religious practices

March 3, Kohima: Members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly today strongly opposed the playing of the National Song, "Vande Mataram," on the first day of the 8th Session of the State Assembly, citing concerns under Article 371(A) of the Constitution.Initiating the discussion on the Motion of...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 2 The TDB on Monday said that it will file an affidavit before the Supreme Court to preserve existing traditions when the court considers petitions related to the entry of women of menstruating age at the hill shrine of Sabarimala Temple.Travancore Devaswom Board...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 2 – As assembly elections approach, the Left-controlled Travancore Devaswom Board has dramatically reversed its stance on the contentious issue of women's entry into the Sabarimala temple on Monday, signaling a fresh political turn in one of Kerala's most divisive...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra), February 28 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar on Saturday described his organization as an "agitation to eradicate caste."Speaking at a `Hindu Sammelan' in the Bidkin area, Kumar also said that Indian women should instill values in...

Chandigarh, February 26 – The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday rejected the newly formed Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab to investigate the 328 unaccounted "swaroops" (copies) of the Guru Granth Sahib, while claiming that a new team...

Athens, February 24 – Javed Aslam, a highly controversial leader of the Pakistani community in Greece, is among those whose asylum status is being revoked under a directive from Greek Minister of Immigration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, to reassess international protection cases.Aslam has been...

Mumbai, February 24 – Legendary screenwriter Salim Khan, in an old interview with Lehrein TV, had once strongly spoken against the stereotypes surrounding the Muslim community.He had asserted that no Muslim should be viewed through the lens of terrorism. In the old interview, Khan emphasised...

Ayodhya, February 18 – Reacting to the Telangana government’s decision to allow Muslim employees to leave offices an hour early during the holy month of Ramzan, Deveshacharya Maharaj of Siddh Peeth Hanumangarhi criticised the move on Wednesday, calling it “unfortunate” and alleging it was driven...

Hyderabad, February 17 – The Telangana government has granted permission to all Muslim employees to leave their offices an hour earlier during the holy month of Ramadan.Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao issued a memorandum on Tuesday, allowing all government Muslim employees, teachers...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 17 Despite mounting pressure from the opposition, the Left ministers in Kerala on Tuesday refused to clarify the government's stance on the Sabarimala women entry issue, instead, they said that they have always supported the devotees.Law Minister P Rajeev and...

Palakkad (Kerala), February 17 Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly, V D Satheesan, on Tuesday criticised Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for his "silence" on the issue of women's entry into the Sabarimala temple and accused the state government of attempting to avoid the matter...

New Delhi, February 16 The Supreme Court on Monday announced that a nine-judge bench will begin hearing petitions related to discrimination against women in religious places, including the Sabarimala Temple, and on the scope of religious freedom practiced by various faiths, starting on April 7...

New Delhi, February 16 The Supreme Court said on Monday that a nine-judge bench will begin the final hearing on a batch of petitions related to discrimination against women in religions and at religious places, including the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya...

Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu visited prominent Shaivite temples in Srikakulam and Tekkali on Maha Shivaratri, offering special prayers and emphasizing that devotion to Lord Shiva and spiritual practices promote inner peace and well-being.

Kathmandu, February 15 – A massive crowd of devotees queued from early morning on Sunday to offer prayers and worship Lord Shiva at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, marking the occasion of Mahashivaratri, one of the most revered Hindu festivals in Nepal.Pashupatinath is considered one of...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 15 Devotees flocked to Shiva temples across Kerala on Sunday to observe Mahashivaratri, with major shrines experiencing a massive influx since early morning.Elaborate arrangements were made in major temples to accommodate the surge.Long queues were observed from...