New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Jairam Thakur, has strongly criticised the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government, accusing it of seeking funds from temples to finance government schemes. He alleged that while the Congress leaders have been critical of Sanatan Dharma, they are now resorting to using temple trust funds to … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Mahashivratri, one of the most revered festivals in the Hindu calendar, is being celebrated across India with immense fervour and devotion. This sacred occasion, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is observed on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of Phalguna (falling between February and March) according to the Hindu lunar … Read more
Bengaluru, Feb 26 (IANS) Maha Shivratri was being celebrated with great fervour across Karnataka on Wednesday. Shiva temples throughout the state were adorned with flower decorations, and devotees lined up in front of ancient temples in various cities for ‘darshan’ and special prayers. People across the state decorated their homes with garlands and conducted special … Read more
Tirupati, Feb 17 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Monday that temples are spiritual centres but are also major sources of revenue for development. Addressing the International Temple Convention and Expo (ITCX-2025) in this temple town, CM Naidu said that temple tourism is playing a key role in national development. The … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of Ayodhya Ram Temple, passed away on Wednesday. He was 85. He was undergoing treatment at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) hospital in Lucknow after suffering a brain stroke. The news of the chief priest’s death was confirmed by his disciple … Read more
Chennai, Feb 11 (IANS) Heavy police security has been deployed at the six main abodes of Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu as lakhs of devotees converge to celebrate the auspicious Thaipusam festival. Mulugan, the revered warrior deity of South India, has six sacred temples known as Arupadai Vedu, which includes include, Thiruchendur Murugan, Pazhamudhir Solai, … Read more
Chittorgarh/Jaipur, Feb 10 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma emphasised the vital role of temples in preserving Indian traditions, culture, and values. He stated that temples are not only symbols of faith but also serve as key centres of social and cultural consciousness. Highlighting their significance, he remarked that temples form the soul of … Read more
Hyderabad, Feb 9 (IANS) Unidentified persons attacked Chilkur Balaji Temple’s head priest C. S. Rangarajan two days ago at his house near Hyderabad over “a religious issue”, according to a complaint filed with the police on Sunday. Moinabad police on Sunday arrested a person in connection with the attack. He was identified as Veera Raghava … Read more
Patna, Feb 4 (IANS) The Bihar government has approved over Rs 300 crore project for the development of six major temples across the state. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting following Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s announcements during his ongoing Pragati Yatra. Baba Hariharnath temple to be developed like Kashi Vishwanath Corridor: One of … Read more