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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CM Yogi launches Kashi-Rameswaram holy water exchange
1 2 Varanasi: Building on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Kashi-Tamil Sangamam initiative, which aims to foster closer ties between the people of Kashi and Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a historic holy water exchange programme between the revered Kashi Vishwanath and Rameswaram shrines on the third Monday of the sacred Shrawan month This was done by exchanging urns filled with the sacred water and sands of the holy Sangam of Prayagraj and Rameswaram Kodi Tirtham with representatives of the Devakottai Zamindar Family Trust of Shri Rameswaram Jyotirlinga. The exchanged water will be used for Jalabhishek of the two Jyotirlingas. The Kashi Vishwanath and DZFT finalised the plan for the exchange to institutionalise this centuries-old scriptural practice on June 19. As Yogi came out of the sanctum sanctorum of the Kashi Vishwanath temple after offering prayers and 'Shodashopachar' rituals on Monday evening, the temple authorities hosted a ceremony at Lord Vishwanath's courtyard, where the CM handed over the urns containing the Sangam water to the representative of the DZFT of Shri Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga and Al Ar Kattalai Trust's trustee, CRM Arunachalam, and Kovilur Swami. The latter also gave the urns filled with the water of Rameshwaram Kodi Tirtham to CM Yogi. "An innovative sacred ritual of mutual exchange of sand-mixed holy water between two Jyotirlingas of the Sanatan tradition for the 'Abhishekam' of both deities has a very special significance as described in the scriptures," said Kashi Vishwanath temple chief executive officer Vishwa Bhushan Mishra, mentioning how the idea to institutionalise this tradition was generated and materialised. On June 19, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust received a letter from Arunachalam, one of the hereditary trustees of Shri Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram, said the CEO. "In the letter, it was informed that for the past several centuries, the holy water of Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj was used for the 'Abhishekam' of Lord Ramanath Swamy, the chief deity of Rameswaram, during 'Shayan aarti'. For the continuity of this tradition, it was proposed by Al Ar Kattalai Trust that the Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust should become a participant in this tradition and provide them with the water of Triveni Sangam. It was also proposed by them that every month the holy water of Rameswaram Kodi Tirtham will be provided by Al Ar Kattalai Trust for the Abhishekam of Lord Vishwanath." In response, the CEO said, an approval of the executive committee of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust was obtained on July 3, and consent was given to the proposal to Al Ar Kattalai Trust. To fulfill this sacred endeavor, temple officials were dispatched to Sangam in Prayagraj on July 27 to ritually fetch holy water and sand, which was then brought to the Kashi Vishwanath temple. This sacred water was subsequently used for the 'Abhishekam' rituals of Lord Ramanatha Swamy. On the occasion of Shrawan Purnima on Aug 9, 'Jalabhishek of Lord Vishwanath will be performed with the water from Rameshwaram.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Time of India
Temple to see safety revamp after tragedy
Lucknow: A day after two electrocution deaths at the Avsaneshwar Mahadev Temple in Haidergarh, Barabanki, which occurred during the early hours of Monday, authorities launched a major safety and accountability drive. The temple management and police, under intense scrutiny, began removing old and faulty wiring and fans installed along the jalabhishek route's tin shed, where the incident occurred. According to officials, the electricity department cut off the power supply to the temple premises on Monday night, citing hazardous, unverified internal wiring. The move came after eyewitnesses and media reported that a network of worn-out electrical wires parallel to the tin shed transferred current to the metal barricade poles, triggering the fatal shock. On Tuesday morning, the temple staff began dismantling the damaged wiring, generator connections, and electrical appliances. Manager Vinod Giri confirmed that the police ordered complete rewiring and inspection by certified experts, and no electricity will be restored until the premises are declared safe. Alongside, the Haidergarh power division also stepped up efforts by installing protective netting below high-tension (11,000 kV) lines that run above the main Barabanki–Haidergarh road leading to the temple. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Travel smart in Tenerife with budget tips Yahoo! Search Results | Search Ads Learn More Undo Junior engineer Hemant Kumar Pathak said this was to ensure any snapped wires would be caught by the mesh, preventing future hazards. A four-member team from the Directorate of Electrical Safety also inspected the site on Tuesday and collected evidence. Preliminary administrative reports suggested that a cable broke due to a monkey's interference. Two devotees were electrocuted, and 46 others sustained minor electric shocks after an electric wire snapped and fell onto a tin shed inside the premises of the Shri Ausaneshwar Mahadev temple in Haidergarh tehsil of Barabanki district on Monday morning. The incident that occurred during the Jalabhishek rituals during the holy month of Shrawan when the temple was crowded with devotees led to a stampede-like situation.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Time of India
KV Dham abuzz with devotion on Naag Panchami
