Friday, March 29, 2024

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Aditi Rao Hydari, Siddharth get married in Telangana temple: Reports

MUMBAI: Actors Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth have reportedly tied-the-knot secretly in a temple in Wanaparthy, Telangana.

Kangana visits Bagalamukhi Temple on 37th b'day: 'Mere shatruon ka naash ho'

KANGRA: Actress Kangana Ranaut, who is celebrating her 37th birthday on Saturday visited the Bagalamukhi Temple in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, seeking blessings from the goddess, and said "mere bhi shatruon ka naash ho".

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas & Malti offer prayers at Ram temple in Ayodhya

AYODHYA: Actor Priyanka Chopra along with her husband Nick Jonas, daughter Malti Marie and other relatives visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya, on Wednesday.

'Painful' to find that temples not getting dues from state govt: Allahabad HC

PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court (HC) has said that it is "painful" that temples and trusts have to knock the doors of the court for getting their dues released from the Uttar Pradesh government.

LS Speaker, Rajasthan CM offer prayers at Ram temple in Ayodhya

AYODHYA: Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday visited Ayodhya for darshan of Lord Ram Lalla at Ram Janmabhoomi temple.

BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi celebrates its first Maha Shivratri festival

NEW DELHI: The first Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrated its first festival -- Maha Shivratri -- on Friday, almost a month after its inauguration.

Bomb threat to century-old temple in K’taka puts authorities on high alert

BENGALURU: An incident of unidentified persons threatening to blow up the 101-year-old Sri Ram Mandir at Nippani town in Belagavi district came to light on Saturday, prompting the authorities to be on high alert in the backdrop of the recent blast at a Bengaluru cafe.

Nimrat Kaur posts pics from Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple on Maha Shivaratri

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri on Friday, shared some glimpses from her visit to the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple in Maharashtra.

Aasif Shaikh, Vidisha Srivastava seek blessings at Kashi Vishwanath temple

VARANASI: The 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai' fame stars Aasif Shaikh and Vidisha Srivastava visited their hometown, Varanasi, to attend the Shiv Mahotsav at Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

'Atal' actors visit Babulnath temple in Mumbai ahead of Mahashivratri

MUMBAI: The lead cast of the television show 'Atal' paid a visit to the famous Babulnath temple in Mumbai ahead of Mahashivratri.

Trinamool MLA creates controversy, calls Ram temple 'unholy'

KOLKATA: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a video surfaced where the Trinamool Congress legislator from Tarakeswar Assembly constituency in Hooghly district was seen and heard describing the Ram Temple at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh as an “unholy” place and just a “showpiece”.

Gyanvapi case: CEO of temple trust seeks repair of cellar roof

VARANASI: The chief executive officer (CEO) of Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple trust, Vishwa Bhushan Mishra, has moved an application before the court of the district judge to seek repair of the roof of southern cellar of Gyanvapi mosque.

Delhi HC overturns CIC directive to reveal Ram Temple Trust's tax info

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has overturned an order by the Central Information Commission (CIC), which had mandated the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to disclose information about the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

Thousands of devotees take part in 'Palkhi Yatra' at BAPS UAE temple

DUBAI: Thousands of devotees took part in a grand procession of the Hindu community members at the newly-inaugurated BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi which is set to open its doors to the general public from March 1.

Temple woman accused of swindling funds in Mathura

MATHURA (UP): The Mahant of the Thakur Radha Madhav Divya Desh, also known as Rangji temple, has lodged a complaint with the police that a woman allegedly misappropriated Rs 88 lakh of emergency fund.

Ram temple to be completed by December

AYODHYA: All ongoing construction work in the Ram temple will now be completed by December 2024.

PM Modi visits Beyt Dwarka temple in Gujarat ahead of project launches

DWARKA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to the revered Shri Beyt Dwarkadhish Mandir on Sunday ahead of inaugurating and attending the groundbreaking ceremony for numerous projects in Gujarat's Jamnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka and Porbandar districts on Sunday.

Ayushmann Khurrana seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple

MUMBAI: Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has embarked on a spiritual journey, and visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, seeking the blessings of the Lord Shiva.

Withdraw provision to appoint persons from other religion in temple management: BJP to K’taka govt

BENGALURU: The BJP has urged the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government to withdraw the provision in the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2024 allowing persons of other religions to become members of temple management.

