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NDTV
7 days ago
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- NDTV
Power Cut, Panicked Cry, And A Father's Death: Tragedy In A Bhopal Apartment
Bhopal: In the hush of Bhopal's Royal Farm Villa Colony, silence now screams through the corridors of Flat No. 307. The warm lights that once lit up the Bhatanagar household have dimmed - replaced by a lone flickering diya, struggling to hold its flame. What unfolded on Monday night is not just a tragedy - it is a haunting reminder of how fragile life is when systems fail and emotions take over. It was around 10 PM when strong winds swept across Hoshangabad Road, plunging the colony into darkness. Inside his home, 51-year-old Rishiraj Bhatanagar asked his younger son, 8-year-old Devansh, to take the lift back up to their flat. But moments after Devansh stepped inside, the power went out. The elevator halted. The boy was trapped. "Papa... Papa..." the child screamed, his voice slicing through the gaps of the stalled lift. What followed was a father's desperate race - heart pounding, feet thudding - up and down the stairs, toward the generator room. He tried to bring the system back online. Within three minutes, power was restored. The lift started. Devansh stepped out safely. But by then, his father had collapsed. The CPR attempt failed. Doctors at the hospital declared Rishiraj dead on arrival - killed not by accident, but by the unbearable weight of a father's panic. Just that morning, his wife Parul had prayed under the sacred banyan tree for her husband's long life, observing the Vat Savitri fast. But by nightfall, the man she prayed for was gone. And for the second time in just three months, a heart attack had taken away a pillar of the family - Rishiraj's own father had passed away mid-sip of his evening tea, similarly. Rishiraj was more than a family man. A property dealer and insurance consultant, he was the quiet force behind the colony's maintenance and everyday functioning. Known for taking on responsibility without complaint, he was the man people relied on-until the system he helped manage failed him. "He ran up and down, tried to start the generator... My sister gave him CPR, but it was too late," said Vivek Singh, a neighbor and witness. "There was a delay in generator backup. The panic was overwhelming. Even though we rushed him to the hospital, he couldn't be saved," said Brij Saxena, another society member. Technical failure and delayed generator response now lie at the heart of the police inquiry. "Initial findings show the boy was stuck in the lift, and the father was trying to rescue him. During the attempt, he collapsed. Every angle is being investigated," said Manish Raj Bhadoria, the officer in charge at Misrod Police Station. But in the colony, few want to speak now. There's a reluctance to admit fault, a nervous insistence that "there was no need to panic." But tell that to a father hearing his child cry out in fear. In those three minutes - those devastating, irreversible three minutes - a home was shattered. Devansh, once afraid of the lift, now carries a scar that will never leave. And a community must reckon with a simple, painful truth: a life was lost, not in war or in disease, but in the everyday chaos of a failed backup and a father's unconditional love.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Shani Jayanti 2025: Know all about the date, auspicious time, rituals and significance
Shani Jayanti 2025: On May 27, Shani Jayanti is observed. Shani Jaynti is also known as Shani Amavasya. Lord Shani is a powerful deity who rules over the planet Saturn, as per astrology. He is associated with strict discipline and karma. This day also coincides with Vat Savitri Vrat. Devotees pray to Lord Shani, also the deity of justice, to bless them with protection from negative influences and balance their karma. This auspicious day falls on Amavasya (new moon) Tithi during the Jyeshtha month of the Hindu lunar calendar. ALSO READ: Vat Savitri 2025: Know all about Vrat katha, date, auspicious fasting timing and significance Shani Jaynti is observed on 27 May. As per Drik Pachang, the auspicious timings for Shani Jayanti are: Shanti Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Shani. He is the son of Surya Dev. Devotees observe his birth anniversary with great faith and reverence, worshipping him. Lord Shani also holds a powerful place in astrological and religious traditions. This day is spiritually very valuable as devotees get the opportunity to appease Shani Dev. It is astrologically important as with the blessings of the deity, the negative effects of Saturn in their horoscopes are reduced. In other words, the effect of 'Shani Dosha' is lowered with pujas, mantras and havans. The rituals include performing a hawan, a sacred fire ceremony to invoke positive spiritual energy. Along with this, devotees also visit temples dedicated to Lord Shani, light oil lamps, and donate black-coloured clothes or black til (sesame seeds.) Black is donated as it is the deity's favourite colour. Moreover, devotees chant mantras on this day to seek his blessings.
