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A year after the passing of ‘vegetarian’ crocodile, another croc surfaces at this Kerala temple lake

Surprise sighting of a new crocodile in Ananthapura Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy temple lake in Kasaragod, Kerala, a year after the passing of the revered Babiya, a vegetarian crocodile believed to be a ‘reincarnated deity’. Uday Kumar Gatti, chairman of the temple, confirms sighting after family from Mavungal reported it. Photos…

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With a rich political legacy, Bhojpur weighs up its options

Bhojpur is a mix of issues, aspirations, and political legacies. Voters here are weighing their options carefully, and the outcome of the election will be decided by the finer details.Bhojpur, a constituency near Bhopal, is home to the 11th century Bhojeshwar temple. It was once represented by BJP stalwart and…

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Ambitious periphery redevelopment of famous Jagannath Temple in Puri to be unveiled in January 2024

The SMPP project is one component of a massive ₹4,224.22 crore project which seeks to transform Puri into a World Heritage City

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Madras High Court orders demolition of Vilayattu Vinayagar Temple at Ranganathan Street junction in Chennai

Madras HC permits GCC, Southern Railway to demolish Vilayattu Vinayagar Temple on govt land; orders idols to be shifted to another place within 15 days. GCC plans to build skywalk, staircase & escalator. Temple & tenants' writ petitions dismissed; temple argued no authority over govt property, but Bench refused to…

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Growing up in a harmless cult, by Szening Ooi

Growing up in Malaysia in the 90s in the temple of a new age Japanese religion

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Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy offers silk robes to goddess Kanaka Durga in Vijayawada on Moola Nakshatram day

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy offered silk robes to Goddess Kanaka Durga on Moola Nakshatram day. He was welcomed by priests and blessed by Vedic scholars. The devotee rush was moderate compared to previous years. Temple officials expected 1.80 lakh devotees by night.

The Hindu

Moderate rush at Kanaka Durga temple on Moola Nakshatram

Moderate rush was witnessed atop Indrakeeladri abode of Godess Kanaka Durga on the sixth day of Dasara festival on October 20. The presiding deity Goddess Kanaka Durga is decked up as Goddess Saraswati on the occasion of Moola Nakshatram, her birth star.

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Khajaguda rocks turn vice den, HMDA begins work on limiting access to motorists, visitors

HMDA begins work to fence Khajaguda rock formation; instead of fencing perimeter, road to temple and Dargah of Baba Fakruddin will be fenced. Vandals tried to gain entry by breaking one of the locks but failed. Temple volunteers have deployed an earthmover to create a trench and dumped rocks to…

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Largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era opens in New Jersey

After 12 years of planning and construction, the largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era is ready to open to the public in Robbinsville, New Jersey

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Ayodhya will witness surge in economic activities after inauguration of Ram temple: Nripendra Mishra

Shri Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairperson Nripendra Mishra said areas surrounding Ayodhya will witness a surge in economic activities after the inauguration of the Ram temple and the city may undergo expansion similar to the National Capital Region.

The Hindu

Eschew extravagant wedding celebrations by obtaining loans, says Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah appeals to public to eschew ostentatious weddings by obtaining loans. He urges people to opt for simple, mass marriages. He also mentions the State Govt's initiatives to improve MM Hills Temple complex. Rashtrapathi Bhavan renamed as Tapobhavan on suggestion of Seer of Suttur Mutt.

The Hindu

Untouchability row: Minister misunderstood ritual, no discrimination shown against anyone, says priests’ association

The alleged untouchability incident against Devaswom Minister K Radhakrishnan was a ‘misunderstanding’ of the rituals and no individual is discriminated against in temples, said an organisation of traditional high priests in the State on Wednesday. The State committee of the Akhila Kerala Thanthri Samajam said priests who are performing ‘deva…

The Hindu

Don’t use temple premises for political manoeuvrings, says Kerala HC

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Casino crunch time: Bally’s could open at Medinah Temple this weekend — as long as it aces practice sessions

Bally’s will run practice sessions this week with about 350 guests inside their temporary casino at Medinah Temple. If all goes well, the casino could open by Saturday.

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DPR being prepared for second road for Tiruttani temple

TN Govt. discussing w/land owners to build 2nd road to Tiruttani temple, 1 of 6 important shrines of Lord Muruga. 15 of 18 private land owners agreed. 2 km road w/2 lane ghat section & 16 mt wide rest. Silver car repaired at ₹4 crore using 529.584 kg silver &…

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Death and disaster in the high desert

Organizers said Sunday that both “The Man” and “The Temple” will still burn

Zenger

Second Temple-era Synagogue Unearthed In The Black Sea Region

Researchers from the Russian Academy of Science concluded that the synagogue operated from at least the early first century C.E

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Centuries-old temple in Kuttanad gets a ‘raise’

Temple authorities said that subsidence and recurring floods had started to take a toll on the temple.

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Ram temple in Ayodhya will be inaugurated in third week of January

Ram temple in Ayodhya to be inaugurated between January 14 and 24. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to confirm date. Trust plans to invite 25,000 religious leaders and 10,000 people for the ceremony. District administration to manage crowd. Temple funded by public donations of ₹3500 crores.

Zenger

Rare Coin Unveils Evidence Of Second Temple Destruction In Jerusalem

Discovery of a pierced coin with inscription sheds light on devastating events 2,000 years ago.

The Hindu

Vallasadya begins with full religious fervour

Vallasadya, a unique ritualistic feast attached to the Onam festivities at the Aranmula Sree Parthasarathy temple

The Hindu

Chola-period temple in Budalur to be restored

Renovation of Chola-era temple in Budalur to bring new lease of life. HR&CE dept. to spend Rs 40 lakh; donor to repair Ambal sannidhi. Inscriptions date back to Parantaka Chola & Raja Raja-I. Oru-kaala pooja scheme helps temple survive. Priest & deity subsist on offerings.

The Hindu

If temple festivals are used to perpetuate violence, it is better to close down those temples, says Madras High Court

The purpose of a temple is to enable the devotees to worship God for peace and happiness. However, unfortunately, temple festivals are perpetuating violence and they are increasingly becoming a medium for the local groups to exhibit their power in the locality, the Madras High Court lamented on Friday

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HR&CE Department agrees to lease out six acres of temple land for expansion of Madurai Bench of Madras High Court

HR&CE agrees to lease 6 acres of Kothanda Ramaswamy Temple land to Madurai Bench of Madras High Court. AG to coordinate with govt. to ensure lease amount paid & steps taken for acquisition of land. Judges want temple to use lease amount wisely.

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Uttarakhand: Photography banned inside Kedarnath Dham Temple, violators to face legal consequences

Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee on Monday announced a complete prohibition of photography and videography inside Kedarnath Temple premises. Read further on Dynamite News:

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