2 years, 10 months ago

Shivling at Gyanvapi Masjid proof of temple's existence: VHP

Highlights A Shivling was found during a court-mandated survey at the pond of Gyanvapi Masjid The court directed that the area where the Shivling was found should be sealed The Gyanvapi Masjid is located close to the iconic Kashi Vishwanath temple The Vishva Hindu Parisad has said that the finding of a Shivling at the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi is proof of the existence of a temple. VHP's international working president Alok Kumar said that a 'Shivling' inside the Gyanvapi mosque premises was 'self-evident' that a temple was there and hoped that everyone in the country will accept and honour this proof. The VHP's reaction came after the counsels representing the Hindu petitioners in the Gyanvapi mosque-Shringar Gauri worship case on Monday claimed a Shivling was found during a court-mandated videography survey conducted on the premises of the mosque premises in Varanasi. READ MORE: Gyanvapi mosque videography: Shivling, swastik symbols - list of things found during 3-day survey

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Exclusive: Gyanvapi mosque panel seeks intervention in pleas against 1991 Act

India Today

The committee managing the Gyanvapi Mosque has moved the Supreme Court seeking intervention in pleas challenging the validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991. The Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masjid, Varanasi, filed an intervention application in the court, stating that the mosque has been made the subject of multiple suits and the committee is therefore a crucial stakeholder …

4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Seeks Gyanvapi Mosque Committee's Response On Plea For ASI Survey Of Sealed Area

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response of the Gyanvapi Masjid Committee to an application filed by Hindu worshippers for an ASI survey of the sealed area of the mosque.A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to the Committee of Management, Anjuman Intezemia Masajid sought the response of the Gyanvapi Masjid Committee to an …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Yogi Adityanath says unfortunate to call Gyanvapi a mosque

New Indian Express

LUCKNOW: Creating ripples, UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Saturday called Gyanvapi the real embodiment of Lord Vishwanath himself. He said that it was “unfortunate” that people associated the name with a mosque, referring to the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi. “Unfortunately, people call Gyanvapi a mosque, but it is actually ‘Baba Vishwanath’ himself,” said Yogi while addressing the inaugural session of …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

UP CM Yogi Adityanath says unfortunate that Gyanvapi is identified as a mosque; says it is Vishwanath

Op India

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday objected to the classification of Varanasi’s Gyanvapi as a Muslim place of worship, asserting that it is dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as Vishwanath. VIDEO | "Unfortunately, people call Gyanvapi a mosque, but it is actually 'Vishwanath' himself, " said Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath speaking during an event in Gorakhpur …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Yogi Adityanath says Gyanvapi Mosque is actually 'Lord Shiva temple'

India Today

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday expressed his reservations over Varanasi's Gyanvapi mosque being called a Muslim place of worship and said that it is rather a 'temple of Lord Shiva'. THE GYANVAPI CONTROVERSY Several Hindu activists challenge a temple existed earlier at the disputed Gyanvapi mosque site, and it was demolished in the 17th century on the …

6 months, 4 weeks ago

Gyanvapi case: Varanasi court sets Sept 6 as next date for hearing on plea for ASI survey

Deccan Chronicle

Varanasi: A judge here has fixed the next date of hearing as September 6 on the petition demanding ASI survey of the remaining parts of the Gyanvapi complex, a lawyer said on Wednesday.The representatives of the Muslim side were present in the court and are expected to put forth their views on the matter during the next hearing. The Civil …

7 months, 4 weeks ago

Plea seeking ASI survey of closed Gyanvapi cellars to be heard on Aug 17

Hindustan Times

The court of Varanasi district judge Sanjiv Pandey on Saturday fixed August 17 as the next date of hearing on a plea seeking an order to the Archaeological Survey of India for conducting a survey of the closed cellars in the Gyanvapi mosque complex by using ground penetrating radar and other modern techniques. An Aerial view shows Gyanvapi mosque, left, …

1 year, 1 month ago

SC to hear Gyanvapi mosque committee’s plea against Allahabad HC order

Live Mint

The Supreme Court of India on Friday agreed to hear the Gyanvapi mosque committee's plea against the Allahabad HC order which held that the suit for restoration of the temple is maintainable. The plea in the top court was filed by the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid, the committee that manages the affairs of the Gyanvapi mosque. On December 19 last year, …

1 year, 1 month ago

Sealed cellars, hidden origin: Why what's beneath Gyanvapi sparks intrigue

India Today

The Allahabad High Court has decided that Hindu prayers will continue in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, dismissing a challenge to the recently instated practice. The controversy centres around "Vyas Ji Ka Tehkhana", a cellar where Shailendra Kumar Pathak, citing lineage and tradition, sought permission to resume Hindu worship practices halted since December 1993. However, the …

1 year, 1 month ago

Gyanvapi case : Allahabad High Court dismisses plea, Puja to continue in Gyanvapi’s cellar

The Hindu

Puja will continue in the southern cellar of the Varanasi-based Gyanvapi mosque as the Allahabad High Court on Monday dismissed the plea filed by the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee challenging a district court’s order to allow prayers. The Varanasi district court on January 31 allowed prayers inside the ‘Vyas Ka Tehkhana’ area of the Gyanvapi mosque complex, adjoining the Kashi …

1 year, 1 month ago

The Gyanvapi case and a sense of disquiet in Varanasi

The Hindu

On a cool, sunny day in February — typical weather for this time in India’s Gangetic plains — loud chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’ ring through the air inside the heavily guarded Kashi Vishwanath temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world. “Jaldi aage badho,” says a policeman to a group of Muslim boys …

