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UP Navratri Festivities Draw 40 Lakh Devotees In Four Days

Vindhyavasini Dham in Mirzapur, a major centre of Shakti devotion, sees 3.5–4 lakh visitors daily during Navratri—several times more than on regular days. The recently constructed Vindhyachal Corridor has enhanced convenience, and on the festival’s last three days, 6–7 lakh devotees are expected daily.

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Southern Edge Arts director Annette Carmichael revamps The Creation of Now with multigenerational cast of 70

Albanys Southern Edge Arts has gathered a cast of more than 70 artists, community members and young people for a modern re-staging of The Creation of Now, which was first performed in Denmark 10 years ago.

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Maharashtra Govt Decides To Take Over Shaneshwar Temple At Shani Shingnapur; Apex Committees Appointed For Nashik Kumbh Mela

Maharashtra has decided to control of the controversial Shaneshwar Temple at Shani Shingnapur, appointing the district collector as administrator under the 2018 Temple Trust Management Act. Meanwhile, two apex committees led by the CM and chief secretary have been set up to oversee Nashik Kumbh Mela preparations, ensuring transparency and effective planning.

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Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar Orders Committee To Review Tamasha Art Center Renaming Proposal

Minister Shelar had earlier decided to form two separate committees to address the grievances of Tamasha and other art center artists in the state. Expanding the committee’s scope to include the renaming proposal, the minister stated that the committee will suggest appropriate measures.

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End of an Era in Dotonbori as Shochikuza Shuts Doors

Osakas landmark Shochikuza Theater in Dotonbori will close in May next year due to aging facilities, raising concerns about the future of the entertainment culture that has defined the district for centuries.