be nominated to the Trust. In addition to them, three others from any branch of Sanatan Dharma who are from fields like education, industry, thinkers, social workers etc but not restricted to just these fields can be nominated while two persons from the Goswami tradition who are currently serving the temple, and who are descendents of Swami Haridas, will be appointed to the Trust. One of them will head the raj bhog service and the other will supervise dinner services. These members will be appointed for a term of three years and can serve not more than two terms. The ex-officio members will include the district magistrate of Mathura, the police superintendent of Mathura, commissioner of Mathura-Vrindavan, UP Braj Teerth Development Council CEO, one official of the department of religious affairs and the CEO of the Banke Bihari ji Mandir Trust. These members will continue to serve till they last in the stated posts. The appointment of any member will not be affected by their caste or gender. The responsibility of the trust will include conservation, repair and maintenance of the temple complex. It will be allowed to purchase, rent or lease movable or immovable property up to Rs 20 lakh. For any financial transaction above that, the trust will need to take prior clearance from the state govt. The trust will also not be allowed to hand over, transfer, gift, sell etc, property related to the god, property of the temple or Banke Bihari's jewellery uncles prior permission is taken from the state government. A senior government official said that the decision to set up the trust was taken to bring in greater transparency in the running of the temple, considering the immense financial contribution by devotees and to ensure seamless facilities for devotees. The decision was cleared through a cabinet by-circulation and approved officially by the governor.