1 year, 1 month ago

Fresh application in court for ASI survey of all the remaining cellars in Gyanvapi mosque

The Hindu

Days after a district court allowed puja inside one of the cellars of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, a Hindu plaintiff on Monday moved a fresh application before the court, seeking that directions be given to the Archaeological Survey of India to conduct a thorough survey of the remaining cellars inside the disputed structure. 1 in the pending Shringar Gauri …

1 year, 2 months ago

Hindus worship at Gyanvapi complex for second day, Muslims call for Varanasi bandh

India Today

Devotees gathered at the Gyanvapi complex in Varanasi and sang bhajans on Friday morning following court orders allowing the resumption of a practice said to have been discontinued three decades back. Heavy security was also deployed around the premises to maintain the law and order situation, as the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee has appealed to Muslims to keep their shops …

1 year, 2 months ago

Hindu priest offers prayers at cellar of Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi

The Hindu

A priest designated by the Kashi Vishwanath temple performed prayers at a cellar known as ‘Vyas Ji Ka Tehkhana’ inside the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi on Thursday after a district court ordered the local administration to unseal the premises which was sealed in 1993 on the orders of the then Samajwadi Party-ruled Uttar Pradesh government. Editorial | Legitimising revanchism: On …

1 year, 2 months ago

Uttar Pradesh: Devotees flock to 'Vyas Ka Tehkhana' inside Gyanvapi mosque post-district court order | VIDEO

India TV News

Uttar Pradesh news: After the Varanasi Court allowed Hindus to worship inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex, devotees flocked to the 'Vyas ka Tehkhana' inside the complex in Varanasi to offer prayers. Varanasi Court on Wednesday allowed Hindu devotees to offer prayers inside the 'Vyas Ka Tehkhana' area inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex. Another devotee named Mridul Mishra said, "Hamara purana …

1 year, 2 months ago

Hindu prayers begin inside India’s Mughal-era mosque after court order

Al Jazeera

Right-wing Hindu groups have been claiming the 17th-century mosque adjacent to a famous temple in Varanasi city for decades. Hindu worshippers have begun praying inside a 17th-century mosque in the Indian city of Varanasi, hours after a court order gave them the go-ahead at the disputed site. The Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi is one of several Muslim places of worship …

1 year, 2 months ago

'Gyanvapi Mosque verdict violation of Places of Worship Act': AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

India TV News

Gyanvapi case: As the Varanasi district court allowed the Hindu side to offer prayers in the southern cellar of Gyanvapi mosque, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi termed the order a violation of the Places of Worship Act. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief said that granting permission for worship in the inside the 'Vyas Ka Tekhana' area inside …

1 year, 2 months ago

VHP reacts to Varanasi court's Gyanvapi order; Uma Bharti suggests 'final solution'

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Reacting to a Varanasi court's order on the Gyanvapi mosque, BJP leader Uma Bharti on Wednesday demanded that temples should be built in Kashi and Mathura at the "original places". Varanasi's district court today granted the permission to the family of a priest to worship Hindu Gods in the Gyanvapi mosque's cellar. VHP working president Alok Kumar said: …

1 year, 2 months ago

Varanasi court permits Hindu worship inside sealed basement of Gyanvapi mosque; masjid committee to appeal

The Hindu

The Varanasi District Court on Wednesday allowed Hindu prayers to be offered inside the Vyas Ka Tekhana of the Gyanvapi mosque complex. Puja arrangements in seven days The order permitting prayers to resume came on the last working day of district judge Ajay Krishna Vishwesha, who has been hearing multiple pleas related to worship rights in the Gyanvapi mosque. VHP …

1 year, 2 months ago

Varanasi court allows Hindu side to worship inside Gyanvapi mosque's sealed basement

India TV News

In a significant development, the Varanasi court permitted Hindu devotees to worship within the confines of Gyanvapi mosque's sealed basement. Hindu devotees are authorised to offer prayers inside the sealed basement of Gyanvapi mosque, known as 'Vyas Ka Tekhana,' according to the recent verdict from Varanasi court. Initiation of worship The court directed the district administration to facilitate rituals involving …

1 year, 2 months ago

VHP calls on Intezamia Committee to hand over the disputed Gyanvapi site to Hindus

Op India

As the Archaeological Survey of India report confirmed that “there existed a Hindu temple prior to the construction of the existing structure” at the Gyanvapi site, the Vishva Hindu Parishad said on Saturday that the original site of Kashi Vishwanath be handed over to the Hindu community. “The Hindus be permitted to offer Sewa Puja to the Shivling found in …

1 year, 2 months ago

Citing ASI report, VHP asks Muslim side to hand over Gyanvapi structure to Hindus

Hindustan Times

Two days after the Archaeological Survey of India survey report on the Gyanvapi mosque complex was made public, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Saturday demanded that the structure be declared as a Hindu temple and urged the Muslim side to hand it over. On Thursday, Vishnu Shankar Jain, who represents the Hindu side in the Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath case, said that …

1 year, 2 months ago

Gyanvapi Case: VHP Calls for Handover of 'Original' Kashi Vishwanath Site, Says Mosque Must be Moved

News 18

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Saturday said the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee, representing the Muslim side in the Gyanvapi case, must hand over the original site of the Kashi Vishwanath temple to the Hindu side. The Hindutva outfit said handing over the site and “respectfully” moving the Gyanvapi mosque to another “appropriate place” will be “righteous action” on part of …

