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Supreme Court puts Karnataka on notice over Chikkamagaluru shrine worship rights

The Supreme Court has issued a stern directive to the Karnataka government to clarify its position on the contentious worship rights at a shrine in the state that holds religious significance for both Hindus and Muslims. The top court has granted the state eight more weeks to make a decision on the shrine in Chikkamagaluru, Datta Peeta, calling this the …

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3 days, 19 hours ago

Datta Peetha Shrine controversy: SC gives Karnataka govt two months to decide on worship rights for Hindus and Muslims

Op India

On the 7th of January, the Supreme Court allowed a final opportunity for the Karnataka government to take a decision regarding the worship rights at the holy shrine Datta Peeta of Bababudangiri in Chikkamagaluru district, which is worshipped by both Hindus and Muslims. The court directed the Karnataka government to make its decision within the next 8 weeks and said …

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1 week, 1 day ago

PM Modi greets people on 'Urs' of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on the 'Urs' of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, and wished for happiness and peace into everyone's lives. New Delhi, Jan 02 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi hands over a ceremonial 'Chadar' to Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju and BJP Minority Morcha President Jamal Siddiqui to be offered on his behalf at …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Katra ropeway row: J-K administration announces release of 18 detained protesters | Details

India TV News

Katra ropeway row: As many as 18 people detained during demonstrations against the proposed ropeway project in Katra, the base camp for the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu, were released on Tuesday. They arrived in Katra to jubilant celebrations, where hundreds of people welcomed them," said a spokesperson for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti. It should be …

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Katra strike enters 7th day, know why locals are protesting against the ropeway project

India TV News

Tensions in Katra intensify with the protest against the Vaishno Devi ropeway entering the seventh day on Tuesday. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti called for the shutdown on Wednesday to protest against the proposed ropeway project in Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. Health check-up of youths on hunger strike The health department officials conducted a full …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Katra remains shut for 5th day against ropeway project; BJP MLA joins protesters

Hindustan Times

Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir, remained shut for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday in protest against a proposed ropeway project in the Trikuta hills, with BJP MLA Baldev Raj Sharma threatening to sit on a hunger strike if those detained are not released within 24 hours. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Shutdown in Katra against ropeway project enters second day, protesters launch hunger strike

Hindustan Times

A shutdown in Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir, against a proposed ropeway project entered its second day on Thursday, with the protesters sitting on a hunger strike to press for the release of those detained by police the day before. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti has called for a 72-hour …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ex-Assad Regime Forces Kill 14 as Syria Sees Upsurge in Violence

Live Mint

-- Forces loyal to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad killed 14 police members and wounded 10 others, according to the caretaker government, as the country experiences its worst violence since the autocrat’s toppling early this month. Several deadly incidents in recent days underscore the fragile security situation in Syria following the downfall of Assad’s long-standing regime. The interior ministry said …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Deshpande Church: The 57-year-old Pune shrine where prayers are held in Marathi

India Today

Nestled in the heart of Pune, the Deshpande Church not only stands out for its cultural significance, but also for the history behind its unique name. The Deshpande Church is located in Pune's Kasba Peth THE ORIGIN OF DESHPANDE CHURCH The story of the Deshpande Church dates back to the mid-20th century. All prayers in the church are conducted in …

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Protests in Syria after ‘old’ video shows attack on Alawite shrine

Al Jazeera

Thousands hit the streets as police impose curfews in four cities as a preventive measure. Syria’s new rulers said the video was “old” and “unknown groups” were behind the attack, saying “republishing” the video served to “stir up strife”, a day after hundreds protested in Damascus against the torching of a Christmas tree. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Dhadi system’ for Trinity’s darshan

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: The state government is set to introduce queue system for darshan of the Trinity at Shree Jagannath Temple from January 1, informed Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Sunday. “The necessary work will be completed by December 27 or 28 and the new system introduced on an experimental basis on December 30 and 31,” he added. “Special arrangements are being …

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Sabarimala Virtual Queue: Devaswom Board To Cap Daily Pilgrim Quota; 50,000 Limit Set For December 25

