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Tirupati Temples Board Draws Up Plans To Expand Global Footprint
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has decided to expand the global footprint of reigning deity Lord Venkateswara by building Srivari temples in various countries.
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A Fight To Save A Hindu Temple For The 'Unheard And Unseen' In New York
Illuminated by a skylight at the center of a small factory-turned-Hindu temple in Queens sits a murti of the Divine Mother - a 1-ton, 6-foot-tall icon of the South Indian village goddess Mariamman, an incarnation of Kali, the deity of time and death.
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Watch: River Ganga Submerges Famous Bade Hanuman Mandir In Prayagraj, Video Goes Viral
Despite the rising waters, temple priests carried out the sacred rituals of aarti (lamp worship) and abhishekam (ritual bathing of the deity) before the temple was closed for safety.
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3 Lakh Visit Jagannath Temple In Digha For Rath Yatra Festival: ISKCON
An estimated three lakh devotees visited the new Jagannath temple in Digha on the day of Rath Yatra and the preceding day, a senior ISKCON monk said.
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Devotees Gather In Puri To Witness Jagannath Rath Yatra
The chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings are being pulled towards the Gundicha Temple, where the deities will rest for nine days before returning to the Jagannath Temple.
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Key Ceremony At Ayodhya Ram Temple Concludes, Yogi Adityanath Attends
A spiritually charged atmosphere enveloped Ayodhya on Thursday as the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Shri Ram Darbar and other deities was completed with great devotion in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
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"Funds For Banke Bihari Corridor Can Come From Temple But...": Supreme Court
The Uttar Pradesh government will be allowed to acquire 5 acres of land near Vrindavan's Banke Bihari temple for a corridor using the temple funds.
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In 300-Year-Old Odisha Temple, Feline VIPs Get Prasad First
Cats roam freely or curl up in nooks and corners along the corridors and verandahs, sharing the the temple with residing deity Lord Madan Mohan Jew.
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Outsourced Staff Steals Gold Offering Worth Rs 46 Lakh From Tirumala Temple, Arrested
A 40-year-old outsourced employee of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) was arrested from Lord Venkateswara Swamy's temple here for allegedly stealing over half a kg of gold received from devotees as offerings to the deity, said a police official.
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Man Slides Across Himachal Valley On Rope As Ritual Returns After 40 Years
Himachal Pradesh's Shimla is witnessing a rare and age-old religious tradition that is believed to bring together the deities of the Spail Valley, showcasing the region's vibrant cultural heritage.
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Kerala High Court Questions Privilege After Actor Dileep's "VIP Darshan" At Sabarimala
The Kerala High Court on Thursday said that the "VIP darshan" provided to actor Dileep at the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala resulted in pilgrims being "virtually blocked" from getting darshan of the deity for several minutes.
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Man Enters Petrol Pump Office, Offers Prayers, Then Steals Rs 1.57 Lakh
A thief offered prayers to a deity before stealing a huge amount of money from a petrol pump in Madhya Pradesh's Machalpur district.
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2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals
A 2,200-year-old Egyptian vase depicting the dwarf god Bes has been found to contain traces of a hallucinogenic drink. Chemical analysis revealed ingredients like wild rue, Egyptian lotus, and Cleome plants, known for their psychotropic effects. Other components, such as sesame, pine nuts, and grapes, suggest the drink was designed to mimic blood.
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El Ojo: Everything You Need to Know About the Mysterious Floating Island in Argentina’s Swamps
El Ojo, a perfectly round floating island in Argentina’s Paraná Delta, is both a natural wonder and a source of local legend. Believed to have formed due to erosion and water currents, the island is shrouded in mystery. Some locals associate it with ancient deities or UFO activity, though no evidence supports these claims. The island’s symmetr...
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Three-Time Winner Amin Patel, Shaina NC Fight For Mumbadevi
Mumba Devi is the presiding deity of Mumbai, the country's financial capital, and the constituency named after her is set for an epic battle this time.
