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🔴 RELIGIOUS CRIMES, BIG STORIES, ROWS
🔷 BHOJSHALA VERDICT – HC declares Bhojshala site as temple, scraps ASI namaz order; suggests separate land for mosque
MP court declares Kamal Moula Mosque a Saraswati temple & ends ASI namaz order allowing Muslims to pray there on Fridays & suggests alternative land for mosque.
🔷 VISA TEMPLE – ‘Visa Temple’ in India dragged into US senator’s attack on H-1B programme Another article
Hindus in America being criticized for using the H1B visa to flood into America – angering Christian locals, especially in Texas. Senator Eric Schmitt while criticizing the H1B visa, then references the Indian “visa temple”, Chilkur Balaji Temple where Indians go to pray for a visa. He said:
“The ‘visa cartel’ has its own ‘visa temple’ in Hyderabad which sees thousands of Indians circling alters and getting passports blessed for US work visas. American workers shouldn’t have to compete against a system this gamed (rigged)”
🔷 HINDUISM NOT RELIGION? Hinduism is a way of life, not essential for follower to visit temple: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said this during the Sabarimala trial to determine if women can enter Sabarimala temple for Ayyappa. Hinduism IS a religion with a God, scriptures, tenets of belief. When people say it’s not a religion, that’s
– insulting Hinduism
– making it easier to convert because if its not a religion, then you won’t mind converting.
All religions are “ways of life”. They all tell you how to live, what to eat, how to treat people etc.
🔷 POLITICIAN: ABOLISH HINDUISM – ‘Sanatana Dharma must be abolished’: Udhayanidhi Stalin in Tamil Nadu assembly
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister, Udhayanidhi Stalin said in Assembly, “Sanatan Dharma which divides people must certainly be abolished”. He was referencing the caste system.
🔷 STALIN CLARIFIES ‘Caste system that divides people must be abolished’: Udhayanidhi Stalin clarifies remark on Sanatan Dharma
🔷 MUSLIM BAN Hindu leaders seek ban on Muslim traders at Adhik Maas fair
“The demand relates to the annual Adhik Maas fair in Govardhan, a major Hindu pilgrimage town in Mathura district that attracts large numbers of devotees during a sacred month associated with religious rituals and temple visits.”
🔷 MONEY AS PRASHAD Tamil Nadu temple goes viral for giving ‘money’ as prasad instead of taking donations; internet says ‘shut this all down’
This is a temple for KaruppaSwamy. It’s a Dravidian folk worship temple. It’s not Vedic or Agamic.
“Sri Varam Tharum Maligaiparai Karuppasamy Temple, where devotees were being given sacred coins known locally as ‘Pidi Kasu’ as prasad.”
🔷 DHARMASTHALA Karnataka HC orders removal of AI-generated content targeting Dharmasthala head Veerendra Heggade
🔷 GOVT: ENCROACHMENT NC govt encouraging encroachment around Mohmaya temple in Jammu: Vikram Randhawa
🔷 STOLEN MURTIS 2 murtis stolen from TN temples repatriated back to India
“…12th century Somaskanda (Shiva and Uma) from the Chola period and 16th century sculpture of Saint Sundarar and Paravai – were repatriated to India on Tuesday night from Smithsonian’s – National Museum of Asian Art in the United States.”
🔷 STOLE NATARAJ REPATRIATED ‘Shiva Nataraja’ among Chola period bronze sculptures repatriated from US
🔷 WALL COLLAPSE 6 devotees killed as wall collapses near temple in Sangli
9 foot wall near the Sri Margubai Devi temple collapses during storm – trapping devotees under debris! 6 dead, 12 injured. Maharashtra.
🔷 BOOK: YOGA DEMONIC! Book explores ‘darkness’ of yoga
Ex yoga teacher turn Catholic, Linda Carl, writes book warning people away from yoga saying it’s worship of Hindu Gods and brings “darkness”!
🔷 DROWNED IN YAMUNA Family Pilgrimage Turns Tragic As UP Man Drowns In River Yamuna; Wife Screams For Help (WATCH)
The man was at the Mukta Devi Temple in UP. After darshan he took a dip in the Yamuna river where he drowned.
🔷 BENGAL CATTLE SLAUGHTER Bengal’s new govt bans public slaughter of cattle and buffalo, mandates official fitness certificate
🔷 SHIVA TEMPLE THEFT – Temple Theft Rampage In Odisha! Famous Mahadev Temple Looted In Balanga Today!
Hundi and brass items stolen. Sanctum in disarray.
🔷 TEMPLE THEFT – 3 Held For Stealing Money From Temple Hundis
States of Telengana and Andhra Pradesh.
🔷 SEWAGE OVERFLOW Sewage overflows in streets around Tallakulam temple
“Sewage has been overflowing from several manholes on streets surrounding Perumal temple in Tallakulam to the temple grounds, making it difficult for devotees to enter the temple or nearby shops.” Madurai, TN.
