Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy Temple in Mysuru's Vijayanagar gears up to distribute two lakh ladoos on New Year's Day, continuing a tradition inspired by Dr. Rajkumar. Read about the grand devotional offering.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi suspends VIP and sparsh darshan due to heavy crowds. Check current ticket prices, available facilities, and how to book online for your visit.
The decades-old demand to create a Greater Vijayawada by merging 75 surrounding villages is back. Residents cite stark development gaps in water, roads, and sanitation. MPs and MLAs have appealed to CM Naidu.
Bihar's Religious Trust Council calls urgent meeting with 2500+ temple committees in January to boost security after thefts at Thawe & Dharmnath temples. Read the full plan.
Discover the Bhoo Varahaswamy Temple in Kallahalli, home to a rare 14-foot black stone deity. Learn how its unique rituals like Brick Pooja bring prosperity and resolve property disputes. Plan your spiritual visit today!
Gopalganj police arrest prime accused in Rs 90 lakh Thawe Bhawani Temple theft. 12 SIT teams formed, search on for accomplice. Read the full breakthrough details here.
Planning a visit to Bangladesh's Dhakeshwari Temple in 2025? Our complete guide covers history, how to reach, timings, and key rituals for Hindu devotees.
Discover five traditional offerings for Indian temples—food, clothes, oil, cow care, and seva. Learn the spiritual reasons behind each donation for a meaningful practice.
Kanakadurga temple in Vijayawada distributes free laddus to avoid wastage after 4 lakh remain unsold post-Bhavani Deeksha. Read how officials turned surplus into blessings.
Sarath, a 33-year-old priest, was found dead in the pond of Moolekkavu Bhagavathi temple in Malappuram. Police have registered a case as the investigation begins. Read for details.
Masked thieves looted a gold crown & ornaments from Thawe Bhawani Temple. Police form SIT, suspend personnel. Read details on the shocking security lapse.
A revered gold crown was stolen from the historic Thawe Temple in Bihar's Gopalganj district. Police are investigating the theft, which has shocked devotees. Read the latest updates.
Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam in Vijayawada is launching online services for darshan, prasadam & donations via aptemple.org & apps to manage devotee rush. Read more.
Following a massive turnout for Bhavani Deeksha Viramana, Vijayawada's Kanakadurga Temple announces comprehensive online services for darshan, prasadam, and donations to manage surging footfall.
Despite rising traffic and fatalities, Vijayawada's proposed foot over bridges at key junctions remain on paper. Over 100 pedestrian deaths this year highlight the urgent need for action.
Thieves stole the sacred 'kalasam' from the historic Sankaranyeswarar temple in Karur, Tamil Nadu, during renovation. Police are investigating. Learn more about this shocking theft.
Vijayawada's 5-day Bhavani Deeksha Viramanalu saw a record 380 tonnes of waste. VMC's sanitation plan cleared 80 tonnes of sacred red clothes. Read how the city managed the massive cleanup.
Discover the history of Delhi's Jhandewalan Temple, the best time for darshan, and detailed travel directions. Plan your spiritual visit to this iconic Shakti Peeth.
Orissa High Court dismisses plea to direct Jagannath temple to sell land, upholding legal principle that a Hindu deity is a perpetual minor. Read the full judgment details and implications.
A record 5.27 lakh Bhavani devotees relinquished their Deeksha at Sri Durga Malleswara Swami temple. The 5-day event saw massive crowds, high-tech monitoring, and over 21 lakh laddus distributed.
A small fire broke out in the kitchen of Kerala's Sabarimala temple. Firefighters responded immediately and doused the flames. No injuries or major damage reported. Read details.
Despite the Krishna river's bounty, Vijayawada residents depend on unregulated private RO plants, leading to diarrhoea outbreaks. Officials seize 51 plants as E. coli is found. Read more.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will establish its first Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Patna, Bihar, on a 10.11-acre plot leased for 99 years at Re 1. Read about TTD's national expansion plan.
A 25-year-old woman died and her infant son vanished after falling into a Palnadu canal. The family alleges murder by her husband. Police investigation is ongoing.
Andhra Pradesh High Court demands state government clarify rules on spouse quota in employee transfers, citing alleged misuse by union leaders. Hearing set for January.
A 23-year-old woman from Vijayawada was allegedly kidnapped and raped in Eluru. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and SC/ST Act. Read the full details.
Vijayawada's Building Penalisation Scheme 2025 sees weak response with only 160 applications. Officials target 700 unauthorised structures for revenue. Read more on the regularisation drive.
Pune's Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple receives global recognition for highest annual visitors. Discover how devotion and social work draw nearly 2 crore devotees during Ganeshotsav.
SIT probe reveals Mumbai bullion operators laundered kickbacks for Andhra distilleries via shell firms. Rs 77.55 crore traced, gold used for easy transport. Key accused arrested.
A 15-year-old student in Krishna district died by suicide after neighbours publicly accused him of theft. Police investigate the tragic incident that left a village in shock. Read the full story.