Varanasi: The revered Kashi Vishwanath temple was abuzz with devotion on the auspicious occasion of Naag Panchami as saffron-robed converged in large numbers to seek blessings of Lord Shiv with sacred Jalabhishek. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Naagkuan and various Akharas, along with other temples, were also thronged by devotees, showcasing the vibrant spirit of the festival. Naag Panchami, which coincided with the day after the third Monday of Shrawan, the roads leading to Kashi Vishwanath Dham were teeming with kanwariyas. As the temple gates opened for Jalabhishek, devotees queued up in long lines stretching across all entry points, eagerly awaiting their turn to pay homage to Lord Vishwanath. As the temple's sanctum sanctorum doors opened, kanwariyas and devotees poured in to perform Jalabhishek, filling the air with fervent chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Bol Bam'. The crowds remained dense until noon, gradually thinning out by late afternoon as the queues shortened. All other prominent temples of Lord Shiv, including Markandeya Mahadev on the Ganga-Gomati confluence at Kaithi, Tilbhandeshwar, Kedareshwar, Onkaleshwar, Jageshwar, Rameshwar, Shooltankeshwar, Kardmeshwar, and Mrityunjaya Mahadev, also remained heavily crowded. To ensure a smooth and safe passage, traffic restrictions and diversions were implemented not only within the city, but also on key highways, including the Prayagraj-Bhadohi-Varanasi route. Police maintained a strong presence, closely monitoring the movement of kanwariyas and other devotee groups, particularly in light of Monday evening's clash in the Rajatalab area. Meanwhile, large crowds of pilgrims also streamed into the city from Jaunpur, Ghazipur, and Azamgarh highways Meanwhile, akhadas across the district were electric with activity, featuring thrilling wrestling matches and acrobatic performances.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Time of India
6 arrested on kanwariya's complaint of attack
Varanasi: Police arrested six persons accused of attacking a saffron-clad kanwariya after an FIR was lodged on his complaint on Monday night. The kanwariya was allegedly assaulted by a shoe trader and his companions while the pilgrim was chanting 'Bol Bam' slogans while passing through the area. This led to a violent clash between locals and kanwariyas in Rajatalab area on Varanasi-Prayagraj highway tense. DCP Gomati Zone Akash Patel said on Tuesday that FIR was lodged against six persons on complaint of the injured kanwariya. The alleged attackers, Noor Hasan, Sharafat Ali, Mohammad Latif, Munawwar and Alauddin from different localities under the Rajatalab police station area and Salamuddin of Mehandiganj, were arrested. He added that further investigation was in progress, while police and PAC were deployed to maintain law and order, especially on the kanwariya route. On the third Monday of Shrawan, villagers from Jansa, Rameshwar and Harsos areas were carrying out Kanwar processions. While returning from Adalpura Sheetla Dham towards their village, two kanwariyas, Paltu Yadav and Shubham Yadav of Jansa, were passing through Panchkroshi Road in Rajatalab area. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo They alleged that at Rajatalab railway crossing, a group of masked persons stopped them and forbade them from chanting 'Bol Bam'. When they protested, they were abused and beaten with sticks and sharp weapons. Shubham's head was injured and Paltu sustained injuries too. The assailants allegedly dragged them into a house near the shoe shop and beat them up. Both Kanwariyas escaped and informed their companions about the incident. In the meantime, a video of the beating also went viral, sparking anger among kanwariyas and villagers. They blocked the Jansa-Rajatalab road in protest and also indulged in vandalism and brick-batting. Police used mild force to disperse the gathering. After pacifying the situation, police lodged FIR and started arresting the assailants.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Rose petal shower on kanwariyas & devotees on third Shrawan Somvar
Prayagraj: All the prominent Lord Shiv temples of Sangam city resonated with 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Om Namay Shivay' chants on the occasion of the third Somvar during the ongoing Shrawan month. Thousands of devotees made a beeline to the temples. Observing the third Shrawan Somwar (Monday), devotees of all age groups, including kanwariyas , thronged prominent Lord Shiv temples including Padila Mahadev, Mankameshwar Mahadev Temple, Takshakeshwar Nath Temple, Someshwar Nath, Nagbasuki, and Shri Natheshwar Mahadev since early morning. Meanwhile, senior police and administrative officials, including District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar and Commissioner of Police (Prayagraj) Jogendra Kumar, on Monday did a rose petal shower on kanwariyas and devotees at the Sangam area, Bade Hanuman Temple, Mankameshwar Temple, Dashashwamedh, and other ghats from a chopper. Scores of kanwariyas, who are en route to the Kanwar Yatra arrived at Dashashwamedh Ghat and the banks of the Ganga in Prayagraj district to take holy water and further visited Padila Mahadev (Tharwai), Mankameshwar Mahadev (Sangam city), and Kashi Vishwanath (Varanasi) to offer Jalabhishek to Lord Shiv. Although every small and big temple of Lord Shiv witnessed a heavy rush of devotees, the maximum rush was seen at the Mankameshwar Temple and Padila Mahadev Temple at Tharwai. The devotees offered milk, honey, sandalwood paste, and leaves of Bel (wood apple) on 'shivling'. An equal rush was witnessed at the temple of Shivkuti and Someshwar Mahadev in Naini. Meanwhile, officials of the Prayagraj Police Commissionerate made elaborate security arrangements at temples to regulate the flow of devotees. Apart from barricading, duties of both male and female policemen were assigned at static points to regulate the crowd and traffic. Throwing light on the importance of Shrawan Somwar, noted religious scholar Dr Amitabh Gour said that, "Lord Shiv showers blessings on all devotees. This is one of the reasons that motivate millions of Shiv devotees, especially kanwariyas, to cover hundreds of kilometres on bare feet and offer prayers at the shivling during the Shrawan month. Mondays, or Somvar, in month of Shrawan are considered highly auspicious for praying to Lord Shiv."
