Religion

Ujjain Temple Plans to Reorient Lord Hanuman Statue from South to North

In Ujjain, devotees are preparing to relocate the standing Lord Hanuman statue so that its face turns north, a change believed to bring spiritual benefits.

10 Sep 2026

Archaeologists Scan and Plan Move of Standing Hanuman Idol at Ujjain Temple

Officials have ordered a detailed scan before relocating the standing Hanuman idol at Shri Khade Hanuman Temple in Ujjain, while archaeologists claim the site has yielded an unprecedented number of artifacts.

10 Sep 2026

Golden Temple to be Decked with 100 Tonnes of Flowers for Diwali Celebrations

The Golden Temple in Amritsar will be decorated with 100 tonnes of flowers for the upcoming Festival of Lights, officials said.

10 Sep 2026

Bhopal Prepares for Ganeshotsav: Idol Prices Surge to ₹10,000

With just four days to the Ganeshotsav, Bhopal’s organizers are finalising pandals and lighting, while the cost of large Ganesh idols has climbed to between ₹2,000 and ₹10,000 due to rising raw material and labour prices.

10 Sep 2026

Ujjain Temple Authorities Scan Khade Hanuman Statue Before Relocation

Before moving the revered Khade Hanuman statue in Ujjain, officials conducted a detailed scan to assess its condition, a step praised by experts as unprecedented.

10 Sep 2026

High Court Clears Removal of 100‑Year‑Old Royal Mosque Before Singhst 2028 in Ujjain

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed petitions opposing the removal of a century‑old royal mosque, clearing all legal hurdles. The state administration now plans to widen congested roads such as Gopal Temple Road under the master plan, aiming to finish the work before the Singhst 2028 fair.

10 Sep 2026

MP High Court Upholds Partial Demolition of Ujjain Shahi Masjid for Simhastha Road Widening

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has confirmed the partial demolition of the historic Shahi Masjid in Ujjain to widen a road in preparation for the Simhastha pilgrimage.

10 Sep 2026

Construction of Mosques in Sambhal and Moradabad Under Scrutiny

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh are probing the building plans of two mosques in Sambhal and Moradabad after concerns were raised about compliance with regulations.

10 Sep 2026

Priest Mahesh Bairagi Says Standing Hanuman Idol Will Remain, Blames Corp for Relocation Push

Priest Mahesh Bairagi declared that the standing Hanuman deity will continue to reside at its present spot and accused the municipal corporation of attempting to move the temple.

10 Sep 2026

Indore woman’s right to become Jain nun upheld by High Court

A Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling affirmed that an adult woman from Indore can choose to become a Jain nun despite her parents’ objections.

10 Sep 2026

Preparations Complete at Darbar Sahib for First Guru Granth Sahib Prakash Parv

All arrangements at Amritsar’s Golden Temple are finalized ahead of the inaugural Prakash Parv of the Guru Granth Sahib.

10 Sep 2026

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V Makes First Visit to India, Arrives in New Delhi

The 50th Imam of the Ismaili community, Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, landed in New Delhi today, marking his maiden visit to India.

10 Sep 2026