Anti-Hindu policy, says BJP on K'taka govt's move to utilise 10% of temple revenue

BENGALURU: Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra has criticised the Congress government's move to utilise 10 per cent of revenues of the temples with more than Rs one crore income.

Rakul, Jackky seek blessings at Siddhivinayak temple ahead of wedding

MUMBAI: Four days ahead of their wedding in picturesque Goa, star couple Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani were seen at the Siddhivinayak temple.

Yogi govt renovates 300 temples under its spiritual tourism policy

LUCKNOW: As part of its spiritual tourism policy, the Uttar Pradesh government has been renovating ancient temples in various districts.

Mumbai connection: First grand Hindu temple in UAE built by Parsi group

MUMBAI: The grand Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE that was inaugurated on Wednesday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has a strong Mumbai connection as it was built by a Parsi group.

UAE won hearts of 140 cr Indians: PM Modi after inaugurating Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: In a proud and historic moment for Hindus from across the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir, the first Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying that the UAE has written a golden chapter and won the hearts of 140 crore Indians.

Amid prayers & vedic chants, PM Modi inaugurates UAE's first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

NEW DELHI: It was indeed a proud and historic moment for Hindus from across the world as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir, the first Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Wednesday.

Malerkotla police solved theft in Naina Devi temple within 24 hours, two thieves arrested

MALERKTLA: The Malerkotla police has solved the theft case of famous Shri Naina Devi temple here within 24 hours and arrested two thieves along with stolen ornaments and other treasure.

UP legislators offer prayers at Ram temple in Ayodhya, SP MLAs stay away

AYODHYA: Legislators from Uttar Pradesh reached Ayodhya around noon on Sunday and offered prayers at the Ram temple.

Nia Sharma visits Kamakhya temple, shares glimpses of ‘pleasant day’

MUMBAI: Television sensation Nia Sharma recently embarked on a spiritual journey to Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, seeking blessings, and reminiscing about her "vague" childhood memories of the sacred place.

Parliament set to take up discussion on Ram Temple today

NEW DELHI: In what is going to be a golden chapter in the history of Parliamentary proceedings, both Houses of the Parliament -- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha -- will on Saturday take up the discussion on Ram Temple that was inaugurated with a grand Pran Pratishtha (consecration ceremony) of Ramlalla by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ayodhya on January 22.

Exploring the Mystique of Masrur Rock Temples in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh, often hailed as the jewel of India's tourism, harbors not only breathtaking landscapes but also a wealth of cultural heritage waiting to be discovered. Among its many wonders, the Masrur rock temples emerge as timeless symbols of devotion, craftsmanship, and spiritual significance. Carved out of solid rock, these temples stand as a testament to the artistic prowess and religious fervor of ancient civilizations that once flourished in this Himalayan region.

Indian-origin man charged with stealing donations from temples in Canada

TORONTO: A 41-year-old Indo-Canadian man has been charged with breaking into temples and stealing cash from donation boxes.

SC awards 30-year jail to man for raping minor in temple

NEW DELHI: Maintaining the conviction of a man for raping a minor in a temple in Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court has sentenced him to 30 years rigorous imprisonment without remission.

Devoleena Bhattacharjee seeks blessings at Kamakhya temple

MUMBAI: The 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya' fame actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee has sought blessings at the Kamakhya Temple, in Guwahati and shared the pictures from her holy visit to the temple situated on the Nilachal hills.

Indian-origin man charged with stealing donations from temples in Canada

TORONTO: A 41-year-old Indo-Canadian man has been charged with breaking into temples and stealing cash from donation boxes.

Sankaracharyas skipped Ram temple event due to PM Modi's OBC status: Udhayanidhi Stalin

CHENNAI: Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Minister for Sports Development and Youth affairs, has claimed that Sankaracharyas had not attended the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya due to the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who belongs to a backward class community.

People need to think about themselves, not get swayed by Ram Temple: Shashi Tharoor

JAIPUR: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor believes that the Ram Temple construction in Ayodhya will just have a short-term impact in favour of the BJP and the issue may not benefit the ruling party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Gujarat man gets notice for 'unlawful' roof temple with Modi, Yogi statues

ANKLESHWAR: The Bharuch Urban Area Authority (BAUDA) in Gujarat has initiated a legal action against resident Mohanlal Gupta for constructing an unapproved temple-like structure atop his residential building in the Gadkhol village in Ankleshwar which feature Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

SGPC condemns CM Punjab for installing more advertisement panels on heritage street leading to Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has strongly condemned the efforts of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to disrupt the spiritual environment of the place by installing more screens for his advertisement on the heritage road leading to Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib.

