Samarth

Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, head of Bageshwar Dham, publicly apologized for his remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, stating his sentiments were misinterpreted. Shastri claimed his comments, made in the presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, were intended with reverence for the Hindu king. The apology followed protests and criticism from historians and politicians.

In an exclusive chat with Etimes TV, Akshay Mudwadkar, who is playing Swami on-screen, shared his experience of playing the character, his preparation and much more.

An upcoming TV show titled ‘Jai Jai Swami Samartha’ based on the life of Swami Samartha will be launched soon.

The mystery behind Sunday's alleged attack on a priest of Lingaraj temple continued to remain unresolved, even as the injured Bhagaban Samartha is battling for life at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack.

Horse-riding may be commonly perceived as a hobby, but for 17-year-old Samartha Satyajit, it is his primary pursuit.

'But this challenging backdrop became the perfect setting for Kannada cinema's first ‘brain scamming’ sci-fi film, a fast-paced thriller where reality and illusion intertwine'

NGO Samartha Bharata Trust kickstarted a ‘Be Good Do Good-2022’ initiative on the occasion of the 159th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on Wednesday.The youth campaign, being held from January 12 to 26, includes an essay competition and lecture series.

As police and Lingaraj temple authorities were busy giving finishing touches to the Mahashivratri arrangements, unidentified miscreants allegedly attacked a priest of the 11th century shrine.

Notorious criminal Surykant Andekar has filed an application in the court claiming that he was severely beaten up by the officials of the Samartha police station.

City-based organisation, Samartha Marathi, in an initiative to make engineering and medical studies simpler, has decided to bring out textbooks in Marathi for those who wish to pursue higher education in the regional language. Agroup of researchers and publishers, Samartha Marathi has already released a class XI physics textbook in Marathi through Dnyanbhasha Publications.

Two gas cylinders worth Rs 2,000 were reported stolen on March 12.

The Samartha police have arrested nine suspects and detained one minor for allegedly ransacking a restaurant and a lodge at Mangalwar Peth owned by Shiv Sena candidate from Pune Cantonment constituency Sadanand Shetty.

Two gas cylinders worth Rs 2,000 were reported stolen on March 12 from a house in Murkute Colony.

Two gas cylinders worth Rs 2,000 were reported stolen on March 12.The theft occurred at complainant .

The Jameswar Patna Sahi of Bhubaneswar is organizing its 74th Durga Puja this year, known for its unique rituals and food offerings. The puja committee focuses on puja rituals and feeding people rather than investing heavily in decorations. They have a permanent pandal since 2002, which protects the idols and provides shade for activities. The committee plans to celebrate their 75th year in a grand manner and invite other puja committees. The immersion procession includes traditional bands, folk dance troupes, and Odissi dance.

Guru Purnima is one of the festivals which is celebrated with much enthusiasm. Keeping the same spirit in mind, on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima (July 13), two popular devotional TV shows Jai Jai Swami Samartha and Yog Yogeshwar Jay Shankar are set to entertain the viewers with special episodes.

The 7th Bansuri Utsav will be held on January 4 and 5, 2014 at Shri Shiv Samartha Mandal's High School Grounds, opposite Gadkari Rangayatan in Thane.

According to the police, the Samartha police had registered two cases of assault and body offences against the Andekar brothers.

Three people, including car driver Nilesh Dhopte, were killed in a mishap on Mohgaon-Jhilpi Road on Sunday when their vehicle rammed into a tree.The deceased had gone to Bhimkhund dam near Jhilpi for a picnic.

Singer Rahul Vaidya and his parents sold two Oshiwara flats for ₹5 crore in April 2025. Located in Samartha Aangan, the properties were originally bought in 2008. Oshiwara is a celebrity hotspot with stars like Amitabh Bachchan investing there. Vaidya gained fame on a singing competition and Bigg Boss.

Actor Akshay Mudwadkar is playing the lead role of Swami Samaratha and already grabbing the audience's attention with his performance. Akshay spoke exclusively to Etimes TV and shared his experience of playing Swami on-screen.

Nana Patekar spent three formative years of his life in Samartha Vidyalaya, Dadar West. And at the school reunion held just outside Kalina University on Saturday afternoon, the actor told the media as much.

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) and Puri police are at loggerheads over climbing of a female devotee onto Jagannath’s chariot during July Nabakalebara Rath Yatra.

Actors Swwapnil Joshi, Ankush Choudhary and Sushant Shelar recently visited Swami Samartha Temple in Akkalkot