Supreme Court Strikes Down Name Disclosure Rule for Kanwar Yatra Eateries Background and Court Decision The Supreme Court has intervened decisively in response to a contentious directive requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display owners’ names. The mandate, issued by several state governments, faced a legal challenge initiated by the Association for Protection…
Constitutional Crisis: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Condemns UP’s Kanwar Yatra Directive Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a prominent Congress leader, has strongly criticized the Uttar Pradesh administration’s directive regarding eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route. The directive mandates these establishments to display the names of their owners, sparking accusations of discrimination. Priyanka Gandhi’s Response In a social media…
Understanding the Kanwar Yatra: A Sacred Pilgrimage to Honor Lord Shiva The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage deeply revered by devotees of Lord Shiva, known as Kanvarias. It spans significant Hindu pilgrimage sites such as Haridwar, Gaumukh, and Gangotri in Uttarakhand, Ajgaibinath, and Sultanganj in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The main ritual involves pilgrims fetching holy…
History and Significance of the Jagannath Temple The Jagannath Temple, located in Puri, Odisha, is a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Vishnu. According to temple records, it was originally built by King Indradyumna of Avanti. Over the centuries, the temple has undergone multiple reconstructions, with its present form dating back…
Muharram 2024: Traditional Procession Resumes in Srinagar In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir administration facilitated the Muharram procession in Srinagar on Monday, making extensive security arrangements and establishing a designated route for the event. Security Arrangements and Traffic Advisory Under the guidance of Kashmir Zone IGP VK Birdi, the administration implemented rigorous security…