Shehnaaz Gill visits Golden Temple, offers prayers

MUMBAI: Days after her 30th birthday, the ‘Bigg Boss 13’ fame actress Shehnaaz Gill has visited the Golden Temple, in Amritsar, Punjab, and offered prayers.

Zee Punjabi to telecast "Mahapuja" in Patiala's Kali Mata Temple on Feb 2

CHANDIGARH: Get ready to witness a spectacle like no other as the show's lead actress, "Shivika," spearheads a grand "Mahapuja" in the revered Kali Mata temple of Patiala. Mark your calendars on 2nd Feb for this auspicious event that promises to be a vibrant tapestry of blessings, devotion, and a sneak peek into the captivating world of "SHIVIKA-SATH YUGAN YUGAN DA."

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SGPC decides to install scanner machines on the main doors of Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has decided to install scanner machines at the main entrances of Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib.

Alwar temple demolition: Raj govt suspends Rajgarh SDO, 2 others

JAIPUR: After facing flak, the Rajasthan government has suspended Rajgarh sub-divisional officer Keshav Meena, municipal EO Banwarilal Meena and Rajgarh municipal chairperson Satish Duharia in connection with the demolition of a 300-year-old temple in the name of removal of encroachment in Rajgarh, Alwar.

Dalit couple in Rajasthan denied entry into temple, priest booked

JALORE: While the country is celebrating 'Amrit Mahotsav' on the completion of 75 years of Independence, societal evils like untouchability and social boycott still exist here.

Inspect dilapidated 11th century Mrikula Devi Temple: Himachal HC

SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to constitute a team of experts within one week to inspect the beautifully carved 11th century dilapidated wooden Mrikula Devi Temple, dedicated to goddess Kali, located in the landlocked Lahaul Valley.

Ram Charan hosts 'Langar Seva' at Golden Temple

CHENNAI: Grateful and overwhelmed by the love he has been receiving from fans, actor Ram Charan has hosted a 'Langar Seva' at the famous Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab.

Security audit of temples, shrines in UP

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Police and its agencies will undertake a security audit of all important temples and shrines in the state, following the attack on the Gorakhnath temple earlier this month.

Kashmiri Pandits' body seeks SIT probe into 'illegal' leasing & sale of temple land (Ld)

NEW DELHI: A Kashmiri Pandit organisation has sought an SIT probe into the sale and leasing of land of defunct temple trusts and demanded that those involved in the "illegal" work be brought to book.

Disappearance of some of the precious stones in the carvings inside the Golden Temple raises eyebrows

AMRITSAR: A case has come to light of disappearance of some of the precious stones in the carvings inside the Golden Temple. Continued efforts are being made to suppress this issue. Inside the Golden Temple, craftsmen called from Chiniot started carving, embroidering and enamel work in 1880 which continued till 1910.

NIA team likely to question main accused in Gorakhnath Temple attack case

NEW DELHI: A three-member team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to question Ahmed Murtaza Abbasi, the main accused in the Gorakhnath temple attack case.

"Visiting the Golden Temple made me feel alive”says actress Jyoti Saxena on her recent visit to Amritsar

AMRITSAR: While most Bollywood actresses are considered having westernized thoughts, ways, and lifestyles, there are some new-age celebrities who are still very much in touch with their Indian roots and traditions as they are ardent believers and often turn to God's solace for seeking darshan and blessings. In all of it is our talented actress Jyoti Saxena, who is very connected to the spiritual side even in the upscale Bollywood industry.

Akhilesh questions handling of Gorakhnath temple attack case

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav has questioned the handling of the Ahmed Murtaza Abbasi case, related to the attack on Gorakhnath temple.

Rahul sends 'puja samagri' for Amethi temples

AMETHI: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi has sent 'puja samagri' (worship material) for the Devi temples in Amethi on the occasion of Navratri.

Goa begins work on restoring temples destroyed by Portuguese: CM

PANAJI: The Goa government has begun the process of restoring temples which were destroyed during the Portuguese colonial era, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday.