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Tirupati Temples Board Draws Up Plans To Expand Global Footprint
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has decided to expand the global footprint of reigning deity Lord Venkateswara by building Srivari temples in various countries.
-
A Fight To Save A Hindu Temple For The 'Unheard And Unseen' In New York
Illuminated by a skylight at the center of a small factory-turned-Hindu temple in Queens sits a murti of the Divine Mother - a 1-ton, 6-foot-tall icon of the South Indian village goddess Mariamman, an incarnation of Kali, the deity of time and death.
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Watch: River Ganga Submerges Famous Bade Hanuman Mandir In Prayagraj, Video Goes Viral
Despite the rising waters, temple priests carried out the sacred rituals of aarti (lamp worship) and abhishekam (ritual bathing of the deity) before the temple was closed for safety.
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3 Lakh Visit Jagannath Temple In Digha For Rath Yatra Festival: ISKCON
An estimated three lakh devotees visited the new Jagannath temple in Digha on the day of Rath Yatra and the preceding day, a senior ISKCON monk said.
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Devotees Gather In Puri To Witness Jagannath Rath Yatra
The chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings are being pulled towards the Gundicha Temple, where the deities will rest for nine days before returning to the Jagannath Temple.
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Key Ceremony At Ayodhya Ram Temple Concludes, Yogi Adityanath Attends
A spiritually charged atmosphere enveloped Ayodhya on Thursday as the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Shri Ram Darbar and other deities was completed with great devotion in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
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"Funds For Banke Bihari Corridor Can Come From Temple But...": Supreme Court
The Uttar Pradesh government will be allowed to acquire 5 acres of land near Vrindavan's Banke Bihari temple for a corridor using the temple funds.
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In 300-Year-Old Odisha Temple, Feline VIPs Get Prasad First
Cats roam freely or curl up in nooks and corners along the corridors and verandahs, sharing the the temple with residing deity Lord Madan Mohan Jew.
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Outsourced Staff Steals Gold Offering Worth Rs 46 Lakh From Tirumala Temple, Arrested
A 40-year-old outsourced employee of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) was arrested from Lord Venkateswara Swamy's temple here for allegedly stealing over half a kg of gold received from devotees as offerings to the deity, said a police official.
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Man Slides Across Himachal Valley On Rope As Ritual Returns After 40 Years
Himachal Pradesh's Shimla is witnessing a rare and age-old religious tradition that is believed to bring together the deities of the Spail Valley, showcasing the region's vibrant cultural heritage.
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Kerala High Court Questions Privilege After Actor Dileep's "VIP Darshan" At Sabarimala
The Kerala High Court on Thursday said that the "VIP darshan" provided to actor Dileep at the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala resulted in pilgrims being "virtually blocked" from getting darshan of the deity for several minutes.
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Man Enters Petrol Pump Office, Offers Prayers, Then Steals Rs 1.57 Lakh
A thief offered prayers to a deity before stealing a huge amount of money from a petrol pump in Madhya Pradesh's Machalpur district.
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2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals
A 2,200-year-old Egyptian vase depicting the dwarf god Bes has been found to contain traces of a hallucinogenic drink. Chemical analysis revealed ingredients like wild rue, Egyptian lotus, and Cleome plants, known for their psychotropic effects. Other components, such as sesame, pine nuts, and grapes, suggest the drink was designed to mimic blood.
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El Ojo: Everything You Need to Know About the Mysterious Floating Island in Argentina’s Swamps
El Ojo, a perfectly round floating island in Argentina’s Paraná Delta, is both a natural wonder and a source of local legend. Believed to have formed due to erosion and water currents, the island is shrouded in mystery. Some locals associate it with ancient deities or UFO activity, though no evidence supports these claims. The island’s symmetr...
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Three-Time Winner Amin Patel, Shaina NC Fight For Mumbadevi
Mumba Devi is the presiding deity of Mumbai, the country's financial capital, and the constituency named after her is set for an epic battle this time.
