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Temples across India close doors as 'Sutak Kaal' begins ahead of lunar ecl
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Temples across India closed their gates on Tuesday as the 'Sutak Kaal' (inauspicious period) began ahead of the first lunar eclipse of the year, with priests saying the doors will reopen after the eclipse ends in the evening.
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Temples across country close for lunar eclipse; devotees arrive early for
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
At the Meenakshi Amman Temple, devotees gathered in large numbers in the early hours to offer prayers before the temple doors were shut.
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Minister of State for Defence inaugurates Taram Chu Steel Bridge, restores
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
The inauguration ceremony commenced with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, followed by traditional religious rituals performed by local priests. A technical presentation on the bridge's design and structural features was delivered by Brig. Amit Sakhre, highlighting its strategic si
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Sabarimala gold theft case: Ramesh Chennithala questions arrest of chief p
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
Accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, Rajeevaru walked out of the Poojappura Central Prison on Wednesday after securing bail from the Kollam Vigilance Court.
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Tamil Nadu: Thiruvilakku Puja held at Kanjanagaram Sri Thunga Balasthanamb
Updated : 1 month ago IST
On the occasion of the last Friday of the Tamil month Thai, a Thiruvilakku Puja was held at the Sri Thunga Balasthanambika Sametha Kadrasundareswarar Temple located at Kanjanagaram village in Tharangambadi taluk of Mayiladuthurai district. The event featured the traditional lighting of th
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"If Bapu were alive today..." Himanta Biswa Sarma invokes Mahatma Gandhi t
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Tushar Gandhi, who is the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, had posted on X that, "If India was that of Bapu, Citizens of the nation would have pulled the CM of Assam from his office and impeached him for his hateful comments. Alas, today we are a nation of Bapu's murderer Nathuram Godse
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MP: Temple priest found dead inside locked car in Indore, police begin pro
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Khajrana police station Sub Inspector (SI), Ghanshyam Mishra, said, "A 37-year-old priest, identified as Satish Sharma who performs worship rituals at the Ram Temple in Lasudia locality, was found dead in a car parked in a ground near Mahalaxmi nagar locality under Khajrana police station
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MP: Mahakaleshwar Temple decked up with Tiranga to mark 77th Republic Day
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The temple premises were adorned with the Tiranga and decorative lights, creating a vibrant and patriotic atmosphere. Devotees visiting the temple witnessed the grand decorations and temple priests were also seen wearing their costume on the theme of tricolour while performing the sacred
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China tightens grip on catholic clergy, seize passports, restrict overseas
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The measures were jointly approved on December 16 by the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association (CCPA) and the Bishops' Conference of the Catholic Church in China (BCCCC), both of which operate under the supervision of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The rules require centralised custody
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Kandharar Rajeevar arrested in Sabarimala gold theft case shifted to hospi
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Thantri Kandharar Rajeevar, the chief priest (Tantri) of Sabarimala, arrested a day earlier in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case, was shifted to the hospital on Saturday following health complications.
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"I have nothing to say...": TDB chief on SIT questioning of former chief p
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Speaking to the media, Jayakumar said, "I have nothing to say. I am not supposed to say. I won't say anything. One should speak only on matters they deserve to speak. I don't want to say anything and create controversy."
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"Christians being targeted for practicising their faith": Congress MP K.C.
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The MP said that the polarisation is growing day by day, and that has resulted in life being unlivable for all minorities who live in BJP-ruled parts of the country. The criticism came amidst the arrest of twelve individuals, including Father Sudhir, a Malayali priest of the CSI South Ker
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