Harpreet Singh Sudan took over as DC Amritsar, and paid obeisance at Golen Temple

AMRITSAR: Harpreet Singh Soodan, a 2013 batch IAS officer today assumed charge as the 175th Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar. He was earlier posted as Deputy Commissioner at Sri Muktsar Sahib.

Rush in Himachal temples to mark Chaitra Navratri festival

SHIMLA: With the easing of Covid-related restrictions in Himachal Pradesh, thousands of devotees on Saturday thronged temples to mark the start of the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival.

Tahir visits Golden Temple after 'incredible start to the year'

MUMBAI; Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar to seek blessings for his journey forward as an artiste.

Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal along with 92 MLAs paid obeisance at Golden Temple, Durgiana Temple

AMRITSAR: After winning the Punjab Assembly elections, Bhagwant Mann and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with 92 MLAs paid obeisance at the Golden Temple on Sunday.

TN's Hindu Munnani condemns 'collection of fees' from devotees visiting Velliangiri temple

CHENNAI: The Hindu Munnani, a right-wing organisation, of Tamil Nadu has condemned and slammed the state forest department for "collecting an entry fee of Rs 100" from the devotees who visit the Velliangiri Andavar temple in Velliangiri mountains near Coimbatore.

Allahabad HC dismisses plea on use of loudspeakers in temples, mosques

PRAYAGRAJ: (Uttar Pradesh): The Allahabad High Court dismissed a contempt petition regarding the usage of loudspeakers in temples as well as in mosques, observing that the time of filing of the petition indicates that it was a sponsored litigation so as to affect the communal harmony of Uttar Pradesh during the state elections.

Rahul, Priyanka offer prayers at Ravidas temple

VARANASI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Wednesday, reached the Ravidas temple at Seer Govardhan where they offered prayers.

Channi offers prayers at Ravidas temple in Varanasi

VARANASI: Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday, offered prayers at the Ravidas Temple in Varanasi on the occasion of Ravidas Jayanti.

Amit Shah Union Home Minister offered prayers at Golden Temple, meets Akal Takht Jathedar

AMRITSAR: Amit Shah Senior leader of Bhartiya Janata Party and Union Home Minister offered prayers at Golden Temple here on Sunday. He also held a closed door meeting with Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh.

Priests arrested in TN for stealing silver cover of temple palanquin

CHENNAI:The police in Myladuthurai in Tamil Nadu arrested two priests for stealing the silver cover of a palanquin of the temple. The palanquin carries the deity and the incident occurred at the Parimalanathar temple at Thiruindalur in Myladuthurai district.

Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri reopens for devotees

BHUBANESWAR: The Lord Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri has been reopened for devotees with strict adherence to Covid-19 norms, officials said here on Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi paid obeisance at Golden Temple along with Congress candidates

AMRITSAR: Congress leader Mr Rahul Gandhi today paid obeisance at Golden Temple. and Prayed with Congress candidates for the future of Punjab at Harmandir Sahib.

Bhagwant Mann pays obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Durgiana Temple and Sri Ram Tirath Temple

AMRITSAR: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann on Saturday paid obeisance at the Holy Harmandir Sahib, Durgiana Temple and Sri Ram Tirath Temple here and prayed for prosperity, progress and peace in Punjab. Bhagwant Mann also visited Jallianwala Bagh, the place of martyrdom and paid homage to the martyrs.

With all humility, CM Channi offers to Bear entire cost of land allotment to construct Sri Guru Ravidas temple at Tughlakbad

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday said that the state government is ready to bear the entire expenditure to be incurred on land allotment by Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for construction of Sri Guru Ravidass ji Temple at Tughlakabad in New Delhi.

TDP's Gajapathi Raju booked for creating ruckus at temple ceremony

Visakhapatnam:Police in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district on Thursday booked a case against former union minister P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju in connection with an incident at Ramateertham temple.

Why is Sidhu silent on Hindu temple desecration incidents in Pakistan? Is Sidhu shielding Imran Khan? : Chugh

CHANDIGARH:BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh today questioned the silence of Punjab PCC president Navjot Sidhu over the repeated incidents of desecration of Hindu temples in Pakistan which have spread terror and panic among the Hindus.

