India News 4/5/25
🔴 RELIGIOUS CRIMES / BIG STORIES
“Police in Ontario are searching for two men who vandalized the Sri Krishna Brundavana Temple”
https://www.news18.com/world/hindu-temple-vandalised-in-canada-police-launch-manhunt-to-nab-two-suspects-ws-kl-9286838.html
Union Minister says MahaBodhi temple should go to Buddhists, not Hindus
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/give-mahabodhi-temple-control-to-buddhists-athawale-urges-nitish/articleshow/119716330.cms
“Cleric condemns Salman Khan for wearing ‘Ram Janmabhoomi’ watch, calls it ‘Haram'”
https://www.indiatodayne.in/national/story/cleric-condemns-salman-khan-for-wearing-ram-janmabhoomi-watch-calls-it-haram-1190888-2025-03-29
“Ram Navami 2025: Grand ‘Shikhar’ of Ram Temple in Ayodhya to be Installed After 500-Year Wait”
https://www.moneycontrol.com/religion/ram-navami-2025-grand-shikhar-of-ram-temple-in-ayodhya-to-be-installed-after-500-year-wait-article-12984749.html
“Temple visited by Kanhaiya purified with Ganges water causing controversy”
https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/mobile/news.php?id=1507265&u
“Anti-India graffiti on Hindu temples in US: New Delhi raises issue with Washington”
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/anti-india-graffiti-on-hindu-temples-in-us-new-delhi-raises-issue-with-washington-12979307.html
“Lucknow civil officials crackdown in meatshops, impose penalty for violating Uttar Pradesh order”
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/lucknow-civil-officials-crackdown-on-meat-shop-impose-penalty-for-violating-uttar-pradesh-govt-order-11743382454056.html
“UP Govt Bans Meat Sale Near Temples, Announces Crackdown on Illegal Slaughterhouses”
https://munsifdaily.com/up-govt-bans-meat-sale-near-temples/
“A dispute relating to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple and Shamsi Jama Masjid being heard in a local court was deferred on Wednesday owing to the judge’s transfer, a lawyer said.”
https://www.deccanherald.com//india/uttar-pradesh/budaun-temple-mosque-matter-deferred-to-apr-21-due-to-judges-transfer-3473829
“3 Delhi men detained for attempting Hindu rituals at Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid”
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/sambhal-shahi-jama-masjid-delhi-men-detained-hindu-ritual-9924714/
“Murder convict found dead on temple premises in Patna”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/murder-convict-found-dead-on-temple-premises-in-patna/articleshow/119806958.cms
2,000 Hindu temples facing demolition in Malaysia?
https://www.india.com/news/india/over-2000-hindu-temples-in-this-muslim-country-facing-demotion-threat-not-bangladesh-pakistan-name-will-shock-you-it-is-malaysia-kuala-lumpur-devi-sri-pathrakaliamman-temple-anwar-ibrahim-7725041/
“Devotees urge ban on meat sales near Shiva temple in Balaji”
https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/assam-devotees-urge-ban-on-meat-sales-near-shiva-temple-in-bajali
Drunk man vandalizes temple over financial loss – angry protesters attempt to set petrol pump on fire! Jaipur.
https://www.siasat.com/protest-in-jaipur-over-temple-vandalism-mob-attempts-to-set-petrol-pump-afire-3201023/
“Man beats father to death with mace snatched from temple”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/man-beats-father-to-death-with-mace-snatched-from-temple/articleshow/119822570.cms
“Ban on liquor sales in Madhya Pradesh holy cities”
https://www.ap7am.com/en/97910/blanket-ban-on-liquor-sales-in-mps-holy-cities-from-april-1
“Madhya Pradesh liquor ban on 19 holy sites including Ujjain and Omkareshwar “
https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/madhya-pradesh-imposes-liquor-ban-in-19-religious-sites-including-ujjain-and-omkareshwar
“Shot dead at 19, how Jyoti Hemla went from being an ashram school girl to a Maoist”
https://indianexpress.com/article/long-reads/ashram-school-maoists-killed-chhattisgarh-encounter-children-recruit-9924488/
“The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed petitioners challenging the constitutional validity of various Hindu Religious Endowments laws in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the Union Territory of Puducherry to approach the respective High Courts. The petitions, some dating back to 2012, questioned government control over Hindu temples and religious institutions.”
