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<keyword id="19918751" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sindhudurg" source="keywords">Sindhudurg</keyword>: After a 35-foot <keyword id="22930662" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Chhatrapati-Shivaji-Maharaj-statue" source="keywords">Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue</keyword> in Sindhudurg collapsed on Monday, <keyword id="19933070" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Maharashtra-Minister" source="keywords">Maharashtra Minister</keyword> <keyword id="20063401" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Deepak-Kesarkar" source="keywords">Deepak Kesarkar</keyword> said that it is sad, but a 100 feet tall statue should be made in its place. He also said that he would speak to the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister and have all the estimates ready. Kesarkar said, "I haven't been there yet. But I have to say that this statue was erected there by the Navy. They said that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the first naval king and they built the statue in his honour. It is sad but there will be good things now. There was a demand from the people that a 100-foot statue should be built here. I will also talk to the CM and Deputy CM and we have the estimates ready for building it." "If that statue has broken now, then a 100-foot-tall statue should be made in its place. This is my feeling," he added. The <keyword id="20114302" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="collapse" source="keywords">collapse</keyword> of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has drawn sharp criticism with UBT Sena MLA Aditya Thackeray blaming the BJP's arrogance for this. "We will never tolerate the insult of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who is our and all Maharashtra's idol. Chhatrapati Shivaji's memorial in Malvan, which was built in haste keeping the elections in sight and inaugurated by Modi ji, collapsed today in just 8 months. The contractor regime of the government is the reason for this, but even more dangerous is the mentality of the BJP. They have the arrogance that we will do anything and get away with it. Because of that arrogance, Maharaj's memorial was made in haste without considering the seriousness of it. The intention was to use only the Maharaja's image, so the quality of the memorial was not taken into account. Didn't even hear what the locals said," Thackeray said in a post on X. Leader of Opposition and Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar called for a detailed probe into the incident. "This is the state of Chhatrapati's statue in eight months. This incident must be investigated. At least Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj should have been left in your percentage. It has been proved that this government is not based on Chhatrapati's values. Today the people of Maharashtra can see why we are saying that the Mahayuti government in the state is a government of great destruction. A statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj should be installed at this place once again in Dimakha, but the contractor who has mentioned Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj should be blacklisted. We demand immediate withdrawal of all ongoing work of the concerned contractor. Punishment must be given to those who insulted Maharaj," Wadettiwar said. Earlier, local police filed an FIR against contractor Jaydeep Apte and structural consultant Chetan Patil following the collapse of the 35-foot Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Sindhudurg. The FIR, registered under sections 109, 110, 125, 318, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), was confirmed by Sindhudurg Police. The incident ignited criticism from the opposition parties, who targeted the state government over poor infrastructure. AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi hit out at the BJP and said that the collapse is a reflection of the poor quality of infrastructure built by the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue in Maharashtra, stating that every BJP construction project falls victim to corruption. The Indian Navy noted with deep concern the damage caused on Monday morning to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj that was unveiled on Navy Day on December 4, 2023, as a dedication to the citizens of Sindhudurg. The collapsed statue was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rajkot Fort, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, on December 4, 2023.

100 ft statute must now be built, says Maharashtra Minister Deepak Kesarkar after collapse of Shivaji statue

The living legend of Kathak, <keyword id="5143" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="birju-maharaj" source="Orion">Birju Maharaj</keyword>, who had been diagnosed with kidney disease a few days ago and put on dialysis, died at his home here late on Sunday. He was 83. <keyword id="10032023" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="maharaj-ji" source="Orion">Maharaj ji</keyword>, as he was popularly known, was said to be playing with his grandsons when his health unexpectedly deteriorated, requiring him to be rushed to the hospital, where he died of a heart attack. A recipient of the country's second highest civilian honour, Padma Vibhushan, Maharaj ji was also a lifelong Kathak guru as well as a talented Hindustani classical singer and percussionist. He will be remembered by cinema buffs for the two period dance sequences in <keyword id="14969" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="satyajit-ray" source="Orion">Satyajit Ray</keyword>'s historical drama 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi' (for which he sang as well) and for the 'Kaahe Chhed Mohe' track picturised on Madhuri Dixit in the 2002 version of 'Devdas'. Maharaj ji won the National Award for choreographing 'Unnai Kaanadhu Naan' in the Kamal Haasan multi-lingual megahit 'Vishwaroopam' and the Filmfare Awards for the Bajirao Mastani number 'Mohe Rang Do Laal'. Adnan Sami, one of the first artistes to pay his tributes to the doyen of Kathak, said in a tweet: "Extremely saddened by the news about the passing away of Legendary Kathak Dancer <keyword id="12966839" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pandit-birju" source="Orion">Pandit Birju</keyword> Maharaj ji. We have lost an unparalleled institution in the field of the performing arts. He has influenced many generations through his genius. May he rest in peace." Another early tribute came from Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who tweeted: "Pandit Birju ji Maharaj was a doyen of India's art and culture. He popularised the Lucknow gharana of Kathak dance form around the world. ... His passing away is a monumental loss to the world of performing arts." Birju Maharaj was the son of the exponent of the Lucknow gharana, Jagannath Maharaj, better known as Acchan Maharaj, whom he lost when he was just nine. His uncles were the renowned Shambhu Maharaj and Lacchu Maharaj. He taught at the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra and the Sangeet Natak Akademi <keyword id="1547242" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kathak-kendra" source="Orion">Kathak Kendra</keyword>, both in Delhi, from where he retired as director in 1998. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/budget/news/even-after-the-lic-ipo-indian-government-may-be-well-short-of-its-divestment-target/articleshow/88938799.cms">Even after the LIC IPO, Indian government may be well short of its divestment target ⁠— for a third year in a row</a>

