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Padmashri Prof. Pierre Silvain Filliozat's last rites according to Hindu customs

Bengaluru: The world-renowned Sanskrit scholar, Mahamahopadyaya,  Padmashri Prof. Pierre Silvain Filliozat, passed away on 28.12.2024 in Paris. Prof. Filliozat, being a devoted Scholar in the Sanskrit language, had great love for India, its culture, tradition and heritage. As per his wishes, his last rites according to Hindu customs are going to be held in his beloved Hampi. These final rites are to be performed under the leadership and directions of renowned Scholar & Kshetra Purohit of Dakshina Kashi and Pampa Kshetra Hampi, Sri Mohan Chikkabhat Joshi and his son, Sri Santhosh Gurunath Joshi, on 26th and 27th of July, 2025, at Sri Vashishtashrama area on the banks of the river Tungabhadra. These are the following dates and times of the rites to be performed at Hampi. On 26th July 2025: Morning at 10:30 am, Performing rituals on the remains of Prof. Filliozat ~ Rituals to the remains and immersing them in the Tungabhadra river as per the Shastras. Later, Dasha Pinda Samaradha...

Niranjan Mukundan continues Gold Hunt in Paralympic

Niranjan Mukundan continues to surge ahead with medal hunt at international events and this time around he has bagged four Gold and two Silver medals at the recently concluded Para Swimming World Series 2023, held in Berlin. Niranjan Mukundan B Qualification time for Paris Paralympics 2024: Thanks to such accomplishments, he has succeeded in the “B” Qualification time for Paris Paralympics 2024. He is currently in Germany taking part in the World Series 2023. 6 Golds and one bronze: Niranjan Mukundan recently also took part in the Norwegian swimming championships in April bagging six Golds and one Bronze medal. He created a new Asian record in 1500 meters freestyle events. He was also titled as the Best Swimmer in the Para category. Major Competitions: Niranjan Mukundan, currently in Germany informs-“Para Swimming World Series is one of the major competitions in the World Series. About 51 countries from across the world have represented at the most sought-after international tourney...