Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik unveils a massive 60-ft Santa Claus sculpture made with sand and 1.5 tonnes of apples at Puri's Niladri Beach. The artwork promotes peace and aims for a national record. Read more about this festive marvel.
The long-awaited inventory of Puri's Jagannath Temple Ratna Bhandar, sealed for 46 years, is set to commence in January 2025. A high-level committee finalizes SOPs for the meticulous 4-6 month process.
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!
The Puri Jagannath Temple has drawn PM Modi's attention to ISKCON's plan for a global Rath Yatra on different dates. The move follows logistical challenges cited by ISKCON. Read the full story.
Puri's Gajapati Maharaja urges PM Modi to ensure Iskcon temples abroad celebrate Rath Yatra on traditional dates. The dispute centers on cultural sanctity and global practice alignment.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness faces serious allegations of distorting the traditional Jagannath culture of Puri. Read the full report on the controversy.
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.
Odisha DGP Y B Khurania directs police to implement a detailed security and crowd management plan for Puri's Jagannath Temple and beach during New Year celebrations. Read about the safety measures.
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.
Hundreds of Puri residents demand a special darshan corridor at Jagannath Temple to avoid long queues. Authorities promise deliberation on the issue. 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.
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.
YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra tenders apology and deletes video claiming a 'curse' on unmarried couples at Jagannath Temple. Full story on the controversy and its resolution.
Puri police arrest four, including an MBA student and a jeweller, for a Rs 33 lakh heist on NH-316. Ornaments worth Rs 79 lakh recovered. Read the full investigation details.
National Green Tribunal extends deadline to Feb 6, 2026 for environment ministry's response on controversial Shree Jagannath International Airport. Key facts about the environmental dispute.
Digha's economy surges with Rs 100 crore revenue in 6 months after Jagannath temple inauguration. Tourism officials project Rs 150 crore by 2026. Discover the transformation!
Shree Jagannath Temple authorities establish investigation committee following viral video claims about Radha Rani. Religious scholars deny scriptural basis for allegations. Read full details.
Simhachalam Temple faces legal battle as priests dispute main priest promotion. High Court intervenes, temple management faces contempt charges. Read the full story.
Someshwara Temple in Bengaluru stops weddings after priests were repeatedly summoned to court in failed marriage cases. Read the full story behind this unprecedented decision.
Puri police's Operation Chakra successfully rescued 142 missing minors and women in three months through coordinated efforts across all stations. Learn how this initiative is transforming safety.
Puri's sacred Gundicha Temple reopens December 1 after 3-year Covid closure. New entry fees, timings & accessibility features announced. Discover the temple's rich history and renovations.
Explore Bengaluru's iconic Bull Temple, a 500-year-old marvel with fascinating legends, architectural brilliance, and spiritual significance. Discover its history today!
Tirumala temple faces twin controversies involving sacred laddus and financial irregularities, shaking devotees' faith. Explore the unfolding political storm.
Supreme Court committee prohibits devotees from climbing stairs at Banke Bihari Temple's Jagmohan hall. Only priests allowed in sacred area as per tradition. Read full details.
Puri's Jagannath Temple will complete inventory of Ratna Bhandar treasures by April 2026. Supreme Court monitors process. Historic inventory after 46 years.
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration plans inventory without jewelry valuation due to medieval ornaments' complexity. Religious sanctity prioritized over monetary assessment.
Shree Jagannath Temple Administration seeks government intervention to claim 522 silver ingots worth Rs 90 crore recovered from Emar mutt after 2011 robbery attempt. Read the full legal battle details.
Massive crowds at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple create 10-hour waiting times as over 53,000 pilgrims visit on opening day. Discover the latest updates and management challenges.
Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar performed prana pratishtha rituals at the newly inaugurated Sheetla Devi Temple in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, marking a significant spiritual event.
A shocking real-life rebirth story connects Odisha's former CM's son with Jagannath Temple's divine energy. Explore this mystical journey of past lives and temple secrets revealed by Eshaan Mahesh.