1 year, 2 months ago

Gyanvapi mosque committee should handover structure to Hindus: VHP chief

The Hindu

Anjum Intezamia Masjid Commitee, the trust which looks after the management of Varanasi-based Gyanvapi mosque, should agree to ‘respectfully’ shift the Gyanvapi mosque to another appropriate place and to hand over the original site of ‘Kashi Vishvanatha’ to the Hindu Society, said the international working president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad Alok Kumar. The evidence collected by the ASI from the …

1 year, 2 months ago

VHP demands Gyanvapi mosque be handed over to Hindu community, citing ASI survey

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Saturday demanded the Muslim community to hand over the Gyanvapi community to the Hindu community by claiming that the ASI report has "reconfirmed" that the mosque in Varanasi was constructed after "demolishing a temple" at the site. In a statement issued on Saturday, VHP's international working president, Alok Kumar, said that the evidence …

1 year, 2 months ago

Muslim side says ASI’s report on Gyanvapi not final verdict: ‘Responsibility to keep mosque safe’

Hindustan Times

A survey by the Archaeological Survey of India which said that a large Hindu temple existed before the construction of the Gyanvapi Masjid in Varanasi, is only a report and not a decision, the Muslim petitioners in the decades-old case said on Friday, adding that they’d study the document before deciding on their next move. The statement came even as …

1 year, 2 months ago

‘Pre-existing’ Hindu temple findings emerge in Gyanvapi case: 10 points

Live Mint

The Varanasi district court has decided to provide both litigants with the Archaeological Survey of India survey report on the Gyanvapi mosque complex. According to Jain, the survey affirms the presence of a substantial Hindu Temple predating the construction of the current structure at the Gyanvapi mosque complex. As reported by ANI, the ASI report on the Gyanvapi mosque complex …

1 year, 2 months ago

There existed a Hindu temple prior to construction of Gyanvapi mosque: Archaeological Survey of India

The Hindu

The western wall of the Gyanvapi mosque located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is the remaining part of a pre-existing Hindu temple, says the ground penetrating radar survey report of the structure prepared by the Archaeological Survey of India. The ASI report concluded that it can be said there existed a Hindu temple prior to the construction of the existing structure, …

1 year, 2 months ago

Temple existed at Gyanvapi: Hindu side cites ASI survey

Hindustan Times

A report by the Archaeological Survey of India found that a large Hindu temple existed before the construction of the Gyanvapi Masjid in Varanasi, lawyers for the Hindu petitioners in the decades-old case announced on Thursday, marking a decisive turn in the fractious communal dispute that will have sweeping ramifications. “The Arabic-Persian inscription found inside a room mentions that the …

1 year, 2 months ago

Gyanvapi case: Lawyer says ASI survey found remnants of Hindu temple in Varanasi mosque

Hindustan Times

Varanasi: Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, who is representing the Hindu side in the Gyanvapi Masjid-Kashi Vishwanath temple case, on Thursday claimed the Archaeological Survey of India has found remnants of a large Hindu temple inside the Varanasi mosque. Citing the 839-page ASI survey report, he said the mosque – which stands adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath Mandir – was built …

1 year, 2 months ago

Gyanvapi case: Grand Hindu temple existed before mosque, Hindu side lawyer quotes ASI survey

India TV News

Gyanvapi case: A grand Hindu temple existed prior to the construction of the existing structure in the Gyanvapi complex, the Archaeological Survey of India has mentioned in its survey report, informed Hindu Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain. "Based on scientific studies/survey carried out study of architectural remains, exposed features and artefacts inscriptions, art and sculptures, it can be said that there …

1 year, 2 months ago

Varanasi Court orders Gyanvapi basement keys to be handed over to DM

Op India

A district court in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh has directed that the keys to the “Vyas ji ka tehkhana” basement in the Gyanvapi complex be handed over to the district magistrate. “Therefore, district magistrate of Varanasi is appointed receiver of Vyas ji’s basement,” the court said. This comes two days after the Supreme Court allowed the cleaning of the ‘wazukhana’ …

1 year, 2 months ago

Gyanvapi mosque-Kashi Vishvanath Temple: SC allows cleaning of ‘wazukhana’ where Shivling was found

Op India

On Tuesday, January 16, the Supreme Court allowed the cleaning of the ‘wazukhana’ inside the disputed Gyanvapi mosque where the ‘Shivling’ was found on May 16, 2022, during a court-mandated survey. Gyanvapi case | Supreme Court allows an application of Hindu side's petitioners seeking direction for cleaning the entire area of ‘wazukhana’ of Gyanvapi mosque where the ‘Shivling’ was found, …

1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Allows Cleaning Of Water Tank In Gyanvapi Mosque

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the cleaning of the wuzukhana of the Gyanvapi mosque at Varanasi, where a shivling was claimed to have been found during a commission survey in May 2022.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandracuhd, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra allowed an application filed by the Hindu plaintiffs, who seek the right. …

1 year, 3 months ago

Gyanvapi case: Hindu petitioners file plea in SC to clean ‘wazukhana’ area

Live Mint

The Hindu petitioners seeking direction from the district magistrate of Varanasi for cleaning the entire area of 'wazukhana' or ablution pond of Gyanvapi mosque, have filed an application to this end, reported news agency ANI. According to the Hindu petitioners, the 'wazukhana' of Gyanvapi mosque is the place where the alleged 'Shivling' was found and is the reservoir where devotees …

