Temple
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India
UNESCO recognises Hoysala Temples of Karnataka as World Heritage sites
The temples, which were constructed in the 12th and 13th centuries, serve as examples of the talent and originality of…
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Art & Culture
Three women to become temple priests in Tamil Nadu, first such move for inclusivity
The Tamil Nadu government has now allowed women to enrol in a one-year programme at the Priest Training Schools after…
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India
A devotee with only Rs 17 in the bank offers Rs 100 crore cheque to Andhra Temple
Officials of Simhachalam Devasthanam were in for a surprise when they found a Rs 100 crore cheque donated to the…
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Art & Culture
Taiwan gets its first-ever Hindu temple with the inauguration of ‘Sabka Mandir’ in Taipei
The opening up of the Hindu temple aims to strengthen cultural bonds with India.
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Law
‘Close temples if they perpetuate violence’: Madras High Court
If temples are going to perpetuate violence, the existence of temples will have no meaning and in all such cases,…
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India
Complete ban on photography and videography inside Kedarnath temple
Warning boards installed inside Kedarnath temple premises, stating that legal action will be taken against anyone caught taking photos or…
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India
Thief recites Hanuman Chalisa before stealing from temple’s donation box
The thief initially entered the temple and recited Hanuman Chalisa before taking his chance and stealing ₹5,000.
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Law
Caste has no role in appointment of temple priest: Madras High Court
Any person can be appointed as a priest if he is well-versed, properly trained and fully qualified to perform pujas…
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India
TTD trust plans Tirupati temples in every state and UT
TTD's pan-India expansion: Bringing lord Balaji to devotees' doorsteps across the nation.
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After Maharashtra, devotees not wearing ‘right clothing’ prohibited from entering Uttarakhand temples
The ban comes into effect immediately at temples affiliated to the Mahanirvani Panchayati Akhara, to be expanded across states and…
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