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Devotees celebrate Poorna Kumbhamela at Santhigiri

Edit The Hindu 21 Sep 2016
... kumbhas) on their head around the ashram compound and dedicated them at the ‘Gurusannidhi,’ marking the end of 11-day long rituals....

Home to Perumal temple, Thalamalai is trekkers’ paradise too

Edit The Hindu 21 Sep 2016
Situated on the Tiruchi-Namakkal highway, Thalamalai (altitude ... The most commonly used track is from Neeliampatti village in Thathaiengarpet Block, favoured for its less steep climb ... Among the more unusual (or scary) sights here is that of devotees literally bracing themselves by their feet on a narrow outcrop of the temple’s outer wall to complete their rituals, unmindful of the sheer drop of 2000 feet below....

Prince Faisal congratulates king on Haj success

Edit Arabnews 21 Sep 2016
Prince Faisal bin Salman congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King for the success of the current Haj season, which was conducted in accordance with a vision and approach that enabled pilgrims to perform their rituals smoothly and comfortably. The Kingdom has proved its capability to carry out successful Haj season, serve the Two Holy Mosques and care for the guests of Allah to the fullest, he said....

In Assisi, Pope Francis lunches with world refugees

Edit Deseret News 21 Sep 2016
ROME (RNS) Pope Francis met with refugees and leaders of religious faiths including Christians, Jews, Muslims and Hindus who joined him for a day of prayer for peace in Assisi, home of his namesake, the 12th-century friar St ... One man from Mali, who identified himself by his first name, Sira, first met Francis when the pope washed his feet nearly six months ago as part of the annual Easter ritual ... “The world is at war....

Contemplating ‘Time’ (Oberlin College)

Edit Public Technologies 21 Sep 2016
For college students, time is of the essence ... between classes, studying, working multiple jobs, and spending time with friends, students are often left wishing they could stop the clock for just a few hours ... The AMAM has used themes such as 'Ritual, Religion, and Performance,' 'Realism,' 'The Americas,' and 'The Body' to link its various exhibitions since 2012 ... Black to the Powers of Ten' will run through June 12, 2017....

Un nuovo ingresso per il Pool... (AC Reggiana SpA)

Edit Public Technologies 20 Sep 2016
'Guido Tamelli, CEO of AC Reggiana 1919 is pleased to announce the entry into the Pool granata of Emak Group.' It 'a significant proof of esteem and confidence - remarks Tamelli - that will give us the strength to grow and improve our ability to be ambassadors of reggianità and at the same time internationalization vectors of our club ... Reggiana 1919 rappresent, principles that are the basis of the best corporate culture....

Couple seeks tantrik’s help to revive their dead daughter

Edit The Hindu 20 Sep 2016
This came to the fore yet again when a couple took their dead daughter to a tantric and conducted around 12 hours of rituals to make her alive again. The incident was reported from Burupada village of Ganjam ... One of them agreed to perform the rituals, but despite spending money , nothing happened....

‘Jumanji’ First Look: The Rock, Kevin Hart, Jack Black Are Ready to Rumble in the ...

Edit The Wrap 20 Sep 2016
Curious what the next “Jumanji” will look like? Kevin Hart gave his fans the first glimpse this week with a still from the first day of shooting. “Day 1 of shooting ‘Jumanji’ is officially in the can,” Hart wrote on Instagram ... The chemistry & energy of our cast & crew was beyond amazing!!!! This movie is going to be dope as hell….Can’t wait to get back to work tomorrow.”....

BJP eyes long-term gains in State

Edit The Hindu 20 Sep 2016
The visit of a delegation of BJP MPs to the State who have raised a case for an independent inquiry into such instances is the first move on these lines ... The Sangh Parivar organisations have put on board the government’s alleged bid to intervene in temple rituals, mainly at Sabarimala, and also ?a ?circular that is being prepared to ban arms training on temple premises....

BJP eyes long-term gains in Kerala

Edit The Hindu 20 Sep 2016
The visit of a delegation of BJP MPs to the State who have raised a case for an independent inquiry into such instances is the first move on these lines ... The Sangh Parivar organisations have put on board the government’s alleged bid to intervene in temple rituals, mainly at Sabarimala, and also ?a ?circular that is being prepared to ban arms training on temple premises....

Where to watch some of your favorite football teams

Edit The Press Enterprise 20 Sep 2016
Watching pro football on Sunday is a ritual for millions of Americans. But even with humongous high-definition televisions in many living rooms, sitting at home and viewing from the couch doesn’t cut it for many fans. “I don’t think our... ....

International gathering again puts Syria no closer to peace

Edit Journal News 20 Sep 2016
Another city, another Syria meeting. Another failure. Tuesday's gathering of the top U.S. and Russian diplomats, and more than a dozen of their Arab and European counterparts, ended with ritual reaffirmation of a cease-fire that has all but disintegrated, and promises of future negotiations ... ....

Saudia plane isolated in Manila after false distress call

Edit Seattle PI 20 Sep 2016
Some of those coming off the plane were dressed in white, likely indicating that they were returning from the annual hajj pilgrimage, a ritual required ......
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