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India Gazette
13-07-2025
- General
- India Gazette
J-K: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board dedicates 5 Temples to public in Reasi
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 13 (ANI): In an initiative aimed at fostering spirituality and preserving cultural heritage, the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, during its 75th Meeting held under the chairmanship of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, approved the dedication of five newly constructed temples to the public in the month of July along with the construction of five additional temples in District Reasi. According to a release, as part of this initiative, the Shrine Board has formally dedicated the five temples today at each location in distinct villages across the district, namely Gorta Kalika Sathaan, Village-Harotkote; Pancheri Galli, Village-Dangakote; Tote Devsthan, Village-Tote; Village-Devigarh of Tehsil Bhomag and Village-Chasana. Prior to the installation of the Holy Idols at the newly constructed temples, the Shrine Board organised a spiritually enriching three-day Hawan and Puja ceremony at the Spiritual Growth Centre (SGC), Katra. These rituals were conducted with deep reverence by the Shrine Pujaris under the guidance of Padma Prof. Vishwamurti Shastri for invoking divine blessings and sanctifying the proceedings in alignment with age-old Vedic traditions. Following these preparatory rites, the sacred Pran Pratishtha ceremonies-rituals and Kanya Poojan were performed at the respective temple locations. Each ceremony marked the formal consecration of the temple and its deity, carried out by learned Pujaris of the Shrine Board in the presence of local community members and Shrine Board officials. During the dedication ceremony of the newly constructed temples, Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, stated that the Board has decided to entrust the management of these temples to the local communities after the sacred Pran Pratishtha rituals. He underscored that by handing over the responsibility for daily worship and routine maintenance to local residents, the Board aims to strengthen grassroots spiritual engagement in preserving cultural heritage while ensuring that the temples are maintained in a manner that reflects the community's devotional spirit and traditions. CEO also exhorted that the Shrine Board shall be installing CCTV cameras at each of the newly constructed temples as a vital measure to ensure the sanctity of the premises and support the effective management of temple activities. Notably, as part of the sacred Pran Pratishtha rituals, the Shrine Board upheld the tradition of offering communal blessings by distributing Halwa and Channa Prasad to all those present on the occasion at the respective locations. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Shrine board commences 3-day poojan at Katra ahead of Pran Pratishtha ceremony
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Saturday started a three-day poojan ritual at the Spiritual Growth Centre in Katra, in run-up to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the newly crafted holy idols of Maa Durga. During the poojan rituals, Anshul Garg, chief executive officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, stated that as per the board's 75th meeting directives under the chairmanship of lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, five temples will be dedicated on July 13 across distinct villages of Reasi district namely Gorta Kalika Sathaan, village-Harotkote; Pancheri Galli, village-Dangakote; Tote Devsthan, village-Tote; village-Devigarh of tehsil Bhomag and village-Chasana. (HT Phoro) Padma Shri professor Vishwamurti Shastri led a distinguished group of learned priests from the shrine board in conducting the sacred rituals with utmost devotion. Under his guidance, the ceremonies are being performed in strict adherence to age-old scriptures, ensuring the sanctity and authenticity of each ritual up to the Purna Ahuti. During the poojan rituals, Anshul Garg, chief executive officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, stated that as per the board's 75th meeting directives under the chairmanship of lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, five temples will be dedicated on July 13 across distinct villages of Reasi district namely Gorta Kalika Sathaan, village-Harotkote; Pancheri Galli, village-Dangakote; Tote Devsthan, village-Tote; village-Devigarh of tehsil Bhomag and village-Chasana. The CEO added that committees comprising shrine board officials and local community members have been formed for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony and idol installation in each temple. The CEO emphasised that the enshrined idols will become a focal point of devotion in these villages, bringing divine blessings to future generations. He also underscored that the shrine board shall be entrusting management of these temples to the local community and for facilitation of effective management of temple activities shall be installing CCTV cameras at each of the newly constructed temples to ensure the sanctity of the premises.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Grand flag hoisting ceremony at Ram temple in Ayodhya likely in November
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust is planning a grand event for the flag hoisting ceremony at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya in which sadhus from all over the country will be invited. The event is likely to be organised on November 25 this year. The event will feature the Ram Barat procession, which will be taken out the first time from the Ram temple. (HT file) However, the Trust is yet to officially announce the date. The Trust has started preparing the list of invitees and its general secretary Champat Rai is overseeing all preparations for the mega event. 'The Trust is planning a grand flag hoisting ceremony in November at Ram Mandir's flagpole. The event is proposed on a large scale and guests from across the country will be invited,'said a member of the Trust. A 42-foot flagpole was installed on the Ram temple on April 29, 2025, ahead of Akshaya Tritiya. It was placed on the temple's peak after the completion of the spire. 'A special flag will be prepared to be hoisted over Ram Mandir which will represent Hindu religion and culture. The event will take place in November,' said VHP regional spokesperson Sharad Sharma who operates from Karsevakpuram. The Trust is planning to organise the event on the same scale as the first Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla was organised on January 22, 2024, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the chief guest. The event will feature the Ram Barat procession, which will be taken out the first time from the Ram temple. The procession might be limited to the temple premises or might be taken out for a city tour, with a final decision pending. Devotees from across the country will participate in the celebrations with lakhs of followers attending the event. According to the Trust, discussions will be held with sadhus and senior officials to finalise the arrangements. The event will be a significant milestone in the temple's calendar, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and traditions associated with Lord Ram's wedding also.
