Latest news with #Dhara
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
High-yielding seeds, increased acreage to boost mustard production: Experts
Mustard crop, an indigenous oilseed grown in Rabi season, can play an important role in achieving self-sufficiency in domestic output of edible oils and there is a need to increase acreage, promote use of high-yielding seed varieties and provide assured prices to farmers to boost yield and production, according to industry experts. According to the latest government data, India's rapeseed and mustard production stood at 126.06 lakh tonnes in 2024-25 crop year (July-June) with acreage of 86.29 lakh hectares and an average yield of 1,461 kg per hectare. The area and production have declined from 2023-24 when acreage was 91.83 lakh hectares while output was 132.59 lakh tonnes. Puri Oil Mills Ltd Managing Director Vivek Puri said, "The idea that mustard oil should play a vital role in bridging the edible oil demand-supply gap and in reducing import dependency is an integral part of our company's vision." He noted that there is a huge scope to expand mustard cultivation as well as yield per hectare to enhance mustard oil production. Puri asserted that any serious solution to bridge the demand-supply gap must be built around mustard oil, which holds the potential to lead India toward Atmanirbharta in edible oil. Puri Oil Mills has been in the mustard oil industry for more than nine decades and are the promoter of P Mark Mustard Oil brand. Echoing similar views, Manish Bandlish, MD of Mother Dairy that sells edible oils under Dhara brand, said, "Mustard oil remains a vital category in the non-refined edible oils segment, commanding nearly 30 per cent. As consumers increasingly turn to indigenous oils for its varied benefits and greater awareness, mustard oil consumption is poised for steady growth, with a projected CAGR of over 4 per cent." Bandlish felt that initiatives, such as enhanced minimum price support and the promotion of high-yielding mustard seed varieties, along-with the consistent policy support through National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds by the government, are set to further drive this momentum. "These efforts will not only strengthen domestic production but also enhance food security and reduce dependency on imports, contributing to overall economic resilience," he said. According to Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA), India imported 16 million tonnes of vegetable oils in 2023-24 marketing year (November-October) while the domestic production stood at 11.62 million tonnes. The SEA data showed that the consumption of mustard oil/rapeseed oil stood at nearly 38 lakh tonnes in 2023-24, which is around 15 per cent of the India's total demand. Another industry body, The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association (IVPA), said the mustard crop has grown about 40-45 per cent in the last 6 years and the domestic production of mustard oil is about 3.5 million (35 lakh) tonnes. "Mustard is a unique oilseed and this crop cannot be substituted with imports," the association said. Mustard oilseed crop with 40 per cent oil content can continue to play a significant role in meeting India's domestic demand for cooking oils. Mustard de-oiled cake is the second largest export item in the oilseed complex after soyabean meal. "We need to propagate in Punjab and Haryana for a potential shift of acreage from wheat and paddy to mustard," IVPA suggested. "In terms of farmers remuneration the mustard is attractive compared to other crops. Rice fallow lands to be converted for mustard cultivation. Further R&D as envisaged in the national mission on oilseeds is a must," the association said. Vivek Puri of Puri Oil Mills felt that the discussion on edible oil needed to go deeper to make a real impact. He cited NITI Aayog report titled 'Pathways and Strategy for Accelerating Growth in Edible Oil', which identifies mustard oil as the most widely consumed edible oil in North India, accounting for 61 per cent of the region's usage and 45 per cent nationally. The report acknowledges mustard oil's dominant role in India's edible oil ecosystem. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
The Hindu
08-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Padmanabhaswamy Temple performs rare 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' after 270 years
Hundreds of devotees on Sunday (June 8, 2025) thronged the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala to witness Maha Kumbhabhishekam held at the shrine after 270 years. This grand consecration took place following the recent completion of long-overdue renovation work at this ancient temple. Also read: Padmanabhaswamy temple | The fusion of the divine and the dynastic Dedication of "thazhikakudams", (the three domes above the sanctum sanctorum), the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol, and the 'Ashtabandha Kalasam' at the Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple (located within the main shrine complex) were held in the morning, temple sources said. "The rituals were performed by priests during the auspicious time between 7.40 a.m. to 8.40 a.m. on Sunday (June 8, 2025)," they said. The rituals began after Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma, the present head of the Travancore royal family, offered prayers at the shrine. In the presence of Mr. Varma and other royal family members, the tantri (head priest) first carried out the "Ashtabandha Kalasam" at the Thiruvambady Temple. Later, the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol was held by 8.00 a.m., temple sources said. The past and present of Kerala's