temple management

Gorakhpur (UP), March 27 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed 'Kanya Pujan' on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri at the Gorakhnath Temple, according to an official statement.The chief minister, who is also the head of the Gorakshapeeth, worshipped nine young girls...

Puri, March 23 Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Monday that elaborate arrangements, including videography, photography, and 3D mapping, have been made for the inventory of Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar, which is scheduled to begin on March 25 after a gap of 48 years...

Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Shree Machail Mata Yatra 2026.During the meeting, a comprehensive review of preparations along the yatra route was undertaken, covering key aspects such as registration (online...

Varanasi (UP), March 15 A day after the distribution of prasad at the Annapurna temple in Varanasi was disrupted due to a shortage of LPG cylinders, the district administration surveyed the premises for piped natural gas (PNG) connectivity and offered a gas connection, said the temple's head...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 13 CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan said on Friday that the party has decided that the LDF government should give an "appropriate response" in the Supreme Court regarding the entry of women into Sabarimala after examining its legal and constitutional aspects...

Junagadh (Gujarat), March 12 A viral video purportedly showing the consumption of non-vegetarian food and alcohol on the premises of the Girnar Ambaji temple in Junagadh district, Gujarat, has prompted authorities to remove 11 priests and assistants, an official said on Thursday."Eleven...

Jaipur, March 11 Devotees donated over ₹46.50 crore in cash and other valuables at the Krishnadham Shri Sanwaria Seth Temple in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district, officials said on Wednesday.The donations were made over the past one-and-a-half months, with the temple management carrying out the...

Bengaluru, March 11 Temples in Karnataka have begun preparations to stock firewood, fearing that the LPG shortage could disrupt the preparation and distribution of "Prasada" to devotees.The looming LPG crisis in the state, following the Iran-Israel conflict, has caused concern among temple...

Dehradun, March 11 Non-Hindus will be prohibited from entering the Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines in Uttarakhand from this year, an official of the temple committee said on Wednesday.The decision was taken during a board meeting of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee held on Tuesday...

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...

Varanasi, March 1 Anticipating a large number of devotees at the Kashi Vishwanath Dham during upcoming festivals, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday directed concerned officials to make appropriate arrangements for visitors, asserting that there should be no complaints of...

Varanasi (UP), March 1 Anticipating a large number of devotees during upcoming festivals at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday directed officials to make appropriate arrangements for visitors, asserting that there should be no complaints of...

Kochi, February 26 The Kerala High Court has taken serious note of suspected irregularities related to the 'Padi Pooja' at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala and has directed the Chief Vigilance Officer there to take possession of all records related to the ritual.A bench of Justice Raja...

Varanasi, February 25 – Jagatguru Balak Devacharya of Patalpuri Math has expressed serious concerns about the allegations leveled against a Shankaracharya, stating that the issue is deeply troubling and could severely damage public faith in the religious community if the charges are proven true...

Indore, February 22 Temple management will be offered as a subject in Madhya Pradesh's universities to promote religious tourism and strengthen the economy, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Sunday.Speaking to reporters here, Yadav said universities will offer courses covering religious...

Indore, February 22 Temple management will be offered as a subject in Madhya Pradesh's universities to promote religious tourism and strengthen the economy, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Sunday.Speaking to reporters here, Yadav said universities will offer courses that cover...

Lucknow, February 19 The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday said the increasing number of devotees at major pilgrimage centers across the state, including Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj, reflects improved arrangements and infrastructure, while clarifying that no fee has been fixed for 'sugam...

Nainital, February 19 The Uttarakhand High Court expressed serious concern over the criminal allegations leveled against the chief priest of the Maa Chandi Devi Temple in Haridwar.During the hearing of various petitions filed before the court, Justice Rakesh Thapliyal observed that the...

Lucknow, February 18 India will lead the Global South one day, and then no nation or tariffs will be able to harm us, said Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat at an RSS outreach event in Lucknow on Wednesday.The "Global South" refers to countries considered as developing...

Bhubaneswar, February 16 The Odisha government said on Monday that it is fully prepared to conduct the inventory of the Ratna Bhandar (treasury) of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, and the exercise will begin soon.The state government's statement followed a recent directive from the Orissa High...