Dr Nirmala Yadav has become the first woman trustee of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. She plans to improve darshan, safety and facilities for women devotees visiting the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Dr Nirmala Yadav has become the first woman appointed to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The educationist said she regarded her selection as God’s will and promised to carry out her responsibilities with dedication,

Hundreds of devotees gathered at Kerala’s Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple on Monday as the shrine opened for darshan on the first day of Chingam, marking the beginning of the Malayalam New Year. Pilgrims had started reaching the hill shrine in large numbers from Sunday evening ahead of the important monthly rituals. The temple opened for devotees at 5:00 AM on August 17. The Chingam month ceremonies will continue through August 21, after which the shrine will close at 10:00 PM. It

The Ram Temple Trust CEO race has narrowed to three candidates, with Yogeshwar Ram Mishra and Rajesh Pandey emerging as leading contenders after interviews. Ram Temple CEO race narrows to three after interviews The selection process for the next Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has entered its final stage, with the contest now reportedly narrowed to three candidates. Former bureaucrats Yogeshwar Ram

Tamil Nadu’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department will ban mobile phones inside major temples from September 1, 2026, with secure deposit counters to be created for devotees before entry. Mobile Phone Ban From September 1 The Tamil Nadu government has announced that mobile phones will not be permitted inside major temples across the State from

What Happened at Khanapur’s Pochamma Temple? Gold ornaments, silver jewellery, and devotees’ cash worth more than ₹20 lakh were allegedly stolen from Pochamma Temple in Khanapur. The temple’s surveillance system was also targeted, while Narsingi police registered a case and began collecting evidence. Gold and Cash Worth ₹20 Lakh Stolen from Pochamma Temple Hyderabad, Tuesday, July 28, 2026: The Khan

Amitabh Bachchan Ayodhya Land Deal Highlights Real Estate Boom Amitabh Bachchan’s ₹15-crore Ayodhya land purchase has brought fresh attention to the city’s fast-growing real estate market, where temple tourism, infrastructure development, and rising investor interest are driving demand for premium land parcels. The veteran actor’s growing association with Ayodhya’s property market came into focus again a

Kochi, June 30, 2026: The Sabarimala gold theft probe has widened after the Special Investigation Team informed the Kerala High Court that it had collected material against seven persons, including former Travancore Devaswom Board president P.S. Prasanth. The SIT report points to alleged criminal breach of trust, forgery and criminal conspiracy linked to the Dwarapalaka idols and related gold-plating work. Sabarimala Gold Theft Probe W

Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing As Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft Row Widens The Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case has widened with Supreme Court proceedings, Bar Association reaction, arrests, resignations, and an SIT probe into alleged fund irregularities.   Ayodhya donation theft case now under sharper legal and public scrutiny New Delhi/Ayodhya, June 29: The alleged Ram Temple donation theft case has taken a f

Arvind Kejriwal has announced a series of religious initiatives in Punjab, including a proposed Mata Sita‑Luv Kush temple in Amritsar, expansion of pilgrimage routes, and statewide Shiv devotional events. Temple Project to Boost Amritsar’s Spiritual Profile AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal unveiled plans to construct a grand temple dedicated to

Ayodhya Donation Row: 8 Arrested After SIT Probe, Raut Seeks Silver Brick Inquiry New Delhi, June 26, 2026: The Ayodhya Ram Temple donation row has widened after police arrested eight people named in an FIR linked to the alleged embezzlement of donations and valuables received at the temple. The action came after a Special Investigation Team submitted its preliminary findings on alleged irregularities

Ayodhya Donation Row Puts Temple Fund Security Under Spotlight The Ayodhya Ram temple donation row has put the spotlight on how India’s major temples protect cash, gold, silver, and other offerings made by devotees. The issue has raised fresh questions about transparency, security, and accountability in temple donation management. The row gained attention after reports claimed that investigators found lapses in the handling of offerings, CCTV monitor

Tiruvannamalai Girivalam Route Safety Under Focus After Two Cases Safety on the Tiruvannamalai Girivalam route has come under focus after two alleged incidents were reported near the Arunachaleswarar Temple area in Tamil Nadu. The route attracts thousands of devotees, especially during Pournami and festival days, making the issue a serious concern for pilgrims and local residents. According to r

Thoothukudi is expected to witness the highest number of Tasmac liquor shop closures in Tamil Nadu as authorities move forward with shutting down outlets located near schools, colleges, and places of worship. The action comes as part of ongoing efforts to enforce regulations regarding the placement of state-run liquor shops in sensitive public areas. According to reports, several outlets across the Madurai region are likely to be affected by the closure drive. Employees working at T

Bengal Tightens Security as Durga Temple Reopens After 15 Years The Durga Temple in Asansol’s Bastin Bazar has reopened after remaining largely closed for nearly 15 years, drawing large crowds of devotees and prompting heightened security arrangements across the area. The reopening comes amid ongoing post-poll tensions in

The Supreme Court of India, while hearing the Sabarimala Temple case, made key observations on religious access and unity within Hindu society.