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Devotees Throng Shankaracharya Temple In Srinagar On Maha Shivratri

By LokMarg 8th March 2024

Devotees throng Shankaracharya Mahadev Temple in Srinagar to offer prayers, on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.

The temple, located atop the Shankaracharya Hill is dedicated to Lord Shiva and holds great spiritual and cultural importance for the people of Srinagar.

On this auspicious day, devotees from different places of the country gather to offer their prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. The atmosphere is filled with the sounds of devotional songs and the fragrance of incense as devotees perform traditional rituals and offer holy water, milk, and flowers to the sacred Lingam.

Vidhu Sharma (Incharge of Shankaracharya temple) told ANI, “We all are the devotees of the Bholenath (god Shiva). The occasion provides us with an opportunity to serve him. I wish Maha Shivratri celebrations to all the people across the country”.

Ritu Thakur, a devotee who came along with her husband from Delhi told ANI, “We had been planning to visit Shankaracharya temple on the occasion of Shivratri. But it didn’t work out. My husband is a Supreme Court lawyer. He remains busy”.

“But this time, we came here with the blessings of the god Shiva,” She added.

The Shankaracharya temple becomes a hub of religious fervour and celebration, with the faithful staying up all night to participate in the night-long vigil and witness the grandeur of the Maha Shivaratri celebrations.

Chandi Sharma, another devotee from Jammu said, “Everyone knows today is Maha Shivratri. We came here to offer prayers at 4 am early in the morning”.

As the day breaks the temple resonates with the echoes of hymns and prayers creating a mystical and enchanting ambience. The Maha Shivaratri celebrations in Shankaracharya temple are a beautiful display of faith and devotion, uniting people in prayer and worship of the divine. It is a time for spiritual renewal and enlightenment, as devotees seek the blessings of Lord Shiva for peace, prosperity, and happiness in their lives. (ANI)

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Kedarnath Dham Portals To Open On April 25

By LokMarg 18th February 2023

The Kedarnath Temple Committee on the occasion of Maha Shivratri announced that the portals or doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, will open on April 25, 2023.

Announcing the dates on the occasion of Shivratri, Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee President Ajendra Ajay said the portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham will open this year on Tuesday, April 25, at 6.20 am for the devotees to visit.

“While Bhairavnath ji will be worshipped on April 20 and Lord Kedarnath’s Panchmukhi Doli will leave for Kedarnath on Friday, April 21. On this day Panchmukhi Doli Vishwanath Temple Guptkashi will rest. Doli will reach Phata on 22nd April for a night’s rest,” he added.

Sharing the details of the schedule, Ajay informed that on April 23, Panchmukhi Doli will reach Gaurikund for a night’s rest from Phata. On April 24, Panchmukhi Doli will reach Kedarnath Dham from Gaurikund and on Tuesday, April 25, at 6.20 am, the doors of Shri Kedarnath Dham will open for devotees to visit.

The date of opening of the portals was declared according to the rules and regulations after Panchang calculation in a religious function organized at Shri Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath.

On this occasion, Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee President Ajendra Ajay, Chief Executive Officer Yogendra Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Prabodh Kumar Ghildiyal, Kedar Ling, Committee members Niwas Posti, Virendra Bartwal, Pushkar Joshi, Ashutosh Dimri, Panchgai along with right holders. In the presence of Kedarnath Teerth Purohit Samaj and devotees, local administration, Acharya Vedpathis fixed the date for the opening of the portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham.

It is notable that the portals of Badrinath Dham are opening on Thursday, April 27 this year. While traditionally the doors of Gangotri-Yamunotri Dham open on Akshaya Tritiya, this year Akshaya Tritiya is on 22 April. In the month of Chait, Gangotri-Yamunotri temple committees will formally announce the dates of opening of the doors.

The Badrinath Dham is one of the four ancient pilgrimage sites referred to as ‘Char Dham’ which also included Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath. It is situated in the town of Badrinath in Uttarakhand. It remains open for six months every year (between the end of April and the beginning of November). (ANI)

‘Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway’ Trailer; Find Details Inside

By LokMarg 18th February 2023

On the auspicious day of Maha Shivratri, the makers of ‘Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway’ dropped the first official poster announcing the release date of the trailer.

Taking to Instagram, Zee Studios treated fans with a motion poster along with an announcement.

Sharing the motion poster, they wrote, “In a real-life story of resilience and courage, Mrs Chatterjee takes on an entire nation to protect her children. Witness her fight on 17th March 2023. #MrsChatterjeeVsNorway trailer coming on 23rd February 2023.”

The film will now be hitting the big screens on March 17, 2023.

Directed by Ashima Chibber, ‘Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway’ is inspired by true events. The film recounts the story of an immigrant Indian mother’s battle against the Norwegian foster care system and local legal machinery to win back the custody of her children.

Previously, the film was slated to hit the theatres on March 3, 2023. Produced by Zee Studios and Emmay Entertainment, the film is shot extensively in Estonia and in some parts of India.

Rani Mukerji is also coming up with her memoir, which is scheduled to release on her birthday, March 21, 2023.

The memoir will be a deeply personal, disarmingly honest account of Rani’s inspiring journey.

Sharing more details about it, Rani earlier said, “In the 25 years that I have so lovingly spent in the Indian film industry, I have never spoken my heart out about my life and my journey in cinema. As women in cinema, we are constantly judged and the book delves into my personal trials and tribulations and the impact it had on me, as I navigated the industry and my career. I haven’t had the time to pause, look back on my life, retrospectively and introspectively. This memoir was my way of reminiscing what I have been through right from my childhood. This one’s for my fans and for every single person who has given me boundless love and kept me grounded. I look forward to their reactions when this book releases on my birthday next year, making the day even more special.” (ANI)