Religion

Nepal Floods Threaten Attendance at Gayaji's Pitrpakh Pilgrimage Fair

Severe floods in Nepal are expected to cut down the number of Nepali devotees attending the annual Pitrpakh fair at Gayaji, with about a quarter of families likely to cancel their pilgrimage.

31 Aug 2026

Religious leader Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar's women comment sparks outrage in Kerala

A remark by Islamic scholar Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar on women has ignited widespread anger across Kerala, prompting protests and criticism from various quarters.

31 Aug 2026

Kerala Minister Condemns Cleric’s Anti‑Women Comments, Calls for Equality

Kerala’s minister publicly rebuked a cleric for remarks deemed anti‑women, sparking a debate on gender equality.

31 Aug 2026

Kerala Cleric Urges Women to Stay Home, Sparks Controversy

A religious leader in Kerala has called for women to remain at home, drawing criticism and debate.

31 Aug 2026

શહેરા નજીક મરડેશ્વર મહાદેવ મંદિરમાં ભક્તોની ભારે ભીડ

શહેરા તાલુકાના મરડેશ્વર ગામમાં આવેલ પ્રાચીન મરડેશ્વર મહાદેવ મંદિરમાં શ્રદ્ધાળુઓ દર્શન માટે ઉમટી પડ્યા હતા.

31 Aug 2026

Ratna Bhandar Inventory Commences at Puri Srimandir Amid Tight Security

The inventory of the Ratna Bhandar at Puri Srimandir has begun today under stringent security measures, as officials aim to catalog the temple’s precious artifacts.

31 Aug 2026

દીવમાં ગંગેશ્વર મહાદેવ મંદિર: પાંડવોએ સ્થાપ્યું, દરિયાદેવનો અવિરત જળાભિષેક

દીવના દરિયાકિનારે આવેલ ગંગેશ્વર મહાદેવ મંદિર, જે પાંડવોએ સ્થાપ્યું હોવાનું માનવામાં આવે છે, દરિયાદેવ દ્વારા સતત જળાભિષેક થતું રહે છે.

31 Aug 2026

Aghor Akhada chief Vishnu Nath Khadyeshwari clarifies no corpse‑handling in Sanatan or Aghor rites

Vishnu Nath Khadyeshwari Maharaj, national president of the Aghor Akhada, stated that neither Sanatan Dharma nor Aghor practices permit any desecration or handling of dead bodies, including cannibalism.

31 Aug 2026