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PM Modi Hoists Sacred Flag At Ram Temple. See Pictures
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted a saffron flag atop the Ram temple in Ayodhya during a sacred ceremony called "Dhwaj Arohan", marking the formal completion of its construction.
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In Pics: The Ram Temple Sacred Flag PM Modi Will Hoist In Ayodhya
The saffron-coloured flag bears the image of a radiant sun, with an 'Om' inscribed on it along with the image of a Kovidara tree.
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"Democracy In India's DNA": PM Modi After Hoisting Flag At Ayodhya Temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted a saffron flag at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir during a sacred ceremony called "Dhwaj Arohan" and said that "wounds and pain of centuries are healing today".
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Konark Sun Temple Secrets: Why This Odisha Wonder Still Fascinates Visitors
Built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, Konark Sun Temple was envisioned as a celestial chariot for Surya.
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6 Most Photogenic UNESCO World Heritage Sites To Visit In India
Want to capture India's timeless beauty? Head to these popular UNESCO World Heritage sites to make the most of your shot!
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Odisha Beyond Rath Yatra: 6 Places That Deserve A Spot On Your Travel Bucket List
From stunning water bodies to divine places of worship, Odisha has it all! When in the state, don't miss checking out these beautiful places.
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Ancient Egyptian Astronomy Observatory With Clues About Sun and the Stars Unearthed
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,500-year-old astronomy observatory in Buto, Egypt, within a temple complex dedicated to the goddess Wadjet. This significant discovery dates back to the sixth century BCE, a period marked by political instability as pharaonic power began to wane. The observatory, spanning 850 square metres, is the largest known fro...
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Ram Navami: Ayodhya Temple Set For 'Surya Tilak' Of Ram Lalla
At noon on Ram Navami Wednesday, the Sun's rays will fall on the forehead of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, a 'Surya tilak' of the deity made possible by an elaborate mechanism involving mirrors and lenses.
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From Observatories To Temples: India's Centuries-Old Fascination With Sun
The Sun is the harbinger of life on Earth and yet so little is known about this massive nuclear furnace situated some 150 million kilometers from Earth and scientists are constantly trying to reveal its secrets.
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Gifts Presented To PM Modi Put On E-Auction
Replicas of the Sun Temple in Gujarat's Modhera and the Vijay Stambh of Chittorgarh, and a painting of a ghat of Varanasi are among over 900 gifts and mementoes presented to PM Modi that have been put up for the latest round of e-auction.
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Watch: On PM Modi's 73rd Birthday, Odisha Artist's Tribute Using Smoke
Cuttack-based smoke artist Deepak Biswal created a portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 73rd birth anniversary, also depicting Odisha's magnificent heritage with an exquisite representation of the wheel from the Sun Temple in Konark.
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Konark Wheel Replica Serves As Backdrop Of PM Modi's G20 Welcome Handshake
A replica of Konark Wheel from the Sun temple in Odisha's Puri served as the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's welcome handshake with G20 leaders as they arrived at the summit venue, Bharat Mandapam, in Delhi today.
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Gujarat's Sun Temple, Vadnagar Town Among 3 In UNESCO Heritage Sites List
Three new cultural sites in India, including iconic Sun Temple at Modhera, historic Vadnagar town in Gujarat and rock-cut relief sculptures of Unakoti in Tripura, have been added to the tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites, the ASI said toda
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PM Modi To Declare This Village As India's 1st Solar-Powered Village
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will declare a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat as India's first solar-powered village tomorrow, said the Gujarat government.
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Archaeological Survey vs J&K Administration Over Puja At Protected Martand Sun Temple
A controversy has erupted over a puja ceremony attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the premises of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected Martand Sun temple in Anantnag
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PM Modi Hoists Sacred Flag At Ram Temple. See Pictures
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted a saffron flag atop the Ram temple in Ayodhya during a sacred ceremony called "Dhwaj Arohan", marking the formal completion of its construction.
-
In Pics: The Ram Temple Sacred Flag PM Modi Will Hoist In Ayodhya
The saffron-coloured flag bears the image of a radiant sun, with an 'Om' inscribed on it along with the image of a Kovidara tree.
-
"Democracy In India's DNA": PM Modi After Hoisting Flag At Ayodhya Temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted a saffron flag at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir during a sacred ceremony called "Dhwaj Arohan" and said that "wounds and pain of centuries are healing today".
-
Konark Sun Temple Secrets: Why This Odisha Wonder Still Fascinates Visitors
Built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, Konark Sun Temple was envisioned as a celestial chariot for Surya.
-
6 Most Photogenic UNESCO World Heritage Sites To Visit In India
Want to capture India's timeless beauty? Head to these popular UNESCO World Heritage sites to make the most of your shot!
-
Odisha Beyond Rath Yatra: 6 Places That Deserve A Spot On Your Travel Bucket List
From stunning water bodies to divine places of worship, Odisha has it all! When in the state, don't miss checking out these beautiful places.
-
Ancient Egyptian Astronomy Observatory With Clues About Sun and the Stars Unearthed
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,500-year-old astronomy observatory in Buto, Egypt, within a temple complex dedicated to the goddess Wadjet. This significant discovery dates back to the sixth century BCE, a period marked by political instability as pharaonic power began to wane. The observatory, spanning 850 square metres, is the largest known fro...
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Ram Navami: Ayodhya Temple Set For 'Surya Tilak' Of Ram Lalla
At noon on Ram Navami Wednesday, the Sun's rays will fall on the forehead of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, a 'Surya tilak' of the deity made possible by an elaborate mechanism involving mirrors and lenses.
-
From Observatories To Temples: India's Centuries-Old Fascination With Sun
The Sun is the harbinger of life on Earth and yet so little is known about this massive nuclear furnace situated some 150 million kilometers from Earth and scientists are constantly trying to reveal its secrets.
-
Gifts Presented To PM Modi Put On E-Auction
Replicas of the Sun Temple in Gujarat's Modhera and the Vijay Stambh of Chittorgarh, and a painting of a ghat of Varanasi are among over 900 gifts and mementoes presented to PM Modi that have been put up for the latest round of e-auction.
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Watch: On PM Modi's 73rd Birthday, Odisha Artist's Tribute Using Smoke
Cuttack-based smoke artist Deepak Biswal created a portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 73rd birth anniversary, also depicting Odisha's magnificent heritage with an exquisite representation of the wheel from the Sun Temple in Konark.
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Konark Wheel Replica Serves As Backdrop Of PM Modi's G20 Welcome Handshake
A replica of Konark Wheel from the Sun temple in Odisha's Puri served as the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's welcome handshake with G20 leaders as they arrived at the summit venue, Bharat Mandapam, in Delhi today.
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Gujarat's Sun Temple, Vadnagar Town Among 3 In UNESCO Heritage Sites List
Three new cultural sites in India, including iconic Sun Temple at Modhera, historic Vadnagar town in Gujarat and rock-cut relief sculptures of Unakoti in Tripura, have been added to the tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites, the ASI said toda
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PM Modi To Declare This Village As India's 1st Solar-Powered Village
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will declare a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat as India's first solar-powered village tomorrow, said the Gujarat government.
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Archaeological Survey vs J&K Administration Over Puja At Protected Martand Sun Temple
A controversy has erupted over a puja ceremony attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the premises of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected Martand Sun temple in Anantnag
