A sense of hope was earlier raised among the minority Hindus in Bangladesh that their interests and well-being would be protected by the new regime in Dhaka under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman which took office about five months ago.
The phrase “God of Small Things” often evokes the idea that the divine does not manifest only in grand miracles, temples, or world-changing events.
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.
The chief minister termed the developments as a “very serious matter” and directed the state administration to enforce the law stringently.
On the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, devotees were seen lining up in front of temples in Delhi, including the iconic Jhandewalan temple, in large numbers.
On the first day of Chaitra Navratri on Sunday, devotees were seen lining up in front of temples in large numbers in Delhi including the iconic Jhandewalan temple where Goddess Durga was worshipped as Mata Shailputri.
The Nair Service Society (NSS) General Secretary G Sukumaran Nair, on Thursday, strongly criticised Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for voicing support to change the tradition and the rule of removing upper garments for men entering in the temples of the state.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasised the importance of timely completion of the projects in a recent Mahakumbh review meeting in Lucknow.
The Odisha Government has decided to launch a scheme for the conservation, renovation, reconstruction and management of temples and mutts for preserving these places of cultural significance for posterity.
On the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, devotees flocked to various temples across the country to celebrate Lord Krishna's birthday with full pomp and show on Monday.
