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Description: Orissa, May 3 (ANI): Hindu devotees in India's eastern state of Orissa walked barefoot, on embers at the Jhamu Yatra Mela to appease their Gram Devata Goddess Mangala at Kakatpur. The Kaktpur Jhamu Yatra Mela in Puri district is among the popular festivals in this region, celebrated since times immemorial. Jhamu Yatra is the most significant procession of this region and it is celebrated on the first Tuesday of the sacred month Vaisakha every year and is celebrated for five Tuesdays in a row. During the ritual procession, the devotees played drums and chanted hymns. Devotees believe that the blessing of their Mangla Devi saves them from injuries or pain of any kind as such they can walk on the burning charcoal and still be remain free from burns. Every year thousands of devotees congregate here to celebrate this ritual and worship Goddess Mangla. Views:105 |
| President, PM condole death of math wizard Shakuntala Devi | |
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Description: New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh condoled the death of ace Mathematician Shakuntala Devi, known as the world's the fastest 'human computer'. She passed away at a hospital in Bangalore following respiratory problems. Devi, who has enthralled fans with her prowess for decades, was 83, when she breathed her last. She was hospitalised a couple of weeks ago for critical respiratory problems. Views:908 |
| SIHORIYA TEMPLE, A PLACE OF MULTIPLE BELIEFS | |
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Description: India runs on religion and for the average Indian their gods are something for which they can go to any extreme. Here___s a special report to corroborate the point, while the Navratras are on and Hindus are visiting the Sihoriya Devi temple. The unique point of this temple is one climbs 300 steps to reach the goddess installed in the temple. It is also believed without hitting 5 stones on a nearby hillock, the prayers fail to bear fruition. Views:8404 |
| SIHORIYA TEMPLE, A PLACE OF MULTIPLE BELIEFS | |
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Description: India runs on religion and for the average Indian their gods are something for which they can go to any extreme. Here___s a special report to corroborate the point, while the Navratras are on and Hindus are visiting the Sihoriya Devi temple. The unique point of this temple is one climbs 300 steps to reach the goddess installed in the temple. It is also believed without hitting 5 stones on a nearby hillock, the prayers fail to bear fruition. Views:33 |
| Sanjay Dutt pays obeisance at a temple in Madhya Pradesh | |
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Description: Datia, April 06 (ANI): Prior to his possible cooling heels in the cells of a jail, Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt, sentenced to five years imprisonment for procuring and retaining guns from gangsters involved in the 1993 bombings in Mumbai, paid a visit to an ancient temple at Datia in Madhya Pradesh. Sanjay Dutt accompanied by his brother-in-law Kumar Gaurav was seen being escorted by devotees at Devi Peeth temple to offer prayers. Elated devotees and admirers of Sanjay Dutt struggled in the temple premises to have a glimpse of their favorite actor. Views:877 |
| Maoists brutally kill a man in Gumla | |
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Description: Gumla, March 28 (ANI): A group of Maoists brutally killed the brother of an active member of BJP in Palkot Block of Gumla district in Jharkhand. Reportedly, this mishap took place after the man failed to comply with the demands of the Maoists for cash. According to reports, the Maoists entered into the compound of Nilambar Sahu, brother of BJP member Gayatri Devi, late in the night and assaulted him brutally before pumping bullets into his body. Views:1562 |
| INDIA HOSTS UNIQUE HORSE PEGGING CHAMPIONSHIP | |
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Description: The city of Gurgaon is witnessing the largest ever gathering of horses, riders and horse lovers. Around 650 riders from 17 countries are participating in the Penta Grand 2013 World Equestrian Tent Pegging Championship at Tau Devi Lal Stadium. Views:9 |
| INDIA HOSTS UNIQUE HORSE PEGGING CHAMPIONSHIP | |
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Description: The city of Gurgaon is witnessing the largest ever gathering of horses, riders and horse lovers. Around 650 riders from 17 countries are participating in the Penta Grand 2013 World Equestrian Tent Pegging Championship at Tau Devi Lal Stadium. Views:187 |
| TAMANNA CONFIDENT OF REPRISING SRIDEVI ROLE IN HIMMATWALA | |
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Description: For a newbie like Tamanna, stepping into the shoes of eminent actress Sri Devi is certainly a matter of pride and one can expect her to be nervous, but the actress is surprisingly confident enough of her work in the remake of Himmatwala. Views:1670 |
| SKIPPER DHONI VISITS DEORI TEMPLE WITH FAMILY | |
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Description: Indian Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni visited the Devi___s temple in Deori to seek blessings along with his family members. The Indian captain is leading the ongoing series against Australia by 2-0. Views:133 |