Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Badrinath seat, has expressed grave concern over the alleged 228 kilograms gold scam involving the Kedarnath shrine. He criticized authorities for not initiating an investigation into the Kedarnath gold scam controversy surrounding the gold-plating of the shrine in 2022. Swami Avimukteshwaranand issued a stern warning, urging strict action and threatening legal recourse if necessary. He emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in religious affairs, stating his readiness to take the matter to court to ensure justice prevails. The controversy has sparked widespread debate and raised questions about the management and oversight of sacred sites in India.
22 July,2024 11:25 AM IST
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Shankaracharya offered his first response after blessing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding, clarifying that he harbors no enmity towards PM Modi. He emphasized his role as a spiritual figure, stating that he bestows blessings upon anyone who seeks them. Shankaracharya's comments reflect a non-partisan stance, highlighting his willingness to extend blessings irrespective of political affiliations. His statement underscores a broader message of inclusivity and spiritual guidance, emphasizing the neutrality of his role in providing blessings to those who approach him, regardless of their position or status in society. Watch video.
15 July,2024 05:16 PM IST
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s grand wedding hosted the biggest gathering of spiritual leaders. Making it the biggest congregation of such figures at a wedding ceremony in recent memory. During the ‘Blessing Ceremony’, groom Anant Ambani’s parents Nita and Mukesh Ambani paid their respects to the spiritual gurus. Nita and Mukesh Ambani paid respects to Shankaracharya of Dwarka Peeth Swami Sadananda Saraswati and Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath Swami Avimukteshwaranand. Other Gurus, including Gaur Gopal Das, Swami Rambhadracharya, Dhirendra Shastri attended the Blessing Ceremony.
15 July,2024 10:56 AM IST
Amid chatter of Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Pran Pratishtha’ being performed in an “incomplete temple” from Opposition, author Amish Tripathi illuminated the conditions required to perform holy ritual. "My understanding is, in ancient times temples would be built over many decades, at the beginning of the construction of the temple itself a ceremony happens to mark out the 'Garbha Griha', the second Puja happens where the idol is placed in the sanctum sanctorium after its construction is complete, and once that is done 'Pran Pratishtha' can be done. Consecration is a Western term; it is when you make something divine. In Hinduism, everything is already divine. 'Pran Pratishtha' is when a particular type of 'Devi' or 'Dev' that was there, that force is infused into the idol. At Ayodhya Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha', it would be taken into account that Lord Ram is depicted as a child,” said Amish Tripathi.
13 January,2024 10:58 AM IST
Amit Shah recently announced that the Centre will attempt to open the ancient ‘Sharda Peeth’ corridor for Indian pilgrims in POK. The new corridor will be based on the blueprint of the Kartarpur corridor in Punjab.
24 March,2023 06:00 PM IST | Mumbai
India is sending across an Army medical team, National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) personnel, and medical supplies to support Turkey where a series of massive earthquakes struck Monday killing over 4,300 people and injuring thousands. As per the Army, the Agra-based 60 Para Field Hospital has dispatched a 99-member medical team. The teams are equipped with X-ray machines, ventilators, an oxygen generation plant, cardiac monitors and associated equipment to establish a 30-bedded medical facility. According to defence sources, two C-17 Globemaster aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) are likely to carry the Army medical team from Agra. Ambassador of Turkey to India thanked ‘Dost’ for sending help
07 February,2023 08:23 PM IST
A car bomb blast killed at least 28 people in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Wednesday night. Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said the explosion, which targeted an army convoy, injured at least 61 people.
18 February,2016 12:29 PM IST
Religious leader Shankaracharya Swaroopanand on Monday said the drought conditions prevailing Maharashtra is because Sai Baba is revered in Maharashtra especially in Shirdi. He added that worshipping Said Baba is an insult to Hindu gods.
11 April,2016 06:31 PM IST
The makers of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior released the song Shankara Re Shankara. The song features Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan. What is so special about the power-packed song? Watch this video for the Shankara Shankara song review.
04 December,2019 09:51 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
