Former Public Security Minister Rear Admiral (retd.) Sarath Weerasekera yesterday said that it was the responsibility of the NPP government to ensure the safety of Tissa Raja Maha Viharaya, ...

The most recent Contested Site was Kurundi, but there were two before that. In January 2019 a group of about 200 persons led by northern politicians stormed the precincts of Gurukanda Raja Maha ...

Bodhi Pooja, Pahan Pooja and an alms-giving will be held, in his memory, on Feb. 13 (today). A special Bodhi Pooja will be held at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya at 6 p.m. today (February 13), with ...

Maha Shivratri, a significant Hindu festival, honors Lord Shiva and signifies the cosmic balance of Shiva and Shakti. Celebrated in February-March, devotees undertake rituals like fasting, temple ...

Happy Maha Shivratri 2025: The revered festival of Maha Shivratri is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is observed with deep devotion each year. In 2025, it falls on February 26. On this sacred occasion ...

For another ritual, Isha decked up in a bright pink kurta set. The cotton kurta featured mandarin collars at the neckline, intricate embroidery work at the torso, gathered details and frill ...

Large crowds of devotees were also visiting Ayodhya and Varanasi and the officials have been put on the alert as a record number of devotees were expected to throng these two towns on Maha Shivaratri.

As envisioned by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath about a 'Swachh Maha Kumbh', a massive cleanliness campaign will be launched on Monday in Prayagraj, the state government said in a ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today took on the critics of the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela, equating them to "foreign powers who try to weaken the country" and claimed they have "slave mentality".

Wattala Hendala Purana Raja Maha Viharaya Chief Incumbent and Wattala Sasanarakshaka Board Secretary, Justice of the Peace Ven Thihagoda Chandima Thera has been appointed Principal of Vidyaloka Maha ...

Mahashivratri 2025 is extraordinary as it coincides with the Maha Kumbh. This unique convergence offers devotees a rare opportunity to purify their souls at Prayagraj through the holy bath ...

Maha Shivratri 2025 Date in India: A major Hindu festival, Maha Shivratri is observed every year in commemoration of Lord Shiva, one of the main gods of Hinduism who is renowned for his dual roles as ...