Scuffle Reported Inside Lingaraj Temple During Maha Shivratri Celebrations
Tension briefly flared inside the historic Lingaraj Temple in Odisha’s capital on Sunday after a scuffle reportedly broke out between ...
Day: February 15, 2026
Dhurandhar Becomes Longest-Trending Indian Film Ever, Surpasses Chhaava, Pushpa 2: The Rule and Jawan
The box office juggernaut Dhurandhar has added another milestone to its historic run. The spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar ...
India Committed to Strategic Autonomy, Says S. Jaishankar Amid US Claims on Russian Oil
India remains firmly committed to its long-standing policy of strategic autonomy, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said, amid assertions from ...
Heavy Footfall at Lingaraj Temple and Other Shaiva Shrines as Odisha Celebrates Maha Shivratri
Devotees in large numbers visited prominent Shaiva shrines across Odisha on Sunday as the state observed the sacred festival of ...
Maha Shivratri 2026: Tight Security Measures in Place at Odisha’s Lingaraj, Puri, and Cuttack Temples
The holy festival of Maha Shivratri is being observed across Odisha with great enthusiasm and devotion. Major Shaiva shrines, especially ...
Mahashivratri 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Nishith Kaal and Rituals Explained
Mahashivratri 2026 will be observed on Sunday, February 15, 2026, according to traditional Hindu almanacs. The sacred festival, dedicated to ...
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