किसने बनाए मंदिर–चर्च–मस्जिद–गुरुद्वारे? मानव इतिहास में धार्मिक स्थलों की उत्पत्ति उतनी ही पुरानी है जितनी सभ्यताओं की अपनी यात्रा। मंदिर, चर्च, मस्जिद और गुरुद्वारे केवल पूजा या प्रार्थना की जगहें नहीं हैं, बल्कि वे मनुष्य की आस्था, संस्कृति, भावनाओं और आध्यात्मिक खोज के साक्षी भी हैं। इन स्थलों के निर्माण के पीछे किसी एक व्यक्ति का हाथ नहीं होता, बल्कि पूरी सभ्यता का विकास, आध्यात्मिक नेताओं की शिक्षाएँ और समय के साथ बढ़ती सामाजिक आवश्यकताएँ […]
मटन बिरयानी प्रसाद: वह मंदिर जहाँ हर साल हजारों भक्त मटन बिरयानी का प्रसाद ग्रहण करते हैं भारत की धार्मिक परंपराएँ अपनी विविधता और विशिष्टता के लिए जानी जाती हैं। इन्हीं परंपराओं में से एक ऐसी परंपरा भी है, जहाँ दक्षिण भारत के कुछ शक्तिपीठों और ग्राम-देवता के मंदिरों में भक्त मटन बिरयानी को प्रसाद के रूप में ग्रहण करते हैं। यह परंपरा हर वर्ष हजारों लोगों को आकर्षित करती है, जो सिर्फ स्वाद के […]
Spiritual Entrepreneurship: Indian Startups in Faith Tech, Apps, and Temples India’s spiritual ecosystem is undergoing a fascinating digital transformation. The country that once relied solely on traditional visits to temples, priests, and pilgrimage routes is now witnessing a boom in “faith tech” — a blend of spirituality and technology. Spiritual entrepreneurship has emerged as a powerful movement, where startups are developing innovative apps, online rituals, and temple management systems that connect millions of devotees in […]
Protests Erupt Over Hindu ‘Control’ at Bodh Gaya’s Sacred Buddhist Site The Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, revered as the holiest site in Buddhism, has become the epicenter of growing protests. Members of the Buddhist community, including monks, have voiced strong opposition to the alleged Hindu ‘control’ over the temple’s administration and are demanding a significant overhaul in its management structure. Background of the Mahabodhi Temple and the Protest: The Mahabodhi Temple holds immense historical […]
Swami Satchidananda Calls for Temple Entry Rights for Non-Hindus In a significant call for religious inclusivity, Swami Satchidananda, the president of Sivagiri Mutt in Kerala, has stated that non-Hindus should be allowed entry into Hindu temples if they have faith in the deities. His remarks have reignited discussions on temple entry norms and religious inclusivity in the state. Call for Temple Access to Non-Hindus Speaking at an event, Swami Satchidananda emphasized that Hinduism stands for […]
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon Visits Akshardham Temple New Delhi, The Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, visited BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi 18 Mar 2025, accompanied by a 110-member delegation, including senior government officials, ministers, business leaders, and community representatives from New Zealand. Prime Minister Luxon and his delegation received a traditional welcome before embarking on a guided tour of the mandir’s spiritual and cultural grandeur. They explored the intricately […]
Vishwa Hindu Parishad to Conduct Padayatra from Kadri Sri Manjunatha Temple Mangaluru: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has announced a padayatra (foot march) scheduled for Sunday, aiming to offer prayers for the protection of Hindu religion and traditions. The procession will commence from Kadri Sri Manjunatha Temple in Mangaluru and conclude at the Koragajja shrine in Kuthar. Event Details: Start Time & Location: The padayatra will begin at 6:00 AM from Kadri Temple. Conclusion & […]
Madras High Court orders TN Govt to construct the relocated temple at the earliest In a recent verdict the Madras High Court has directed the State government to relocate the Mahashakti Mariamman Temple on an alternative site following its removal last year from the ‘Girivalam’ path in Tiruvannamalai on the basis of a direction issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Justice K. Ravichandrabaabu directed the Tiruvannamalai Collector to assign the temple at the earliest […]
The five-day religious fete which is observed once in every 12 years, Astabandhana Balalaya Maha Samprokshanam concluded on a grand religious note in the famous hill temple of Sri Venkateswara Swamy in Tirumala with Maha Poornahuti on Thursday. The religious functions in connection with the mega event were performed.The Ritwiks performed Poornahuti in all the Homa Gundas and also performed Kalavaahanam. Kalavaahanam: While during Kalaakarshana, the power of the Almighty was transformed from from the […]
On a day when people of Bihar displayed communal Harmony, a village in Bareilly had to bear Communal tension. Communal Tension prevailed in Raituiya village after four persons allegedly beat a temple priest and damaged the idols. According to the news reports, District Magistrate Virendra Kumar Singh had said that out of the four accused, three were arrested in the night and damaged idols have been removed and process is on to install the new […]
Muslim Community in Gaya donate Land for Temple People of Bihar have proved once again that it is opportunistic politics that make religion an issue otherwise people do know how to coexist. In a beautiful display of communal harmony, people from the Muslim community donated money and land for constructing a temple in Bihar’s Gaya district of Guraru area. Mansood Ahmed, one of the locals, contributed six decimal land while another donated Rs. 3.5 lakh […]
Indian Temples in Foreign Lands : Angkor Wat – The Abode of Vishnu Did you know that Cambodia as one the biggest and largest Hindu temple? None of the Indian temple stand anywhere close to this great and marvelous creation. As legend says it Lord Vishnu himself had ascended and created this temple. One look at the place will most probably confirm you that the legend is truth. Said to be built in between 9-15th […]