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BJP MP and <keyword id="801763" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Actor-Ravi-Kishan">actor Ravi Kishan</keyword> has been provided with the Y-plus category security following threats to life after he spoke out about the Bollywood-drug nexus links. In a tweet on Thursday, the actor expressed gratitude to <keyword id="6357713" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Uttar-Pradesh">Uttar Pradesh</keyword> Chief Minister <keyword id="43254" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Yogi-Adityanath">Yogi Adityanath</keyword>. <div type="twitter" handle="ravikishann" handlename="Ravi Kishan" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1197860127560404993/SSUS-Ymi_normal.jpg" favoritecount="9630" retweetcount="1079" status="आदरणीय श्रद्धेय @myogiadityanath महाराज जी ।पूजनीय महाराज जी , मेरी सुरक्षा को देखते हुए आपने जो y+ सुरक्षा मुझे… https://t.co/mdzayyygdm" createdat="1601519719000" id="1311494874714103808"></div> <keyword id="63215" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ravi-Kishan">Ravi Kishan</keyword> thanked the Chief Minister for providing security for his 'family and the people of his constituency' and said that his voice would continue to echo people's thoughts. "Respected <keyword id="10032023" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="maharaj-ji">Maharaj ji</keyword>, with my security in mind the Y+ category protection you have activated for me, my family and the people of my Lok Sabha constituency has made us indebted to you and we thank you for it. My voice will continue to resonate in the House," he tweeted. The BJP MP has been speaking against the drug cartel that is active in Bollywood. His statements have drawn a backlash from celebrities including fellow MP, <keyword id="6354745" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jaya-Bachchan">Jaya Bachchan</keyword>. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/central-government-unlock-5-0-guidelines-cinema-halls-schools-colleges-swimming-pools-can-open-again-with-some-conditions/articleshow/78419665.cms">Unlock 5.0 guidelines – Schools and colleges set to reopen in phases, cinema halls allowed with 50% seating</a>

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In the wake of controversy surrounding the quality of laddus offered at the Tirupati Temple in Andhra Pradesh, several prominent temples in Prayagraj have banned devotees from bringing sweets and processed items for offerings. Instead, devotees are being encouraged to offer coconut, fruits, dry fruits, and other natural items, a move aimed at ensuring purity and avoiding potential contamination in temple offerings. <h2>A change in tradition</h2>The decision to limit offerings to natural items like fruits and dry fruits was taken by temple authorities at key religious sites in the Sangam city, including the famous <keyword id="23323879" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Alop-Shankari-Devi-Temple" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Alop Shankari Devi Temple" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Alop Shankari Devi Temple">Alop Shankari Devi Temple</keyword>, the Bade Hanuman Temple, and the <keyword id="20829195" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mankameshwar-temple" source="keywords">Mankameshwar Temple</keyword>. Shiv Murat Mishra, the chief priest of Lalita Devi Temple in Prayagraj, commented on the new rules, stating, "In the meeting of our temple management held on Tuesday, it was decided that prasad of sweets will not be offered to the goddess in the temple, but devotees have been requested to offer coconut, fruits, dry fruits, cardamom, etc." He added that there are plans to set up shops within the temple premises that will sell <keyword id="23323877" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pure-sweets" source="keywords">pure sweets</keyword> for devotees who still wish to offer them. Similarly, Mahant Shridharanand Brahmachari Ji Maharaj, of the Mankameshwar Temple, said, "After the Tirupati controversy, we have banned bringing prasad from outside to Mankameshwar temple. We have written a letter to the district magistrate to get the laddu-peda available in the shops outside the temple tested." <h2>Concerns over quality and safety</h2>The move comes amid growing concerns about the purity of prasad offerings, particularly following the row over Tirupati laddus. The controversy erupted after former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu claimed that substandard ingredients, including animal fat, were used in preparing the laddus during the tenure of the Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government. Naidu’s accusations sparked outrage, with the ruling YSRCP dismissing the claims as "heinous allegations" made for political gain. Naidu has since ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the allegations surrounding the laddus, further escalating the controversy. In response to the concerns about adulteration, Mahant Balbir Giri Ji Maharaj, head of the Bade Hanuman Temple, revealed plans to enhance the purity of prasad offerings. He said, "After the construction of the corridor of the temple is completed, the temple management itself will prepare laddu-peda prasad for the Shri Bade Hanuman temple." <h2>A broader movement for safer offerings</h2>The push for more natural offerings is not limited to Prayagraj alone. On Monday, the Mankameshwar Temple in Lucknow also imposed a ban on offerings of prasad bought from outside vendors. The temple's management now recommends that devotees bring homemade prasad or fruits. This broader trend reflects a heightened awareness of food safety and purity in religious offerings, particularly in light of the <keyword id="23237741" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tirupati-laddu" source="keywords">Tirupati laddu</keyword> controversy. Temples across the region are beginning to implement measures such as quality checks on prasad and the possibility of producing their own offerings to ensure that what is offered to deities is of the highest standard. Yamuna Puri Maharaj, chief patron of the Alop Shankari Devi Temple, emphasized the importance of shifting away from processed sweets, saying, "Devotees have been banned from bringing sweets and prasad from outside." He added that the temple is taking all necessary steps to ensure purity in its offerings. (With inputs from agencies)

