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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says Nashik Kumbh to begin October 31, 2026; first holy dips on August 2, 2027
Rs 4,000 CRORE DEVPT WORK TENDERS PROCESSED: CM Devendra Fadnavis welcoming mahants of 13 akhadas in Nashik on Sunday NASHIK: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis declared the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik will commence with a flag hoisting ceremony at Ramkunda on Oct 31, 2026, while the first Amrut Snans in both Nashik and Trimbakeshwar are planned for Aug 2, 2027. The declaration was made after Fadnavis consulted with leading seers from the Vaishnav and Shaiva sects in Nashik city, accompanied by state ministers Girish Mahajan and Dada Bhuse. Fadnavis said, 'After discussions with the seers, we finalised the dates for the Amrut Snan at both Nashik and Trimbakeshwar, which will start on Aug 2, 2027. This time, there are a large number of Parvasnan (bathing dates) spread across 2027-28 and, therefore, we will see a large number of visitors to Nashik. Govt is taking up all the measures for this.' The Amrut Snan schedule for both venues—Nashik (Vaishnav gathering) and Trimbakeshwar (Shaiva gathering)—is confirmed for Aug 2 and Aug 31, 2027. The subsequent Amrut Snans have been scheduled on Sept 11 in Nashik and Sept 12 in Trimbakeshwar. Fadnavis said, 'The meeting with the mahants and all-important office-bearers of all 13 akhadas was held cordially, and we patiently heard all their demands. We brought to their notice that we have already processed tenders for more than Rs 4,000 crore in developmental works (including roads, construction, and beautification of ghats etc.), of which a few are in the last stage. Besides, tenders for works worth Rs 2,000 crore will also be issued soon. ' He said the Nashik corporation's plan to set up sewage treatment plants is moving ahead. Related ministers are working on rolling out steps for effective crowd management and to ensure provision of facilities.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 date: When is Nirjala Ekadashi? Know date, timings, rituals, mantras, wishes, WA status and more
Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 date & timings: Nirjala Ekadashi is one of the most important and toughest Ekadashis among the 24 Ekadashis observed throughout the year in Hinduism. It is observed with great devotion by devotees of Lord Vishnu. This fast is known for being extremely strict, as even drinking water is not allowed on this day. Nirjala Ekadashi is believed to offer the same benefits as observing all other Ekadashis in a year. Let us explore the Nirjala Ekadashi date, timing, rituals, mantra, story, and the spiritual significance of this powerful day in 2025. What is Nirjala Ekadashi? Nirjala Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi tithi (11th lunar day) of Shukla Paksha in the Jyeshtha month, according to the Hindu Panchang. 'Nirjala' means 'without water,' which means devotees fast without even drinking water for the entire day. This Ekadashi is also known as Bhimaseni Ekadashi, as it was first observed by Bhima, the second of the Pandava brothers. Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Date and Time In 2025, Nirjala Ekadashi will be observed on Friday, 6 June. However, there is a slight difference in dates for general followers and Vaishnav devotees. Important Timings: Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 6 June 2025 at 02:15 AM Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 7 June 2025 at 04:47 AM Parana (fast-breaking) Time: 7 June 2025 from 01:43 PM to 04:30 PM Hari Vasara End Time: 7 June 2025 at 11:25 AM For Vaishnav Devotees: Vaishnava Parana Time: 8 June 2025 from 05:22 AM to 07:17 AM Dwadashi Tithi Ends: 8 June 2025 at 07:17 AM Significance of Nirjala Ekadashi Nirjala Ekadashi holds great spiritual value. It is said that by keeping a fast on this day, one can gain the same blessings and results as keeping all 24 Ekadashis of the year. It is a path to wash away sins, seek forgiveness, and receive Lord Vishnu's blessings for health, wealth, peace, and salvation. Worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this day brings happiness and prosperity. Devotees are also encouraged to donate water, food, clothes, and money to the poor. The Story Behind Nirjala Ekadashi According to Hindu mythology, Bhima, the mighty Pandava, loved food and found it very hard to fast. When he expressed his concern to Sage Vyasa, the sage advised him to observe just Nirjala Ekadashi, which gives the merit of all other Ekadashis combined. From then on, Bhima kept this difficult fast once a year, and hence, it is also called Bhima Ekadashi or Pandava Ekadashi. Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Rituals Fasting on Nirjala Ekadashi is not just about avoiding food and water. Devotees follow certain rituals to please Lord Vishnu and seek his blessings. Main Rituals: Wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean clothes. Place an idol or image of Lord Vishnu on a wooden platform. Offer flowers, homemade sweets, sandalwood paste (chandan), and light a ghee diya. Offer Tulsi leaves (Tulsi Patra) to Lord Vishnu. Recite Nirjala Ekadashi mantras and chant the name of Lord Krishna throughout the day. Avoid eating and drinking anything from sunrise to next day's Parana time. Break the fast during the Parana time on Dwadashi Tithi with satvik food and water. Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Mantras Chanting these powerful mantras can help purify your soul and bring peace of mind. Nirjala Ekadashi wishes, messages and WhatsApp status to share May Lord Vishnu bless your life with endless happiness, health, and success this Nirjala Ekadashi. On this sacred day of Nirjala Ekadashi, may your devotion bring you peace, strength, and divine grace. Wishing you a pious and spiritually fulfilling Nirjala Ekadashi. May your prayers be answered. May your fast and prayers on Nirjala Ekadashi remove all sorrow and fill your life with joy. Happy Nirjala Ekadashi! May your heart remain pure and your soul be uplifted with devotion. On this auspicious Ekadashi, may Lord Vishnu guide your path and shower his blessings on you. May the divine light of Nirjala Ekadashi brighten your life with wisdom, virtue, and prosperity. Wishing you a peaceful and blessed Nirjala Ekadashi. May you gain strength from your faith. May this Nirjala Ekadashi bring you closer to spiritual awakening and inner peace. May your devotion on this sacred day be rewarded with happiness, success, and salvation. Happy Nirjala Ekadashi! May Lord Vishnu cleanse your heart and bless you abundantly. Wishing you and your family divine blessings and harmony this Nirjala Ekadashi. Let the purity of Nirjala Ekadashi wash away all negativity and bring love and light. May the holy fast of Nirjala Ekadashi bring you peace of mind and strength of soul. On this Nirjala Ekadashi, may your prayers echo with love and reach the divine. Celebrate this Nirjala Ekadashi with devotion and may your life be filled with divine bliss. May Lord Vishnu's blessings bring you clarity, purpose, and fulfilment this Ekadashi. Wishing you a soulful Nirjala Ekadashi filled with prayers, purity, and divine grace. On this sacred occasion, may you walk the path of righteousness and receive Lord Vishnu's love. Happy Nirjala Ekadashi! May this holy day inspire faith, humility, and inner joy. Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 is a golden opportunity to purify your mind, body, and soul by following the strict Nirjala fast and worshipping Lord Vishnu with full devotion. Knowing the correct Nirjala Ekadashi date, timing, rituals, and mantra helps you prepare for this auspicious occasion and gain spiritual benefits. Whether you follow this fast for inner peace, wealth, or moksha, the blessings of Nirjala Ekadashi are truly powerful and life-changing. (Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.) For more informative articles on historical and upcoming events from around the world, please visit Indiatimes Events.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Shah at 150th anniv of Bhuleshwar temple, talks cultural preservation
Mumbai: Recalling his childhood memories of a Mumbai quarter where the early Kathiawar, Kutch and Marwar migrants settled, Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday dwelt on the traditions that shaped the community and praised the trustees of a 150-year-old temple in the area for keeping their customs alive. Shah chose to speak in Gujarati during the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Laxmi-Narayan Temple at the Madhavbaug complex in Bhuleshwar on Tuesday, an area predominantly Gujarati and Marwari in character. He began by greeting those present with "Jai Shri Krishna." Lauding the trustees, he said he ran a similar charitable trust but in a smaller capacity and knew how difficult it was, especially in a city like Mumbai. "I was born in Mumbai. I am linked to Mumbai. On several occasions, I came to this Laxmi-Narayan Temple for Aarti (Puja) and darshan while visiting the city. There used to be a wadi, a marriage hall run by the trustees, where scores of middle-class families could conduct their marriages at a very reasonable cost. My three sisters were married in this very wadi. This is four decades ago; there used to be a small hall, a large open space. I remember very clearly," he recounted fondly. He said he closely observed the idols since childhood, whose expressions are so beautifully essayed by the sculpture. Shah said he was born in a Vaishnav family, and the puja is still conducted in pure Vaishnav traditions. The trust used to teach the Bhagavad Gita, run a Sanskrit school too, and did a lot of social work. Praising the generosity of the temple's founders, Varjivandas and Narottambhai, he said the lakhs of rupees they donated in 1875 would be equivalent to billions today. It was the only time he spoke a few words in Hindi, addressing chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Shah said after 150 years, it