🔴 TEMPLE NEWS, NON-CRIMES
🔷 VISA TEMPLE – ‘Visa Cartel’ Or Miracle? Inside India’s Most Unusual Temple, Where Millions Walk Circles Chasing American Other articles Article 2, article 3
“The temple is known for a unique ritual in which devotees perform 11 pradakshinas (circumambulations) while making a wish, most commonly for a US visa, and later return to complete 108 pradakshinas after their wish is fulfilled.” (India Today quote)
🔷 PREGNANCY TEMPLE – Miraculous temple where women become pregnant by sleeping on the floor
Simsa Mata temple in Himachal Pradesh
🔷 BABA HARIHARNATH TEMPLE Govt plans Kashi-style makeover for Sonepur’s Hariharnath temple
🔷 HANUMAN’S EYES Ramalayam temple’s Hanuman idol goes viral after devotees claim its eyes follow them
“According to some people, this illusion occurs as a result of positioning the eyes in a picture or statue such that they appear to be gazing straight ahead through the proper use of depth, symmetry, shadow, and perspective. One person commented, ‘That’s called optical illusion’ ”
🔷 JAGANNATH INVENTORY Puri Ratna Bhandar Audit Reveals Consistency With Decades-Old Records
🔷 KAMAKHYA CORRIDOR Kamakhya Corridor work to accelerate as legal hurdles ease: Assam CM
Controversial because it involves cutting into the Nilachal hill where the Kamakhya temple is located. Critics say: the hill itself is sacred, any blasting, cutting or construction can damage spiritual atmosphere, may hurt old shrines and natural landscape, dedtabize the hill environmentally.
🔷 1.51 CRORE DONATION TTD’s Sri Venkateswara Pranadana Trust Gets Rs.1.51 Cr Donation
🔷 DHYAN MANDIR PM Modi inaugurates Dhyan Mandir at Bengaluru’s Art of Living Centre
🔴 FESTIVALS
🔷 SHANI JAYANTI Shani Jayanti 2026: Date, time, puja rituals and significance of Shani Amavasya
Shani Jayanti is on May 16th for the USA & India
🔷 CHITHIRAI FESTIVAL GARMENTS Ceremonial garments & offerings arrive at Srirangam for Chithirai Festival
The Chithirai Festival in Madurai, TN centers around the divine wedding of Meenakshi and Lord Shiva. It also celebrates Kallazhagar (a form of Vishnu) entering the Vaigai River.
🔷 CHITHIRAI PARADE Tamil Nadu: Devotees throng Tiruchirappalli to attend Chithirai Car Festival
🔷 JYESTH & HARI YATRA Three-day Annual Jyesth & Hari Yatra begins with religious enthusiasm
“The Jyesth and Hari Chhadi Yatra is dedicated to the revered memory of late Dev Raj/Devesh Thakur, who originally initiated this spiritual tradition with deep religious commitment.”
🔷 HANUMAN JAYANTI TIRUMALA Hanuman Jayanthi celebrated at Tirumala temples; Mumbai devotee donates ₹1.03 crore to TTD trust
🔷 JAGANNATH SAND SCULPTURE Deba Snana Purnima: Sudarsan Pattnaik crafts sculptures of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, Lord Balabhadra on Puri beach
🔴 PILGRIMAGES
🔷 CHAR DHAM DEATHS 38 pilgrims die of health issues during Char Dham Yatra
“Among the four shrines, Kedarnath recorded the highest number of deaths at 21. Badrinath reported seven fatalities, while Gangotri and Yamunotri recorded five deaths each.”
🔴 CELEBS & POLITICIANS AT TEMPLES
🔷 ASSAM CM Assam CM Seeks Divine Blessings at Kamakhya Temple
🔷 JEEVITHA – Actress Jeevitha offers prayers at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple with family
🔷 DK SHIVAKUMAR D.K. Shivakumar celebrates 64th birthday at Tamil Nadu temple, supporters install banners saying ‘next CM’
🔷 KERALA CM DESIGNATE – Kerala CM-designate VD Satheesan visits Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple after meeting Governor
🔴 LISTS
🔷 UNIQUE TEMPLES India’s unique temples: 9 unusual wonders you won’t believe actually exist
🔴 OVERSEAS HINDU NEWS
🇵🇹 INDIANS IN PORTUGAL Controversial video on Indian immigrants in Portugal
🔴 MISC: RELIGIOUS
🔷 BHAJAN CLUBBING Bhajan Clubbing In Delhi NCR: Feel the Divine Vibes With Vrindavan’s Sacred Sounds
🔷 MANUSCRIPT PRESERVATION Rescuing timeless wisdom through manuscript preservation in AP
🔷 PARENTS & CHILDREN 5 stories from Hindu epics that show the beautiful bond between parents and children
🔷 ANCIENT CHAMUNDI MURTIS The Lake Guardians: Story of the ancient Chamundi idols
🔷 TELANGANA FORGOTTEN TEMPLES Hyderabad only knows Golconda. Telangana’s Hindu temples are either ignored—or demolished
🔷 SHARDA SHAKTI PEETH In divided Kashmir, ancient Hindu temple stirs hopes of bridge between India and Pakistan
🔷 MAHABALIPURAM – Listening To Mahabalipuram Through Stone Musicians, Sacred Scapes, And The Sea’s Quiet Rhythm
🔷 GURUVAYUR MURTI Did you know the idol in Guruvayur Temple is believed to be the one worshipped by Lord Krishna himself?
🔷 KRISHNAVATARAM MOVIE ‘Krishnavataram’ explores Krishna’s journey from Vrindavan to Dwarka, say lead actors
🔴 MISC: NON-RELIGIOUS
🔷 TIBETAN CALLIGRAPHY Tibetan government in exile holds exhibition to promote Tibetan Calligraphy Day
🔷 INDIAN CUISINE From Semma To Temple Canteen, 4 Indian Cuisine Eateries Are Among 100 Best NYC Restaurants
🔴 OTHER RELIGIONS
🔷 BUDDHIST MOLESTER MONK Sri Lanka court remands prominent Buddhist monk in child sexual abuse case
🔷 MANIPUR CHRISTIANS ATTACKED Catholic Bishops Urge Peace Amid Manipur Unrest
“The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India has condemned the recent attack on Baptist church leaders in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, describing it as a ‘heinous act.’”
🔷 JAIN TEMPLE EXCAVATION ASI excavates temple roof of Vijayanagara era in Hampi
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