Kerala Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan on Tuesday slammed state Minister Saji Cheriyan for his remarks against Christian priests who attended an event with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Christmas. He said that Cheriyan's remarks were "abusive".
The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) spokesperson, Fr Jacob Palackappilly, condemned Cheriyan's remarks, saying persons in high positions should refrain from making such statements.
Reports on the situation in Nicaragua surfaced through social media posts by exiled lawyer Martha Patricia Molina, raising further alarm at the United Nations.
After the Ayodhya Railway Station was renamed as 'Ayodhya Dham' junction, Acharya Satyendar Das, Chief Priest of Ram Janmabhoomi temple, said that the priests are very happy over the decision.
Chief Priest and a team of priests from the Alampur Jogulamba Sameta Bala Brahmeswara Swamy temple showered blessings on Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at the CM's residence on Sunday.
Special prayers were offered at Baba Mahakal Temple Ujjain for the safe rescue of 41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel by devotees and priests.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Saturday lashed out at Congress over party MLA Aftabuddin Mollah's statement about priests and said that the party has no respect for Hindus or Sanatan Dharma.
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Rafiqul Islam condemned the statement made by Congress MLA Aftabuddin Mollah about priests on Thursday, adding that the law will take its course in the matter.
On September 25, the top court ordered the status quo regarding the appointment of 'Archakas' which as per the State government will halt the appointment of 2405 'Archakas' in temples across the state.
Assam Police on Wednesday said it arrested a Congress MLA for allegedly making derogatory remarks about priests, Namgharias (residents of Namghariya village in the Dhemaji district) and seers.
On the occasion of 'Vijaya Dashmi' or 'Dussehra', devotees flocked to Sai Baba Temple in Maharashtra's Shirdi. As the priests performed 'Pooja', devotees chanted 'Sai Baba ki Jai' with enthusiasm.
Devotees gathered in large numbers at the temple to take part in the 'aarti' and honour Goddess Durga. As the priests recited the prayers, the temple echoed with the melody.