Temples
- Bangalore
51 years after submergence, historic Vittala temple emerges
Belagavi: As delayed monsoon rains continue to impact water levels across north Karnataka, a remarkable piece of history has resurfaced from the depths of the Hidkal reservoir in Belagavi district. The historic…
- Hate Crime
‘Illegal’ temples, mosques razed for road widening in Jaipur
Jaipur: The enforcement wing of Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) on Monday, June 8, removed illegal structures in the Jagatpura area here as part of a project to widen a road running parallel…
- India
Mosque, temples to be razed in Jaipur, internet suspended
Jaipur: Mobile internet services were suspended in several parts of Jaipur ahead of an anti-encroachment drive being carried out along a road in which five religious structures, including a mosque and two…
- Bangalore
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar to visit Kanakapura temples on June 7
Bengaluru: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is set to undertake a spiritual tour of his home constituency, Kanakapura, on Sunday, June 7, where he will offer special prayers at temples dedicated to his…
- Hyderabad
Mechanical elephant offered for Hyderabad’s Bibi-ka-Alam procession
Hyderabad: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India (PETA) is trying to convince organisers of the annual Bibi-ka-Alam Muharram procession in the Old City of Hyderabad to use a mechanical elephant…
- India
No plan to monetise gold held by temples: Govt
New Delhi: Debunking all rumours and speculations, the government on Tuesday, May 19, said it is not planning to introduce a monetisation scheme for gold held by temple trusts, or any religious…
- India
SC refuses to entertain PIL for reviewing wages of priests, temple staff
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, May 18, refused to entertain a plea seeking to constitute a judicial commission or an expert committee to review the wages and other benefits given…
- Bangalore
Mantralaya temple collects Rs 2.78 crore in 20 days of hundi counting
Raichur: The famous Mantralaya Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, considered one of the most revered spiritual centres in Karnataka, has collected Rs 2.78 crore in offerings during a 20-day hundi counting exercise conducted…
- Bangalore
Kukke Subrahmanya temple remains Karnataka’s richest Muzrai shrine
Bengaluru: Kukke Subrahmanya Temple has retained its position as Karnataka’s highest revenue-generating Muzrai temple for the 15th straight year after recording a massive income of Rs 167.89 crore during the 2025-26 financial…
- India
Bhojshala case: Structure built from remains of pre-existing temples, claims ASI
Indore: The ASI has told the Madhya Pradesh High Court that a massive structure dating back to the Paramara kings’ rule existed at the disputed Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula mosque complex, and the…
- India
Man booked for duping Thane family of Rs 1.66 crore with ‘black magic’ claims
Thane: A family from Maharashtra’s Thane district was allegedly swindled of more than Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of “black magic” and promised them divine remedies through…
- Telangana
No politics near temples: Telangana CM Revanth proposes regulations
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday, April 4, called for strict regulations around major temples to preserve the devotional atmosphere, stating that no political meetings, flags, or protests should…
- India
Allahabad HC issues notices over dilapidated heritage structures
Prayagraj: Taking note of the dilapidated condition of various heritage sites and structures across Uttar Pradesh, the Allahabad High Court has issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh government, the Union Ministries of…
- India
Prominent temples in UP closed during lunar eclipse
Lucknow: Prominent temples across Uttar Pradesh, including the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple and the Vindhyavasini temple in Mirzapur, were closed on Tuesday, March…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad police prevent Hanuman Chalisa recital after temple vandalised in Barkas
Hyderabad: The police on Tuesday, February 24, stopped some priests from reciting the Hanuman Chalisa at the Sri Dwimukhi Hanuman Temple in Barkas under Chandrayangutta in Hyderabad after it was allegedly vandalised…
