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Hyderabad Book Fair Draws Record 90,000 Visitors on Sunday

Hyderabad: Nearly 90,000 people visited the 37th Hyderabad Book Fair at NTR Stadium on Sunday, nearly double of the daily footfall, as people streamed in from the morning to browse through books and enjoy the cultural events over the weekend. At the Sadiq Ali stage, several books were launched, including ‘What is Ambedkarism?’, ‘Tirupati Balaji is a Buddhist Shrine’ and …

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Survey of Sambhal temple, reopened after 46 years, conducted discreetly today

India Today

The Archaeological Survey of India on Friday conducted carbon dating at the Kartikeya Temple in UP's Sambhal, which was reopened on December 13 after remaining locked for 46 years. Officials conducted carbon dating and examined five pilgrimage sites in the vicinity, including Bhadrak Ashram, Swargdeep and Chakrapani, along with an inspection of 19 wells. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Vandana Mishra, who was …

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Online tickets for Tirumala Vaikunta Dwara Darshan to be released on December 23

The Hindu

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has announced that online tickets for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshan at the Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala will be available for booking from 11 a.m. on December 23, while the ₹300 Special Entry Darshan tickets will be available online from 11 a.m. on December 24. The auspicious Vaikunta Ekadasi will be celebrated at the Tirumala temple …

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Seven high-altitude temples in India for spirituality seekers

India TV News

Image Source : Social media 1/7 Sri Hemkund Sahib, located at 4,329 m on the banks of Hemkund Lake, is a revered Sikh shrine, known for its scenic beauty, historical significance, and popular trekking routes. Image Source : Social media 3/7 Amarnath Temple, located at 13,000 feet in Jammu and Kashmir, is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, …

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3 damaged idols unearthed at temple in UP's Sambhal that reopened after 46 years

India Today

Three idols of around four to six inches have been found during the digging of a well near the Bhasma Shankar temple in UP's Sambhal, which was reopened on December 13 after 46 years, officials said on Monday. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Three idols recovered from the well near Shiv-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal that was reopened on December 14, reportedly …

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It’s the end of celebrity as we know it. Will we shift to healthier role models?

LA Times

Artist Nicole Miller Neoliberalism’s tight psychic grip on Western society is no more. Nicole Miller, “To the Stars,” still from film and laser installation, 2019 HH: Margo Jefferson writes about this in her 1973 Harper’s essay, “Ripping off Black Music” — Elvis being Chuck Berry in whiteface, which is a redundant way to be, and, while well done, is a …

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How legends, art and history converge in Gwalior

Firstpost

The Gwalior region is replete with stories of the past and volumes would be needed to do full justice. The Tansen Samaroh is a great starting point to come up close to a living aspect of Gwalior’s heritage, the music of its gharana In mid-December, the historic city of Gwalior comes alive to the sound of classical Indian music. An …

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People of Delhi have faith in Kejriwal, they don't need anyone else: Sisodia

Hindustan Times

Katra, Senior A leader Manish Sisodia on Saturday expressed confidence of former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal returning to power in the national capital after the assembly elections, saying "the people of Delhi have faith in Kejriwal and they do not need anyone else". People of Delhi have faith in Kejriwal, they don't need anyone else: Sisodia Talking to PTI on …

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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh visits Gurudwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib in Chandigarh

India Today

Ahead of his show on Saturday, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh visited Gurudwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib in Chandigarh. For ths unversed, Gurudwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib, located near Chandigarh in Fatehgarh Sahib district, is a revered Sikh shrine commemorating the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh's younger sons, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh. Watch the video here: Meanwhile, ahead of his highly-awaited …

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Jay-Z accuser admits inconsistencies, but stands by her rape allegation. ‘True Justice is coming,’ mogul says

LA Times

Jay-Z arrives at a screening of “The Harder They Fall” at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in October 2021. The lawsuit was initially filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs in October, and accused Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl at a house party after the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000. Some photos of Carter and Combs on the night …

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Christmas Advent calendar 2024 from The Hindu

The Hindu

The St. Thomas Mount National Shrine at St Thomas Mount, known as “Parangimalai” in the vernacular, is celebrating its 501st anniversary. The 68-feet steeple of the church was cut by 14 feet to ensure greater safety of aircraft flying over it and this was done without altering the elegance of the church, says a report in The Hindu pages of …

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The most beautiful Virgin of Guadalupe shrine in Southern California

LA Times

Emily Navarro poses with her father, Alejandro, in 2023 in front of a house in Santa Ana that transforms into a shrine to the Virgin of Guadalupe every December. My place of worship: the massive shrine to Guadalupe constructed by Luis Cantabrana every December for the last 14 years at his house on the corner of Broadway and Camile Street …

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Shree Jagannath temple to implement AI to manage pilgrims, enhance security

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: Shree Jagannath temple in Puri will soon join the league of popular ancient shrines of India that are leveraging artificial intelligence to manage crowds and enhance security of devotees. With the temple administration and police facing the difficult task of managing teeming crowds ever since the four gates were reopened six months back, the former has decided to install …

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VIP treatment to actor Dileep blocked other pilgrims' darshan at Sabarimala: Kerala HC

Deccan Chronicle

Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Thursday termed as "very very serious" the "VIP darshan" provided to actor Dileep at the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala recently and said that it resulted in pilgrims being "virtually blocked" from getting darshan of the deity for several minutes. "It is evident from the video, that movement of pilgrims in the first row …

