As women across India prepare to observe the tough fast of Karwa Chauth, knowing the exact time of moonrise becomes crucial. According to the Hindu calendar, the moon will rise at 7:55 pm in the year 2024. This fast is believed to strengthen the bond between husband and wife, and seeing the husband's face after moon sighting is said to increase his age. Along with Karwa Mata, worshiping Lord Shiva, Mata Parvati, and Ganesh ji during the auspicious time of 5:40 to 7:02 pm brings happiness and prosperity in married life. Major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata will see moonrise at 08:09 pm, 08:48 pm, 08:43 pm, and 08:46 pm respectively on that day.
The Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain has landed in a controversy after Lok Sabha member Shrikant Shinde, the son of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, was allowed entry into the sanctum sanctorum, which has been banned for a year. An investigation has been ordered and action will be taken against those responsible. The incident has sparked criticism from the opposition and has raised questions about VIP treatment in religious places, while common citizens have to wait for hours for darshan. Meanwhile, noted filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vijay Varma discuss the impact of the pandemic on cinema and the importance of creative instincts over box office numbers.
The Kerala government has announced that it will allow spot booking for pilgrims visiting the Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala, amid protests against the initial mandate for online registration. CM Pinarayi Vijayan stated that facilities for smooth darshan will be provided to those without prior online registration, while also emphasising the importance of the successful virtual queue system. The government's decision comes after discussions on improving the pilgrimage experience for devotees during the upcoming season.
A Bengaluru court has rejected the bail applications of actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, his alleged partner Pavithra Gowda, and two others in the Renukaswamy murder case. The court, however, granted bail to two other accused in the case. Darshan was arrested on June 11 for allegedly inciting his fans to attack and kill Renukaswamy for making defamatory statements about Pavithra Gowda on social media. The court's decision has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the misuse of celebrity influence.
Eknath Shinde, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, arrived at Breach Candy Hospital to pay his respects to the late Ratan Tata. In a statement, he mourned the loss of the "gem of India" and highlighted Tata's impact on society and his role as a patriot. The public will have the opportunity to pay their respects at NCPA as his relatives have announced a six-hour darshan for the legendary businessman.
NTR Commissionerate Police have announced their plan to launch a special App for providing darshan tickets to VVIPs during the upcoming Dasara Navarathri Utsavams in Vijayawada. The App will allow for direct entry and speedy darshan for around 20 categories of people, including Ministers, MPs, and MLAs. This is in an effort to avoid inconvenience to regular devotees and prevent unauthorised entries into the queue lines. However, the proposal for the App is still pending government approval.
In an unexpected turn of events, singer Darshan Raval cancelled his concert in Hyderabad, citing non-payment from the organisers. However, the organisers, Saurabh Gupta, took to Facebook to deny any wrongdoing and even provided proof of payment and flight tickets. This incident has caused a lot of stir in the entertainment industry as fans speculate on who's at fault for the cancelled concert.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is offering devotees the opportunity to seek the blessings of Srivari with the release of special darshan tickets and room quotas for December. Starting at 10 am, tickets for special darshan will be available for purchase on the official TTD website. Additionally, room accommodations for both Tirumala and Tirupati for December can be secured through the website at 3 pm today. The release of these tickets and accommodations aims to ensure that pilgrims have a fulfilling spiritual experience at Tirumala.
As Kannada film star Darshan awaits trial for the alleged kidnapping and murder of his fan, prison authorities have granted his request for a television in his cell. This accommodation aligns with prison guidelines and was delayed due to necessary repairs. Darshan's distress over the chargesheet being filed against him has been evident, and investigations have revealed grisly details of the alleged crime.
As the much-awaited festival of Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal is all set to welcome devotees for darshan. The pandal, known for its magnificent decorations and social message-based themes, will be celebrating its 91st year in 2024. Along with in-person darshan, devotees will also have the opportunity to seek blessings of "Navsacha Ganpati" online through the official social media handles of the organisers. Additionally, rumours are rife that top filmmakers Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra may be launching Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan Khan, in their next project.