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Kurathiarai rock-cut temple where Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Avvayar to be declared a protected monument

TN govt to declare early Pandya period rock-cut temple in Kurathiarai as protected monument. Locals worship deity as Avvayar Amman, but it's an image of Lord Vishnu. Temple houses image of four-handed Vishnu with conch and Sudarsana Chakra. Inscriptions refer to deity as Kolaperumal & date back to 9th/10th century.

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Tharun Bhascker’s crime comedy ‘Keedaa Cola’, presented by Rana Daggubati, announces its release date

Tharun Bhascker’s crime comedy ‘Keedaa Cola’, presented by Rana Daggubati, to release on November 3. The film has music by Vivek Sagar and stars Brahmanandam, Chaitanya Rao Madadi, Raghu Ram, Ravindra Vijay, Jeevan Kumar, Vishnu, Rag Mayur and Tharun Bhascker.

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Youth held with MDMA

Excise officials arrest 23-yr-old Vishnu with 27.5g of MDMA at Thampanoor bus station. He was apprehended by a team led by Thiruvananthapuram Excise Enforcement and Anti-Narcotic Special Squad CI B.L. Shibu. Vishnu, a habitual offender, bought the contraband from Bengaluru and is suspected of smuggling narcotic substances to Thiruvananthapuram.

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Krishna Janmashtami: Celebrating the birthday of a beloved Hindu god, renowned for his compassion and his wisdom in the Bhagavad Gita

Many Hindus around the world will celebrate Krishna Janmashtami, the birthday of the Hindu god Krishna, on Sept. 6. The birth celebrations occur on the eighth day after the full moon in the month of Bhadrapada, or during August-September; in some parts of southern India the celebrations are held during…

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In Pictures | Onam celebrations 2023

According to folklore, Onam is a festival connected with the return of the mythical demon king Mahabali under whose reign everyone lived in happiness and equality.

The Hindu

Missing woman found murdered and dumped in waste pit

The police investigation in a missing woman case at Thuvvur in the district has unearthed a cold-blooded murder committed by a former Youth Congress leader with the help of his father, two brothers, and a friend.

The Hindu

Oppenheimer often used Sanskrit verses, and the Bhagavad Gita was special for him − but not in the way Christopher Nolan's film depicts it

A scene in the film “Oppenheimer,” in which the physicist is quoting a Bhagavad Gita verse while making love, has upset some Hindus. The information commissioner of the Indian government, Uday Mahurkar, said in an open letter the scene was a “direct assault on religious beliefs of a billion tolerant…

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Three arrested with MDMA in Kollam

As part of the Onam special enforcement drive, Kollam Excise Enforcement and Anti-Narcotics Special Squad registered two Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) cases for the possession of MDMA during inspections conducted in various parts of the district.

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Kollam City Police register 461 drug-related cases in 2023

Kollam City Police arrested two youngsters with 4.5kg of ganja based on a tip-off. 461 narcotics-related cases registered this year, with 474 persons arrested and 1.041kg of MDMA, 16.587kg of ganja and 17 ganja plants seized. Action taken under KAAPA against 10 habitual offenders, with vehicles and assets of drug…

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Shaligrams, the sacred fossils that have been worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists for over 2,000 years, are becoming rarer because of climate change

For more than 2,000 years, Hinduism, Buddhism and the shamanic Himalayan religion of Bon have venerated Shaligrams – ancient fossils of ammonites, a class of extinct sea creatures related to modern squids.

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Couple arrested for sexually abusing minor girl

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Davis Cupper Vishnuvardhan’s ambitious plans for mentee K. Hruthik

Davis Cupper J. Vishnuvardhan believes that the 13-year-old K. Hruthik, who is now India’s No. 1 ranked player in the under-14 category, has the potential to go places.. Hruthik, an eighth-standard student, is the first boy from Telangana to be India’s No.1. in the under-14 category and his coach believes…

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Modi's gift of '10 danas' – the 10 donations – to Biden reflects ancient Hindu wisdom and carries a deep symbolism

During his state visit to the United States in late June 2023, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented several gifts to U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden. Among those were the “10 danas,” items with symbolic importance in Indian traditions. I study these traditions in my work…

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Canada Open: Kashyap makes exit at qualifying stage

The men's doubles pair of Vishnuvardhan Panjala and Krishna Prasad Garaga advanced in the second round of the Canada Open BWF Super-500 tournament while Rutparna Panda and Swetaparna Panda crashed out on Tuesday.

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75+ Guru Purnima Messages, Greetings, Wishes and Quotes on Guru Purnima 2023

Guru Purnima will be celebrated this year on Monday – July 3, 2023. It is a significant festival that gives you the opportunity to pay respect and gratitude to your teachers – whether academic or in life. Essentially, it is a day to honor your mentors and is celebrated in…

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Venkaiah Naidu unveils wooden image of Lord Vishnu

Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu after unveiling the 2-foot long image of Ananta Seshasayana Sri Maha Vishnu called upon people to preserve our heritage

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CCB busts drug racket

The Anti Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch on Saturday raided a hotel in Ramamurthy Nagar and arrested four drug peddlers who were operating a racket from a hotel room.

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Autorickshaw drivers held on assault, vandalism charge

The Fort police have arrested two autorickshaw drivers on the charge of vandalism at Fort taluk hospital and injuring two policemen.

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Uttarakhand: Portals of Badrinath Dham opened for devotees

Thousands of devotees gathered at the temple of Badrinath Dham to witness the grand opening and waited to enter the shrine.

The Times of India

Puneet, Vishnu move up in RKG 10-red snooker meet

NEW DELHI: Puneet Kaushik defeated Aayush Jain 51-14 57-21 56-8 while Vishnu put it across Apurv 48-01 54-0 54-17 to move up in the fifth and final qualifying event of the RKG 10-red snooker tournament, being played at the Nationals Sports Club of India (NSCI).

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Choreographic legacies, human connectivity, and a psychedelic rainbow celebration: FRAME is a joyous festival of dance

Staying true to its objectives of representing dance artists from across practices and lineages, the inaugural FRAME Dance Festival offered a diversity of performance styles and forms in locations around Melbourne and beyond.

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Happy Ram Navami 2023: Best Messages, Quotes, Wishes, Images and Greetings to share on Sri Rama Navami

Ram Navami is one of the most auspicious festivals celebrated by Hindus every year as it marks the birth of Lord Ram, who is believed to be the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. Lord Ram was also called Maryada Purushottam Ram. Ram Navami is observed on the ninth day of…

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Happy Holi 2023: 35 Heartfelt quotes that perfectly describe the essence of the festival of colors

Holi is a festival of colors. It is celebrated in the month of March, mostly. The festival holds immense religious significance in Hinduism and upholds the culture, tradition and mythology of the Hindus.

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Holi festival - what is it and how do people celebrate the Hindu festival

The holiday is usually celebrated over the course of two days

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Holi 2023: Know the significance, time, rituals of Holika Dahan

With Holi just around the corner, celebrations for the festival have already begun. There is a feeling of enthusiasm among people as they prepare to play the auspicious festival of colours with their friends and family. Read further on Dynamite News:

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