1 year, 3 months ago

Gyanvapi mosque-Kashi Vishvanath Temple: Application filed in SC for cleaning of ‘wazukhana’ where Shivling was found

Op India

An application was filed in the Supreme Court by the Hindu petitioners seeking direction from the District Magistrate of Varanasi for cleaning the entire area of ‘wazukhana’ of Gyanvapi mosque where the alleged ‘Shivling’ was found and maintaining hygienic condition. The application filed through advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain said fish in the water tank have died and due to the …

1 year, 3 months ago

‘1991 Act not violated’: Allahabad HC on Gyanvapi mosque pleas

Hindustan Times

A bouquet of pleas filed by Hindu petitioners seeking worshipping rights inside the Gyanvapi Masjid complex and the removal of the mosque is not barred by the 1991 Places of Worship Act, the Allahabad high court ruled on Tuesday, marking a crucial turn in the decades-old dispute that will have reverberations across a raft of similarly sensitive cases. The high …

1 year, 3 months ago

Gyanvapi case: Allahabad HC allows suits seeking restoration of temple

Deccan Chronicle

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday dismissed pleas challenging the maintainability of a 1991 suit seeking the 'restoration' of a temple where the Gyanvapi mosque now exists in Varanasi, while observing that the 'religious character' of a disputed place can only be decided by the court. In an important observation, Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal said the Act did not …

1 year, 3 months ago

ASI files report on scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi district court

The Hindu

The Archaeological Survey of India on December 18 submitted its report on the scientific survey of the Gyanvapi mosque premises in the Varanasi district court. A petition has been moved by the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee that manages the 17th century Gyanvapi mosque to be provided the content of the survey report; that the court should ensure the report was …

1 year, 3 months ago

BREAKING | ASI Submits Its Sealed Cover Report On The Scientific Survey Of Gyanvapi Mosque Before Varanasi Court

Live Law

In a significant development which is likely to affect the ongoing Kashi Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Mosque dispute, the ASI today submitted before the Varanasi Court, its report on the scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque premises.ASI submitted the report before the Varanasi district Judge AK Vishvesha. In a significant development which is likely to affect the ongoing Kashi Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Mosque dispute, …

1 year, 4 months ago

Gyanvapi mosque complex: ASI again seeks more time to submit scientific survey report

The Hindu

The Archaeological Survey of India on Tuesday sought three more weeks from the district court in Varanasi for submitting the scientific survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque complex. The district court of Varanasi had asked the ASI to submit the report on the Gyanvapi Masjid complex by November 28. On Tuesday, the ASI sought an extension of three weeks, saying …

1 year, 5 months ago

Allahabad HC Junks Priest’s Plea To Receive Devotees' Offerings Made To Naugrah Shivlings In Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court has rejected a petition filed by a Pujari seeking permission to worship and receive offerings made by devotees to Naugrah Shivlings established within Sri Kashi Vishwanath Temple corridor in Varanasi. Essentially, it was Giri’s case that he has the right to install a donation box and worship in the Navgraha Shivlinga located inside the Kashi Vishwanath …

1 year, 6 months ago

Gyanvapi case: Hindu side approaches Supreme Court for survey of sealed area

India Today

The Hindu side in the Gyanvapi case on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court urging it to issue directions to the Archaeological Survey of India to conduct a survey of the sealed area and a structure claimed to be a 'Shivaling' inside the mosque premises. The application appealed for ASI to undertake scientific investigation of the ‘Shivaling’, and submit a report …

1 year, 6 months ago

Gyanvapi dispute: ASI told to submit objects found in survey to District Magistrate

The Hindu

The Varanasi district court directed the Archaeological Survey of India to submit objects found during its survey of the Gyanvapi mosque, which are related to Hinduism or are historically significant, with the District Magistrate. The order was passed by the court while allowing two applications moved by Rakhi Singh, a plaintiff in the Shringar Gauri worshipping suit of 2022, which …

1 year, 6 months ago

Gyanvapi case: Submit items related to Hindu religion, court tells survey team

India Today

A Varanasi court on Wednesday ordered the Archaeological Survey of India to hand over all historically significant objects related to the Hindu religion discovered during the ongoing survey of the Gyanvapi mosque to the District Magistrate, reported Live Law. “Whatever objects and materials are obtained from the site in question, which are related to the facts of this case or …

1 year, 6 months ago

Gyanvapi case: Varanasi District Court to hear Hindu side’s petition today

Live Mint

Varanasi District Court will hear the petitions in a case related to the Gyanvapi mosque case from the Hindu side today. Hindu Side Advocate Subhash Nandan Chaturvedi told the media, "Our main point in today's hearing is that the evidence collected by the ASI during the survey should be kept in an evidence room. A Varanasi court on Friday granted …

1 year, 6 months ago

Gyanvapi management opposes ASI plea for more time to complete mosque survey

Firstpost

The Varanasi district court had on July 21 directed the ASI to conduct a “detailed scientific survey” – including excavations, wherever necessary – to determine if the Gyanvapi mosque located next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple is built upon a temple. Government counsel Rajesh Mishra said the ASI has given an application in the court of District Judge A K …

1 year, 7 months ago

Allahabad HC to take up pleas on Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi dispute today

Live Mint

The Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, Pritinker Diwakar, will hear the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi Mosque dispute today, August 28, Monday, regarding the maintainability of a suit filed before a Varanasi court, according to a report published by the news agency PTI. The petitions also challenge a Varanasi court direction to the Archaeological Survey of India to conduct a comprehensive …