ABP News

As part of the Mandala Makaravilakku festival, the Travancore Devaswom Board has issued restrictions on daily tickets for the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple during peak times in order to manage the large influx of visitors. On December 25, when the ceremonial procession of the "Thanka Anki" for the Mandala Puja take place, a maximum of 54,000 devotees will be permitted to …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Will take up issue of Vaishno Devi ropeway project before CM: Gulabgarh MLA

Hindustan Times

National Conference MLA from Gulabgarh assembly constituency Engineer Khurshied Ahmed on Monday met leaders of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti and assured to raise their demand before the chief minister Omar Abdullah. Hundreds of people on Sunday took out a rally through the main market in Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi …

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4 weeks ago

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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4 weeks, 1 day ago

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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4 weeks, 1 day ago

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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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Alex beats odds to carry devotees to abode of Lord Ayyappa

New Indian Express

PATHANAMTHITTA: For E Alex, a dolly carrier with disability, his regular trips braving heights, weather, and through crowded forest paths beelining devotees and speeding tractor trailers, to the hill shrine of Sabarimala, is not just a routine but also a devotion to Lord Ayyappa. But for Alex, a lean person with an amputated right hand, it is no mean feat …

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1 month ago

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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1 month ago

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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1 month 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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1 month ago

As Sukhbir Badal escapes bid on life, how renowned temples are guarded

India Today

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal survived an assassination bid on Wednesday at Amritsar's Golden Temple when a former Khalistani terrorist opened fire at him while the leader was doing his sewa as part of a religious punishment. AYODHYA RAM TEMPLE, UTTAR PRADESH Security arrangements at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, which opened on January 22, include a two-level zone …

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1 month 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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1 month, 1 week ago

Fact Check: Bangladesh Shrine Being Demolished In Viral Video Is Not Hindu Temple But A Mazar

ABP News

A video circulating online claims that a Hindu temple was demolished in Bangladesh. Numerous social media users shared the video, alleging it depicts Bangladeshis attacking a Hindu temple. However, our investigation revealed that the viral video actually shows the demolition of the shrine of Ali Khwaza, also known as Ali Pagol, a Muslim saint, rather than a Hindu temple. The …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Bangladesh: Is Yunus facilitating the rise of an Islamist Republic?

India Today

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, has begun a series of consultations with political parties over the next couple of days to finalise a future roadmap for the beleaguered nation. So, Yunus is doing what Bangladesh’s two military rulers, Generals Ziaur Rahman and Hussein Muhammed Ershad, did in the 1980s following the ouster of the …

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Supreme Court puts Karnataka on notice over Chikkamagaluru shrine worship rights

Datta Peetha Shrine controversy: SC gives Karnataka govt two months to decide on worship rights for Hindus and Muslims

PM Modi greets people on 'Urs' of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

Katra ropeway row: J-K administration announces release of 18 detained protesters | Details

Katra strike enters 7th day, know why locals are protesting against the ropeway project

Katra remains shut for 5th day against ropeway project; BJP MLA joins protesters

Shutdown in Katra against ropeway project enters second day, protesters launch hunger strike

Ex-Assad Regime Forces Kill 14 as Syria Sees Upsurge in Violence

Deshpande Church: The 57-year-old Pune shrine where prayers are held in Marathi

Protests in Syria after ‘old’ video shows attack on Alawite shrine

‘Dhadi system’ for Trinity’s darshan

Sabarimala Virtual Queue: Devaswom Board To Cap Daily Pilgrim Quota; 50,000 Limit Set For December 25

Will take up issue of Vaishno Devi ropeway project before CM: Gulabgarh MLA

Christmas Advent calendar 2024 from The Hindu

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

The most beautiful Virgin of Guadalupe shrine in Southern California

Alex beats odds to carry devotees to abode of Lord Ayyappa

The spectre of fundamentalism rises over Syria

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

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

As Sukhbir Badal escapes bid on life, how renowned temples are guarded

Strikes, protests at hill shrine unacceptable, says Kerala HC

Fact Check: Bangladesh Shrine Being Demolished In Viral Video Is Not Hindu Temple But A Mazar

Bangladesh: Is Yunus facilitating the rise of an Islamist Republic?