https://www.dynamitenews.com/story/sc-directs-petitioners-to-approach-high-courts-in-control-of-hindu-temple-cases
” Caste in West Bengal invisible or unrecognized”?
https://indianexpress.com/article/research/caste-in-west-bengal-invisible-or-unrecognised-9909135/
“Anti-Hindu Attacks in West Bengal: Mamata govt faces wrath for inaction amid Mandir vandalism & targeted violence.”
https://organiser.org/2025/04/02/285578/bharat/anti-hindu-attacks-in-west-bengal-mamata-govt-faces-wrath-for-inaction-amid-mandir-vandalism-targeted-violence/
“50 year old hacked to death over temple land issues in Odisha”
https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2025/Mar/30/50-year-old-hacked-to-death-over-temple-land-issues-in-odisha
Russian tourists forcibly entered Jaipur biraja temple to worship. Locals angered.
https://sambadenglish.com/latest-news/odisha-foreign-nationals-forcibly-enter-jajpur-biraja-temple-8907368
“Gujarat: Anant Ambani embarks on ‘Padyatra’ from Jamnagar to Dwarkadhish Temple”
https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/gujarat-anant-ambani-embarks-on-padyatra-from-jamnagar-to-dwarkadhish-temple/videoshow/119856241.cms
Green flag at Maharashtra temple triggers tensions.
“Some persons put up a green flag at the temple besides a saffron flag on Monday, when Eid was celebrated. This led to tension in the village for sometime”
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/green-flag-at-temple-in-maharashtra-village-leads-to-tension-police-intervene-101743490371359.html
“Singer Aloshi Adams booked for performing “Revolutionary Songs” at Kerala Temple Festival”
https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/250404-singer-aloshi-adams-booked-performing
“Woman gang raped near Telengana temple”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/woman-gang-raped-near-telangana-temple-7-held/articleshow/119880864.cms
“Vedic Scholar Dushyanth Sridhar Seeks ₹1 Crore In Defamation Suit Against Temple Activist Rangarajan Narasimha”
https://thecommunemag.com/vedic-scholar-dushyanth-sridhar-seeks-%E2%82%B91-crore-in-defamation-suit-against-temple-activist-rangarajan-narasimhan/
Dalit temple worker resigns after higher caste boycott Kerala temple
https://www.deccanherald.com//india/kerala/kerala-temple-staff-tenders-resignation-following-alleged-caste-discrimination-3473613
“Woman injured in fireworks mishap during Kerala temple fest”
https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2025/Apr/03/woman-injured-in-fireworks-mishap-during-temple-fest-at-keralas-pukkattupady
“Mahadeva temple in Kerala to shed caste based restrictions”
https://thesouthfirst.com/kerala/vaikom-mahadeva-temple-in-kerala-to-shed-caste-based-restrictions/
“Youth dies in accident during Kerala temple fest”
https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/mobile/news.php?id=1510558&u=youth-dies-in-accident-during-temple-fest-in-kollam-1510558
“Glorifying Murderers On Temple Premises’: CPM Celebrates Workers Convicted In Kerala BJP Leader’s 2005 Murder”
https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/glorifying-murderers-on-temple-premises-cpm-celebrates-workers-convicted-in-kerala-bjp-leaders-2005-murder
“Cop attacked inside Padma temple high security area”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/cop-attacked-inside-padma-temple-high-security-area/articleshow/119723218.cms
“Tamil Nadu man carrying baby trips on burning embers during temple ritual”
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/south/story/tamil-nadu-man-carrying-baby-fall-burning-ember-temple-ritual-2703237-2025-04-03
“Devotee from TN found dead near Tirumala temple”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/devotee-from-tamil-nadu-found-dead-near-tirumala-temple/articleshow/119878889.cms
Villagers buying land among themselves near 1800 yo temple told to get NOC (no objection certificate) from Muslim Waqf board
https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/villagers-told-to-get-noc-from-waqf-sitharaman-blasts-claim-on-land-near-1800-year-old-temple-in-tamil-nadu-470610-2025-04-03
“Tenkasi Kashi Vishwanathar Temple Consecration Halted By Madurai High Court Bench Over Alleged Misuse Of Funds”
https://thecommunemag.com/tenkasi-kashi-vishwanathar-temple-consecration-halted-by-madurai-high-court-bench-over-alleged-misuse-of-funds/
“The Theivathamizh Peravai has decided to initiate contempt of court proceedings against the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department for violating the interim injunction given by the Madras High Court with respect to the conduct of the consecration of Maruthamalai Murugan temple.”