Padmanabhaswamy temple — Part I The Vishwaksena idol, renovated and reinstalled now, is about 300 years old and was built in "katu sarkara yogam", a traditional method involving a unique combination of materials to create idols. After that reinstallation, the tantries and priests, accompanied by the royal family head, moved as a procession for the dedication of the domes as devotees chanted "narayana" mantras. Temple authorities made elaborate arrangements, including the setting up of video walls on all four entrances of the shrine for devotees to catch a glimpse of the rare ritual. Long queues of devotees could be seen since early morning at the temple entrances. Kerala Governor Vishwanath Rajendra Arlekar was present at the shrine to witness the rare ritual throughout, they added. Various rituals, including Acharya Varanam, Prasada Shuddhi, Dhara, Kalasam, and others, were held at the shrine in various days in the last week ahead of the "Maha Kumbhabhishekam". Temple authorities said that the objective of the Maha Kumbhabhishekam is to reinforce spiritual energy and reawaken the sanctity of the shrine. Also read: 'Padmanabhaswamy temple belongs to public' Such a comprehensive renovation and the accompanying rituals were held at the centuries-old shrine after a gap of over 270 years, and it is unlikely to occur again in the next several decades, they said. The renovation had been carried out as per the directive of the Supreme Court-appointed expert panel in 2017. Though the work began soon after, it could not progress much further due to the COVID situation, they said. Later, various renovation works were completed in a phased manner from 2021 onwards, they added. The name of Kerala capital is closely tied to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, where Lord Vishnu is enshrined in a reclining posture on serpent God 'Anantha'. The city grew around this temple and took its name from the deity worshipped there.
The Print
08-06-2025
- General
- The Print
Padmanabhaswamy Temple performs rare ‘Maha Kumbhabhishekam' after 270 years
Dedication of 'thazhikakudams', (the three domes above the sanctum sanctorum), the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol, and the 'Ashtabandha Kalasam' at the Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple (located within the main shrine complex) were held in the morning, temple sources said. This grand consecration took place following the recent completion of long-overdue renovation work at this ancient temple. Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 1 (PTI) Hundreds of devotees on Sunday thronged the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala to witness Maha Kumbhabhishekam held at the shrine after 270 years. 'The rituals were performed by priests during the auspicious time between 7.40 am to 8.40 am on Sunday,' they said. The rituals began after Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma, the present head of the Travancore royal family, offered prayers at the shrine. In the presence of Varma and other royal family members, the tantri (head priest) first carried out the 'Ashtabandha Kalasam' at the Thiruvambady Temple. Later, the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol was held by 8.00 am, temple sources said. The Vishwaksena idol, renovated and reinstalled now, is about 300 years old and was built in 'katu sarkara yogam', a traditional method involving a unique combination of materials to create idols. After that reinstallation, the tantries and priests, accompanied by the royal family head, moved as a procession for the dedication of the domes as devotees chanted 'narayana' mantras. Temple authorities made elaborate arrangements including the setting up of video walls on all the four entrances of the shrine for devotees to catch a glimpse of the rare ritual. Long queues of devotees could be seen since early morning at the temple entrances. Kerala Governor Vishwanath Rajendra Arlekar was present at the shrine to witness the rare ritual throughout, they added. Various rituals, including Acharya Varanam, Prasada Shuddhi, Dhara, Kalasam, and others, were held at the shrine in various days in the last week ahead of the 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam'. Temple authorities said that the objective of the Maha Kumbhabhishekam is to reinforce spiritual energy and reawaken the sanctity of the shrine. Such a comprehensive renovation and the accompanying rituals were held at the centuries-old shrine after a gap of over 270 years, and it is unlikely to occur again in the next several decades, they said. The renovation had been carried out as per the directive of the Supreme Court-appointed expert panel in 2017. Though the work began soon after, it could not progress much further due to the COVID situation, they said. Later, various renovation works were completed in a phased manner from 2021 onwards, they added. The name of Kerala capital is closely tied to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, where Lord Vishnu is enshrined in a reclining posture on serpent God 'Anantha'. The city grew around this temple and took its name from the deity worshipped there. PTI LGK ADB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
NDTV
08-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
Padmanabhaswamy Temple Performs Rare Grand Consecration After 270 years