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The spectre of fundamentalism rises over Syria

New Indian Express

On my first visit to Syria, which was being torn apart by the Arab Spring, the most startling experience outside the Umayyad mosque in Damascus was a gaggle of about 100 women speaking Urdu and Hindi. These women—from Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh—had defied the Indian government’s ban on travel to Syria because it had become one of the …

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Puri-like Jagannath temple construction in Bengal sparks BJP-Trinamool slugfest

India Today

A slugfest has erupted between the BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over the construction of a Jagannath Temple in Digha, modelled after the iconic shrine in Odisha's Puri. Leader of the Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said the Jagannath Temple in Puri was one of the Char Dhams and "replicating" it was unacceptable. Mamata Banerjee …

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Uttarakhand's Badrinath Shrine Transforms into a Winter Wonderland After Fresh Snowfall

ABP News

The snowfall in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand has added a magical touch to the beauty of Devbhoomi. After a long wait, the weather finally took a turn in Almora, bringing with it the season’s first snowfall. Popular locations like Jageshwar Dham, Roupikuda, and Vimalkot witnessed this enchanting snowfall, leaving both tourists and locals thrilled. The snowfall turned Almora’s hills …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

How India’s Hindu Right Is Taking Over Muslim Sufi Shrines

The Hindu

Published : Dec 08, 2024 17:32 IST - 6 MINS READ The original Muslim experience in the Indian subcontinent was shaped by the liberal eclectic Sufi orders and the social transformation brought about by a message of love, equality, and universal access to God. The most significant Sufi shrine in India, indeed the subcontinent, is the Ajmer Sharif dargah of …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kerala HC slams police, Travancore Board over VIP darshan to actor at Sabarimala

Deccan Chronicle

Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday slammed the police and the Travancore Devaswom Board for providing "VIP darshan" to Malayalam actor Dileep at the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala during the ongoing pilgrimage season, observing that it "hindered" darshan of many devotees who had stood in line for several hours. The court also sought a report from the police …

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Under-the-radar destinations worth visiting in Thailand

CNN

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. The Thai government saw the only option really was to close it down, use it as an example of how if tourists mistreat a place or if there’s simply too many tourists at one time, we can switch on and off the taps and stop people from going.” …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Strikes, protests at hill shrine unacceptable, says Kerala HC

New Indian Express

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday asserted that protests and strikes cannot be permitted at Sabarimala, emphasising that it is a place of worship. The court observed while criticising the dolly operators for staging a protest at Pamba against the Travancore Devaswom Board’s move to introduce prepaid counters for dolly carriage service. A division bench comprising Justice Anil K …

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Tirupati: Instability at Kanipakam Temple with 3rd EO change in 4 months

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati:Administrative turmoil is gripping Swayambhu Sri Varasiddi Vinayaka Swamy Temple, a revered spiritual centre at Kanipakam in Chittoor district, with the Endowments department appointing the third executive officer at the shrine within a period of four months. A senior Endowments official, requesting anonymity, observed, “Frequent changes at the top disrupt administrative continuity and ongoing projects, disrupting the temple’s long-term growth.” …

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VARANASI: Amid peace, tensions linger over Hanuman Chalisa recitation at college

Hindustan Times

Amid peace on Wednesday at Uday Pratap College here following heightened tensions on Tuesday, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth student union president Ashutosh Tiwari on Wednesday announced that a group of students plans to recite the Hanuman Chalisa at the college on Friday. Police commissioner Mohit Agarwal has instructed officers to maintain tight security in and around the college The tension …

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Archaeologists discover new secrets hidden in Italy’s warm mud baths

The Independent

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Hyderabad Book Fair Draws Record 90,000 Visitors on Sunday

Survey of Sambhal temple, reopened after 46 years, conducted discreetly today

Online tickets for Tirumala Vaikunta Dwara Darshan to be released on December 23

Seven high-altitude temples in India for spirituality seekers

3 damaged idols unearthed at temple in UP's Sambhal that reopened after 46 years

It’s the end of celebrity as we know it. Will we shift to healthier role models?

How legends, art and history converge in Gwalior

People of Delhi have faith in Kejriwal, they don't need anyone else: Sisodia

Watch: Diljit Dosanjh visits Gurudwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib in Chandigarh

Jay-Z accuser admits inconsistencies, but stands by her rape allegation. ‘True Justice is coming,’ mogul says

Christmas Advent calendar 2024 from The Hindu

The most beautiful Virgin of Guadalupe shrine in Southern California

Shree Jagannath temple to implement AI to manage pilgrims, enhance security

VIP treatment to actor Dileep blocked other pilgrims' darshan at Sabarimala: Kerala HC

The spectre of fundamentalism rises over Syria

Puri-like Jagannath temple construction in Bengal sparks BJP-Trinamool slugfest

Uttarakhand's Badrinath Shrine Transforms into a Winter Wonderland After Fresh Snowfall

How India’s Hindu Right Is Taking Over Muslim Sufi Shrines

Kerala HC slams police, Travancore Board over VIP darshan to actor at Sabarimala

Under-the-radar destinations worth visiting in Thailand

Strikes, protests at hill shrine unacceptable, says Kerala HC

Tirupati: Instability at Kanipakam Temple with 3rd EO change in 4 months

VARANASI: Amid peace, tensions linger over Hanuman Chalisa recitation at college

Archaeologists discover new secrets hidden in Italy’s warm mud baths