Hinglaj : The annual pilgrimage to Hinglaj Mata Temple in Pakistan concluded on Sunday, with organizers reporting the participation of over 100,000 Hindu devotees. The pilgrimage, which began on Friday, is a significant event for Hindus in Pakistan, drawing devotees from various parts of the country.

As per agency report, the Hinglaj Mata Temple, located atop a mountain, is revered in Hinduism, believed to be the site where the remains of Mata Sati fell on earth. During the three-day pilgrimage, devotees climb hundreds of stairs to reach the temple and offer their prayers.

The pilgrimage holds special importance for Pakistan's Hindu community, which constitutes approximately 2.14 percent of the country's population, with an estimated 44 lakh Hindus residing in the Muslim-majority nation. Despite their minority status, Hindu festivals and religious events, such as the Hinglaj Mata Temple pilgrimage, are celebrated with enthusiasm and participation from across the community.

Maharaj Gopal, the temple's senior priest, described the pilgrimage as one of the most sacred in Hinduism, emphasizing that those who visit the temple and worship during these three days are believed to be freed from all sins. The conclusion of the pilgrimage marks the end of a spiritually enriching event for the Hindu community in Pakistan, reaffirming their cultural and religious heritage.

Dehradun - The Chardham Yatra, a pilgrimage to the divine abodes of Shri Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri, is set to become smoother and more environmentally friendly. This year, the yatra will not only offer a spiritual journey but also promote environmental protection and cleanliness.

To reduce pollution and promote sustainability, electric vehicles will now ply on the Chardham Yatra route in Uttarakhand. RTO Sunil Sharma announced that electric vehicles, both commercial and private, are encouraged for the pilgrimage. Charging stations will be available along the route, accessible through a dedicated app. This shift towards electric vehicles comes after concerns were raised in a meeting of the Divisional Transport Authority in February 2018 regarding rising pollution levels from vehicles.

Preparations for the world-famous Chardham Yatra have begun with full force, scheduled to commence on May 10. The health department has made arrangements to provide better health facilities to pilgrims, especially the elderly. The yatra is expected to attract devotees from across the country and the world, highlighting the importance of safe and sustainable travel.

Before the yatra commences, the state government is establishing electric vehicle charging stations every thirty kilometers along the route. These stations will cater to electric cars and buses, ensuring a hassle-free journey. Previously, the lack of charging points deterred electric vehicle owners and drivers from traveling long distances, but with these new stations, the journey to Chardham will be more convenient.

A state-level control room for the Chardham Yatra is operational at the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council Headquarters from 7 am to 10 pm daily throughout the yatra period.

So far, 1,566,867 devotees have registered for the Chardham Yatra and Hemkund Sahib, with a significant number of registrations for each of the four Dhams and Hemkund Sahib.

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 9: As HopeIn prepares for its launch very soon.  The driving force behind the endeavor is to provide value-based, faith-uplifting, and enriching content suitable for all age groups, HopeIn aims to revolutionize the entertainment landscape in India. Led by Mr. Peter Samuel and his compelling vision, HopeIn is set to become the go-to destination for viewers seeking transformative Christian content.

In a fast-paced digital world where entertainment options seem endless, finding content that aligns with one’s values and beliefs can be a daunting task. Recognizing this challenge, HopeIn has meticulously curated a diverse array of shows, movies, documentaries, and more, all deeply rooted in Christian principles. The platform’s primary focus is to inspire, encourage, and strengthen the faith of viewers across the nation.

“HopeIn is not just another streaming service; it is a beacon of hope,” said Mr. Peter Samuel, the hands-on leader who is at the heart of guiding the platform’s development. “We firmly believe in the power of media to make a positive impact on society, and HopeIn is our way of bringing the transformative message of Christianity to the forefront. We are dedicated to providing a platform that not only entertains but also nurtures the soul.”

HopeIn recognizes the significance of family-friendly entertainment and ensures that viewers of all ages can enjoy programming without compromising their values. The platform creates an inclusive environment where individuals and families can come together, connect with their faith, and experience the power of uplifting content.