was not enough to celebrate; rather, it was the trustees' responsibility to now lay the roadmap for the future. "Can Madhavbaug be a spiritual centre for the troubled middle class? Can this trust become a centre to teach the mother tongue, which is slowly being forgotten by grandchildren going to English medium schools? Today, go to a Gujarati home, and if you do not know English, it can become difficult; even parents do not speak to their children in Gujarati," said Shah, adding the trustees should work to make Madhavbaug a centre for Gujarati, Marwari, and Sanskrit. Referring to the achievements of the Modi govt, he said Narendra Modi completed 11 years as PM on Monday. "This Gujarati son (Narendra Modi) has been focused on the development of the country... we have become the fourth largest economy, made the country secure, and those who tried to make the country unsafe, we entered their house and beat them up," said Shah. Shah said Modi made Indians proud of India. "When I met a French diplomat, I asked him, what was the difference after 10 years? He said for those from the Western world, Modi has increased the value of India's passport," he said. The home minister said political will was needed, and Modi, after 550 years, ensured the Ram idol was moved from a tent to a splendid temple, and the Kashi-Vishwanath corridor, which was destroyed by Aurangzeb, was restored. Shah said Operation Sindoor showed the importance of Sindoor. "...Ek chutki sindoor, which is important to our mothers, sisters... we have shown the importance of the Sindoor. There were ten crore online searches for the meaning of Sindoor... we went into their home and destroyed their hideouts," said Shah.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- 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.
India Gazette
18-05-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand: Pushkar Kumbh draws thousands to Keshav Prayag
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], May 18 (ANI): People gathered in large numbers on Sunday to bathe in the Pushkar Kumbh, which is being organised at Keshav Prayag near Mana, the border village of Chamoli district in Uttarakhad, after a period of 12 years. According to the Uttarakhand CMO release, thousands of devotees have so far taken a dip in the holy waters of the Alaknanda and Saraswati rivers. This year, the Pushkar Kumbh is being organised from May 14 to May 26. From dawn to dusk, the ghats of Keshav Prayag resound with bhajans and kirtans. This fair, organised every 12 years at Keshav Prayag, the confluence of the Alaknanda and Saraswati rivers, is associated with great saints like Maharishi Vedvyas, Ramanujacharya, and Madhvacharya. It is particularly notable that most people from South India come to bathe during this occasion, the CMO said in a statement. On Wednesday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took to social media Xto post that Pushkar Kumbh started after 12 years in Mana-- India's first village near the Badrinath Dham. He further stated that the festival taking place at the holy confluence of the Alaknanda and Saraswati rivers was a living example of the divinity of eternal traditions.'Pushkar Kumbh has started after 12 years in Mana, India's first village near Shri Badrinath Dham. This great festival of faith at the holy confluence of Alaknanda and Saraswati rivers is a living example of the divinity of our eternal traditions,' the post read. The CM extended his greetings to the devotees visiting Devbhoomi for Pushkar Kumbh.'On this auspicious occasion, hearty welcome and greetings from the State Government to all the devotees who have come to Devbhoomi for Pushkar Kumbh,' he said. Earlier, District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari informed that the pedestrian path has been improved for the Pushkar Kumbh, which is organised at Keshav Prayag in Mana village. 'Signboards in various languages have been installed here for the convenience of the devotees on the pedestrian path. Along with this, police have been deployed on the footpath for the smooth conduct of Kumbh. SDRF jawans have also been deployed on the Sangam coast,' Tiwari added. He further said that the tehsil administration has been instructed to do regular monitoring to keep the arrangements for the Pushkar Kumbh smooth. According to religious tradition, when Jupiter enters Gemini in 12 years, Pushkar Kumbh is held in Keshav Prayag located at the confluence of Alaknanda and Saraswati rivers in Mana village. Vaishnav followers of South India mainly participate in this event . According to Hindu religious beliefs, Maharishi Ved Vyas composed the mythological text of Hinduism, Mahabharata, while doing penance in Keshav Prayag. It is also believed that Ramanujacharya and Madhvacharya, attained knowledge from Goddess Saraswati at this place. According to religious tradition, when the planet Jupiter enters the Gemini sign once in 12 years, the Pushkar Kumbh is held at Keshav Prayag, the confluence of the Alaknanda and Saraswati rivers in Mana village. (ANI)
