Assam CM hands over Rs 10,000 each to Covid-hit Purohits, Namghoriyas

Dec 20, 2022

Assam government on Tuesday formally handed over one-time financial assistance of Rs 10,000 each to 6,124 Namghoriyas and 2,148 Purohits (priests) of the State...

Uttarakhand Teerth Purohits expresses anger over formation of Char Dham Devasthanam Board

May 28, 2020

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 28 : Teerth Purohits and Panda Society of Uttarakhand has expressed anger over the formation of a high-level coordination committee...

COVID-19 crisis: Char Dham Teerth Purohits not ready to commence yatra yet

Jun 08, 2020

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 8 : While temples across the country re-opened on Monday morning following the lockdown relaxations, the Char Dham Teerth Purohits...

Exploring the cultural aspect of Chhath Puja through a non-Bihari's perspective

Oct 30, 2022

In Bihar, the festival dedicated to Sun and Chhathi Maiya is celebrated with rigorous and strict manners of preparation. A striking difference that one...

Prisoners in Bhopal Central jail get training to become priests

Mar 20, 2022

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 20 : In Bhopal Central Jail, the prisoners, who are sentenced for heinous crimes, are taking lessons to perform...

Special training program held for 'Pujaris', Delhi LG urges to raise awareness on pollution in Yamuna

Apr 11, 2023

The LG said, "Pujaris and Purohits play an important role as custodians and guides of various spiritual and cultural practices that often culminate in...