“Our goal is to foster a sense of community and unity among believers,” stated Mr. Samuel. “Through HopeIn, we aim to connect people from all walks of life, creating a space where they can share their experiences, find encouragement, and grow in their relationship with God. HopeIn is more than just a streaming platform; it is a catalyst for transformation.”

With HopeIn’s imminent launch, viewers can expect a world-class streaming experience enriched with inspiring dramas, insightful sermons, educational programs, and engaging children’s content. HopeIn’s user-friendly interface will enable viewers to explore a vast catalog of faith-based content, offering a source of inspiration and upliftment.

Join HopeIn on this exciting journey as they introduce India’s first Christian OTT streaming platform. Prepare to be captivated, entertained, and enriched as you delve into a world of faith-based content that will leave a lasting impact on your heart and soul. Together, let’s discover the power of hope and transform lives, one story at a time.

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India’s first multilingual Christian OTT platform ‘HopeIn’ will start streaming soon. The founder of ‘HopeIn’, Peter Samuel who has 28 years of corporate experience and also as a Bible teacher, Pastor and preacher, said the endeavour was to provide value-based content for all age groups.

“The pursuit is to inspire and uplift audiences globally,” Peter Samuel said.

The OTT will stream meticulously curated content including shows, movies, documentaries, sermons and also educational programmes for children. All this will be rooted in Christian principles.

Peter Samuel said viewers can expect a world-class streaming experience. The OTT will have a user-friendly interface.

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New Delhi (India), July 7:Renowned saint of India, Morari Bapu, unveiled a short, crisp, and handy compilation called ‘Tribhuvana Sutras for the Tribhuvana’ on the occasion of Guru Purnima. The launch was even more special as the book is named after Bapu’s guru and grandfather, Tribhuvana.

The word ‘Tribhuvana’ (t-r-ih-bh-uv-v-uh-n) in Sanskrit signifies the three regions of the universe – heaven, earth, and the nether world. Sutras are a collection of doctrines relating to different aspects of life.

This collection has been brought forth by the famous Ramayana exponent as wise words of advice on how to face tribulations. It also contains narratives on some gems of Hinduism which were recited during the peak period of the Covid pandemic.

For Morari Bapu, the book captures his grandfather’s thoughts and is thus “Tribhuvana Sutras”. Because these are universal and apply till infinity, they are “for the Tribhuvana”.

What adds to their magnificence is that these were narrated under the cool shade of the ‘Tribhuvana Vata’, the Banyan tree under which Morari Bapu started his journey of ‘Ram Katha’ and from where it reached all corners of the world.

Essentially, ‘Tribhuvana Sutras for the Tribhuvana’ captures the profound conversations held by Morari Bapu during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Seated under the sacred banyan tree in his village called Talgajarda in Gujarat, he reached millions globally through video, delving into Indian mythology and spirituality.

Bapu’s daily discourses during the Lockdown, known as ‘Hari Katha,’ touched subjects that are based on Sutras (meaningful extracts), offering enduring potency and meaning to our lives. The book transcribes these dialogues into evocative summaries, capturing the essence of each day’s theme and message. It serves as a source of inspiration and guidance, offering a pathway to learning, healing and introspection.

‘Tribhuvana Sutras for the Tribhuvana’ has also been listed for the World Book Fair to be held in New Delhi in February 2024.

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], May 5: The 50th Diksha Kalyan Mahotsav of Acharyashree Mahashramanji, the eleventh discipline of the Jain Shwetambar Terapanth Dharmasangh, was celebrated with great enthusiasm in the textile and diamond city of Surat on Thursday.

The festival started on Vaishakh Shukla Chaturdashi, which is an important date for Terapanth Dharmasangh as it marks the initiation day of Terapanth Dharmasangh’s current discipline, Acharyashree Mahashramanji. Thousands of people participated in the festival both in-person and through various mediums like Paras channel, YouTube’s Terapanth channel, etc.

The festival was organized at Bhagwan Mahaveer University, where the Chaturvidh Dharmasangh gave their respective presentations in the anniversary of their adorable. The day was also celebrated as Youth Day among the youth of Terapanth. In this context, the youth of Terapanth proclaimed their adjurations for Acharyashree Mahashramanji through various mediums.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a congratulatory message in the context of Acharyashree’s Diksha Kalyan Mahotsav.  The congratulatory letter by PM Modi was read in the presence of thousands of devotees by Chief Munishree Mahavir Kumarji.

