Religion

Ujjain: Mahakal Temple Special Decor

Thousands of devotees witnessed the divine darshan of Baba Mahakal at the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain. The temple was specially decorated with bhang, tripund, and trinetra.

14 Jul 2026

Mahakal Temple Ujjain: Bhang Decoration

On Bhaumavati Amavasya, Baba Mahakal was decorated with bhang and then smeared with ash for a divine appearance. The temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, witnessed this unique ritual.

14 Jul 2026

Buddha Relics Return to India

The sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha have departed Sri Lanka after a week-long public exposition. The relics are now headed back to India.

14 Jul 2026

Dhar Bhojshala Case

The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Indore High Court's decision to recognize Dhar's Bhojshala as a Hindu temple. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.

14 Jul 2026

Karnataka Revamps Temple Hundi System

Karnataka has introduced a new system to enhance security and transparency in temple hundis. The state is using CCTV, QR codes, and tighter security measures.

14 Jul 2026

Religious Ritual Inside Moving Train Sparks Viral Buzz, Railways Responds

A spontaneous religious ceremony conducted inside a moving train gained widespread attention online, prompting Indian Railways to issue a statement clarifying the situation.

14 Jul 2026

84 Unclaimed Ashes Bid Farewell

84 unclaimed sets of ashes were given a farewell at Kiratpur Sahib. The ceremony marked a respectful goodbye to the departed souls.

14 Jul 2026

Love Temple in Odisha Draws Young Couples Seeking Marriage Blessings

A unique love temple in Odisha has become a popular destination for young men who pray for the blessing to marry their girlfriends.

13 Jul 2026

Ambaji Temple Introduces CCTV, Frisking, Live Telecast for Donation Counting

The Ambaji temple in Gujarat has rolled out a new SOP for counting donations, featuring CCTV monitoring, donor frisking, and a live broadcast of the tallying process.

13 Jul 2026

Karnataka to Set Protocol for First Aarti at Tirupati Temple

The Karnataka government will issue a formal protocol outlining the procedures for the ceremonial first aarti at the Tirupati temple, marking a new administrative step in managing the temple’s rituals.

13 Jul 2026

Karnataka Imposes CCTV and QR Code Mandate on Temple Donations

The Karnataka government has ordered all temples to install CCTV cameras and use QR codes for donation collection to enhance transparency and security.

13 Jul 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Muslim Side’s Plea in Bhojshala Temple Dispute

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider a plea from the Muslim side challenging a previous order in the Bhojshala temple dispute.

13 Jul 2026