Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria participated in Epiphany traditions by plunging into icy waters to retrieve crucifixes, believed to bring health and protection from evil spirits. The celebration included water blessing ceremonies, men’s dances, and prayers for prosperity, with the tradition of blessing army colors reinstated in 1992. While some Orthodox Churches celebrate Epiphany on Jan. 6, others, like Russia and Serbia, observe it on Jan. 19 due to the Julian calendar.
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‘Mayday’: Guwahati-Chennai flight aborts landing, runs thin on fuel
An IndiGo flight from Guwahati to Chennai, carrying 168 passengers, made an emergency landing at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport after the pilot issued a 'Mayday' call due to insufficient fuel. While the airline cited traffic congestion at Chennai as the reason for the diversion, this was disputed by Chennai ATC; the flight eventually continued to Chennai after refueling. Need More Context? 🔎
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