The festival started with Mangal Mahamantrochar from Acharyashree, followed by presentations from various dignitaries like Mr. Sanjay Surana, President of Acharya Mahashraman Akshay Tritiya Pravas Vyavastha Samiti Surat, Mr. Pankaj Daga, National President of Akhil Bhartiya Terapanth Yuvak Parishad, Mr. Sanjay Jain, Chancellor of Bhagwan Mahavir University, Mr. Mansukhlal Sethia, President of Jain Shvetambar Terapanthi Mahasabha, Mr. Surajkaran Dugad, Acharyashree’s brother, and Shri Srichand Dugad.

Terapanth Yuvak Parishad-Surat composed the song. General Secretary of Akhil Bhartiya Terapanth Yuvak Parishad Mr. Pawan Mandot etc. presented the seminar.

The festival also witnessed soulful presentations by Sadhvi Vrind and Samani Vrind, and a heartfelt sentiment expressed by Muni Yogeshkumarji, Muni Kumarashramanji, and Munishree Uditkumarji. Chief Muni Mahavir Kumarji and Saint Vrind sang the song composed by Chief Munishree. Sadhvipramukhji, Chief Munishree, and Sadhvivaryaji praised the qualities of their idol and dedicated their best wishes on the 50th Deeksha Kalyan Mahotsav of Acharyashree.

In his address, Yugpradhan Acharyashree Mahashramanji spoke about the importance of time in the journey of eternal life, emphasizing the need for equanimity. He mentioned that Vaishakh Shukla Chaturdashi was his initiation day, a day that all character souls have in their own way. He celebrated the completion of 49 years of abstinence option and the cooperation of family members from around the world during his Deeksha. He also mentioned the role his worldly-minded mother played in awakening his sense of disinterest in worldly matters.

Acharyashree stressed the importance of protecting the thirteen rules and maintaining a practice of self-control, while also making an effort to increase the number of Mumukshus in the coming year. He announced that the Maryada Mahotsav of the year 2024 would be held in Vashi-Navi Mumbai, which was met with cheers from the audience.

In his message to the present youth, Acharyashree encouraged the development of consciousness of sacrifice and self-restraint. Akhil Bhartiya Terapanth Yuvak Parishad released a special issue of Yuva Drishti during the event, and 31 Agamas were inaugurated by Jain Vishwa Bharati. The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, sent a congratulatory message in the context of Acharyashree’s Diksha Kalyan Mahotsav.

The event also featured a program of flag transfer as a symbol of change in the system, in which the Jain flag was transferred from the Pravas Vyavastha Samiti Surat to the Acharya Mahashraman Chaturmas Pravas Vyavastha Samiti, Mumbai. The program ended with Acharyashree reciting Mangalpath.

From a religious perspective, this festival was a celebration of the initiation of Acharyashree Mahashramanji into the Terapanth Dharmasangh, and his journey towards non-violence and self-control. The festival provided an opportunity for the devotees to offer their prayers and seek blessings from their deity. It also provided a platform for the youth to express their faith and dedication towards their religion. The festival highlighted the importance of following the thirteen rules and practicing self-control, which are the core principles of Terapanth Dharmasangh.

Chamoli, April 27 (IANS) The gates of the Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand were opened at 7.10 a.m. on Thursday and the first prayers to Lord Badri Vishal were performed on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The temple was decorated with 20 quintals of flowers.

Thousands of devotees gathered at the temple to witness the grand opening and waited to enter the shrine.

Light rain is continuing in Badrinath since the morning, while snow is being seen in the nearby peaks

The doors of Kedarnath Dham were opened on April 25 after rituals and worship. At the same time, the valleys of the world famous Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham were opened on April 22.

Till now 95,000 devotees have visited the Char Dham. And lakhs of devotees have already registered for the Chardham Yatra.

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Central government to appoint a renaming commission to rechristen cities and places called after foreign invaders. The apex court said Hinduism is not a religion but a way of life.