Hema Malini wants a grant Krishna temple in Mathura

NEW DELHI: BJP Lok Sabha MP Hema Malini wants a grand temple of Lord Krishna to be built in Mathura on the lines of Ayodhya and Kashi Vishwanath. She said a grand temple should be constructed at the janmabhoomi (birth place) of Lord Krishna.

Sacrilege incident at Golden Temple is conspiracy to create unrest: RSS

NEW DELHI: Condemning the incident of sacrilege at Golden Temple, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday said that it is a conspiracy to create unrest in society and asked for unmasking of conspirators behind the incident.

Soni Expresses regret over incidents of desecration incident at Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: The Deputy Chief Minister Mr. O.P. Soni while expressing deep sorrow over the recent incidents of indecency in Punjab said that these mischievous elements were trying to disturb the peace of Punjab which the people of Punjab will not tolerate.

CM Charanjit Singh Channi strongly condemns sacrilege incidents at Golden Temple Amritsar & Kapurthala

TARN TARAN: The Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Sunday strongly condemned the incidents of sacrilege at Golden Temple Amritsar and Kapurthala and said that the Punjab government would ensure that the perpetrators of such heinous crimes are not only identified but also face the law of land. He said that no one would be allowed to disturb the hard earned peace and communal harmony of the state.

Too shocking and painful: Badal on sacrilege attempt in Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal today described the heinous attempt to commit sacrilege at Sachkhand Shri Harmandar Sahib as "deeply shocking and exceedingly painful".

Too shocking and painful: Badal on sacrilege attempt in Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal today described the heinous attempt to commit sacrilege at Sachkhand Shri Harmandar Sahib as "deeply shocking and exceedingly painful".

An unidentified person attempted desecration of Guru Granth Sahib in Golden Temple, beaten to death by mob

AMRITSAR: The ink has not yet dried on the news of indecent exposure at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib about two days ago by throwing Gutka Sahib in the sarovar, an unidentified person tried to desecrate the holy Guru Granth Sahib in sanctum spectrum of Shri Darbar Sahib(Golden Temple).

Over 4,500 acres of landed properties of six temples in Odisha under encroachment: CAG

BHUBANESWAR: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), in its latest report on general and social sector for the year ended March 2020, said that over 4,500 acres of landed properties of six temples in Odisha are under encroachment.

Punjab CM Channi visited Jawalamukhi Temple in HP

JAWALAMUKHI: Punjab Chief Minister Charanjeet singh Channi on Sunday, Visited famous shrine of Jwalamukhi in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh during his Devi Darshan Yatra of the State to pay obeisance. Mr.Channi along with his Family members reached the shrine this morning from Baglamukhi.

Shilanyas' for Jagannath temple heritage corridor project performed in Puri

BHUBANESWAR: The Shilanyas or the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the ambitious Srimandir Parikrama Prakalp was performed in Odisha's Puri in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday.

Hindus in Pak to pay fines imposed on Karak temple attackers

NEW DELHI: The Hindu community in Pakistan has decided to pay the fines imposed on 11 religious leaders involved in the Karak temple attack in December 2020 from the All Pakistan Hindu Councils fund, Express Tribune reported.

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PM Modi answers Scindia's prayers at Ujjain temple

NEW DELHI:Before arriving in the Capital to take his place in the rejigged Narendra Modi ministry, Jyotiraditya Scindia was seen offering prayers at Ujjain's famous Mahakaleshwar temple.

Ram temple trust gives clean chit to trustees in land purchase

AYODYA(UP):The Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust has given a clean chit to trustees involved in the purchase of land for the temple project.

Karnataka mulls to reopen temples in phased manner after July 5

UDUPI(Karnataka):Karnataka Hindu Religious Organisations and Endowments minister, Kota Srinivasa Poojary on Wednesday dropped hint that he was in discussions with state Covid task force and other departments to reopen temples in a phased manner after July 5.

SGPC Launches Second Phase Of Corona Vaccine Camp At Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: Advocate Bhagwant Singh Sialka, General Secretary of the SGPC, said that when the governments had also raised their hands during the Corona epidemic, the SGPC, realizing its duty, came forward for public service and became a beacon for the people.

SGPC refused Siropa to Kejriwal and Kunwar Vijay Partap at Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdawara Parbhandak Committee (SGPC) controlled by SAD(Badal) today refused to offer Siropa to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former IG Kunwar Vijay Partap Singh when they came to pay obeisance at Golden Temple. They also went to Durgiana Mandir where management presented them siropa.

