Tag: Hindu temple

Hindu temple desecrated in Pakistan, Imran Khan demands swift action against miscreants

The Sham Sundar Shewa Mandli temple is located in Kumb, a town in Khairpur district of Sindh province.

February 6, 2019

Pakistan issues visas to Indian pilgrims to visit Hindu temple at Sukkur

The high commission said the issuance of pilgrimage visas was in line with the Government of Pakistan’s efforts for promoting visits to religious shrines and people-to-people exchanges.

December 5, 2018

Yogyakarta: A cultural gem

Yogyakarta, in Indonesia, has everything to mesmerise tourists. Its largest Buddhist temple, Borobudur, the mighty Hindu temple, Prambanan, its rich Javanese culture, mouth-watering food and Batik art can compel anybody to never leave the city.

November 5, 2018

Preparation begins for PM Modi’s visit to Kedarnath

After receiving heavy snowfall on Saturday, clear weather prevailed in Kedarnath on Sunday to provide the local administration some relief.

November 4, 2018

Indian scientist named in Forbes ‘30 under 30’ list denied entry to Hindu temple in US

A renowned gravitational wave astrophysicist, who was part of the LIGO team that met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter’s US tour in 2016, was allegedly denied entry to a Hindu temple in the US due to his last name. 

October 15, 2018

Singapore re-sanctifies 148-year-old Hindu temple

Communications and Information Minister S Iswaran and priests flown in from India led some 10,000 devotees at a ceremony to re-sanctify a 148-year old Hindu temple here.

June 4, 2018

Ancient temple affected by sea erosion to be relocated

The centuries-old Hindu temple in sea-erosion-affected Satabhaya gram panchayat in Odisha’s Kendrapara district is set for a ‘new address’ on 20 April. The deity will be relocated at the Bagapatia rehabilitation colony for the sea-erosion- affected people, said officials. Side by side with the shifting the people from the vulnerable area to a safer resettlement …

Continue reading "Ancient temple affected by sea erosion to be relocated"

March 22, 2018

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Hindu temple in UAE capital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 10-11 during his four-day visit to three countries in the Middle East. “The Gulf and West Asian region is a key priority in our external engagement. We enjoy vibrant multi-dimensional ties with the countries there,” wrote the PM on Twitter on Thursday, …

Continue reading "PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Hindu temple in UAE capital"

February 9, 2018

Muslim family donates land for temple in Bihar

At a time when hate crimes are increasing, a Muslim family has donated their land for the upgradation of a temple in Bihar's Gopalganj district, officials said. Tabarak Dewan and his son Manu Dewan, residents of Ahirauli Dubauli Tola Takia under Gopalpur police station, have donated their land near the NH 28, for construction of …

Continue reading "Muslim family donates land for temple in Bihar"

May 5, 2017

Hindu temple vandalised in Pakistan

A Hindu temple in Pakistan has been vandalised in the southern Sindh province and a case of blasphemy and terrorism has been registered against three unidentified persons, police said on Saturday. Police said idols of deities were damaged and some of the broken parts were found in a nearby sewerage line. The incident occurred on …

Continue reading "Hindu temple vandalised in Pakistan"

April 29, 2017