Salangpur Dham has commenced the grand Shravan Mahotsav 2026, running from August 13 to September 11. During this period, Lord Kashtabhanjan Dev is adorned in special Shiva-themed decorations every Monday. The festival features daily Maruti Yagna, specialized Shiva worship at Nilkanth Mahadev Temple, and musical Sundarkand recitations on Tuesdays. Highlights include diverse Annakuts on Saturdays and Rajopchar Puja on Sundays. Additionally, the temple will celebrate Janmashtami on September 4 with cultural events and traditional festivities, inviting devotees to participate in these spiritual activities. https://www.gujaratijagran.com/gujarat/botad/salangpur-kashtabhanjan-dev-temple-shravan-mahotsav-2026-event-details-1970323

The article celebrates the festival of Mangalagaur, a significant tradition for newly married women in Maharashtra during the month of Shravan. It highlights the importance of worshipping Goddess Parvati for a happy married life and prosperity. The post features various Marathi wishes, messages, and traditional 'Ukhane' (couplets) to share with loved ones. It also describes the cultural joy involving traditional games like Phugadi and Zimma that define the celebration. https://www.navarashtra.com/lifestyle/send-these-traditional-marathi-wishes-to-your-friends-on-mangala-gauri-1309888.html

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As preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 begin in Mumbai, the Bombay High Court has reserved its decision regarding the immersion of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols. Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has mandated that mandals provide details about idol material and height in their applications. Additionally, a fine of ₹2,000 per pothole will be imposed on mandals that dig roads for pandals. Online applications for pandal permissions are open until August 14, with validity until September 26. https://www.tv9marathi.com/maharashtra/mumbai-ganpati-mandal-mandatory-provide-information-about-the-idols-to-the-bmc-ganesh-chaturthi-2026-1735523.html

Learn how to make delicious hotel-style coconut chutney at home using simple ingredients like fresh coconut, green chilies, roasted peanuts, and fried gram. The process involves blending these ingredients into a smooth paste and adding a traditional tempering of mustard seeds, cumin, and curry leaves. This versatile chutney pairs perfectly with South Indian breakfasts like Idli, Dosa, and Vada, as well as steamed rice. https://telugu.news18.com/news/life-style/coconut-chutney-recipe-how-to-make-hotel-style-coconut-chutney-at-home-sw-3205662.html

Learn how to make soft and spongy Bengali-style Rasgullas at home in a pressure cooker with just 2 whistles for Rakshabandhan. Using 1 liter of cow milk, lemon juice, and sugar, this recipe ensures pure and delicious sweets, avoiding market adulteration. The process involves curdling the milk, kneading the chenna, and cooking the balls in syrup until they double in size. https://gujarati.news18.com/news/lifestyle/raksha-bandhan-special-how-to-make-soft-and-spongy-rasgulla-in-pressure-cooker-in-just-2-whistles-apd-2599932.html

This article provides a recipe for making crispy Green Peas Vada in the traditional street-food style at home. The main ingredients include 250g of soaked green peas, onion, green chilies, and garlic. The preparation involves crushing the ingredients (except curry leaves and asafoetida) in a mixer, mixing them with the remaining spices, and deep-frying the patties in hot oil until crunchy. https://keralaonlinenews.com/food/green-pea-vada/cid19142491.htm

Tirumala is witnessing a heavy rush of pilgrims, with the wait time for Sarvadarshanam (tokenless darshan) reaching 18 to 20 hours. On Sunday, 97,014 devotees visited the temple, and the hundi collection was recorded at ₹3.93 crore. In preparation for the annual Brahmotsavams, TTD officials have accelerated repair and cleaning works at the Swami Pushkarini, which include desilting, replacing damaged tiles, and fixing pipeline leaks. TTD Additional EO has instructed officials to place depth indicator boards to ensure devotee safety during the holy dip (Chakrasnanam). https://vaartha.com/andhra-pradesh/thirupathi/tirumala-heavy-rush-of-devotees-for-srivari-darshan/763045/

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay apologized in the assembly after Forest Minister Ranjith Kumar referred to former CM M. Karunanidhi without customary honorifics. The incident occurred during a debate on fund allocation where the minister mentioned past electoral malpractices. DMK members protested strongly against the lack of respect shown to their late leader, leading to an uproar in the house. CM Vijay promptly intervened and apologized on behalf of the minister to maintain parliamentary decorum. https://www.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/cm-vijay-apologizes-assembly-karunanidhi-remarks-jmef3nn8

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurated Magic Frames' new 4-screen theater complex in Kakkanad near Infopark. The facility features India's first transparent LED screen. Screenings will commence on August 20 with the Prithviraj starrer 'Khalifa', and ticket bookings open on August 18 via the District Movies app. The inauguration saw participation from major Mollywood stars like Dileep, Prithviraj, and Manju Warrier, marking the 50th screen milestone for Listin Stephen's Magic Frames. https://mangalam.com/news/detail/863263-latest-news-film-news.html