Hockey Olympian Rajinder Singh pays obeisance at Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: Hockey Olympian Rajinder Singh today arrived to pay obeisance at Golden Temple here. Bibi Jagir Kaur president Shiormani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee honoured with a saropa ( robe of honour) at information office.

Priyanka asks Modi to give details on temple trust expenditure

NEW DELHI: After the controversy erupted on the issue of land purchase by Shri Ram Mandir trust, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday said that it has hurt the people's faith and demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi give the details of the money spent as the trust was formed by him.

Corona Mata temple demolished in UP district

PRATAPGARH(UP): A ‘Corona Mata temple that had come up in Juhi Shukulapur village under the limits of Sangipur police station in Pratapgarh district has been demolished by the district administration.

Senior Granthi in Golden Temple Mann Singh resigned due to health problem

AMRITSAR: Giani Maan Singh, a Senior Granthi(priest) of Sri Darbar Sahib has resigned from his post, according to SGPC sources.

Khalistan slogans raised in Golden Temple on Ghallughara Day

AMRITSAR: Ghallughara Day was observed today to mark 37th annovesary of Operation Blue Star, army action launched in the Golden Temple on June 2, 1984. It led to death of hundereds of devotees and Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindrawala on June 6.

Priest of temple in village Behram, Phagwara found murdered

PHAGWARA: A Mandir Priest Manjit kumar(48) who was missing since May 19 was reportedly found murdered near a drain in Village Behram on Phagwara— Banga Road this morning.

Minor priest found hanging in temple in UP

BAREILLY: A minor priest, aged about 15 years, has been found hanging inside a temple here. Police suspect it to be a case of suicide but the 'guru' of the deceased has alleged that he was murdered.

Bollywood actress Kangna Ranaut visited Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: Bollywood actress Kangna Ranaut Monday Visited Golden Temple to pay obeisance. 

Row over SGPC decision of closing 'Parsad' of Patasa and Siropa Sahib in Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: A row has begun over Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak committe (SGPC) decision of stopping of giving 'parsad' of Patasa and Siropa as Guru's blessings to the devotees visitng Sri Harmandir Sahib here. The Sikh bodies have targeted SGPC president Bibi Jagor Kaur for discontinuing the age old tradition.

Consumption of 'Langar' reduces to one fourth in Golden Temple due to Covid epidemic

AMRITSAR: The low fall out of devotees in the Golden Temple Amritsar has led to low consumption of 'langar' (Community food) during last one month.

Himachal imposes five-day workweek, shut temples

SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh government on Monday decided to restrict wedding gatherings to 50 people, shut all temples, impose a five-day workweek for all offices and suspension of services of several long-distance buses of the state roadways to check the spread of coronavirus.

TN's Big temple among monuments to remain shut till May 15

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur Big temple, Brihadeeswarar temple and Kailasanathar temple, along with other living monuments, will remain shut till May 15 amid surge in Covid-19 cases, sources in the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said.

Amid restrictions, rush in Himachal temples to mark Navratri

SHIMLA: Amid the rising coronavirus cases and restrictions, devotees on Tuesday thronged temples in Himachal Pradesh on the first day of the nine-day long Chaitra Navratri festival.

Deity goes 'missing' from Mathura temple

MATHURA: A sculpture of Lord Krishna (Laddoo Gopal) has gone "missing" from the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan.
The Delhi-based business family that had taken the deity for 'darshan' to the temple, have announced a cash reward of Rs 11,000 to the person who finds it for them.

Not a single new temple built in Punjab, SGPC claims against RSS false: BJP

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has expressed displeasure over a resolution passed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee(SGPC) against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

Franklin Templeton's shut funds receive Rs 15,776 cr

NEW DELHI: The six shut schemes of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund have received Rs 15,776 crore so far from maturities, pre-payments and coupons.
In a statement, the fund house said that all the schemes are cash positive as on March 31, 2021.

No plans to exit India business: Franklin Templeton

NEW DELHI: Franklin Templeton India's president Sanjay Sapre has said that the fund house has no plans to exit its India business.

No ringing bells in Lucknow temples as Covid cases go up

LUCKNOW: Devotees will no longer be able to ring the bells at temples in Lucknow in view of the increasing cases of Covid positive patients.
Most temples in the state capital have tied a cloth over the bells to prevent people from touching them.

