The A to Z of adorning a temple idol
Did you know that when utsava idols are brought out from temples in procession, they are decked up in as many as 100 pieces of jewellery? Worn from head to toe, the ornaments are crafted specifically to be placed on the idol. For instance, recently, a bejewelled parrot was presented to the Sri Parthasarathy Swamy temple in Triplicane and it was fashioned More...
Here is why love marriages are banned at this Telangana temple
KARIMNAGAR: In the wake of the broad daylight murder of a youth in at Taapala Laxminarsimha Swamy temple at LMD Colony in Thimmapur mandal, the temple authorities have banned marriages of lovers in the temple. The More...
Hasanamba Temple earns Rs. 2.65 crore
The Muzrai Department has earned a revenue of Rs. 2.65 crore through offerings from devotees who visited the famous Hasanamba Temple — which was opened for darshan on October 20 and closed on November 1— and More...
This Kerala temple’s deity Who helps people to get out of legal tangles
India is a country with a rich culture and an enthralling heritage. The land is known for its mythology and beautiful tales of the many gods as it is known for its spices. Adding to the already long list of gods More...
The Sun Temple of Konark: Impassioned plea for a new structure (Book Review)
Book: The Sun Temple of Konark; Author: Anil Dey; Publisher: Niyogi Books; Pages: 467; Price: Rs 1,495/$40/25 pounds It has withstood the ravages of time but is now on its last legs. But while “no effort More...
Thousands throng Hasanamba temple
Hasanamba temple has been attracting thousands of people from different parts of the State and neighbouring states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu ever since it opened its door for people. According to rough estimates More...
Devotees throng Chalukya Bhimeswara temple
With the auspicious Karthika month beginning on Monday, considered to be the auspicious weekday for Lord Siva, thousands of devotees thronged Sivalayams in and around the city from the early hours of Monday. The More...
Cultural & historical relevance of temples
CHENNAI: A group of temple enthusiasts from the city listened with rapt attention to photographer/yoga teacher/engineer, Siddharth Chandrasekar on the marvels of the Puri Jagannath Temple in Orissa. With the More...
sree padmanaabhaswamy temple: Security gadget integration at Sree Padmanaabhaswamy Temple only after Aipashi fest
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In the wake of comments by certain political factions including BJP members that security gadgets at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple are defunct, the Temple officials have countered that stating More...
Saptakoteshwar temple to be restored by 2017
PANAJI: Restoration of the iconic Saptakoteshwar temple at Naroa will mark a milestone in conservation for the archives and archeology department, as one of the seven architects empanelled by it will restore the More...