Central government initiates river survey across the Ganga to create database of aquatic life
NEW DELHI: In a bid to arrive at an authentic database of aquatic life, the Centre has initiated the first ever across-the-river survey in Ganga. The Centre also aims to know the exact population of the endangered Gangetic doplhin. “The survey is aimed to create a baseline scientific data of aquatic life to help the agencies to take suitable measures More...
Rs 10-crore renovation works taken up at Malleswara temple
VIJAYAWADA: The repair and renovation works at Malleswara Swamy temple atop the Indrakeeladri started with Kalaapakarshana and Jeernoddharana seva at the Lord Shiva temple’s sanctum sanctorum, here on Sunday. Temple More...
New Sri Krishna temple consecrated
A temple for Lord Krishna on the lines of the shrine at Guruvayoor in Kerala, was today consecrated on the premises of a private educational institution in the city. Besides presiding deity Krishna, idols for Lord More...
Rs 100 crore plan lined up for Durga temple
VIJAYAWADA: The officials of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam are exploring all possibilities to implement a master plan to develop the temple premises at an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore. Over the More...
A temple in Chittorgarh that stands incomplete for centuries | Times of India
UDAIPUR: Chittorgarh, one of the most visited historical destinations of Rajasthan, is not only known for its forts and palaces but also for its ancient temples. The city is known for some of the most beautiful More...
Ancient Temple shows how to bin it | The New Indian Express
BENGALURU: Centuries-old Sampangi Rama Temple, on Cunningham Road, is leading the way in waste management by hosting a composting bin in its compound. Into this will go biodegradable dry waste such as leaves shed More...
Jagannath temple budget envisages more infrastructure for devotees
PURI: A whopping Rs 290 crore budget for 2017-18 fiscal was passed by Sri Jagannath Temple managing committee after five hours of deliberations over various aspects. The budget meeting, held on Saturday, was presided More...
Konark temple to undergo endoscopy
Bhubaneswar: After reports of stones falling from the Konark Temple, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) are gearing up to conduct an endoscopy of temple to More...
Tale of the only Padarasa Lingam | Telangana Today
Nizamabad: Anksapoor Datta Peetam has the one and only Padarasa (mercury) Lingam Shivalayam in India. Earlier, Ravana Bramha had this type of Lingam, but now only Anksapoor Datta Peeta Shivalayam has this Padarasa More...
Telangana Govt set to breath life into Siva temples | The Hans India
Hyderabad: The decrepit temples in the state are all set to get a fresh lease of life as the Telangana Archaeology Department has embarked on a restoration mission. In the first phase, three temples in Jayashankar More...