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Topic: Hindu temples

MP HC orders ‘scientific survey’ of disputed Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula mosque complex by ASI

11th century site claimed by both Hindus & Muslims. On Hindu Front for Justice’s plea, court says it’s ‘constitutional as well as statutory obligation of ASI to have scientific survey’.

Did Aurangzeb destroy Hindu temples primarily for political reasons? What his choices reveal

The very fact that the temples that were targeted included the ones at places like Mathura and Varanasi point to a motive that transcends mere politics and suggests an element of religious fervour.

‘Most Hindu temples in govt hands, being systematically ruined,’ says Sadhguru in Coimbatore

Sadhguru expresses anguish over poor management of state-run Hindu temples, appeals to government that will be elected in upcoming general election to restore them to devotees.

Don’t look for evidence of temples in Dharmashastras. They discuss household activities

In his column, Professor Patrick Olivelle argues Dharmashastra literature shows a disinterest in the idea of temples for rituals. We provide instances to the contrary.

Opposition defeats Congress bill to ‘tax’ rich Hindu temples in Karnataka Legislative Council

The bill proposes to collect 5 per cent funds from temple with annual income between Rs 10 lakh to 1 crore; and 10 per cent from temples over 1 crore income, to be put into a Common Pool Fund.

Why Meenakshi temple & 47 other Tamil Nadu shrines are live-streaming opening of their donation boxes

While many temples videograph opening of hundials for years, 48 senior-grade shrines began live-streaming a year ago after Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Dept directive.

Temples existed centuries before Common Era. Not just in India but also in Vietnam

Both Vishnu Smriti and Manusmriti make it abundantly clear that there is no discord between the Brahminical traditions and temple worship.

Rajendra Prasad’s Somnath temple inauguration speech that AIR ‘blacked out’ in 1951

On 11 May 1951, then-President Dr Rajendra Prasad attended the opening of Somnath temple in Gujarat despite Nehru's opposition, and spoke about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's idea of restoring the temple to commemorate the restoration of Indian unity.

When did large Hindu temples come into being? Not before 500 AD

Dharmashastras opposed temple-based religious and ritual activities. Vishnu Smriti says that Vedic recitation shouldn't be conducted 'in a temple, in a cemetery, at a crossroads, or on a road.'

Tamil Nadu temple wars: How BJP’s new ‘spiritual wing’ is taking on DMK

Tamil Nadu BJP's spiritual and temple development wing is positioning itself as a custodian of ‘Hindu culture’ and temples, and going head-to-head with state government.

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Why Tamil Nadu’s women make up nearly half of India’s female factory workforce

With an educated & skilled workforce, Tamil Nadu has a burgeoning industrial sector which has scored massive investments in automobiles, electronics, and even footwear.

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity around the island

Taiwan has detected a total of 301 Chinese military aircraft and 165 Chinese naval vessels so far in 2024.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.