Chandan

A 36-year-old man was critically injured after being attacked with a sword during a group clash at Cuttack's Chandan Yatra celebrations. The incident, which occurred near the Lakheswar area, involved two unidentified miscreants on a motorcycle. Police are investigating previous disputes as a possible motive and have formed special teams to apprehend the accused.

Shree Jagannath Society, Japan, celebrated Chandan Yatra in Tokyo for the third consecutive year, drawing 280 devotees. The event featured 'Vishnu Sahastranam' and 'Chandan Seva' for the deities. Children from the Odia diaspora chanted mantras on 'mantramaya jeevana', promoting spiritual values and cultural harmony.

The meticulous counting of jewels and ornaments in Jagannath Temple's inner treasury, the Bhitara Bhandar, will resume on Monday and continue for two days. This crucial inventory, which began in April, was temporarily halted for religious rituals. The process, involving photography, videography, and 3D scanning, aims for a comprehensive cataloging of valuable items.

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A dispute between two servitors disrupted the Jagannath Temple's Chandan Yatra rituals on Tuesday night, halting the ceremonial voyage of the deities on Narendra pond. The government has warned of strict action against those responsible for the incident, which saw the divine boat ride cancelled. Devotees expressed disappointment over the disruption.

In a heartbreaking episode in Siwan district, 28-year-old Harsh Kumar Singh lost his life due to a road rage altercation that left his father, Chandan Singh, in critical condition. What started as a minor accident spiraled into chaos when gunfire erupted amidst the escalating confrontation. Authorities are now in pursuit of the assailants with ongoing investigations and raid operations.

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, attending the morning aarti with friends. Her devotional videos from the visit are circulating online. This spiritual outing followed the launch of her comic book at Mumbai Comic Con.

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In a heartbreaking incident on NH-139 in Arwal district, a school van collided head-on with an autorickshaw, resulting in the tragic loss of two construction workers while four others sustained critical injuries. The accident rendered the autorickshaw severely mangled, necessitating the use of a grader machine for the challenging rescue operation.

In a dramatic turn of events early Sunday in Siwan, the prime suspect in the murder of Manoj Kumar Singh's nephew was fatally shot in an exchange with police. Sonu Yadav, who allegedly took Harsh Singh's life over a road rage incident on April 29, reportedly fired at officers during a routine vehicle check.

Following the massive success of 'Dhurandhar 2', actor Arjun Rampal visited Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple for Bhasam Aarti, showcasing his grounded nature. The film's phenomenal box office performance has left the team in awe. Meanwhile, makers have confirmed that 'Dhurandhar 3' is indeed in development, promising more for eager fans.

Apara Ekadashi, a significant Hindu observance honoring Lord Vishnu, falls on May 13, 2026. Devotees undertake a rigorous fast to seek blessings for prosperity, health, and spiritual purification. The fast, believed to cleanse past transgressions, is broken on Dwadashi. Worship involves bathing deities, offering prayers, and chanting mantras.

A chilling case unfolded in Koderma where 14-year-old Chandan Kumar became a target of his brother-in-law, Suraj Yadav, who orchestrated his kidnapping to sway Chandan's family into accepting his marriage proposal to his sister-in-law. Thanks to a dedicated police effort, Chandan was rescued, and Suraj, along with two accomplices, was arrested.