Muharram, which is popularly known as ‘Peerla’ or ‘Sawarila’ panduga, has caught the state government's attention in the newly-formed Telangana state, which was ruled by Nizams in the past.
Asked about the recent flare-ups, Bassi said, “We are keeping a close eye on Bawana, Trilokpuri and other sensitive areas. We had information a month back regarding tension prevailing in the area (Bawana) and preventive steps were taken. We were in
Normalcy has not returned to east Delhi’s Trilokpuri area where clashes had broken out. Tensions on Diwali night after a drunken brawl near a religious structure left around 70 people including 56 policemen injured.
On Sunday, a ‘Mahapanchayat’ was held in outer Delhi’s Bawana area where local leaders objected to the route of Muharram procession. Provocative speeches and slogans were made during the gathering.
Amid reports of simmering tensions in some parts of the national capital ahead of Muharram tomorrow, Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi Monday assured that all security measures have been taken, especially in sensitive areas and warned that those
After the attacks that killed 61 people near the Wagah border, security has been beefed up with Muharram processions by Shias underway across the country
On the eve of Muharram, the Pakistan government today placed the entire country on red alert and ordered security agencies to stay on guard against possible terrorist attacks, in the aftermath of the deadly suicide bombing at the Wagah crossing on
Of the 10 days, the day of ‘Malidalu’ is considered auspicious and devotees offer prayers at ‘Hasan- Hussain’ temples seeking blessings of the divine. Eraveni Pochanna’s family has been organising the Muharram programme at the Rickshaw Colony in
It is believed that 'Savarilu' who are asleep all through the year at 'Sawari bungalows' or specailly places designated for them would wake up to take part in the ten-day programme observed during Muharram.
This year, the temple committee invited minister Harish Rao as the chief guest for the programme at Ruyyadi. Minorities from north Telangana districts and neighbouring Maharashtra will take part in the programme in thousands every year.
He said that the day of martyrdom was being observed since his forefathers and that he was associated with it for the last 40 years.
Ruyyadi ‘Hasan and Hussain’ temple president Lok Bhuma Reddy said the Sawarila Panduga was being observed at Ruyyadi for the last 150 years.
Minister for marketing and major irrigation T. Harish Rao will attend the programme to be held marking Muharram at Ruyyadi village in Talamadugu mandal on November 4 and this indicates that the government has interest in observing the day of
The sounds of the traditional ‘dappu’ and ‘shehanai’ have started reverberating in urban, rural and tribal areas alike in the last few days.
Security beefed up for Muharram processions across nation