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/theivathamizh-peravai-to-initiate-contempt-proceedings-against-hr-and-ce-department/article69413029.ece
HC dismissed priest’s plea to appoint him as head chief of Srivari temple in Tirumala
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/hc-dismisses-priests-plea-over-temple-post-at-ttd/articleshow/119989576.cms
Bogus websites for Somnath Darshan
https://deshgujarat.com/2025/03/29/somnath-temple-trust-cautions-devotees-about-bogus-websites-for-online-room-booking-donations/
Cash burnt in Guruvayur temple vault fire – probe ordered
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cash-burnt-in-guruvayur-temple-vault-fire-probe-ordered/article69404875.ece
“Caste based participation of devotees at a ritual at the Vaikkom Mahadeva temple at Kottayam district in Kerala has been abolished.”
https://https://www.deccanherald.com//india/kerala/caste-based-discrimination-at-kerala-temple-abolished-3470890
ISKCON Myanmar mourns loss of Ravi Simkhara in earthquake
https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-myanmar-mourns-the-loss-of-ravi-simkhara-in-mandalay-earthquake/
“Krishna Janmabhoomi- Shahi Eidgah dispute: Allahabad HC fixes May 6 for hearing”
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/krishna-janmabhoomi-shahi-eidgah-dispute-allahabad-hc-fixes-may-6-for-hearing-101743702662416.html
Fugitive Godman, Swami Nithyananda who fled to Bolivia, kicked out for illegal land grab
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/world/asia/united-states-of-kailasa-bolivia.html
🔴 TEMPLE NEWS / NON-CRIMES
Cats – Odisha temple that feeds and shelters cats.
https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!offbeat/the-sacred-mutt-temple-in-odisha-kendrapara-that-feeds-reveres-and-shelters-cats-enn25040401192
Mansa Devi and Kali temple get 23 lakh donations
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/day-ii-mansa-devi-kali-mata-temples-get-23l-donations/articleshow/119880869.cms
People fall sick after eating langar in Punjab
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/several-people-fall-sick-after-consuming-food-at-temple-langar-in-punjabs-binewal/articleshow/119698498.cms
“Tara Devi Temple in Shimla is set to become Asia’s longest urban ropeway, easing traffic congestion and boosting tourism.”
https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/tara-devi-shimla-ropeway-distance-capacity-cost-and-all-key-details-2702790-2025-04-02
“Acharya Vipin Joshi applauds Uttarakhand government’s announcement to rename various places in state”
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/this-is-historic-and-should-be-appreciated-acharya-vipin-joshi-applauds-uttarakhand-governments-announcement-to-rename-various-places-in-state20250401090357
“Amid safety concerns, Russian ascetic performs intense sadhana at Garjiya Devi temple
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/amid-safety-concerns-russian-ascetic-performs-intense-sadhana-at-garjiya-devi-temple/articleshow/119818837.cms
“New portals of Yamunotri Dham to open 4/30”
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/dehradun-news/portals-of-yamunotri-dham-to-open-on-april-30-temple-committee-101743679666722.html
Villapuram Temple to reopen after 2 year closure for denying Dalits entry.