India Gazette
26-05-2025
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- India Gazette
Prayagraj: Married women seek blessings for husbands' longevity on Vat Savitri Puja
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 26 (ANI): Women gathered on May 26 at the Shri Maa Alok Shankari Temple in Prayagraj to observe the sacred Vat Savitri Puja, a ritual performed for the longevity and well-being of husbands. The temple has become a hub of spiritual activity as women offer prayers and worship the banyan tree, symbolizing longevity and strength. This puja is mainly observed on Amavasya tithi and Purnima Tithi, and women in North India follow a fast on these days respectively for their husbands. One woman shared her experience, saying, 'We have come here to worship Vat Savitri and seek blessings for our husbands' longevity. Just as the banyan tree is considered immortal, we wish for our husbands to live long and healthy lives.' The atmosphere at the temple is filled with devotion and spirituality as women gather to offer their prayers and seek blessings' 'I'm performing this worship ritual, known as Vat Savitri Vrat, with the hope that just like the Banyan tree is considered immortal, my marriage and my husband's life will also be long-lasting and filled with happiness. By observing this fast and worshipping the tree, I'm praying for my husband's longevity and our marital bliss', said Monika Tiwari from Prayagraj who came there to perform the puja. (ANI).
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Vat Savitri 2025: Vrat katha, date, fasting timings, significance and all you need to know
Vat Savitri 2025: Vat Savitri Vrat is a significant Hindu festival observed by married women. Marking this sacred occasion, women observe a day-long fast and perform rituals around the banyan tree, offering heartfelt prayers for their husbands' well-being and enduring happiness. From date to history, here's all you need to know. (Also read: Memorial Day 2025: 40+ meaningful quotes and messages to honour and remember the fallen on Memorial Day ) This year, the auspicious festival of Vat Savitri is being observed on Monday, May 26. As per Drik Panchang, the favourable timings to perform the rituals and observe the fast are as follows: Amavasya Tithi begins -12:11 PM on May 26, 2025 Amavasya Tithi ends -08:31 AM on May 27, 2025 According to Hindu scriptures, Satyavaan was destined to have a short life, yet he married a devoted young woman named Savitri. One day, while Satyavaan was working in the forest, Yamraj, the god of death, appeared to take his soul. When Savitri found her husband lifeless, she encountered Yamraj and began to follow him, pleading for her husband's life. Despite his repeated refusals and requests for her to turn back, she remained steadfast and continued to follow him. Impressed by her unwavering devotion and determination, Yamraj offered Savitri three boons, excluding her husband's life. For the first, she asked for her blind father-in-law's vision to be restored; second, for the return of his lost kingdom; and third, the blessing of becoming a mother to 100 sons. Yamraj granted all three wishes, but Savitri continued to follow him. When Yamraj questioned her persistence, she cleverly pointed out that she couldn't have 100 sons without her husband. Moved by her intelligence and devotion, Yamraj finally relented and restored Satyavaan's life. Vat Savitri is one of the most revered Hindu festivals, observed with deep devotion by married Hindu women. On this sacred day, they worship the banyan tree, praying for their husbands' health, longevity, and prosperity. The day is marked by a strict fast and the recitation of the legendary tale of Savitri and Satyavaan, symbolising unwavering love and dedication. Vat Savitri Vrat is observed on two significant lunar phases, Amavasya Tithi and Purnima Tithi. Women in Maharashtra traditionally observe the fast on Purnima, while those in North India follow it on Amavasya. In Hinduism, the banyan tree holds immense spiritual significance, as it is believed to be the abode of the holy trinity, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva. Regarded as immortal and ever-giving, the tree is seen as a symbol of longevity and wish fulfilment. Women tie sacred threads around the tree, circle it, and offer prayers, believing that its blessings bring stability and happiness to their married life. Along with worshipping the tree, they also pray to Goddess Savitri, seeking her blessings for strength, resilience, and a blissful marital life.
News18
26-05-2025
- General
- News18
They Say Love Is Eternal, Vat Purnima 2025 Proves It! Wishes And Quotes Inside
Happy Vat Purnima 2025 Wishes: One of the most auspicious festivals for the Hindu community is Vat Savitri Puja. Married women fast all day and offer prayers for their husbands' and families' welfare. Additionally, they worship the banyan tree, which is a representation of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Devi Savitri, who saved her husband from death's jaws, and Lord Yama. Vat Savitri takes place on the Amavasya Tithi (new moon day) of the Jyeshtha month. As per Drik Panchang, this year, the Vat Savitri Vrat will be observed on Monday, May 26. The Amavasya Tithi begins at 12:11 on May 26 and ends at 08:31 on May 27. People in North India celebrate the festivals according to the Purnimanta lunar calendar. Others adopt the Amanta lunar calendar.
