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'Hanuman ji himself...': Monkey enters Ram temple sanctum sanctorum

'Hanuman ji himself...': Monkey enters Ram temple sanctum sanctorum

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The temple trust shared the incident, that took place on Tuesday night, on its official 'X' handle.

Hunt on for Lashkar terrorists behind J-K bus attack

Hunt on for Lashkar terrorists behind J-K bus attack

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

A massive manhunt is underway for three foreign terrorists, possibly of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, responsible for the deadly attack on pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi that resulted in the loss of nine lives, including a two-year-old, officials involved in the investigation said on Monday.

Ajmer shrine religious head to boycott Zardari's visit

Ajmer shrine religious head to boycott Zardari's visit

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

The religious head of the Ajmer dargah on Sunday announced he will boycott the visit of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to protest the move of district authorities of not allowing him to go inside the shrine beyond the main gate when the visiting delegation arrives.

Kerala's action hero makes a dashing entry into govt

Kerala's action hero makes a dashing entry into govt

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

He was trolled during the Lok Sabha poll campaign, but despite the tactics by his rivals, action hero Suresh Gopi rose to national stardom in cinema style on June 4, winning the Thrissur seat on a BJP ticket and scripting history for the saffron party in Kerala.

Digvijay slams Bihar govt over Mahabodhi shrine security

Digvijay slams Bihar govt over Mahabodhi shrine security

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Monday criticised the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar for keeping the security of Mahabodhi Temple in private hands despite intelligence warnings about terror attacks.

It's Dogs Day Afternoon In Japan, Nepal

It's Dogs Day Afternoon In Japan, Nepal

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Glimpses of how dogs are worshipped in two contrasting worlds, Nepal and Japan.

Attack on Sufi shrine in Lahore; 42 dead, 180 hurt

Attack on Sufi shrine in Lahore; 42 dead, 180 hurt

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

One attacker blew himself up at the crowded entrance to the shrine and the second in the basement, where people perform ablutions before entering the complex. The third bomber detonated his explosive vest in a part of the shrine adjoining a busy market, witnesses said.

Modi offers prayers at the spot from where Ram Setu was built

Modi offers prayers at the spot from where Ram Setu was built

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Arichalmunai, a southern tip in Tamil Nadu, in Rameswaram as part of his Ramayana-connect visits in the state, and paid floral tributes at the seashore.

'I Won't Allow Kedarnath Temple Replica In Delhi'

'I Won't Allow Kedarnath Temple Replica In Delhi'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'People want to do business in the name of the Kedarnath temple.'

Himachal shrines to adopt Vaishno Devi model

Himachal shrines to adopt Vaishno Devi model

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Alarmed by the Naina Devi temple tragedy, the Himachal Pradesh government on Monday constituted a three-member panel to formulate guidelines for regulation of pilgrim movement in the state's major shrines and said it will consider introducing the 'Vaishno Devi model' for the purpose.Mandi Divisional Commissioner Ashwani Kapoor has been asked to probe Sunday's stampede at Bilaspur district that claimed over 140 lives.

Nitish attends function with Union minister, Tejashwi absent

Nitish attends function with Union minister, Tejashwi absent

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Amid speculation that he may do yet another volte face and return to the National Democratic Alliance, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday visited Buxar district, bordering Uttar Pradesh, to attend a function where senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Minister Ashwani Kumar Choubey was also present.

Amarnath Yatra: Drinks, fast food among 40 items banned

Amarnath Yatra: Drinks, fast food among 40 items banned

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

More than 40 food items have been banned at the upcoming Amarnath Yatra and the pilgrims have been advised to achieve physical fitness by walking at least 5 kilometres a day, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board said in its health advisory issued on Thursday.

BJP's Sufi singer vs AAP's Punjabi actor: Faridkot LS race heats up

BJP's Sufi singer vs AAP's Punjabi actor: Faridkot LS race heats up

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party has fielded Karamjit Anmol, while the BJP has named North West Delhi MP Hans Raj Hans from Faridkot, a reserved parliamentary constituency.

