Allahabad prepares for Magh Mela pilgrims
The Mela is likely to draw nearly 20 million devotees during the six main religious bathing days. The first bathing day is on the occasion of Paush Purnima Dec 31.
It is believed that taking a holy dip in Sangam during Hindu month of Magh strengthens life and makes it disease free. The Magh Mela will end Feb 12 on Mahashivratri.
Security in place ahead of Dec 6 in Ayodhya
Restrictions have been imposed on darshan at the makeshift temple at Ayodhya as part of security measures ahead of Babri Masjid demolition anniversary.
From Thursday, not more than two persons will be allowed to enter the Ram Janambhoomi campus at a time and they will be accompanied by two security personnel. Darshan will be allowed from a distance of 200 metres. The restriction will continue for a week. The district administration has denied the Vishwa Hindu Parishad permission to hold a shila pujan at the spot. It has also decided not to allow any procession in the town.
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Katiyar to make 'revelations' about Babri demolition Dec 6
Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vinay Katiyar on Thursday said he will make certain 'startling revelations' about the razing of the Babri Mosque in Ayodhya Dec 6, 1992, on the 17th anniversary of the incident on Sunday.
'While some people would hail Dec 6 as 'victory day' and others would condemn it as 'black day' , I have decided to observe the 17th anniversary of the demolition of the mosque as 'the day of truth', whereby I would make certain vital disclosures,' Katiyar, who was among the front-line leaders of the Ayodhya movement, told IANS over telephone from Ayodhya.