Deep Amavasya 2026 will be celebrated on August 12. The article highlights the tradition of worshipping lamps and performing 'Aukshan' for children using lamps made of wheat dough. The auspicious time for this ritual is between 7:08 PM and 7:31 PM on Wednesday. The ritual is believed to protect children from negative energies and bring prosperity. This day also marks the conclusion of the Ashadh month, welcoming the holy month of Shravan. https://marathi.abplive.com/astro/deep-amavasya-2026-hindu-religion-marathi-news-do-not-miss-this-auspicious-time-to-perform-ritual-of-waving-lamps-for-young-children-how-many-times-should-the-ritual-be-performed-learn-about-the-worship-religious-significance-1435199

The holy month of Shravan Maas 2026 has begun, dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. Devotees engage in various rituals like Kavadh Yatra, fasting on Mondays, and performing Jalabhishek on Shivalingas. This article provides a collection of the best Gujarati quotes, messages, and WhatsApp status wishes to share with friends and family to mark the auspicious beginning of the month. It emphasizes the spiritual significance of Shravan and offers prayers for happiness, peace, and prosperity through the grace of Mahadev and Parvati. https://www.gujaratijagran.com/gujarati-quotes/happy-shravan-maas-2026-quotes-whatsapp-and-facebook-status-messages-images-in-gujarati-1969727

The Supreme Court of India is examining the constitutional validity of 'Talaq-e-Hasan', a practice in Muslim Personal Law where a husband can divorce his wife over a three-month period. Following the 2017 ban on instant triple talaq, several women, including journalist Benazeer Heena, have challenged this practice, arguing it violates fundamental rights like equality and personal liberty. While the practice allows for reconciliation between pronouncements, petitioners claim its unilateral nature is arbitrary. The court's decision will address the balance between religious personal laws and constitutional gender justice. https://gujaratmitra.in/divorce-in-three-months-but-a-chance-for-reconciliation-in-between-what-is-talaq-e-hasan-among-muslims-why-did-the-matter-reach-the-supreme-court/

The search for the first full-time CEO of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya is underway. Out of 5,200 applicants, 18 were shortlisted. A three-member committee led by Justice Pramod Kohli interviewed four candidates on Wednesday, including former IPS officers. Questions focused on crowd management, temple administration, and religious faith. The trust will make the final appointment from a panel of three names recommended by the selection committee to ensure better management and transparency. https://www.timesnowhindi.com/cities/ayodhya-ram-temple-ceo-selection-process-goes-on-four-candidates-interviewed-on-temple-management-and-crowd-control-article-155602578

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has initiated the interview process for its first full-time CEO. Out of 5,300 applicants, 18 candidates including retired IAS and IPS officers were shortlisted. The interview focuses on religious and personal habits, asking candidates about wearing sacred threads (Janve), keeping a tuft of hair (Shendi), dietary habits, and adherence to Sanatan traditions. The eligibility criteria include being a strict vegetarian between 50-70 years old. This recruitment follows a financial theft incident in June to ensure transparent administration. https://www.navakal.in/desh-videsh/ram-mandir-ceo-interview-process-marathi-news/

On the occasion of Shivratri 2026, devotees can follow specific rituals mentioned in the Shiv Mahapuran to seek Lord Shiva's blessings. According to religious beliefs, performing Jalabhishek with Ganga water while chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' is highly beneficial. Offering whole Bilva leaves and performing milk Abhishekam brings prosperity. Chanting the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra with a Rudraksha rosary, performing prayers during the four watches of the night, and donating to the needy are key practices to please Mahadev and fulfill one's wishes. https://samacharnama.com/astrology/shivratri-2026-take-these-measures-to-please-lord-shiva-on/cid19108588.htm

Gatari Amavasya is celebrated in Maharashtra as the final day to enjoy non-vegetarian food before the holy month of Shravan begins. People prepare elaborate dishes like chicken, mutton, and fish. The article provides various funny and quirky wishes, poems, and messages to share with friends and family, emphasizing the tradition of having a feast before the month-long abstinence from meat starts. It also humorously warns revelers to stay safe while celebrating. https://www.navarashtra.com/lifestyle/chicken-curry-paired-with-mutton-send-unique-wishes-to-your-friends-for-gatari-amavasya-1305001.html

Sadhguru, founder of Isha Foundation, launched a new photo essay book titled 'Disappearing Faces' in Delhi, which was unveiled by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Published by Penguin India, the book captures the rare lives and expressions of people in remote Himalayan regions of Nepal and Tibet, documented by Sadhguru over decades. In a conversation with Anand Ranganathan, Sadhguru shared that these faces represent a fading era untouched by modern information pollution. The book is available in both hardback and paperback on Amazon and other major platforms. https://tv9telugu.com/national/union-minister-mansukh-mandaviya-launches-sadhguru-new-book-disappearing-faces-1885904.html

The auspicious Shravana month starts on August 13 and continues until September 11. Known for festivals like Varalakshmi Vratam and Rakhi Purnima, it is a peak season for weddings and housewarming ceremonies, with over 5,000 marriages expected. Temples in Warangal, including the Bhadrakali temple, are being readied for special rituals and crowds as per Endowment Department orders. https://www.andhrajyothy.com/2026/devotional/shravana-masam-2026-begins-on-august-13-auspicious-month-for-pujas-vrathams-and-weddings-1549276.html

Female elephants can accurately assess their calf's health and digestion by observing its dung. According to animal behavior expert Vivek Awasthi, any change in color or texture signals illness to the mother. Once a problem is detected, elephants use their ancestral knowledge of medicinal plants to find a cure. The herd's matriarch leads the entire group toward specific trees or herbs needed for treatment. This behavior highlights the remarkable social unity and collective responsibility within elephant herds for the care of their young. https://hindi.news18.com/photogallery/nation/elephant-mothers-use-dung-to-diagnose-calves-illness-find-natural-remedies-for-baby-says-expert-10740200.html