Sikh facing deportation takes shelter in shrine

Sikh facing deportation takes shelter in shrine

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Laibar Singh, 48, had pleaded sanctuary in Canada after entering the country in 2003 on a fake passport, claiming he faced a threat to his life in India because he was accused of being an extremist. Later he suffered a massive stroke in 2006 that left him quadriplegic and he sought refuge on medical grounds, but his requests were rejected. He was living in the Surrey's Guru Nanak Sikh temple.

AP bars propagating other faiths near shrines

AP bars propagating other faiths near shrines

Rediff.com9 Jun 2007

The move comes against the backdrop of allegations over the growing activity of Christian missionaries in and around Tirumala, the popular hill shrine in the state.

Don't allow non-Hindus beyond flagpole of temples, HC directs TN

Don't allow non-Hindus beyond flagpole of temples, HC directs TN

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Justice S Srimathy of the HC's Madurai Bench gave the judgement while hearing a plea from D Senthilkumar, who sought directions to the respondents to permit Hindus alone to the Arulmigu Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy temple and its sub-temples.

Fatwa against Army construction of Muslim shrines

Fatwa against Army construction of Muslim shrines

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The army should refrain from interfering in religious places and instead focus on developmental activities, grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir Bashiruddin said.

Trip to hospital, shrine for Kashmir team today

Trip to hospital, shrine for Kashmir team today

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

The all-party delegation led by Union Home Minister P Chidambaram will on Tuesday visit Tangmarg, which witnessed incidents of arson recently, hospitals in Srinagar to meet those injured during clashes, and the Hazratbal shrine.

JK: Geelani threatens stir against road to Amarnath shrine

JK: Geelani threatens stir against road to Amarnath shrine

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Hardline Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Thursday threatened to launch an agitation after Eid against the plans to construct a road to Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir.

Is Kangana Praying For Tejas Or Poll Ticket?

Is Kangana Praying For Tejas Or Poll Ticket?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

On Friday, November 3, 2023, Kangana Ranaut declared that she will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election if Lord Krishna so wishes.

Who's Rajinikanth Meeting In Ranchi?

Who's Rajinikanth Meeting In Ranchi?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Rajinikanth arrived in Ranchi after offering prayers at the Rajrappa temple in Ramgarh on August 17.

Uddhav was sent Ram temple invite by speed post, Raut slams govt

Uddhav was sent Ram temple invite by speed post, Raut slams govt

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray president and former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has been sent an invitation by speed post for the Ram temple consecration ceremony to be held in Ayodhya on Monday.

Ram temple opening: Ambanis, Bachchan among state guests

Ram temple opening: Ambanis, Bachchan among state guests

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features just a few hundred people, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, bureaucrats and diplomats.

Centre offers to rebuild gutted Sufi shrine in Srinagar

Centre offers to rebuild gutted Sufi shrine in Srinagar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has said that the government has offered to rebuild Dustgeer Sahib, the Sufi shrine that was destroyed in a massive fire this week. He was addressing the media at Shastri Bhavan in New Delhi in his monthly meeting.

J-K: 9 pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge after terror attack

J-K: 9 pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge after terror attack

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Nine people including three women were killed and 33 injured as a bus carrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi plunged into a deep gorge after an ambush by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday evening, police said, as political leaders cutting across party lines strongly condemn the dastardly attack.

Pak seeks more visas for Ajmer shrine visit

Pak seeks more visas for Ajmer shrine visit

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Religious Affairs Minister Hamid Saeed Kazmi, who is on an official visit to India as the head of the Pakistani delegation taking part in the Urs celebrations during June 14-24, said only 500 Pakistanis had been granted visas for the event in Ajmer. On the other hand, Pakistan grants visas to thousands of Indian Sikhs and Hindus to visit their holy places in Pakistan, he said.