1 year, 7 months ago

Court-mandated ASI survey raises fears of Gyanvapi mosque going the Babri way

The Hindu

Published : Aug 24, 2023 11:00 IST - 11 MINS READ I’m in a hole because at some point I found a shovel and started digging. The demands relating to the issue have been incremental: from a group of five petitioners seeking in a Varanasi court in 2021 the right to worship Ma Shringar Gauri, Ganesh, Hanuman, and other “visible …

1 year, 7 months ago

Gyanvapi case: fresh application seeks curbs on entry to mosque to protect Hindu symbols

The Hindu

One of the plaintiffs in the Gyanvyapi worship rights suit, Rakhi Singh, on Friday filed a fresh application in the court of Varanasi District Judge, seeking sealing of certain areas inside the Gyanvapi Mosque premises where symbols pertaining to Hindu religion exist. The application, which also sought the court to regulate/ restrict the number of people who offer namaaz at …

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Govinda visits Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, offers prayers and performs rituals. Watch

Hindustan Times

Actor-turned-politician Govinda visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday. Govinda visits Ujjain temple, offers prayers The actor offered prayers at the temple and expressed his joy after performing the required rituals. He was Govinda performs rituals at the temple The actor folded his hands as he took blessings from the priests. The actor offered prayers and …

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1 week, 4 days ago

From the India Today archives (2022) | Prayers in conflict: The mandir-masjid wars

India Today

Once upon a time, there was a king—three quarter Rajput and one quarter nomad by lineage—and he built one of the most beautiful monuments in the world.’ Facts are only the bare bricks. On April 18, women petitioners filed a suit in another Varanasi court, demanding permission to worship Maa Shringar Gauri, and “Ganesh, Hanuman and Nandi idols” they claimed …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Shivling, idols vandalised in UP's Radha Krishna temple, Hindu groups protest

Hindustan Times

A 'shivling' and an idol were on Tuesday found damaged at a temple in the Mohalla Bada Bazar area in the district, triggering protests by Hindu groups. Circle Officer Nitish Garg said that footage from CCTVs installed around the temple is being scanned and the accused will soon be caught by the police. According to the police, the devotees who …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Lie Spread Against Hindu Community, Houses Of Bajrang Dal Workers Attacked': VHP On Nagpur Violence

ABP News

The VHP on Tuesday condemned the Nagpur violence over a demand to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and sought strictest action against those involved. Stones were hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, …

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High security at Aurangzeb tomb in Sambhajinagar after Hindu outfit's ‘Babri-like fate’ threat

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

High security at Aurangzeb tomb in Sambhajinagar after Hindu outfit's ‘Babri-like fate’ threat

Hindustan Times

Heavy security deployed at Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar amid Hindu outfits Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal's have threat of a “Babri Masjid-like fate” if its demand to remove the structure is not met by the state government. Security outside the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, Sunday, March 16. Bajrang Dal members also staged protest …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Fact Check: No, This Image Doesn't Show A Shivling at Mecca

Deccan Chronicle

A photo showing people around a stone pillar with a low, circular boundary wall, is being shared on social media, where users have claimed that it shows a Shivling at Saudi Arabia's Mecca, the holy site for those practising Islam. : No, it shows one of the three pillars signifying the devil, or Shaitaan, in Islam, which Hajj pilgrims throw …

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Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid, 10 Other Mosques Covered With Tarpaulin Sheet Ahead Of Holi: Video

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3 weeks ago

Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid, 10 Other Mosques Covered With Tarpaulin Sheet Ahead Of Holi: Video

ABP News

The Shahi Jama Masjid and several other mosques in the Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh have been covered with plastic sheets and tarpaulins ahead of the Holi celebrations on March 14. In view of the Holi procession route, the Sambhal authorities have ordered the Sambhal Jama Masjid and ten other mosques in the district to be covered. #WATCH | Uttar …

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3 weeks ago

Sambhal Jama Masjid case: Allahabad HC allows ASI to whitewash mosque from outside, decorate with lights

Live Mint

Sambhal Jama Masjid case: The Allahabad High Court gave permission to the Archaeological Survey of India to whitewash the mosque from the outside and also decorate it with lights without tampering with anything. According to news agency PTI, the Allahabad High Court directed the ASI to undertake and complete whitewashing of Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal within one week. …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Sambhal Mosque Row | 'State On Affidavit If You Claim Protected Monuments Can't Be Allowed To Be Whitewashed': Allahabad HC To ASI

Live Law

Hearing the Sambhal Jama Mosque Management Committee's plea seeking permission for the whitewashing of the Mosque, the Allahabad High Court today directed the counsel appearing for the Archaeological Survey of India to file an affidavit if it was claiming that whitewashing a protected monument can not be permitted.Although Advocate Manoj Kumar Singh, representing the ASI, clarified that. Hearing the Sambhal …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Brahmin community in Dehradun condemns plans for Kedarnath-inspired temple in Etawah

New Indian Express

In their written protest to the government, Mahasangh officials made it clear: "The Uttarakhand government had promised that if anyone attempts to construct a replica of the Kedarnath temple or any of the four sacred shrines, strict legal action will be taken. The trust there collected donations using this name, which faced strong opposition from temple priests, saints, and local …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Multi-storey building coming up near Golden Temple triggers row

