Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The sacred month of Sawan began on Friday with an overwhelming display of devotion across major pilgrimage sites, as thousands of Lord Shiva devotees lined up to offer prayers and perform ‘jal abhishek’ at temples. At the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, the day started … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) People across India thronged temples and ashrams on Thursday to celebrate Guru Purnima, a sacred occasion dedicated to honouring spiritual and academic mentors. Marked by deep reverence and spiritual fervour, the day holds a special place in Indian tradition for acknowledging the guiding light of … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) The chief administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, Arabinda Kumar Padhee, on Monday announced the completion of the repair and restoration work of Ratna Bhandar or treasure trove of the 12th-century shrine at Puri. “We want to inform you that the repair and restoration work of … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, July 6 (IANS) BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Sunday demanded that Hindu temples and idols should also be included in the proposed Sacrilege Bill, for which a special Punjab Assembly session has been called on July 10 and 11. Chugh regretted that the Bill is being brought … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Coimbatore, June 18 (IANS) Tension prevailed in Coimbatore district after unidentified miscreants vandalised idols at two temples on Avinashi Road near Chinniyampalayam. According to police sources, idols of Lord Ganesh, his vehicle Mushak, the chariot of Lord Ganesh, and Rahu and Ketu were found damaged at the Plague Mariamman Temple … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) A shocking incident has rocked the temple town of Puri, where an 80-year-old senior servitor of the Jagannath Temple, Jagannath Dixit, was allegedly murdered under mysterious circumstances. The incident took place in the Gudia Sahi area under Puri Town Police limits on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, May 7 (IANS) The Karnataka government has issued orders to conduct special prayers in temples across the state to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor. Minister for Transport and Muzrai, Ramalinga Reddy, said on Wednesday in Bengaluru that he has directed temples across the state to hold special prayers … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) The Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Monday announced that the restoration, renovation, and rebuilding of temples demolished in the communal violence-hit and minority-dominated Murshidabad district will start from Wednesday, which coincides with the auspicious occasion of ‘Akshyaya Tritiya’. Incidentally, the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Signalling a drive against illegal use of loudspeakers at places of worship, including mosques and temples, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday promised to enforce the Supreme Court orders on curbing noise pollution. “Everyone must adhere to the guidelines set by the Supreme … Read more