https://newskarnataka.com/india/villupuram-temple-to-reopen-for-public-worship-after-two-year-closure/01042025/
“Raaga Experience Successfully Launches “The Temple Series” with a Soul-Stirring Performance by the Anirudh Varma Collective”
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/raaga-experience-successfully-launches-the-temple-series-with-a-soul-stirring-performance-by-the-anirudh-varma-collective/
“CM Yogi lays foundation for rejuvenation of 600-year-old Shri Ram Janaki Temple”
https://www.editorji.com/india-news/uttar-pradesh/cm-yogi-lays-foundation-for-rejuvenation-of-600-year-old-shri-ram-janaki-temple-1743747066805
“Shiva Circuit for religious tourism in Bihar to be developed soon”
https://www.socialnews.xyz/2025/03/31/shiva-circuit-for-religious-tourism-in-bihar-to-be-developed-soon-dilip-jaiswal/
“How divine intervention leads unique Durga Puja in 500-year-old Tripura temple”
https://nenow.in/north-east-news/tripura/how-divine-intervention-leads-unique-durga-puja-in-500-year-old-tripura-temple.html
“Vindhyachal Temple Adopts AI-Powered Video Analytics to Enhance Surveillance”
https://apacnewsnetwork.com/2025/04/vindhyachal-temple-adopts-ai-powered-video-analytics-to-enhance-surveillance/
“Remnants of 10th-century temple unearthed in Nagaon district” Guwahati
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/remnants-of-10th-century-temple-unearthed-in-nagaon-district/articleshow/119669071.cms
“How a Pro-BJP Village in Bengal’s Jangalmahal Mounted a Cultural Resistance to Hindutva”
https://thewire.in/politics/bengals-junglemahal-hindutva-cultural-resistance
“Consecration ceremony of Uthirakosamangai temple held in Ramanathapuram”
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/consecration-ceremony-held-at-temple-in-ramanathapuram/article69414141.ece
“Ministry of Tourism Spends Rs. 180+ crore on spiritual circuits, completes key Prashad projects”
https://ddnews.gov.in/en/ministry-of-tourism-spends-rs-180-crore-on-spiritual-circuits-completes-key-prashad-projects/
“Bhopal: Mata Bambarbaini Temple Site Declared Sacred Place, Multiple Allowances To Be Given To Government Employees”
https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-mata-bambarbaini-temple-site-declared-sacred-place-multiple-allowances-to-be-given-to-government-employees
“Devotees Spotted Travelling On Top Of Moving Ropeway Cabins At Bhopal’s Salkanpur Temple; Bizarre Video Viral”
https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/risky-ride-devotees-spotted-travelling-on-top-of-moving-ropeway-cabins-in-indore-temple-bizarre-video-viral
“Odisha to bring policy to settle disputes of Jagannath temple lands in 3 months: Minister”
https://www.deccanherald.com//india/odisha/odisha-to-bring-policy-to-settle-disputes-of-jagannath-temple-lands-in-3-months-minister-3468984
“Lord Jagannath Owns Over 60,000 Acres Of Land In Odisha”
https://ommcomnews.com/odisha-news/lord-jagannath-owns-over-60000-acres-of-land-in-odisha/
“Punjab Agricultural University Team Revives Ancient Berry Trees At Religious Places”
https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!bharat/punjab-agriculture-university-team-revives-ancient-berry-trees-at-religious-places-enn25040305716
“Meet the woman who inscribed ‘Rama’ on 10.5 lakh rice grains”
https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2025/Mar/30/meet-the-woman-who-inscribed-rama-on-105-lakh-rice-grains
“Ram temple, modelled on Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, would be constructed in Nandigram”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/suvendu-plans-ram-mandir-in-nandigram/articleshow/119823598.cms
“Odisha’s Rath Yatra, Bali Yatra find place in Centre’s intangible cultural heritage list”
https://www.deccanherald.com//india/odisha/odishas-rath-yatra-bali-yatra-find-place-in-centres-intangible-cultural-heritage-list-3471864
“Puri temple servitors to get training on good behavior”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/puri-temple-servitors-to-get-training-on-good-behaviour/articleshow/119766542.cms
“Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak temple’s annual revenue rises to record 133 crore”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbais-siddhivinayak-temples-annual-revenue-rises-to-record-rs-133-crore-plans-fd-scheme-for-girls/articleshow/119894167.cms
“World’s Largest Gold-Plated Vimana Gopuram at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Hyderabad”
https://thewire.in/ptiprnews/mantra-gold-coatings-installs-worlds-largest-gold-plated-vimana-gopuram-at-sri-lakshmi-narasimha-swamy-temple-in-hyderabad
“Chandrababu Naidu orders complete overhaul of Tirumala Tirupati temple services”
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/andhra-pradesh/story/chandrababu-naidu-orders-reforms-tirumala-tirupathi-balaji-temple-services-finances-2703584-2025-04-03
“Andhra Pradesh CM’s review on TTD: WhatsApp services to be introduced soon”
https://thesouthfirst.com/andhrapradesh/andhra-pradesh-cms-review-on-ttd-whatsapp-services-to-be-introduced-soon/
“Foundation stone laid for new Khapreshwar temple” Goa
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/foundation-stone-laid-for-new-khapreshwar-temple/articleshow/119768702.cms
“Sara Ali Khan Gives Another Glimpse Of Her Devotion For Lord Shiva, Offers Prayers At Chandramauleshwara Temple”
https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/celebrities/sara-ali-khan-gives-another-glimpse-of-her-devotion-for-lord-shiva-offers-prayers-at-chandramauleshwara-temple
“After two years, temple in Tamil Nadu’s Melpathi all set to reopen…. after Dalits were denied entry by caste Hindus.”