Hindustan Times

A multi-storey building which is coming up in the galliara outside the Golden Temple Complex has drawn flak from Sikh groups as two storeys of the under-construction facility are visible from Ghanta Ghar Deori and parikrama, affecting the ambience of the historic buildings of Akal Takht and Golden Temple. Punjab Human Rights Organisation chief investigator, advocate Sarabjit Singh Verka who …

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Hidden shrines of Shiva in Rajasthan

Firstpost

Standing tall in a land where many temples were destroyed, every time a puja is done in these temples, it is a tribute to their fortitude and that of the faithful who have come here for centuries A few days ago, Shiva temples across the country witnessed crowds gathering on Maha Shivaratri. The first of these, at Baroli, is a …

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No new construction, renovation works in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, says Supreme Court

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed any new construction or renovation at the centuries-old religious structures inside the Mehrauli Archaeological Park in the capital including the 13th Century Ashiq Allah Dargah and Chillagah of Baba Farid, the revered Sufi saint. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing a plea filed by one Zameer Ahmed …

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Grand Shivaratri celebrations mark north Andhra

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: The temple and festival committees of various temples in north Andhra left no stone unturned in celebrating the Maha Shivaratri festival. The Pandava temples in Mahendragiri within the Mandasa mandal of Srikakulam district bordering Andhra and Odisha have a special significance during Maha Shivaratri. Devotees found the Endala Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple in Ravivalasa, Tekkali, beautifully decorated for the Maha …

Devotees Temple Shivaratri Maha Shivaratri Mark North

1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Shivaratri: Lord Shiva temples witnessed unprecedented rush in Vizianagaram, Srikakulam

The Hindu

Lord Shiva temples both in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts in Andhra Pradesh witnessed an unprecedented rush of devotees who offered special prayers to the presiding deities on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. Oldest temples such as Mudu-Kovellu located in Fort junction, Edu-Kovellu in Babametta of Vizianagaram, Ramatheertham in Nellimarla, Punyagiri temple in Srungavarapukota constituency wore a festive look with special …

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Woman Carries Shivling To Taj Mahal On Maha Shivratri, Pours Gangajal — Watch Viral Video

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Woman Carries Shivling To Taj Mahal On Maha Shivratri, Pours Gangajal — Watch Viral Video

ABP News

A video of a woman offering 'gangajal' on a 'shivling' she carried to the Taj Mahal on Maha Shivratri has gone viral on social media. She placed the shivling in one corner, offered prayers and then offered Gangajal inside the Taj Mahal. Agra:- Meera Rathaur of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha’s women’s wing went viral for offering Gangajal to a Shivling …

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Mahashivratri 2025: 5 Temples In Delhi Dedicated To Lord Shiva To Seek Blessings On This Auspicious Day

ABP News

Mahashivratri 2025: Mahashivratri is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Hindus, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This festival is celebrated all over India, where devotees either fast, pray, and perform puja in various temples for the well-being and blessings of Lord Shiva. Here are some of the temples in Delhi, dedicated to Lord Shiva, that must be …

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Shivling Stolen From Centuries-Old Dwarka Temple On Maha Shivratri Eve, Scuba Divers Deployed

ABP News

Maha Shivratri: A 'Shivling' was stolen from a centuries-old temple in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka on Tuesday, following which scuba divers were called in and a multi-agency operation was launched. The incident occurred at the Shree Bhidbhanjan Bhavaneeshvar Mahadev temple near the famous pilgrimage site of Harsiddhi Mataji temple. "The base of the Shivling was found lying on the beach nearby, …

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Seers Showered With Flower Petals As They Enter Kashi Vishwanath Temple On Maha Shivratri — WATCH

ABP News

As seers made their way to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple on Maha Shivratri, they were showered with flower petals in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. #WATCH | Varanasi, UP | Flower petals are being showered at saints at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on the occasion of #Mahashivratri2025 pic.twitter.com/PpIEcj8WIk — ANI February 26, 2025 Earlier it was said that pilgrims, along with saints from …

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Mahakumbh 2025: Massive Influx of Devotees in Prayagraj, Varanasi & Ayodhya on Maha Shivratri

ABP News

Mahakumbh 2025: A large number of devotees are arriving in Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Ayodhya to celebrate Maha Shivratri with great devotion and fervor. The spiritual significance of this festival has drawn pilgrims from across the country, leading to a surge in footfall at major temples and religious sites.In Prayagraj, the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025 has further amplified the influx of devotees, …

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Disputed well near Sambhal’s mosque a public property: UP

Hindustan Times

The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Supreme Court that the well near the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal is situated on public land and has no connection with the mosque, countering claims made by the mosque management committee. Disputed well near Sambhal’s mosque a public property: UP In a status report submitted before the apex court, the state government …

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Srimukhalingam and Matsyagundam temples gear up for Maha Shivaratri Jatara

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: The famous Shiva temples of Srimukhalingam and Matsyagundam in northern Andhra Pradesh are bustling with activity in the run-up to the grand Maha Shivaratri Jatara. Maha Shivaratri, one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm throughout North Andhra. ASR sub-collector Shauryaman Patel, speaking at …

Temple Shiva Shivaratri Maha Shivaratri Maha Shivaratri Jatara Matsyagundam Srimukhalingam

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Well Near Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid A Public Property, Not Part Of Mosque: UP Govt Tells SC

ABP News

The Uttar Pradesh government told the Supreme Court that the well near Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid is public property and not part of the mosque. Meanwhile, the mosque committee has filed a petition against the excavation and search for ancient wells in Sambhal, particularly seeking to maintain the status quo for the well near the mosque. Mosque Committee Misled SC …

