Puducherry [India], Mar 13 (ANI): In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Friday said that pilgrims have been prohibited to take bath in the sanctum sanctorum of Thirunallar Saneeswaran temple in Karaikal.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Mar 13 (ANI): The Odisha government on Thursday distanced itself from the controversy over Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA)'s deposit in the crisis-hit Yes Bank and said that the decision was taken by the temple's managing committee.
New Delhi (India), Mar 12 (ANI): RBI deputy Governor NS Vishwanathan on Thursday wrote to Chief Secretary Odisha not to move deposits from private banks stating that money is safe.
Ezhupunna (Kerala) (India), Mar 12 (ANI): Arroor Police have intensified search for the accused identified as Gopi, a retired railway official, who allegedly thrashed a 15-year-old Dalit body, for taking bath in a temple pond in Ezhupunna.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Mar 11 (ANI): Amid the demand of withdrawal of Jagannath Temple's funds from the crisis-hit Yes Bank, the Jagannath Sena on Wednesday protested outside the CBI office demanding an inquiry into the matter.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Mar 10 (ANI): In the wake of coronavirus scare, Travancore Devaswom Board president N Vasu has requested devotees to avoid visiting the Sabarimala Temple.
Amritsar [Punjab], Mar 10 (ANI): On the special occasion of 'Hola Mohalla' or Warrior Holi today, thousands of devotees thronged to seek blessings at the Golden Temple here.
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Mar 10 (ANI): At a time when people are advised to take all precautionary measures to keep coronavirus infection at bay, a priest of a temple here has put face masks on deities and appealed the devotees to not touch the idols.
New Delhi [India], Mar 9 (ANI): People thronged to temples on Monday morning to offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Holika Dahan, which is celebrated with much gusto in several parts of the country.
New Delhi [India], Mar 9 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Vice President Prasanna Acharya on Monday urged Union Finance Minister to allow Puri Jagannath Temple administration to withdraw the temple's fund from the crisis-hit Yes Bank as it belongs to the common people of the country.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 9 (ANI): Shiv Sena has strongly objected to Bharatiya Janata Party's criticism of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's Ayodhya visit on March 7.