Thiruvananthapuram: Hundreds of devotees on Sunday thronged the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala to witness Maha Kumbhabhishekam held at the shrine after 270 years. This grand consecration took place following the recent completion of long-overdue renovation work at this ancient temple. Dedication of "thazhikakudams", (the three domes above the sanctum sanctorum), the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol, and the 'Ashtabandha Kalasam' at the Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple (located within the main shrine complex) were held in the morning, temple sources said. "The rituals were performed by priests during the auspicious time between 7.40 am to 8.40 am on Sunday," they said. The rituals began after Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma, the present head of the Travancore royal family, offered prayers at the shrine. In the presence of Varma and other royal family members, the tantri (head priest) first carried out the "Ashtabandha Kalasam" at the Thiruvambady Temple. Later, the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol was held by 8.00 am, temple sources said. The Vishwaksena idol, renovated and reinstalled now, is about 300 years old and was built in "katu sarkara yogam", a traditional method involving a unique combination of materials to create idols. After that reinstallation, the tantries and priests, accompanied by the royal family head, moved as a procession for the dedication of the domes as devotees chanted "narayana" mantras. Temple authorities made elaborate arrangements including the setting up of video walls on all the four entrances of the shrine for devotees to catch a glimpse of the rare ritual. Long queues of devotees could be seen since early morning at the temple entrances. Kerala Governor Vishwanath Rajendra Arlekar was present at the shrine to witness the rare ritual throughout, they added. Various rituals, including Acharya Varanam, Prasada Shuddhi, Dhara, Kalasam, and others, were held at the shrine in various days in the last week ahead of the "Maha Kumbhabhishekam". Temple authorities said that the objective of the Maha Kumbhabhishekam is to reinforce spiritual energy and reawaken the sanctity of the shrine. Such a comprehensive renovation and the accompanying rituals were held at the centuries-old shrine after a gap of over 270 years, and it is unlikely to occur again in the next several decades, they said. The renovation had been carried out as per the directive of the Supreme Court-appointed expert panel in 2017. Though the work began soon after, it could not progress much further due to the COVID situation, they said. Later, various renovation works were completed in a phased manner from 2021 onwards, they added. The name of Kerala capital is closely tied to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, where Lord Vishnu is enshrined in a reclining posture on serpent God 'Anantha'. The city grew around this temple and took its name from the deity worshipped there.
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Padmanabhaswamy Temple performs rare 'Maha Kumbhabhishekam' after 270 years
Thiruvananthapuram, Hundreds of devotees on Sunday thronged the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala to witness Maha Kumbhabhishekam held at the shrine after 270 years. This grand consecration took place following the recent completion of long-overdue renovation work at this ancient temple. Dedication of "thazhikakudams", , the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol, and the 'Ashtabandha Kalasam' at the Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple were held in the morning, temple sources said. "The rituals were performed by priests during the auspicious time between 7.40 am to 8.40 am on Sunday," they said. The rituals began after Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma, the present head of the Travancore royal family, offered prayers at the shrine. In the presence of Varma and other royal family members, the tantri first carried out the "Ashtabandha Kalasam" at the Thiruvambady Temple. Later, the reinstallation of the Vishwaksena idol was held by 8.00 am, temple sources said. The Vishwaksena idol, renovated and reinstalled now, is about 300 years old and was built in "katu sarkara yogam", a traditional method involving a unique combination of materials to create idols. After that reinstallation, the tantries and priests, accompanied by the royal family head, moved as a procession for the dedication of the domes as devotees chanted "narayana" mantras. Temple authorities made elaborate arrangements including the setting up of video walls on all the four entrances of the shrine for devotees to catch a glimpse of the rare ritual. Long queues of devotees could be seen since early morning at the temple entrances. Kerala Governor Vishwanath Rajendra Arlekar was present at the shrine to witness the rare ritual throughout, they added. Various rituals, including Acharya Varanam, Prasada Shuddhi, Dhara, Kalasam, and others, were held at the shrine in various days in the last week ahead of the "Maha Kumbhabhishekam". Temple authorities said that the objective of the Maha Kumbhabhishekam is to reinforce spiritual energy and reawaken the sanctity of the shrine. Such a comprehensive renovation and the accompanying rituals were held at the centuries-old shrine after a gap of over 270 years, and it is unlikely to occur again in the next several decades, they said. The renovation had been carried out as per the directive of the Supreme Court-appointed expert panel in 2017. Though the work began soon after, it could not progress much further due to the COVID situation, they said. Later, various renovation works were completed in a phased manner from 2021 onwards, they added. The name of Kerala capital is closely tied to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, where Lord Vishnu is enshrined in a reclining posture on serpent God 'Anantha'. The city grew around this temple and took its name from the deity worshipped there.
