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Religious harmony between Hindus and Muslims exemplified during Navratri

Midnapur, Oct 06 (ANI): The Haldia area of Midnapur is serving as a perfect example of India's age old ethos which stands as an epitome of country's culture, communal harmony. Here a artisan, Nur Muhammad Chowdhury, makes the idol of Hindu goddess Durga during the festival of Dussehra. Being a Muslim he has always preached his work and treats every idol in the same manner as a Hindu does during the festive occasion. Involved from past thirty five years, Nur Muhammad today has several artisans working under him who belong to both Hindu as well as Muslim religion. Oct 6, 2014
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Annual urs of Sufi Saint Wali Dad draws devotees of all religion

JandK, Oct 06 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir which is known for its picturesque beauty has also a rich cultural history and varied religious diversity. People of the state practice different religions and have own their set of customs and beliefs, yet they maintain brotherhood and enjoy religious celebrations together, which has been the age-old tradition since time immemorial. A similar example is seen at the shrine of Sufi saint Wali Dad in Bhathain village of Rajouri district, where devotes belonging to different religions gather and celebrate the Urs of the saint with much religious fervour. Every year, devotees in large numbers from Rajouri and other regions of Jammu and Kashmir valley gather at the foothills of Bhaithain village to pay homage to saint Wali Dad and seek his blessings. Day-long prayers are held at the shrine where people pray for their wellbeing ness and peace in the region. Oct 6, 2014
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Nation celebrates Eid-ul-Azha with religious fervor

New Delhi/ Bhopal/ Mumbai/ Patna/ Hyderabad/ Srinagar, Oct 06 (ANI): Eid-ul-Azha is being celebrated on Monday all over the nation in commemoration of the supreme sacrifice offered by Hazrat Ibrahim and his son Hazrat Ismail in the fulfillment of the divine order. In national capital Delhi, BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi along with many other offered prayers on the occasion. Naqvi wished public on the occasion and prayed for peace. People in Bhopal too offered prayers at the mosque. Believers in Ajmer also offered prayers while praying for world peace. To celebrate Eid-ul-Azha, Muslims sacrifice animals including cow, goat, sheep and camel according to their purchasing power on any of the three days of Eid. People also thronged mosques in Mumbai to celebrate the festival with great religious fervor. Oct 6, 2014
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Reactions pour in after AIR broadcasts PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'

New Delhi, Oct 3 (ANI): Reactions poured in on Friday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared 'Mann ki Baat' on All India Radio in an attempt to get connected with maximum number of people. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that PM through his speech inspired people to march ahead for creation of a better India. Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi praising the PM said that PM is converting negativity to positivity and cynicism to hope in the country. However, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit said that PM's speech was similar to the sermons given by the religious leaders. Oct 3, 2014
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Hindu devotees in Bangladesh mark Durga Puja with gaiety

Dhaka, Oct 01 (ANI): Devotees in Bangladesh marked religious festival of Durga Puja on Wednesday with pageantry by visiting temples and community pandals. Devotees thronged decorated pandals, temporary platforms, where idol of Hindu goddess Durga is installed and sought her blessings. Men were seen playing drums in front of the idol. In Hindu mythology, Durga symbolises power and the triumph of good over evil. Hindus believe that the goddess makes her annual visit to the world and the festivities are meant to welcome her. The festival culminates with the immersion of the Durga idols into water bodies. Oct 1, 2014
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