World class tourist facilities at Konark Sun temple dedicated to nation | The New Indian Express
BHUBANESHWAR: An aesthetically designed interpretation centre with world-class facilities that showcases the unique architectural features of Kalingan era would now welcome tourists at the entry of famous Sun Temple at Konark. The state-of-the-art tourist facilitation centre having an auditorium with digital audio and visual systems was dedicated to More...
Work on golden car for Saneewara Temple begins | PTI
Work to build a Rs 4.5-crore golden car for Lord Saneeswara Temple at Tirunallar in the district began today, the temple executive officer A Vikranth Raja said. Puducherry Agriculture Minister R Kamalakannan More...
11 persons injured as elephant runs amok at Kerala’s Sabarimala temple | The New Indian Express
SABARIMALA: As many as 11 persons were injured after the temple elephant ran amok at Appachimedu, on the trekking path between Sanidhanam and Pampa, at 10 am on Friday. The priest, Vineet Kumar, 37, who was holding More...
Thunderstorm spoiled Sri Rama Navami celebrations at Vontimitta Temple | The Hans India
Vontimitta (Kadapa): Severe weather conditions played a spoiled sport at Vontimitta where the state government planned to organize Sita Rama Kalyanam at Kodanda Rama Swamy temple in connection with ongoing Sri More...
Panguni Uthiram fest held at Vayalur Murugan temple | Times of India
TRICHY: Braving the scorching sun, thousands of devotees thronged the Vayalur Murugan temple in the city on the occasion of Panguni Uthiram festival on Friday. Panguni Uthiram is observed on the day when the More...
Investigation into Palani temple idol case begins | The Hindu
Led by Inspector General of Police (Idol Wing) A.G. Pon Manickavel, a special police team has begun investigating into the alleged conspiracy behind an attempt to replace the main idol of the Sri Dhandayuthapaniswamy More...
Vontimitta temple brahmotsavams off to a ceremonial start | The Hindu
The nine-day annual brahmotsavams in the ancient Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy temple at Vontimitta in Kadapa district was off to a ceremonial start, with Dhwajarohanam performed in the auspicious Vrishabha Lagnam at 9:03 More...
Fire in Tirupati temple’s laddu making unit; no one injured | Hindustan times
A fire broke out in the kitchen of the famous Lord Venkateshwara Temple at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday evening, creating panic among thousands of devotees. The mishap took place in the “boondi potu” More...
At this Kerala temple, thousands of men dress up as women to get deity’s blessings
Cross-dressing is generally not received well, but at the Kottankulangara Devi temple at Chavara near here, it’s different — hundreds of men cutting across religions dress up like women as part of More...
Devotee donates Rs 39 lakh gold lamp to Shirdi’s Sai temple | Times of India
SHIRDI: A Mumbai-based devotee has donated a five-wick lamp made from 1,351 grams of gold worth Rs 39 lakh to the renowned Sai Baba temple here, temple authorities on Sunday said. Temple authorities identified More...