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New Delhi, Apr 22 () Describing religion as "probably the most powerful means for mobilising human conscience to serve common good", over 20 spiritual gurus of different faiths on Wednesday jointly urged people to "come together as a singular force" to overcome COVID-19 pandemic.They also strongly condemned unscientific beliefs and practices being propagated in the name of religion, exposing thousands to the virus and vitiating "public discourse with half-truths, falsehoods, conspiracy theories and doomsday narratives". "Today, the spread of coronavirus provides a testament to the oneness and inter-connectedness of the human family where the well-being of one is dependent on the well-being of all."As the past few weeks have shown, among the biggest obstacles that stand in our way as we strive to find a way out of this crisis, is the tendency to be selfish or self-centred whether as an individual, a community or a nation," the statement said, "This tendency has proven to be a dangerous and life-threatening delusion," it added. As many as 22 leaders and representatives of various religious and interfaith organisations in the country issued the joint statement on the constructive role religion should play in uniting people of all faiths in the fight against coronavirus, said the Baha'i office of public affairs, that initiated this initiative. The statement was issued in response to the urgent need for all religions in the country to "speak with one voice" in emphasising the importance of unity, service to the common good and the need to follow scientific prescriptions at such a difficult time, the Baha'i office of public affairs said. Calling for clarity of thought, the religious leaders emphasised that true religion is in harmony with science and reason and it does not endorse superstitious and fanatical beliefs. Discussing the principle of oneness of religion, they said this principle provides "the foundation on which people of all religions can learn to draw upon a common spiritual heritage to fight collective challenges" and to reject religious prejudices which, as recent events in the country have shown, can flare up during times of crisis and aggravate social tensions."To be religious then is to be an active servant of humankind here and now, to use one's talents and capacities to address contemporary challenges and to contribute to the well-being of all without distinction," the religious leaders said. No greater embodiments of this spirit of selfless and sacrificial service can be found than those doctors, health workers, policemen, media persons and government functionaries who, at great risk to their personal lives, are carrying out their duties," they said in a joint statement."Finally, a word of clarification is in order about the cases of religious fanaticism, superstition and contempt for science that are being expressed in the name of religion in the context of the pandemic," it said. "These have done incalculable harm not only by exposing thousands to the virus but also by vitiating public discourse with half-truths, falsehoods, conspiracy theories and doomsday narratives which hang as a thick cloud of gloom over the hearts and minds of people and obscure clarity of thought," the statement said. "Our faith in an all-loving creator and in the nobility of the human race convinces us that humanity will emerge from this ordeal stronger and more united, with a deeper appreciation of its inherent oneness and inter-connectedness," the religious guru said in the statement. The statement has been signed by noted representatives of Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Bahá'í, Jewish, Buddhist, Jain and Sikh communities and interfaith organisations including Swami Chidanand Saraswati of the Parmarth Niketan Ashram; Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, Chief Imam, All India Imam Organisation; Anil Joseph Thomas Couto, Archbishop of Delhi and Rabbi Ezekiel Malekar of the Judah Hayam Synagogue. Swami Shantatmananda, of the Ramakrishna Mission, Goswami Sushil Ji Maharaj of the Bhartiya Sarv Dharm Sansad, Acharya Lokesh Muni of Ahimsa Vishva Bharati, Paramjeet Singh Chandok of the Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Swami Agnivesh, Geshe Dorji Damdul of Tibet House and the Bahá'í Office of Public Affairs are also among the signatories. AKV RAXRAX

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