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Why Is Lord Murugan’s Idol Made From Nine Poisons?

What if a sacred temple idol were believed to be made not from stone or metal, but from a combination of nine poisonous substances? This fascinating belief surrounds the famous Palani Murugan Temple in Tamil Nadu, where Lord Murugan is worshipped in an idol associated with an ancient tradition known…

MyLifeXP · Oct 23

5 Powerful South Indian Gods You May Not Know About

South India is home to fascinating local deities whose stories are deeply connected to forests, farming, justice and village life. While many people across India worship Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Durga, several regional traditions remain less familiar outside their home regions. The Kannada film Kantara introduced many viewers…

MyLifeXP · Oct 22

Why Is Lord Kartikeya the Key to Skandamata's Identity?

Why does Goddess Parvati have a form named after her own son? The answer lies in the beautiful bond between a mother and her child. Maa Skandamata is worshipped as the fifth form of Navdurga during Navratri, and her name carries a simple yet powerful meaning. She is the mother…

MyLifeXP · Oct 15

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Emerald Lord Murugan idol stolen from a Tamil Nadu temple by thieves who went undetected through CCTVs and alarms; gang may have come earlier as devotees to the hill-top shrine

An emerald idol of Lord Murugan, installed in 2008 at a hill-top temple near Madurantakam, Tamil Nadu, was stolen by a gang that allegedly posed as devotees to study the shrine's security before breaching three layers of protection, disabling the alarm and blinding CCTV cameras with paint.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Why does this Kerala temple offer Munch as prasad? Story behind viral tradition

A Kerala temple has attracted online attention for a long-standing tradition in which devotees offer Munch chocolate to Lord Murugan and receive it back as prasad. A recent video has revived interest in the practice, with some viewers sharing memories and excitement, while others questioned the custom’s religious significance and…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Why Does Lord Kartikeya Have 6 Powerful Names?

Lord Kartikeya is known by many names, but each name carries a different meaning. Some describe his youthful energy, while others highlight his courage, wisdom, divine beauty and connection with sacred traditions. This is what makes his names more than simple titles. In Hindu tradition, Lord Kartikeya is the son…

MyLifeXP · Aug 12

Kartik Swami Temple Uttarakhand: Highest Kartikeya Shrine & Legend

Lord Kartikeya is the Hindu God of victory, war and youth. In fact, Bhagwan is believed to be the Devasenapati or commander-in-chief of the Deva army. Additionally, being the son of Lord Shiva and Parvathy Devi and also being the brother of Bhagwan Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya’s power and divine grace…

Times Life · Feb 27

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Hindutva trouble for AIADMK and murmurs in TN BJP

Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers by Dhanya Rajendran, Shabbir Ahmed, and Pooja Prasanna. In this Tamil Nadu special, we found out the details behind DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran’s astonishing legal notice to his brother Kalanithi Maran alleging a massive corporate…

Newslaundry · Jun 26, 2025

How a summer camp in Tamil Nadu is helping reclaim childhoods lost to police violence

This story is part of our series on Police Impunity in India.

Newslaundry · Jun 23, 2025

Vibrant markets, beautiful temples and a rich cultural heritage: why Kuala Lumpur should be your next holiday destination

Malaysia’s capital isn’t short of things to see and do – an exciting mixture of Malay, Chinese and Indian traditions, there’s no doubt your itinerary will be jam-packed when you visit this captivating city

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025

Maha Kumbh: About 2 million pilgrims visit Mela on sixth day till 11am

With the commencement of the Maha Kumbh on Monday, devotees from across India and around the world flocked to the Triveni Sangam for the first Amrit Snan on Makar Sankranti. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 18, 2025

Shock In Indian District Where 56 Died From Tainted Alcohol

Plumes of smoke from funeral pyres darkened the sky Monday over the Indian town at the epicentre of a poisoning by a batch of illegal alcohol that has killed 56 and hospitalised more than 100.

International Business Times · Jun 24, 2024

Tamil Nadu: Villagers celebrate centuries-old fishing festival in Melur

A large number of people from five villages near Melur gathered at the Kallandhiri village to celebrate the traditional fishing festival. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 1, 2024

Three Sri Lankan convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case released from Tiruchi Special Camp

Three Sri Lankan nationals convicted in the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case were released from a special camp in Tiruchi

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

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The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024

Edappadi Palaniswami strongly condemns ‘increase’ in police station deaths in Tamil Nadu

AIADMK leader condemns custodial deaths in Tamil Nadu, demands justice and compensation for victims' families from DMK government.

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

Permission denied to hold wedding at Sivan Temple in Thoothukudi as bride had ‘Christian’ name

Thoothukudi wedding held outside Sri Sankararameswarar Temple after officials denied permission due to bride's Christian name.

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024

Murugan’s life is in danger, says his wife Nalini

Wife of Sri Lankan national on hunger strike in Tamil Nadu prison petitions government for his safety.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Five Red Sanders smugglers from Tamil Nadu arrested by Tirupati police

Tirupati police seize 5,388 kg Red Sanders logs worth ₹4.31 crore and arrest five smugglers from Tamil Nadu. Tip-off leads to successful bust. Murugan, Hemanth Kumar, Ravi, Vimal, and Surender arrested. Cops checking if any have PD Act booked against them in past.

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The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

Murugan idol stolen from Pallava-era temple traced to U.S.

The Idol Wing CID (IWCID) Police with assistance of Homeland Security Investigations, U.S., has traced a stone idol of Lord Murugan, which was stolen 23 years ago from the 7th century Pallava period temple in Thachur in Kallakurichi district and smuggled to the U.S.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

India has emerged a start-up hub, says Union Minister L. Murugan

India has become a start-up hub due to the supportive ecosystem for new ventures. Under the nine-year rule of the BJP Government, the number of start-ups has increased from 500 to one lakh. The Start-Up India initiative has enabled young entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams and created direct and indirect…

Bangkok Post · Nov 12, 2022

Last of Rajiv Gandhi's killers freed

VELLORE, India: The last co-conspirators jailed for the 1991 assassination of former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi walked out of prison on Saturday, a day after the Supreme Court ordered their release.

The Times of India · Sep 26, 2022

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC notice to Centre, TN on Nalini's plea seeking premature release

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government on a plea filed by Nalini Sriharan, serving life sentence in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking premature release.

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2022

Gold heist: Chennai edition

A daring daylight robbery, botched up implementation and patchy unravelling of the crime— the recent heist at the heart of Chennai had all the hallmarks of a plot inspired by OTT shows. While police mopped up the investigation and claimed to have recovered all the loot, their hot pursuit did…

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2022

Chennai loan company looted of 32 kg of pledged gold

Staffer looted gold loan firm with two associates: police

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2022

Pharmacist arrested for botched abortion procedure in Thittakudi

He was on the run for the last one month after causing death of a 27-year-old woman

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