Tag: Kashi Vishwanath temple

Over 200 Naga Sadhus Set to Embark on Five-Day Panchkroshi Yatra 

Nistha Agrawal

(Lucknow): Following their participation in the Prayagraj Kumbh, more than 200 Naga sadhus from the Shri Panchayati Mahanirvani Akhada and Atal Akhada will begin a sacred five-day Panchkroshi Yatra around the ancient city of Kashi. The pilgrimage will be led by Akhada Parishad officials, including President Ravindra Puri, along with several mahants, thanapatis, and secretaries. The yatra will begin with a ceremonial bath at Manikarnika Ghat, followed by prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most revered sites in Hinduism. After this, the sadhus will board boats to…

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Ayodhyatra’ App Offers Virtual Pooja Experience at Iconic Temples

Nistha Agrawal

(Lucknow): Thanks to the new ‘Ayodhyatra’ app, devotees and tourists from around the world can now enjoy virtual darshan of Ayodhya’s most revered temples. The app is designed to promote virtual tourism, providing users with a digital journey through Ayodhya’s religious landmarks, enhancing global tourism, and fostering a deeper religious connection. The Ayodhya Development Authority, in partnership with Singapore’s One Play Group, has launched this mobile application, allowing users to virtually visit prominent temples in Ayodhya such as the Ram Temple, Kanak Bhawan, and Hanuman Garhi. The app will soon…

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World-Famous Ganga Aarti in Varanasi to Resume in Grand Form

Arijit Bose
Varanasi, Ganga Aarti, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Maha Kumbh, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, devotees, crowd management, district administration, priests, volunteers, religious sites, Prayagraj, pilgrimage, spiritual tourism, safety measures

Varanasi : Varanasi has been witnessing an overwhelming crowd since the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh. Devotees visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple have also been attending the evening Ganga Aarti in large numbers. Given the increasing crowd, a meeting between the Ganga Aarti organizers and the district administration decided to conduct the Aarti in a symbolic manner. However, starting today, the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat will once again take place in its full grandeur. According to information received from the Ganga Aarti organizers in Varanasi, the world-famous Ganga Aarti…

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Devotees to witness the divine form of Baba Vishwanath

Arijit Bose
Kashi Vishwanath temple

Varanasi: The Yogi government is not only rolling out the red carpet for the devotees of Lord Shiva and showering flowers on Kanwar yatras, but is also ensuring their comfort and facilitating easy darshan. With the fourth Monday of the Shravan month approaching, all arrangements have been made. Over three lakh devotees had darshan of Shri Kashi Vishwanath’s Jyotirlinga last Monday, and a similar turnout is anticipated for this Monday. Additionally, the temple trust has completed preparations for the Rudraksha Shringar of Kashi Puradhipati Baba Vishwanath, offering devotees a glimpse…

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Record increase in donations in Kashi Vishwanath temple

Arijit Bose
Kashi Vishwanath temple

Varanasi: With the record breaking number of devotees coming to the grand and expanded Shri Kashi Vishwanath Darbar (Kashi Vishwanath Dham), there is a continuous record increase in the income of the temple. In the month of March this year, devotees offered Rs 3 crore, 69 lakh, 35 thousand, 439 in Baba’s Hundi. According to the temple administration, this figure for the year 2023 was Rs 2 crore 81 lakh ten thousand 730. At the same time, in July 2023, Rs 2 crore 08 lakh 81 thousand 497 were offered…

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