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Mahashivratri rush: VIP darshan suspended at Kashi Vishwanath temple from Feb 25-27

Deccan Chronicle

Varanasi: Anticipating a heavy rush of devotees during Mahashivratri, authorities have decided to suspend the VIP 'darshan' facility at the Kashi Vishwanath temple here from February 25 to 27. Kashi Vishwanath Temple's Chief Executive Officer, Vishw Bhushan Mishra said on Monday that the number of visitors to the temple has significantly increased due to the return flow of devotees from …

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Well near disputed Sambhal mosque situated on public land: UP to Supreme Court

India Today

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday submitted a status report to the Supreme Court regarding the disputed mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, saying the well near the structure is situated on public land. The report was filed in response to an application by the Shahi Jama Masjid Committee to maintain the current state of affairs with respect to a private …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Mankameshwar and Buddheshwar temple: Lko DM reviews Mahashivratri preparations

Hindustan Times

District magistrate Visakh G inspected the Mankameshwar Temple located at Daliganj and the Buddheshwar Temple, Para, and reviewed the arrangements put in place in view of Mahashivratri, on Saturday. Visakh directed that an integrated control room be established at Mankameshwar Police Chowki by deploying officers of departments like police, additional city magistrate, municipal corporation, health department, electricity department etc, round …

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Maha Shivrati 2025: 12 Jyotirlingas In India To Visit During This Auspicious Festival

ABP News

Mahashivrati 2025: Mahashivratri is one of the most significant Hindu festivals which is dedicated to Lord Shiva that symbolises devotion, meditation, and spiritual awakening. Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga, Andhra Pradesh: Situated on Srisailam hill, this temple is dedicated to both Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Madhya Pradesh: Located in Ujjain, Mahakaleshwar is the only one jyotirlinga where the worship of …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

VHP's Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti warns of mass movement if Sanjauli mosque is not demolished in 15 days

New Indian Express

SHIMLA: Members of Viswa Hindu Parishad 's Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti and a civil society group have demanded that the civic body demolish a mosque in the Sanjauli locality here and warned of a 'mass movement' if it was not done within 15 days. In December the municipal commissioner here granted the Sanjauli mosque committee three months to raze the 'unauthorised' …

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VHP warns of mass movement if Sanjauli mosque is not demolished in 15 days

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VHP warns of mass movement if Sanjauli mosque is not demolished in 15 days

New Indian Express

Mosque Sanjauli 15 Days Mass Movement

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Shivratri 2025: 7 famous Shiva temples in India

India TV News

Image Source : Canva 1/8 Shivratri 2025: 7 famous Shiva temples in India Image Source : Social 2/8 Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is one of the most revered Shiva temples in India. Image Source : Social 3/8 Somnath Temple in Gujarat is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Image Source : Social 6/8 Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand is …

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After Tension In Hyderabad Over Meat In Temple, Police Find A 'Cat' Angle

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A controversy broke out on Wednesday in Telangana's Hyderabad after meat was discovered inside a temple. Earlier in the day, protests erupted after a piece of meat was found inside the Lord Shiva Temple located within the Hanuman Temple premises under the jurisdiction of Tappachabutra Police Station. According to a statement released by Hyderabad Police, they received information on Wednesday …

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Massive traffic jams witnessed as devotees reach Kashi after taking holy dip at Sangam, check advisory

India TV News

Varanasi: Massive traffic jams witnessed on the way as lakhs of devotees are trying to reach Kashi and Ayodhya after taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Director of Information, Shishir, shared videos showing normal traffic movement in different parts of Prayagraj, including Balson Crossing, Mazar Crossing, Kalash Crossing, Indian Crossing, Lucknow-Prayagraj …

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Orissa High Court notice to collector over illegal construction of temple at Jaleswar

New Indian Express

CUTTACK: Construction of a temple on encroached gochar land at Rajnagar village in Balasore district’s Jaleswar tehsil has come under the Orissa High Court scanner. Acting on a petition seeking intervention against construction of the temple, a single judge bench of Justice SK Panigrahi has issued notice to secretary Revenue & Disaster Management department and the district collector. The HC …

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7 spiritual ghats in Varanasi you must visit in Maha Shivaratri 2025

India Today

Varanasi, the spiritual capital that holds a major momentouseness in the Hindu religion, is not only a place to be considered holy but a destination where every follower of Hindu customs must want to visit once in a lifetime. DASHASHWAMDH GHAT Image: PTI This scenic ghat is believed to have been created by Lord Brahma who performed ten horse sacrifices …

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Devotees flood Varanasi Ghats, lanes, stretch district admn bandobast to limits

Hindustan Times

Lanes and roads leading to Ghats in Varanasi were packed with pilgrims on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday and a very large crowd of devotees reached the city from the Mahakumbh. Devotees offered prayers to Baba Kashi Vishwanath and a huge number of devotees offered prayers to Baba Kaal Bhairva on Wednesday after taking bath in the Ganga. …

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7 temples you must visit on your trip to Vrindavan and Mathura

India TV News

Image Source : Social 1/8 7 temples you must visit on your trip to Vrindavan and Mathura Image Source : Social 2/8 Banke Bihari Temple : This is one of the most important temples that is dedicated to Banke Bihari Ji, a unique form of Krishna standing in a charming, bent posture. Image Source : Social 5/8 Dwarkadhish Temple : …

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460 years since the battle of Talikota: Lost temples near Hampi still remain silent

