Sadhus during the second Shahi Snan (Royal Bath) at Har Ki Pouri, during Kumbh Mela 2021, in Haridwar. (PTI Photo)
- Shree Panchayati Akhada Niranjani was formed in 826 AD in Gujarat’s Mandavi
- Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhada follows the Dashnaami Sampraday (sect) founded by Adi Shankaracharya
- Shree Panchayati Akhada Mahanirvani was founded in 671 AD with conflicting reports about its place of origin
PM Narendra Modi spoke to Swami Avdheshanand of the Juna Akhada. (Photo Credit: PTI)
- PM Narendra Modi said that if the Kumbh Mela is kept "symbolic", it will strengthen the fight against the COVID crisis
- In a response, Swami Avdheshanand has requested the devotees to not come for snan in large numbers
- The head of one of the 13 akhadas participating in the Kumbh Mela has died of COVID-19
Devotees gather to offer prayers during the third 'Shahi Snan' of the Kumbh Mela 2021, at Har ki Pauri Ghat in Haridwar on Wednesday. (Photo Credit: PTI)
- Niranjani Akhada is one of the 13 akhadas of seers participating in Kumbh
- It said that many of its members were showing COVID-19 symptoms
- Swami Kapil Dev, the head of Maha Nirvani Akhada died of COVID-19 on Tuesday
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- Vishva Hindu Parishad collected donations for the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya
- About 15,000 bank cheques with a face value of Rs 22 crore have bounced
- Cheques bounced due to lack of funds in bank accounts , said an audit report
Ramadan begins with the sighting of moon. (Picture Credit-PTI)
- Ramadan comes from Arabic word “Ramida or Ar Ramad”
- As per the Islamic calendar, Ramadan starts on the ninth month.
- People observe fast and ask for Allah’s forgiveness
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Kumbh Mela holds a special place in the hearts of Indians. Lakhs go on a pilgrimage just to be a part of this historic tradition of washing away your sins.
The Supreme Court on Monday termed a petition filed by former UP Shia Waqf Board chairman Waseem Rizvi seeking removal of 26 verses from the holy Quran. (Photo Credit: Twitter/ANI)
- Former UP Shia Waqf Board chairman Waseem Rizvi had alleged the religion was drifting away from the basic tenets
- The plea of Rizvi has drawn massive backlash with several Muslim outfits
- Last month, an FIR was registered in Bareilly against Rizvi for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Muslims
The nine-day festival of Chaitra Navratri starts on April 13 and every year. (Photo Credit: Unsplash)
- This year, the nine-day season of Chaitra Navratri begins on April 13, and ends on April 22
- Every year, it is celebrated after the spring-time harvest
- Also called Vasanta Navratri, the festival celebrates the nine forms of Goddess Shakti
Two medical students from Kerala send out a strong message against communal hate.(Photo credit: Instagram/@naveen_k_razak)
- Medical students inspired a good cause, conveying a message against hate in an Instagram Reel
- Amidst all the praises, a few netizens made distasteful comments about their religion
- They released another video in response to hateful comments
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during an election campaign rally for the State Assembly polls at Ghumanor Haat in Cooch Behar district. (PTI Photo)