Religion
Gwalior's Gopal Temple to be adorned with ₹120 crore jewellery on Janmashtami
On Janmashtami, Gwalior's Gopal Temple will be decked out with jewellery worth more than ₹120 crore, drawing an estimated 150,000 devotees.
04 Sep 2026
Devotees See Sanwariya Seth as Business Partner, Donate Crores Monthly in Chittorgarh
At the Sanwariya Seth Temple in Mandphia, Chittorgarh, devotees treat the deity as a business partner and collectively offer donations worth crores of rupees each month.
04 Sep 2026
Uttarakhand Waqf Board to Issue New Nikahnama Aligned with UCC
The Uttarakhand Waqf Board announced plans to introduce a revised Nikahnama that complies with the Uniform Civil Code, aiming to standardize marriage documentation for Muslims in the state. The move is part of broader efforts to align religious marriage practices with national legal frameworks.
04 Sep 2026
Janmashtami Matki‑Breaking Contest to Thrill Bhopal’s Karond on Sept 6
A large matki‑breaking competition will be staged in Karond, Bhopal on Sunday, 6 September, with Govinda teams from across Madhya Pradesh vying for a ₹1 lakh prize.
04 Sep 2026
Indore Temples Deck Out for Janmashtami with Special Decorations and Makhan-Mishri Prasad
On Janmashtami, temples across Indore were adorned with elaborate decorations and devotees participated in darshan, abhishek and bhajan-kirtan throughout the day. A special maharati will be held at midnight to mark Lord Krishna’s birth.
04 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh CM urges rapid construction of new temples
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy called for speeding up temple construction across Andhra Pradesh, emphasizing cultural and spiritual importance.
04 Sep 2026
Maharashtra Launches State‑Level Contest for 2026 Public Ganeshotsav Mandals
The Maharashtra government has announced a competition to select the best public Ganeshotsav mandals for 2026, inviting mandals across the state to apply and compete for recognition and awards.
04 Sep 2026
Uttar Pradesh records 156 crore devotees in 2025, CM links faith to economy
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh attracted 156 crore devotees in 2025, highlighting the growing economic impact of religious tourism.
04 Sep 2026
Restoration work kicks off at Goa’s historic Saptakoteshwar Temple
Restoration of the Saptakoteshwar Temple in Ponda, Goa, began today, marking the start of efforts to preserve the historic shrine.
04 Sep 2026
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge calls Haldwani purification ritual an act of untouchability
Mallikarjun Kharge condemned a purification ritual in Haldwani, labeling it an act of untouchability, sparking debate over caste practices.
04 Sep 2026
PIL Filed in Uttarakhand HC Over Alleged Purification Ritual at Haldwani Ground
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Uttarakhand High Court alleging a purification ritual was carried out at a ground in Haldwani.
04 Sep 2026
Assam’s Vaishnava Classics to Be Translated into Classical Tamil
A project to translate seminal Assamese Vaishnava texts into Classical Tamil has been announced, aiming to bridge linguistic and cultural gaps.
04 Sep 2026