The Karthigai Deepam lighting dispute at Thiruparankundram hill involves faith, temple rights & inter-community harmony. The High Court's detailed judgment & the need for mediation are analyzed. Read more.
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.
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.
DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses BJP of using religion for political gains in Madurai. He also launches a sharp attack on AIADMK, calling it a 'slave outfit' of the BJP. Read more on the political clash.
Tamil Nadu's DMK government defies Madras HC orders on Karthigai Deepam lighting, appeals to Supreme Court. CJI gives no urgent hearing assurance. Contempt proceedings initiated.
BJP leader K Annamalai slams DMK govt for defying Madras HC order on Thiruparankundram deepam, alleges minority appeasement & lawlessness. Read the full details.
Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan ignites a row by alleging the sacred Karthigai Deepam was 'stolen' from Thiruparankundram. He also made remarks on religious unity. Full details inside.
Madurai police file BNS charges against 93, including BJP state chief Nainar Nagenthran, over Thiruparankundram Deepam protest. Heavy security deployed, devotees restricted to foothill temple.
Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai and 112 party workers face charges for protesting the Thiruparankundram temple deepam lighting. Police invoke multiple IPC sections. Get the full story.
Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai and 112 others booked for allegedly disturbing peace at Thiruparankundram temple. Two detained, later released. Details inside.
Madras High Court adjourns appeal & contempt proceedings in Madurai's Thiruparankundram temple lamp-lighting dispute. Case moves to Dec 12 after state moves SC. Key facts inside.
Madurai police detain BJP state president & cadres after defying HC order, citing law & order. Over 1000 personnel deployed at Thiruparankundram hill. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu government defies Madras HC order on Karthigai Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram for second day. BJP state chief detained. State moves Supreme Court. Contempt proceedings continue.
Madurai police detained BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran and others after denying permission to light a Deepam on Thiruparankundram hill, despite a court order. Over 1,000 personnel deployed.
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.
CPM's state council meeting in Pudukkottai adopted resolutions against the Madras HC order relocating the traditional Karthigai Deepam lamp. Party urges state government to file an appeal. 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'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.
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.
Discover the mystical Sreevallabha Temple in Kerala, where divine doors open for less than two weeks annually, blending ancient legends with celestial timing.
Bollywood actress Mona Singh's recent visit to Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak Temple created waves of excitement among fans as she greeted them with warm smiles and folded hands.
Devotees of the famous Sri Mookambika Temple in Kollur are being targeted by cyber criminals using fake websites and social media pages. Karnataka Police issue urgent warning about online donation scams.
The Karnataka government establishes a special committee to streamline funding for temple corridor projects, ensuring transparent financial management of religious infrastructure development.