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The need of the hour is for a Greater Hampi Heritage Zone, one that allows interested people to explore this rich historic space and ensures better protection January 23rd marked 460 years since a near-apocalyptic event in Indian History. The Kalleshwara Temple at Ambali in Bellary district Kumaraswamy Betta : Accessed via pathways traversed by load carrying trucks, this place …

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Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Dispute: SC extends stay on court-monitored survey of mosque complex

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its stay on the Allahabad High Court's order that permitted a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura. List in the week commencing April 1.” The Bench said in the meanwhile the interim order of the Allahabad High Court staying the court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque complex will continue …

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Krishna Janmabhoomi Case | Supreme Court Extends Stay On HC Order For Commission Inspection Of Shahi Idgah Mosque

Live Law

The Supreme Court today extended the interim stay on the order of the Allahabad High Court for the inspection of the Shahi Eidgah Mosque by a Court Commissioner.The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan was considering the appeals filed by the Mosque Committee challenging the Allahabad High Court's order. The Supreme Court today extended the …

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SC extends stay on court-monitored survey of Shahi Idgah mosque complex in Mathura

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its stay on the Allahabad High Court's order that permitted a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura. SC extends stay on court-monitored survey of Shahi Idgah mosque complex in Mathura The complex is located adjacent to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, a site of significant religious importance for Hindus. …

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Shahi Idgah mosque complex case: Supreme Court extends stay on court-monitored survey in UP's Mathura

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Shahi Idgah mosque complex case: Supreme Court extends stay on court-monitored survey in UP's Mathura

India TV News

Shahi Idgah mosque complex case: The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its stay on the Allahabad High Court's order that permitted a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan said it will defer the hearing on the plea of the ‘Committee …

Court Order Hindu Survey High Shahi Mosque

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Arrangements reviewed for ‘Maha Kumbabishekam’ to be held in Kaleshwaram from February 7 to 9

The Hindu

Maha Kumbabishekam will be organised on a grand scale at the historic Sri Kaleshwara Sri Mukteshwara Swamy temple in Kaleshwaram from February 7 to 9, 2025, Jayashankar Bhupalpally District Collector Rahul Sharma said. He also reviewed various development works taken up in Kaleshwaram in view of the ‘Saraswati Pushkaralu’, slated to be held in the famous pilgrim centre from May …

Kaleshwaram

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Tiruvalluvar temple in Mylapore to be reconstructed with granite; CM Stalin will lay foundation stone, says Minister

The Hindu

In about two years, idols of Tamil poet Tiruvalluvar and his wife Vasuki in Mylapore will be housed inside a new rough-cut granite temple, which will be constructed at a cost of ₹19 crore, replacing the old brick and mortar structure. It is believed that the poet was born under an Iluppai tree in Mylapore and, hence, the temple came …

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5 temple towns in West India you can visit this year

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Image Source : Social 1/6 5 temple towns in West India you can visit this year Image Source : Social 2/6 Dwarkadhish Temple, Gujarat: This is located in Dwarka City of Gujarat and is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Image Source : Social 3/6 Somnath Temple, Gujarat: This temple is located in Prabhas Patan in Saurashtra of Gujarat. Image Source : …

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Vaishnava temples see huge turnout for Vaikunta Ekadasi

Deccan Chronicle

Following the recent stampede at Tirupati, officials took extra precautions to ensure smooth crowd management by deploying staff and volunteers, while the major temples had support from police personnel. TTD-run temples in Himayatnagar and Jubilee Hills, Birla Mandir, Chilkur Balaji Temple, Iskcon temples in Secunderabad and Abids, and the Charminar Balaji Temple witnessed huge crowds. "We visit every year on …

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Sambhal mosque well row: SC orders status quo, issues notice to Centre, ASI

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Friday directed that status quo be maintained with respect to a well located near the entrance of the Shahi Jama Masjid at Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh. A Bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar issued directions to private respondents and local authorities at Sambhal on an application filed by the management …

Court Status Quo Sambhal Mosque

2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC issues notice in Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid well dispute, orders status quo

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice on a plea by the Sambhal's Jama Masjid management committee, and ordered status quo with regard to a private well located near the entrance of the mosque. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar directed that no steps be taken regarding the well without its permission and instructed …

Status Shahi Plea Mosque Jama Masjid Status Quo Sambhal

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sambhal Masjid Row | Supreme Court Directs No Action On Notices Which Claim Well Near Mosque As Hindu Temple

Live Law

The Supreme Court today restrained Uttar Pradesh authorities from giving effect to any notice issued regarding the well near the Sambhal mosque, including the notices/posters put up by the Sambhal Municipality.The bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing the petition filed by the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid Committee challenging the. The Supreme Court …

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Opening well for Hindus will disturb peace: Sambhal mosque panel moves top court

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Opening well for Hindus will disturb peace: Sambhal mosque panel moves top court

India Today

The Shahi Jama Masjid committee in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal approached the Supreme Court on Thursday, seeking a directive to the District Magistrate to refrain from initiating an investigation into a private well located within the mosque's premises. The mosque authorities argued that opening the well for Hindu prayers would disturb the peace in Sambhal, which witnessed deadly clashes in November …

Court Shahi Sambhal Mosque Panel

2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC issues notice in Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid well dispute, orders status quo

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the district magistrate to maintain status quo on reviving or allowing prayers at a "private" well located near the entrance of the Mughal-era Jama Masjid mosque in Sambhal. Considering a plea of the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid management committee on the issue, a bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and …

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