Would have returned Pak POWs after getting Kartarpur Sahib in 1971: Modi

Would have returned Pak POWs after getting Kartarpur Sahib in 1971: Modi

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Modi brought up the emotive issue of the gurdwara in Kartarpur Sahib, a place sacred to Sikhs as Guru Nanak Dev spent the last years of his life there, and blamed the Congress for country's partition, saying they did it for sake of power.

A Temple Fit For The Prince Of Ayodhya

A Temple Fit For The Prince Of Ayodhya

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The temple, you realise, is true to hype and is stunning in its beauty.
A marvel in white, it's simply eye-catching, and every inch a temple for the new India, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com after a visit to the new shrine.

What Rahul Gandhi Did At Golden Temple

What Rahul Gandhi Did At Golden Temple

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

After Congress MP Rahul Gandhi worshipped at the Golden Temple on Gandhi Jayanti 2023, he again paid obeisance at the shrine and served langar for a second day on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

What's Kuldeep Praying For?

What's Kuldeep Praying For?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

With the squads for the West Indies tour yet to be announced, Kuldeep's prayers could have been to find a spot on the flight to the Caribbean.

Maharashtra temple 'purifies' shrine after woman offers prayers

Maharashtra temple 'purifies' shrine after woman offers prayers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The woman climbed the security barricade to the 'chauthara' (platform) where the idol is installed and offered prayers on Saturday, before disappearing in the crowd.

Delhi unlock: Markets, malls, shrines to open daily

Delhi unlock: Markets, malls, shrines to open daily

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Restaurants with 50 per cent capacity, weekly markets and religious places will reopen in Delhi from June 14, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday, saying the COVID-19 situation has significantly come under control in the city.

Tamil Nadu Shatters Mo-Sha's Dream Again

Tamil Nadu Shatters Mo-Sha's Dream Again

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The BJP often forgets that in Dravidian Tamil Nadu, the voter does not mix religion, which is personal, and politics that is in the public sphere, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Amarnath yatra suspended for second day due to heavy rain, landslide

Amarnath yatra suspended for second day due to heavy rain, landslide

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

According to the officials, fresh batches of pilgrims were not allowed to leave Jammu to embark on their yatra due to closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.

Karnataka Guv returns bill seeking to collect temple funds

Karnataka Guv returns bill seeking to collect temple funds

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Seeking clarification, Karnataka Governor has sent back to the government a bill that sought to collect funds from temples with over Rs 10 lakh annual income, citing that a case concerning the earlier related act and amendments made to it is still pending in Supreme Court.

Sikh priests disqualified for performing same-sex wedding

Sikh priests disqualified for performing same-sex wedding

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Two women got "married" at Gurdwara Kalgidhar Sahib in Bathinda district on September 18. Following this, the Akal Takht had then suspended the 'granthis' (sikh priests), the management and the 'ragis' (gurbani exponents) of the gurdwara.

Pillar design sparks a row at Tirumala shrine

Pillar design sparks a row at Tirumala shrine

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

A row is brewing in Andhra Pradesh over the design of pillars to be used at the popular hill shrine of Tirumala, with Sangh Parivar organizations alleging that they resemble the Holy Cross.

Kartik Seeks Bappa's Blessings

Kartik Seeks Bappa's Blessings

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Kartik shared a picture from his visit to the shrine on Instagram and wrote, 'Overwhelmed with your Pure Love.'

NDRF readies for Amarnath yatra with aerial surveys, sniffer dogs

NDRF readies for Amarnath yatra with aerial surveys, sniffer dogs

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

A dozen teams of the NDRF will be deployed to ensure the safety of the people who embark on the yatra from July 1, they added.

Karnataka house okays temple bill in joint sitting after council snub

Karnataka house okays temple bill in joint sitting after council snub

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The bill was defeated by a voice vote on February 23 in the upper house, where the Opposition has a majority, after it was passed by the assembly on February 21.