Hindu temple in Rawalpindi ransacked by assailants

RAWALPINDI: Unidentified assailants ransacked a 74-year-old Hindu temple located in Rawalpind's Purana Qila area. As per the police authorities, a case has been registered at the Bani Gala station against the attack which took place early Sunday morning.

Hindu temple in Rawalpindi ransacked by assailants

RAWALPINDI:Unidentified assailants ransacked a 74-year-old Hindu temple located in Rawalpind's Purana Qila area.
As per the police authorities, a case has been registered at the Bani Gala station against the attack which took place early Sunday morning.

Priest found dead in temple premises in UP

BULANDSHAHR(UP):A priest of the famous Dhakwale temple in Achru Kalan village of Shikarpur Kotwali circle area in Bulandshahr district was allegedly strangled to death on Monday.

Ram Janmabhoomi temple to celebrate Holi for 1st time

AYODHYA: Holi, for the first time, will be celebrated with grandeur at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple here.
This is the first Holi when the Ram Lalla's idol is not in a tent but is ensconced in a proper temple.

Hrithik Roshan: First time ever, our temple remains shut on Mahashivratri

MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan on Thursday evening revealed this is the first time the doors of their Lord Shiva temple, built by his maternal grandfather decades ago, is shut on Mahashivratri owing to the pandemic.

Delhi govt to take senior citizens to visit Ram temple: Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: Addressing the Delhi assembly on Wednesday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said once the Ram temple in Ayodhya is ready, the government will take Delhi's senior citizens to Ayodhya for a visit.

Ram Temple fund raising campaign was world's biggest'

AYODHYA: Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, general secretary Champat Rai, has said that "crowd funding for the Ram temple was the world's biggest fund-raising campaign and people can still donate online through the new Trust website. Foreign devotees are requested to wait a little more. They will be notified on completion of FCRA formalities".

AP police crack temple burglary in 2 days with help of CCTV

CHITTOOR(Andhra Pradesh): Installation of extensive surveillance cameras at religious places in Andhra Pradesh after a spate of alleged temple attacks over the months helped Chittoor district police to nab two thieves, involved in a temple burglary, in just two days' time.

Ayodhya Temple trust purchases more land

AYODHYA: The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has purchased an additional 7,285 square feet land, adjacent to the proposed complex.

Dubai Hindu temple to virtually celebrate Shivratri

DUBAI: The Hindu temple in Dubai will virtually celebrate the upcoming Maha Shivratri festival virtually this year in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, while the premises will be closed to prevent the spread of the virus, according to a media report.

Priyanka visits Ravidas temple in Varanasi

VARANASI: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday attended the the 644th birth anniversary celebration of Sant Shiromani Shri Guru Ravidas ji Maharaj at Seer Govardhanpur of the Ravidas temple in Varanasi.

Kangana Ranaut visits Lord Jagannath temple in Puri

BHUBANESWAR: Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut sought blessings at Lord Jagannath temple in Puri on Friday.

Badrinath temple to reopen on May 18

DEHRADUN: The portals of Badrinath temple, nestling in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand, will reopen on May 18 morning, an official statement said on Tuesday.

80 Shia orphans donate money for Ram Temple

LUCKNOW: Over 80 orphans from the Saadatganj orphanage of the All India Shia Orphanage in Lucknow and people from the minority community donated more than Rs 1.5 lakh for the construction of the Ram temple.

Ambedkar Mahasabha to gift silver brick for Ram temple

LUCKNOW: The Ambedkar Mahasabha Trust has decided to associate itself with Ram temple construction and will gift a silver brick to the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on behalf of the Dalit community.

No show of strength in fund raising for temple

LUCKNOW: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and 35 organisations linked to the Sangh Parivar, have been given a list of rules that have to be followed when volunteers begin the 'Sahyog Samarpan' campaign to collect funds for Ram temple construction.

3-tier system to monitor transparency of Ram temple donations'

JAIPUR: Digital app with online monitoring, unique IDs and cumbersome audits comprise a three-tier system to monitor the donations being made for Ram temple construction in Ayodhya, said Abhishek Agrawal, a chartered accountant who is leading a few teams of depositors besides training members engaged in the collection drive.

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