National workshop on temple architecture in Mysuru | The Hindu
The Department of Studies in Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Mysore, will conduct a three-day national workshop on temple architecture and iconography from October 9 to 11. The inauguration will be at the seminar hall of the Department of Chemistry at Manasagangogtri at 10 a.m. The workshop is being conducted in collaboration with Maharaja’s More...
Kerela Temple Breaks Tradition, Appoints 36 Non-Brahmins Including Six Dalits As Priests | India Times
First time ever, the Travancore Devaswom Board, the government body in charge of temple administration in Kerala has appointed 62 priests of which 36 are non-Brahmins including 6 Dalits. They will be appointed on More...
For Archaeologists, a Dream Find at Angkor Park | The Cambodia Daily
Archaeologists are typically happy to find pottery shards when they excavate a site in Angkor Archaeological Park as too many centuries have passed and too many cities have risen and collapsed for them to expect More...
Wall of ancient temple razed for Indira Canteen, residents protest | Deccan Herald
The residents of Chamarajpet protested against the construction of an Indira Canteen on the Rameshwara temple premises near Kannada Sahitya Parishat in Chamarajpet late Monday evening. Around 60 residents gathered More...
Niraputhari ritual held in temples | The Hindu
The Niraputhari ritual at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple was held amid traditional fervour early Sunday. The procession of the puthari (harvested paddy) began at 5.20 a.m. in the presence of temple executive officer More...
Is the mighty Ganga drying up? | The Hindu
The Ganga that has nourished the Indian civilisation for centuries has recorded a historically low inflow in its lower reaches this year, going by the evidence on the ground. The inflow at the Farakka barrage in More...
Centre releases Rs 30 Cr for infrastructure works around Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple | The Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a latest move, the Centre has released Rs 30 crore to improve basic infrastructure and to develop the precincts of Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple. It forms part of the total Rs78.55 crore earmarked More...
San Francisco’s Hindu chariot procession enters 51st year | World Hindu News
The “Festival of the Chariots” (Rathayatra Festival) involves a parade with people pulling three chariots by ropes throughout Golden Gate Park. It also includes free vegetarian feast, live music, ancient Indian More...
Auditorium on temple premises to be opened for public events | The Hindu
Days after being handed over to the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, the new auditorium constructed on the premises of the Sri Kattazhagiya Singar Temple at Srirangam is all set More...
Facelift for Hindu Temple in Nadi | The JET
The legendary Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple in Nadi is reportedly planned to undergo a US$500,000 upgrade and beautification. Upgrading will also include constructing a vegetarian eatery. The Temple is run by More...