People pay floral tribute to Hindu saint Maneknath on his birth anniversary, at Manek Burj in Ahmedabad

The clash, which resulted in six fatalities and around 60 injuries, prompted families to move out amidst a curfew enforced in the region.

BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi marking the beginning of the Festival of Harmony

In picture Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS, arrives at the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi marking the beginning of the Festival of Harmony.

“We will provide an opportunity for people of any faith to declare their faith in Hinduism, belief in Hindu gods and adopt Sanatana Dharma, which has been the way of life for centuries,” TTD chairman B Karunakar Reddy said.

The namaz proceeded peacefully, witnessing an attendance surge, with some redirected to alternative mosques due to the large turnout.

The mosque committee moved the high court within hours of the Supreme Court refusing to hear its plea against the Varanasi district court's order and asking it to approach the Allahabad high court.

Chanting 'Jai Shri Ram', the group of 350 Muslim devotees, reachAyodhya on Tuesday after covering around 150 km on foot amid the biting cold, he said.

According to the court directive, arrangements will be made by the receiver for the pooja, to be performed by the Hindu side, along with a poojari nominated by the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust.

Dance of the Gods: In the depicted scene from Kannur, a 'Theyyam' performer raises the 'Thirumudi' (Royal crown) of Muchilot Bhagavathi amid the 'Perumkaliyattam' festival held at Muchilottu Bhagavathi Temple in Vengara, Kannur. Theyyam, an age-old folk ritual, seamlessly blends elements of theatre, mime, and religious devotion. Its roots are said to precede Hinduism, yet it intricately weaves in elements of Hindu mythology.

Construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya marked the end of a tumultuous journey that spanned centuries, combining religious sentiments, legal battles, and political complexities.

Situated in the Ngari prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region, the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage is considered the most sacred by Hindus across the world. The two natural sacrosanct places are also revered by Buddhists, Jains and Tibet's indigenous Bonpa faith.