Devotees across India marked the beginning of the New Year by offering prayers at temples and gurudwaras nationwide. Despite dense fog and large crowds, people gathered early to seek blessings for peace, prosperity, and good health. Pilgrims took ritual dips in rivers, lit lamps, and participated in special prayers at prominent religious sites including Haridwar, Kamakhya Temple in Assam, Siddhivinayak in Mumbai, and the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

India: Devotees Offer Prayers, Seek Blessings for New Year

Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha’s visit to the Mahakaleshwar Temple has drawn objections from some devotees, igniting a debate over religious freedom and public conduct at sacred sites. The controversy has sparked discussions on cultural sensitivities, celebrity influence, and individual rights in India

Nushrratt Bharuccha’s Mahakaleshwar Temple Visit Sparks Religious Freedom Row

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms: China’s staggering unemployment rate, specifically among 16 to 24-year-olds, has pushed the youth towards temple hopping and it seems they have more faith in deities than their degrees.

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Although the opposition claims the Nepali prime minister's recent visit to a Hindu temple in Kathmandu was politically motivated, many observers think Pushpa Kamal Dahal was attempting to placate India and the Hindu community.

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India: Devotees Offer Prayers, Seek Blessings for New Year

Nushrratt Bharuccha’s Mahakaleshwar Temple Visit Sparks Religious Freedom Row

Temple visits on rise in China as jobless young people seek spiritual help | Trending on WION

Nepal: First visit to Pashupatinath temple by communist leader slammed by senior politicians