A bench comprising Justices K.M. Joseph and B.V. Nagarathna also observed that there is no bigotry in Hinduism. The bench told petitioner-advocate Ashwini Upadhyay: "Don't dig up the past which will only create disharmony... Can't have the country on the boil."

During the hearing, the bench stressed that India is a secular country and the history of the past cannot be allowed to haunt the present generation.

"India is a secular country, this is a secular forum. We are supposed to protect the Constitution and all sections," it said.

Emphasizing that Hinduism is a way of life not just a religion, the bench said: We have assimilated all cultures. Let's not break it up by such kind of petitions .Hinduism is a way of life and there is no bigotry in it. You or this court should not become instrument to create havoc."

The petitioner sought a direction to the Union Home Ministry to set up a "renaming commission" to find out original names of ancient historical cultural religious places, called after "foreign invaders".

Citing the importance of renaming, the plea argued that it is necessary in order to maintain sovereignty and to secure aright to dignity, right to religion and right to culture' guaranteed under Articles 21, 25 and 29 of the Constitution.

The petitioner cited several examples of hundreds of such cities, and places, and sought a direction to the Archaeological Survey of India to research and publish the initial names of ancient historical cultural religious places.

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 16 (IANS) The Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) is planning a makeover for Guptar Ghat, situated on the banks of Saryu, which is revered among Hindus as the place where Lord Ram took 'jal samadhi'.

The Ayodhya Development Authority plans to develop the 10-acre wide riverfront and set up food kiosks, interpretation centre, open air theatre, divyangjan park, therapy garden, terrace garden, children's park, meditation centre, surveillance and public announcement system, decorative lighting and gazebos among others, at the ghat.

Vice chairman of ADA, Vishal Singh said, "Plans are on to make the facilities, to be built at an outlay of Rs 13.50 crore, available to visitors by the end of this year."

Over the past two years, more than Rs 40 crore have been infused to change the layout and overall look of Guptar Ghat.

A 24-metre-wide new link road, parking bays for up to 430 vehicles and construction of 1.15 km long embankment along the Guptar Ghat have been completed.

"Situated in the Cantt area, the existing road is not wide enough to take on increased traffic load and hence a new link road has been developed," said the ADA officer.

The officer said the basic infrastructure and civil works have been commissioned at the site and now only beautification work needs to be done.

A colonnaded frontage will also be developed at the riverside food kiosk complex with canopy seating.

Multimedia programmes and scenographic exhibitions will be set to emphasize on the heritage connection with the tourists.

Varanasi, Feb 16 (IANS) A Muslim trader in Varanasi has written Shrimad Bhagavad Gita in calligraphy using Ganga's soil and water on the large sheets of white cotton fabric.

He wishes to gift his artistic works to celebrities including President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

The sari trader Haji Irshad Ali (53), has also written the holy Quran, Hanuman Chalisa and other religious texts in the similar style on cotton fabric.

"When I was 14, I started writing Shahadatain on a piece of half-metre cloth to be put on the shroud before the burial of the dead," said Irshad,

Shahadatain literally means declaration of faith - to declare there is only one God, Allah, and that Muhammad is his messenger.

"The passion for writing grew further, and I decided to script the holy Quran on fabric pieces. It took almost six years to complete all the 30 paragraphs of Quran with the handmade ink made with the soil of the Ganga, Aab-e-Zamzam (water from Zamzam well), jafran (saffron) and gond (adhesive)," he told reporters.

The famous Banarasi silk brocade has been used for the binding of the bulky book.

For writing the Bhagavad Gita in the same style and size, he used Ganga jal (Ganga water) along with Ganga soil and adhesive to prepare the ink for this work.

He learnt Sanskrit to understand Gita.

"I bought a Sanskrit translation book and took help of local priest to learn the language," he said.

He has also written Vishnu Sahasranama, Hanuman Chalisa and the National Anthem on cotton fabric pieces.

Interestingly, his entire family is involved in this passion of writing. He said that all the family members, including wife, two daughters and two sons support him in this work.

The cloth sheets are prepared by his wife and daughters, while ink is prepared by his sons.