Devotees celebrate Gai Jatra in Kathmandu for the salvation of departed souls

Aug 23, 2021

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 23 : Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Basantapur Durbar Square on Monday was packed with devotees who came to take part...

Nepal celebrates Gaijatra festival: A vibrant parade honours departed souls and LGBTQI+ community

Aug 20, 2024

The Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site saw the parade of people disguised as cow accepting alms and donations following beliefs that...

School students in Jammu pay tribute to officers killed in J-K'Anantnag encounter

Sep 14, 2023

The students were seen with posters of the deceased soldiers and the Indian flag in their hand praying for the peace of departed souls.

After 3-yr gap, devotees gather at Mata Tirtha pond to observe Nepali Mothers' Day

Apr 30, 2022

Kathmandu [Nepal], April 30 : On the occasion of Mata Tirtha Aunsi (Nepali Mothers' Day), devotees thronged the sacred pond of 'Matatirtha' located on...

Buddhist monks offer prayers in Bihar temple for an end to COVID pandemic

Feb 14, 2021

Gaya (Bihar) [India], February 14 : Buddhist monks offered prayers and lit lamps at Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple in Gaya district of Bihar on Saturday...

UP: CM Yogi expresses grief over Barabanki building collapse, offers condolences to bereaved families

Sep 04, 2023

The Chief Minister expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Barabanki building collapse and offered his condolences to the bereaved family members....