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Topic: Temples

Covid cuts temple revenue by 94% in Karnataka, annual earning down to Rs 18.7 crore

The famous Chamundeshwari temple at Mysuru would annually collect around Rs 36 crore. However, the temple has managed just Rs 74 lakh this year.

Faced with financial crunch, Sabarimala & 1,200 Kerala temples plan to monetise gold

Over 1,200 temples, attached Travancore Devaswom Board, are looking at either pledging their gold for loans or as deposits under the Modi govt’s Gold Monetisation Scheme.

‘Jagannath forgave, your gods will forgive too’ — SC says 3 Jain temples can open for 2 days

Sri Parshwatilak Shwetambar Murtipujak Jain Trust had moved SC against Bombay High Court's 14 August order refusing permission to allow opening of temples during Paryushan period.

Maharashtra’s Covid situation not conducive to reopening of temples, says Bombay HC

When told that other states had opened places of worship, the court added that if the situation improves, "this temple of justice will be the first to open its doors to the public".

Little-known fact: Aurangzeb had more Rajput administrators than Akbar

In 'Understanding Mughal India', Meena Bhargava writes about how Aurangzeb patronised several Hindu institutions & was supported in the war of succession by Rajputs.

Eyes moist, heavy voice: Atal Bihari Vajpayee was helpless after meeting 10 Kashmiri Pandits

Former IAS officer Jarnail Singh writes in his book 'With Four Prime Ministers' about the meeting former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee had with Kashmiri Pandits.

Article 370 done, now VHP wants govt to build temples destroyed by militants in Kashmir

VHP wants Modi govt to file criminal cases against those involved in the destruction of the temples. The issue will be discussed at a meeting on 10 August.

Indian govt won’t be any different from British if Hindus can’t manage their own temples

A tradition that started with the British wanting to control Indian temples’ riches continues even today.

Yogi says Hanuman is Dalit, but will Hindu temples now stop being Brahmin monopoly?

Ambedkar has argued that like any other profession that has rules and regulations, priesthood should also be regulated.

If Supreme Court has to intervene at Sabarimala, it must do so for all religions

On Sabarimala, Supreme Court cannot force Hindus to abandon traditions that cause no harm.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.