Tag: Temples
Upset Hindus Call on Walmart to Discontinue 74 Varieties of Lord Ganesh Underwear and Issue Apology
“Calling it highly inappropriate,” Upset Hindus are calling on Walmart, the multinational retail corporation headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, to immediately withdraw 74 varieties of underwear featuring the image of the Hindu deity Lord Ganesh. President of Universal Society of Hinduism, Rajan Zed, in a statement… Read More
Temple Economy: The Base Of Bharat’s Sustenance
Temples are more than just places of worship. They serve as symbols of hope and centers for the spread of ideologies, culture, and civilisation. They inspire personal growth and spiritual enlightenment, and serve as natural centers for education” (Education in Ancient India by AS Altekar)… Read More
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Madras HC Says “Close Down Temples If They Perpetuate Violence”
The Madras HC (High Court) passed a comment noting the temple festivals were limited to showing off power rather than devotion. The court made the remark while hearing a petition on 21 July moved by K Thangarasu who sought police protection for conducting the Sri… Read More
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ADMINISTRATION CAN’T MEDDLE WITH CUSTOMS AND RITUALS OF TEMPLES – KERALA HIGH COURT PUTS A RED COLOURED LID ON VIJAYAN’S COLOUR BLIND COMMUNAL ORDER
Recently, the Kerala High Court cracked a whip on the state government’s desperate measure to politicise administrative machinery. In its judgement, the Kerala High Court lambasted the state administration and categorically ruled that they can’t insist on using only “politically-neutral colours” and let these rituals… Read More
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“BUILDING TEMPLES IS A BUSINESS”, DMK ALLY MP SPEWS ANTI-HINDU VENOM AGAIN
Repeat offender Hindu-hater MP Thirumavalavan has mocked Hindu beliefs again saying that building temples is a business that would fetch more revenue than any other business. He said this in a Communist book launch event to the mirth of Hindu-hating audience. Earlier he had described… Read More
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“WE ARE WORKING ON A MODEL FOR LIBERATING HINDU TEMPLES”: MILIND PARANDE
On August 29, 1964, one organisation bringing all sects and sages of larger Hindu family was brought together under the . guidance of the then Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, M S Golwalkar (Sri Guruji) and this organisation was named as Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).… Read More
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DMK GOVT ARRESTS HINDU ACTIVIST WHO TALKED OF REMOVING ANTI-HINDU EVR STATUES IN FRONT OF TEMPLES
The DMK government has arrested a Hindu activist who called for removing Periyar statues intentionally placed in front of temples. An office bearer of Hindu Munnani, Kanal Kannan, had said that only the day when the Periyar statue in front of Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple is… Read More
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ANDHRA GOVT ASKS TEMPLES TO BREAK FDS PREMATURELY TO PAY DUES
Jagan Mohan Reddy-led Andhra government has asked temples to break their fixed deposits (FDs) prematurely to pay the Endowments Department’s pending statutory fees. The dues have been pending for the last eight years. In this regard, the Endowments Department’s Commissioner M Hari Jawaharlal issued a… Read More
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950 Of 1140 Mosques, 24 Of 2400 Temples Get Mumbai Police Permission To Use Loudspeakers
The Mumbai police have granted permission to 950 mosques and 24 temples in the city to use loudspeakers for prayers. The police said that they had received applications from 1140 mosques and 24 temples. They added that they are evaluating the applications from other religious… Read More
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Temples To Be Freed From Government Control, Karnataka CM Announces During Budget Speech
In a welcome move the BJP government in Karnataka has announced in the budget session that temples under government control will be freed. Last year Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai had assured that his government will pass a law to free temples from government control. Freeing… Read More
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“Should Temples Continue To Be Under Government Control?”, Judge Questions Observing The Utter Neglect Of Temples
While quashing an FIR against temple activist Rangarajan Narasimhan, the Madras High Court has asked “Should the temples continue to remain under government control?”. The court observed that many temples remain in abject poverty as temple properties have been gobbled up and due to government… Read More
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Temples In Bihar Will Have To Pay Tax; Right-wing Activists Equate It To ‘Jizya’ And Demand Complete Rollback
Temples in Bihar will have to get themselves registered and pay taxes. The decision taken by the Bihar State Board of Religious Trust has invited sharp reactions from right-wing activists and devotees. Temples built by individuals in their residential premises and open for the public… Read More
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‘Laughable To Claim Muslims Voted For Me… More Temples Should Be Constructed To Reduce Reef Eating’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma gave an interview to Times Now over the recent border clashes with Mizoram where six Assam Police personnel lost their lives. Himanta Biswa Sarma said that these are legacy issues which are the consequence of the borders not being… Read More
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‘Declare All Hindu Structures More Than 100 Years Old As National Monuments: Madras HC Stresses To Conserve Cultural Heritage
In a Historical Judgement on Ancient Temples of Tamil Nadu, the Madras High Court Directed the Central Govt to Declare all Hindu structures aged more than 100 years as National Monuments. “The intelligence, knowledge and skill of the people of this land have been far… Read More
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RECURRING PATTERN OF ATTACKS, ABUSE AND DESCECRATION OF TEMPLES & IDOLS
More so during festivals but at other times terrible news about organised mob attacks, devotees being severaly injured with swords, idols being vandalised and temples being descerated. SOMETHING BADLY NEEDS TO BE DONE FROM BOTH POLICE ACTION AND LEGAL SYSTEM. Just a few examples: A… Read More
