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In India’s Ayodhya, the Ram temple means ‘land is costlier than gold’

Land prices are skyrocketing with investors trying to cash in on the millions of people expected to visit the temple.

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Lord Ram has chosen PM Modi to build his temple: L.K. Advani

L.K. Advani praises PM Modi as a devoted disciple of Lord Ram and reflects on the transformative Ram Rath Yatra.

The Hindu

HC directive to CDB to ensure plastic-free Pooram festival on temple ground

Kerala High Court directs Cochin Devaswom Board and Thrissur Municipal Corporation to keep Thekkinkadu Maidan plastic-free and ban music concerts during Pooram festival.

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Opposition continues to struggle with calibrating a response to Ram temple festivities

Opposition struggles to respond to Ram Temple consecration ceremony; BJP accused of politicizing event.

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High court allows residents to seek heritage status for South Mumbai temple

MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Tuesday permitted a bunch of south Mumbai residents to approach the appropriate authority in the Central or State Government or even the Municipal Corporation of greater Mumbai (MCGM) to seek a declaration of Vithal Rukumai temple site at Thakurdwar in Girgaum, Mumbai, as an ancient…

The Times of India

HR&CE Commissioner moves Madras High Court complaining of unauthorised construction by Podhu Dikshitars

HR&CE Comm. moves Madras HC over unauth. const. in Chidambaram's Sabanayagar Temple by Podhu Dikshitars. Bench records statement by their counsel, adjourns hearing. Pleader alleges const. damaging temple's ancient structure, heritage & felling trees for entertainment park.

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Plans afoot to build rajagopuram at ancient Bhagavathi Amman temple in Kanniyakumari

TN HR&CE Dept. studying feasibility of building 11-tier rajagopuram at Bhagavathi Amman temple in Kanniyakumari. Inscriptions from Vijayalaya Chola, Venad Kings & Travancore Kings found. Prasannam organised for construction over existing structure. IIT-M consulted for soil test & to decide if new foundation needed. Plan to construct 11-tier gopuram as…

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Rise in footfalls at Beladakuppe temple in Bandipur Tiger Reserve a cause for concern

Footfall to Beladakuppe Sri Mahadeshwaraswamy Temple is raising concern due to its location in core area of Bandipur Tiger Reserve, rife with human-animal conflict

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A year after the passing of ‘vegetarian’ crocodile, another croc surfaces at this Kerala temple lake

Surprise sighting of a new crocodile in Ananthapura Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy temple lake in Kasaragod, Kerala, a year after the passing of the revered Babiya, a vegetarian crocodile believed to be a ‘reincarnated deity’. Uday Kumar Gatti, chairman of the temple, confirms sighting after family from Mavungal reported it. Photos…

The Hindu

With a rich political legacy, Bhojpur weighs up its options

Bhojpur is a mix of issues, aspirations, and political legacies. Voters here are weighing their options carefully, and the outcome of the election will be decided by the finer details.Bhojpur, a constituency near Bhopal, is home to the 11th century Bhojeshwar temple. It was once represented by BJP stalwart and…

The Hindu

Ambitious periphery redevelopment of famous Jagannath Temple in Puri to be unveiled in January 2024

The SMPP project is one component of a massive ₹4,224.22 crore project which seeks to transform Puri into a World Heritage City

The Hindu

Madras High Court orders demolition of Vilayattu Vinayagar Temple at Ranganathan Street junction in Chennai

Madras HC permits GCC, Southern Railway to demolish Vilayattu Vinayagar Temple on govt land; orders idols to be shifted to another place within 15 days. GCC plans to build skywalk, staircase & escalator. Temple & tenants' writ petitions dismissed; temple argued no authority over govt property, but Bench refused to…

The Hindu

Growing up in a harmless cult, by Szening Ooi

Growing up in Malaysia in the 90s in the temple of a new age Japanese religion

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Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy offers silk robes to goddess Kanaka Durga in Vijayawada on Moola Nakshatram day

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy offered silk robes to Goddess Kanaka Durga on Moola Nakshatram day. He was welcomed by priests and blessed by Vedic scholars. The devotee rush was moderate compared to previous years. Temple officials expected 1.80 lakh devotees by night.

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Moderate rush at Kanaka Durga temple on Moola Nakshatram

Moderate rush was witnessed atop Indrakeeladri abode of Godess Kanaka Durga on the sixth day of Dasara festival on October 20. The presiding deity Goddess Kanaka Durga is decked up as Goddess Saraswati on the occasion of Moola Nakshatram, her birth star.

The Hindu

Khajaguda rocks turn vice den, HMDA begins work on limiting access to motorists, visitors

HMDA begins work to fence Khajaguda rock formation; instead of fencing perimeter, road to temple and Dargah of Baba Fakruddin will be fenced. Vandals tried to gain entry by breaking one of the locks but failed. Temple volunteers have deployed an earthmover to create a trench and dumped rocks to…

The Times of India

'No ripped jeans, sleeveless outfits': Puri temple body asks devotees to wear 'decent' clothes

BHUBANESWAR: Men and women in ripped jeans, sleeveless t-shirts and western outfits will not be allowed to enter the Jagannath Temple in Puri from January 1, 2024, with the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Monday appealing to devotees to maintain utmost decency in their attires while offering prayers to…

The Independent UK

Largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era opens in New Jersey

After 12 years of planning and construction, the largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era is ready to open to the public in Robbinsville, New Jersey

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Ayodhya will witness surge in economic activities after inauguration of Ram temple: Nripendra Mishra

Shri Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairperson Nripendra Mishra said areas surrounding Ayodhya will witness a surge in economic activities after the inauguration of the Ram temple and the city may undergo expansion similar to the National Capital Region.

The Hindu

Eschew extravagant wedding celebrations by obtaining loans, says Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah appeals to public to eschew ostentatious weddings by obtaining loans. He urges people to opt for simple, mass marriages. He also mentions the State Govt's initiatives to improve MM Hills Temple complex. Rashtrapathi Bhavan renamed as Tapobhavan on suggestion of Seer of Suttur Mutt.

The Hindu

Untouchability row: Minister misunderstood ritual, no discrimination shown against anyone, says priests’ association

The alleged untouchability incident against Devaswom Minister K Radhakrishnan was a ‘misunderstanding’ of the rituals and no individual is discriminated against in temples, said an organisation of traditional high priests in the State on Wednesday. The State committee of the Akhila Kerala Thanthri Samajam said priests who are performing ‘deva…

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Don’t use temple premises for political manoeuvrings, says Kerala HC

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Casino crunch time: Bally’s could open at Medinah Temple this weekend — as long as it aces practice sessions

Bally’s will run practice sessions this week with about 350 guests inside their temporary casino at Medinah Temple. If all goes well, the casino could open by Saturday.

The Hindu

DPR being prepared for second road for Tiruttani temple

TN Govt. discussing w/land owners to build 2nd road to Tiruttani temple, 1 of 6 important shrines of Lord Muruga. 15 of 18 private land owners agreed. 2 km road w/2 lane ghat section & 16 mt wide rest. Silver car repaired at ₹4 crore using 529.584 kg silver &…

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Death and disaster in the high desert

Organizers said Sunday that both “The Man” and “The Temple” will still burn

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