https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2025/Apr/01/after-two-years-temple-in-tamil-nadus-melpathi-all-set-to-reopen
“Tamil Nadu CM unveils 100 new bookstores in temples”
https://adyartimes.in/tamil-nadu-cm-unveils-100-new-bookstores-in-temples/
“Spiritual Bus Service Restarted in TN”
https://www.gulte.com/political-news/347189/pawan-kalyan-delivers-spiritual-bus-service-restarted
“Srirangam temple lays floor mats, sets up buttermilk stalls”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/srirangam-temple-lays-floor-mats-sets-up-buttermilk-stalls/articleshow/119989223.cms
“Ranganatha Swamy Temple Ghat to Be Completed Soon: Narayana”
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/ranganatha-swamy-temple-ghat-to-be-completed-soon-narayana-1869872
ISKCON – “Official Launch of the MySadhana App: A Digital Companion for Devotees”
https://iskconnews.org/official-launch-of-the-mysadhana-app-a-digital-companion-for-devotees/
🔴 CURRENT FESTIVALS
“Uttar Pradesh: Chaitra Navratri begins with rituals at Temples”
https://thenewsmill.com/2025/03/uttar-pradesh-chaitra-navratri-begins-with-rituals-at-temples/
“As Chaitra Navratri Begins, Management At This Uttar Pradesh Temple Bans Devotees Wearing ‘Indecent Dress'”
https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!state/as-chaitra-navratri-begins-management-at-this-uttar-pradesh-temple-bans-devotees-wearing-indecent-dress-enn25033003515
Chaitra Navratri at Vaishno Devi
https://news24online.com/india/chaitra-navratri-2025-thousands-of-devotees-reach-vaishno-devi-shrine-in-jammu-kashmir-amid-tight-security-watch-video/515698/
Chaitra Navratri – Devotees flock to temples across India
https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/chaitra-navratri-2025-devotees-at-temples-across-india-to-celebrate-festival-with-full-fervour-hindu-new-year-video-vaishno-devi-latest-updates-2025-03-30-982997
“UP to resonate with continuous Shri Ramcharitmanas recitation on Chaitra Ramnavami”
https://www.morningkashmir.com/up-to-resonate-with-continuous-shri-ramcharitmanas-recitation-on-chaitra-ramnavami/
“Kashmiri Pandits celebrate ‘Navreh Milan’ with fervor”
https://www.greaterkashmir.com/kashmir/kashmiri-pandits-celebrate-navreh-milan-with-fervor/
“8 Powerful Shakti Peethas That Should Be On Your Pilgrimage List”
https://www.timesnownews.com/travel/destinations/navratri-2025-8-powerful-shakti-peethas-that-should-be-on-your-pilgrimage-list-photo-gallery-151318655
“Security tightened for Navratri at Mansa Devi, other temples”
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/security-tightened-for-navratri-at-mansa-devi-other-temples/
“Air & water coolers for devotees at Ram temple on Ram Navami”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/air-water-coolers-for-devotees-at-ram-temple-on-ram-navami/amp_articleshow/119671375.cms
12 festivals in April
https://www.herzindagi.com/society-culture/april-2025-festival-calendar-india-article-1023176
“Gujarat: Madhavpur Ghed Fair- a must-visit destination for tourists”
https://thenewsmill.com/2025/04/gujarat-madhavpur-ghed-fair-a-must-visit-destination-for-tourists/
“Bharatiya Temple celebrates 2025 Gangaur festival”
https://northpennnow.com/news/2025/mar/31/bharatiya-temple-celebrates-2025-gangaur-festival/
“Navratri: Devotees offer prayers at Mahamaya Devi temple in Raipur”
https://thenewsmill.com/2025/03/navratri-devotees-offer-prayers-at-mahamaya-devi-temple-in-raipur/
“Devotees observe ‘kharna’ with traditional fervour”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/devotees-observe-kharna-with-traditional-fervour/articleshow/119916139.cms
“Ram Navami shobha yatra in Hazaribag”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/ram-navami-shobha-yatra-in-hazaribag/articleshow/119990257.cms
“Massive protest in Bagbera postponed due to Sarhul Festival”
https://avenuemail.in/massive-protest-in-bagbera-postponed-due-to-sarhul-festival/
“Thousands of Lambada Devotees of Sevalal Begin 300-km Padayatra from Kothapalli to Maharashtra”
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/thousands-of-lambada-devotees-of-sevalal-begin-300-km-padayatra-from-kothapalli-to-maharashtra-1870996