India Gazette
01-07-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Bihar cabinet approves Rs 888 cr plan to develop Sitamarhi's Maa Janaki Temple: CM Nitish Kumar
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 1 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced that the state cabinet has approved a comprehensive development plan for Punaura Dham, the revered birthplace of Goddess Sita in Sitamarhi district. The plan includes the construction of a grand temple and other structures, modeled after the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra in Ayodhya. The cabinet has approved a budget of Rs 882.78 crore for the construction of the temple at Punaura Dham, which is considered to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita, the wife of Ram. 'I am extremely delighted to inform that the birthplace of Mother Janaki, Punaura Dham, Sitamarhi, has received approval from the cabinet today for a comprehensive development plan, including the construction of a grand temple and other structures,' the Bihar CM wrote in a post on X in Hindi. Mentioning plans to lay the foundation stone by August, just a month away, the post added, 'The cabinet has approved a budget of 882 crore 87 lakh rupees for the comprehensive development plan prepared for Punaura Dham. The implementation of this plan will commence soon. I have instructed that its foundation stone be laid by the month of August. We are determined to complete the construction of the grand temple in Punaura Dham, Sitamarhi, at the earliest.' 'Its comprehensive development will be carried out on the lines of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra, Ayodhya. The construction of the grand temple of Mother Janaki in Punaura Dham is a matter of fortune and pride for all the people of the country and especially for all of us in Bihar,' his post said. Earlier on June 22, the Chief Minister had revealed that the designs for the 'holistic development' of the temple have been finalized a dedicated trust has also been formed to expedite the construction. The new design plans include a 151-foot-tall structure, wide walkways, and ample green cover, making it ideal for devotees to visit and pay homage to Goddess Sita. Punaura Dham, also known as Maa Janaki Janmabhoomi Temple, is widely considered to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita, the wife of Ram. After the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, multiple people associated with the Janaki temple brought gifts for Lord Ram during the Pran Pratishtha ceremony held on January 22, 2024. According to Bihar tourism, Punaura Dham also contains other attractions, like a lake which is believed to help with her pregnancy, and Panth Pakar, which is associated with Sita's marriage. Work is also ongoing to establish a road connection between Ayodhya's Ram Mandir and Maa Janaki temple, known as 'Ram-Janaki Marg. ' In September last year, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar urged PM Modi to expedite the construction of the connection. The CM also asked for a Vande Bharat connection to be started between the two cities. (ANI)
India.com
10-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet world's richest man Elon Musk's sister who is a style icon, as beautiful as any Hollywood actress, her name is...
Meet world's richest man Elon Musk's sister who is a style icon, as beautiful as any Hollywood actress, her name is... After the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, lakhs of devotees are thronging the holy city Ayodhya to visit Ram Mandir and take blessings of Lord Ram. Recently, the father and sister of the world's richest person Elon Musk were also seen at the Ram Temple. The father and daughter duo took the blessings of Lord Ram and left the holy city. While Elon Musk is always in the news because of his work or verbal spats, his beautiful sister also makes headlines. She is an entrepreneur and is also very active on social media. Alexandra has a specialty that makes her different from everyone else is her attire. She is known for her stylish dresses and the way she carries them. She understands style and fashion very well. She is always seen in unique outfits, flaunting her beauty. Alexandra Reached Ram Mandir Wearing Top Trousers Alexandra visited Ram Mandir to have darshan of Lord Ram. She was seen wearing a light beige coloured short top. The round neckline and cut sleeves style of top were also worth watching. Along with this, she chose to wear high waist trousers, whose straight style seemed to complete her look. Alexandra's Education Qualification After completing her graduation from college in Colorado, Alexandra started working as an environmental analyst. She then started philanthropic work at a nonprofit organisation that supports the Andes and the Amazon rainforest, as per her LinkedIn bio. Alexandra joined SolarWindow Technologies in 2020, focusing on developing strategic partnerships and engaging with industry leaders, policymakers, and family offices. 'Ms. Alexandra Musk, Vice President, supports SolarWindow strategic partnerships and engagement with industry, policy influencers, and family offices. She brings experience with brand positioning and business development with a specific expertise in global environmental sustainability in the United States, South America, and Africa,' SolarWindow website said. Since November 2020, Alexendra Musk has held several positions at SolarWindow, enhancing the company's profile and securing beneficial industry collaborations and partnerships.
