Gods of Small Things
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.
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.
Stressing that all temples need to be socially driven, A.V. Dharma Reddy, Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), says temples do not just help in building a spiritual essence in the society and protect the value system, but should also play an instrumental role in social upliftment.
Sri Ramakrishna and Sarada Devi realized God and proved that they were God as well as Religion in one. They demonstrated how to differentiate between what is right and wrong in every moment of our lives, in every one of our actions, true and false
If one is wearing a skirt or a pair of shorts, one may not be allowed to enter certain temples in Uttarakhand.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the PIL alleging mismanagement of temples regulated under the state administration or misappropriation of funds collected over there, should bring some concrete proof on record, instead of bare averments.
The minister said that six temples in the state will get Rajagopurams (tower gateways) at a cost of Rs 27.70 crore and added that 'Annadhanams' (donating food) will be introduced in 10 more temples.
