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Time of India
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Siddhant Issar: My sister is like my mother—always protective and concerned about my well-being
As Raksha Bandhan nears, Siddhant Issar expresses his deep bond with his sister, Nivriti, emphasizing her constant support and protective nature, akin to a mother figure. As Raksha Bandhan approaches on August 9, actor Siddhant Issar opens up about the bond he shares with his elder sister, Nivriti (Kher). Now married, Nivriti continues to be a constant source of support in Siddhant's life. Describing their relationship, Siddhant shares, 'The relationship between a brother and sister is mostly a mix of playful rivalry, but in our case, she's like my mother—always protective and concerned about my well-being. She's actually my backbone. We share a powerful and unique bond of love, support and caring.' He reflects on the tradition of Raksha Bandhan with a personal twist. 'Rakhi is a celebration of ritual, in which a sister ties a thread and in return her brother promises protection. But in our case it's always the opposite—I seek protection from her. Since childhood, she was the one who kept protecting me from the messes I created, whether in school or at home.' The day is a family affair for him. 'We have our family arriving—from my buaji to mamaji—we all celebrate it together,' he adds. Son of actor Puneet Issar , Siddhant recently married his Shanti Rasmein co-star Surbhi Shukla in a quiet ceremony in May. On the work front, he has been seen in Shiv Shakti: Tap Tyaag Taandav and Mahima Mata Vaishno Devi, among other projects.
India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Assam: Devotees throng Kamakhya Temple as it reopens after Ambubachi Mela
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 26 (ANI): A large number of devotees flocked to the historic Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Thursday morning as it reopened for public darshan following the Nivriti of the annual Ambubachi Mela. The Main Priest of Maa Kamakhya temple, Himadri Sarma, said that after Nivriti, the temple portals opened at 6 am today. He added that the temple administration worked hard for the smooth conduct of the Ambubachi festival. Speaking to ANI, Himadri Sarma said, 'After Nivriti, the temple portals opened at 6 am today. The devotees are taking darshan of Maa Kamakhya now. Everyone in the temple administration worked hard for the smooth conduct of the Ambubachi festival.' Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, along with his wife, also visited the Kamakhya Temple on Thursday morning and offered prayers to Goddess Kamakhya. Acharya said he prayed for a Viksit Bharat and for strength to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to continue the nation's development journey. Speaking to the reporters, Lakshman Prasad Acharya said, 'I prayed that we become Viksit Bharat soon. The arrangements have been done properly to facilitate smooth darshan for devotees. I also prayed that Maa Kamakhya gives 'shakti' to PM Modi, who is engaged in further developing the country.' The annual event commemorates the yearly menstruation cycle of Goddess Kamakhya, believed to be the embodiment of feminine power. Ambubachi Mela takes place during the monsoon season, specifically in the Assamese month of Ahaar, around the middle of June. After conducting Ambubachi Prabritti rituals, the main door of the Kamakhya temple closed on 22nd June to reopen on June 26. It is one of the most revered centres of Tantric practices and is regarded as one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India. The annual Ambubachi Mela, one of Assam's most revered Hindu festivals, commenced on Sunday at the historic Kamakhya Temple atop the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati. The event began with traditional rituals, marking the start of the four-day-long celebration that draws devotees from across India and abroad. Several other pujas are organised in this temple, including Durga Puja, Durgadeul and Madandeul. Some of the other pujas performed in this temple include Manasa Puja, Pohan Biya and Vasanti Puja. (ANI)
