9 immersion pits being readied for Ganesha in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: With Ganesh Chaturthi fast approaching, the irrigation department is digging immersion pits near nine lakes simultaneously measuring 43 metres by 43 metres and four metres deep. The cost of construction More...
Attempt to illegally transfer Meenakshi temple land – The Hindu
In a shocking revelation, an alleged attempt to illegally transfer nearly 1.8 acres of land belonging to Meenakshi Amman Temple in a prime location here to a few people with the collusion of some revenue officials More...
Kamakhya Temple comes alive with Deodhani festival | Business Standard News
Thousands of devotees from all across the country thronged the famous Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to celebrate the three-day Deodhani Festival dedicated to the Serpent Goddess Kamakhya. It is believed that Goddess More...
Krishna, the eternal king of romance in Bollywood – Hindustan Times
Lord Krishna is the proverbial muse of all Bollywood music directors. And songs depicting the widely-revered God had been lapped up by the Indian audience, signaling how faith in films is a sure recipe for success. RD More...
Blame game on over temple demolition – The Hindu
Tension is brewing between heritage activists and the State government over the demolition of an 800-year-old Siva temple, built by the Kongu Cholas at Tholur village in Namakkal district. The temple is under the More...
Cracks developing on 100-pillar mandapam of ancient temple – The Hindu
In Ruins:The 100-pillar mandapam at Sri Parvathagiriswarar Temple at Kundrandarkovil in Pudukottai district.— Photo: B. Velankanni Raj The 100-pillar mandapam of Sri Parvathigiriswarar Temple under the More...
Why is Ganesh Chaturti the most important Festival in Maharashtra
Mumbaikars’ Favourite Celebration Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most popular festivals throughout India is celebrated in a spectacular, grand and awesome manner across the whole of Maharashtra. Mumbai, in Maharashtra More...
Jharkhand: Security tighten to protect Rs 2,500-cr Krishna idol |Hindustan Times
If little Krishna stole butter as a child, this idol of the mythological lord risks the danger of theft. For, it’s made of 1,280 kg of gold. Authorities at Baba Bansidhar temple in Garhwa district are of late More...
AP sweetmeat maker to make 12.5 tonne laddu for Ganesh Chaturthi
Rajahmundry: An AP sweetmeat maker is attempting to set a new world record by making the heaviest ever laddu, weighing 12,500 kg, as an offering to Lord Ganesh for Ganesh Chaturthi on September 5 at Gajuwaka in More...
Ramdev writes to HRD ministry demanding vedic education board – Times of India
HARIDWAR: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has written to Ministry of Human Resource Development demanding a vedic education board at state and national level to revive and promote the Indian gurukul tradition of education. More...