Pilgrims
(Search results - 58)NewsFeb 21, 2019, 12:53 PM IST
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia orders release of 850 Indian prisoners but balences act after visit to Pakistan
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Mohammed has also announced a hike in the quota for Indian Haj pilgrims to Rs 2 lakh at the request of Prime Minister Modi from the present Rs 1.75 lakh
IndiaFeb 4, 2019, 10:48 AM IST
WorldJan 18, 2019, 2:54 PM IST
Pakistan International Airlines bans in-flight entertainment on Saudi flights
Only chants of Quranic verses will play on flights to Jeddah and Madina, a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) spokesperson confirmed, stating that the decision was taken bearing pilgrims' sentiments in mind.
IndiaJan 15, 2019, 10:56 AM IST
Kumbh Mela 2019: Over 100 million gather for world's largest religious festival in Prayagraj
With the onset of the Kumbh Mela 2019, the city will witness the gathering of over 100 million pilgrims over the next 48 days
IndiaJan 14, 2019, 4:38 PM IST
Kerala all set to witness Makaravilakku festival in Sabarimala
Makarajyothi is a star, which is worshipped by pilgrims on Makara Sankranti (Pongal) every year. It is the star Sirius located in Canis Major constellation.
IndiaJan 9, 2019, 12:49 PM IST
Sabarimala: Ayyappa devotee killed in wild elephant attack
The incident happened at the route usually taken by Ayyappa devotees who perform petta thullal (historic ritualistic dance) at Erumeli and reach Sannidhanam via Karimala. Nineteen more pilgrims were travelling to the shrine with Paramasivam
IndiaJan 8, 2019, 5:52 PM IST
IndiaJan 8, 2019, 5:15 PM IST
Makara Vilakku in Sabarimala: Difficult to provide security for women, says special commissioner
An estimated half a million devotees throng Sabarimala every year for darshan on the auspicious day. In 2011, 104 devotees, who had come to witness the Makara Jyothi, were killed and over 40 devotees were injured when a jeep ploughed into the pilgrims at Pulmedu, Kerala. While some of the victims died on the spot after getting trapped under the wheels of the jeep, the accident created panic among the devotees, resulting in stampede.
IndiaJan 6, 2019, 6:02 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: 7 Sabarimala pilgrims succumb to injuries after van collides with truck
The tragic incident took place on Sunday as the Sabarimala pilgrims were returning from the shrine
IndiaDec 26, 2018, 9:03 AM IST
Sabarimala: Kerala Police say can’t provide security to women pilgrims
As per reports, the Kerala Police also said that the state government will take the final decision on providing security to women pilgrims. The rush at Sabarimala temple is getting increased day by day as the pilgrimage season is coming to an end.
WorldDec 25, 2018, 6:05 PM IST
Thousands of pilgrims reached Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas
All the Bethlehem hotels were fully booked and the situation was relatively calm as the city is preparing to host astounding tourists overnight. Such numbers have not been witnessed for many years, Palestinian tourism minister Rula Ma'ayah said.
IndiaDec 17, 2018, 9:58 AM IST
IndiaDec 15, 2018, 1:49 PM IST
IndiaNov 30, 2018, 6:43 PM IST
Basic infrastructure at Sabarimala not maintained: CAG report
In its latest report on Sabarimala, the CAG exposes TDB for not maintaining the basic requirement for pilgrims at the temple and its surrounding region before the floods in Kerala took place
IndiaNov 25, 2018, 4:02 PM IST