“Painguni festival from April 2 to 11 at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple”
https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2025/Apr/01/painguni-festival-from-april-2-to-11-at-sree-padmanabhaswamy-temple
“Chithirai festival preparations begin in Madurai”
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/chithirai-festival-preparations-begin-in-madurai/articleshow/119990339.cms
“Celestial wedding festival begins at Andal Temple”
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/celestial-wedding-festival-begins-at-andal-temple/article69409245.ece
“Sabarimala fest begins with kodiyettu”
https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2025/Apr/03/sabarimala-fest-begins-with-kodiyettu
🔴 CELEBS & POLITICIANS AT TEMPLES
“Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini offers prayers at Mata Mansa Devi Temple in Panchkula”
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/haryana-cm-nayab-singh-saini-offers-prayers-at-mata-mansa-devi-temple-in-panchkula/ar-AA1BYop2
“Delhi CM visits temple on Hindu New Year and Navratri”
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/delhi-cm-visits-temple-on-hindu-new-year-and-navratri-101743358904132.html
“Suryakumar Yadav Offers Prayer In Ayodhya Ram Mandir Alongside Wife Devi Sha”
https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-offers-prayer-in-ayodhya-ram-mandir-alongside-wife-devisha-2881465.html
“Sara Ali Khan Visits Kamakhya Devi Temple In Guwahati, Walks Through The Bylanes With Aimee Baruah”
https://zeenews.india.com/people/sara-ali-khan-visits-kamakhya-devi-temple-in-guwahati-walks-through-the-bylanes-with-aimee-baruah-watch-2881576.html
“Surajpur: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai visits Kudargarh Temple”
https://www.socialnews.xyz/?p=6560376
“Gujarat: Anant Ambani embarks on ‘Padyatra’ from Jamnagar to Dwarkadhish Temple”
https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/gujarat-anant-ambani-embarks-on-padyatra-from-jamnagar-to-dwarkadhish-temple/videoshow/119856241.cms
“Actress Pooja Hegde And Her Family Offer Prayers At Tirupati Temple”
https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/retro-jana-nayagan-actress-pooja-hegde-and-her-family-visit-tirupati-temple-article-151346194
“Sara Ali Khan Gives Another Glimpse Of Her Devotion For Lord Shiva, Offers Prayers At Chandramauleshwara Temple”
https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/celebrities/sara-ali-khan-gives-another-glimpse-of-her-devotion-for-lord-shiva-offers-prayers-at-chandramauleshwara-temple
🔴 PILGRIMAGES
“Uttarakhand: Doors of Shri Gangotri Dham to open on Akshaya Tritiya this year”
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/uttarakhand-doors-of-shri-gangotri-dham-to-open-on-akshaya-tritiya-this-year20250330224620
🔴 LISTS
“10 popular Lord Ram temples in India”
https://www.moneycontrol.com/religion/10-most-popular-lord-rama-temples-in-india-visual-story-2567940.html
“8 must visit temples in Uttarakhand”
https://www.dnaindia.com/web-stories/lifestyle/8-mustvisit-temple-in-uttarakhand-1740371832074
“Explore TN – 8 destinations that defines the lands of temples”
https://travel.india.com/guide/photos/explore-tamil-nadu-8-destinations-that-define-the-land-of-temples-434899/
🔴 OTHER RELIGIONS
“Top Jain Temples In India For Mahavira Jayanti 2025”
https://www.outlookindia.com/brand-studio/mahavir-jayanti-celebrate-mahavir-jayanti-and-explore-majestic-jain-temples-in-india
“PM Modi visits Wat Pho Temple in Thailand, spotlights shared traditions of Buddhism forming bedrock of relationship”
https://enewstime.in/pm-modi-visits-wat-pho-temple-in-thailand-spotlights-shared-traditions-of-buddhism-forming-bedrock-of-relationship.html
“15 stamps is temples, churches, masjids & synagogues”
https://www.rediff.com/getahead/slide-show/slide-show-1-15-stamps-of-temples-churches-masjids-synagogues/20250404.htm
“Inside Mumbai’s revamped Parsi museum.” Zoroastrian.
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/revamped-parsi-museum-fire-temple-replica-9914572/
