Religion News

Sabarimala sells 1.2 lakh cans of prasadam daily

As many as 1.2 lakh cans of the special 'aravana prasadam' made out of rice, jaggery and coconut are being sold on an average every day at Kerala's famed Sabrimala temple during the annual two-month pilgrimage season.2:02 PM on November 22

Haryana to assist Saraswati river research

The Haryana government Saturday reiterated its commitment for research on the mythological Saraswati river.10:00 PM on November 21

'Prayer chamber' near Hindon river to lower pollution

The Hindon river can literally breathe easy now. Civic authorities here Friday launched a huge 'prayer chamber' along the river banks especially designed to immerse puja ritual materials like flowers and ash - in a move to clean up the river and reduce pollution.12:00 AM on November 21

Uttar Pradesh prepares for Kumbh in Haridwar

Gearing up for the Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, beginning January in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh will set up makeshift rest-halts along road routes in several districts for the convenience of the pilgrims, officials said Friday.4:05 PM on November 20

Dalai Lama to visit Bodh Gaya in January

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama plans to visit Bodh Gaya in Bihar where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.2:03 PM on November 20

Two foreigners detained at Puri temple

An Australian and a Singaporean were detained Thursday while trying to enter Orissa's famous Jagannath Temple, where foreign nationals are strictly prohibited on religious grounds, police said.4:05 PM on November 19

Dalai Lama to speak at Delhi University

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama will give the valedictory address at a conference on Tibetan history and culture at Delhi University Saturday in which more than 40 scholars from across the world are participating.2:02 PM on November 19

'Vande Mataram controversy uncalled for'

Stating that the controversy over 'Vande Mataram' was uncalled for, several prominent Muslim personalities Wednesday said the issue if Muslims can recite the national song had been resolved with the consent of clerics some 80 years ago.12:03 AM on November 19

'Vande Mataram' controversy needless: Mohsina Kidwai

Congress general secretary Mohsina Kidwai Tuesday said the controversy over 'Vande Mataram' was needless and added that it was up to the people whether they wanted to sing the national song or not.4:00 PM on November 17

Canadian PM to visit Golden Temple Wednesday

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will arrive in this Punjab city Wednesday and visit the Golden Temple, the holiest of Sikh shrines.2:06 PM on November 17

Sabarimala pilgrimage begins Monday, 40 mn devotees expected

Sabarimala, Kerala's famed temple, opens its doors Monday for the annual two-month pilgrimage that is expected to see over 40 million devotees visiting the hilltop shrine this year.6:04 PM on November 14

Dhanalakshmi Bank all prepared for Sabarimala temple season

Dhanalakshmi Bank, the principal banker to the Travancore Devasom Board that runs the famed Sabarimala temple in Kerala, has said it is all prepared for the Sabarimala pilgrim season that begins Monday.6:03 PM on November 14

West Bengal cathedral co-named after Mother Teresa, Mary

For the first time, a cathedral in West Bengal has been co-named after Nobel laureate Mother Teresa, a nun who made Kolkata her home and workplace for 68 years caring for the poor and the infirm, and Mother Mary.12:05 AM on November 14

SGPC sets up 10-member panel on Nanakshahi calendar

The Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) Thursday decided to set up a 10-member committee to resolve the controversy over the Sikh religion's 'Nanakshahi' calendar.12:03 AM on November 13

No takers for bodies of nine slain terrorists

Almost a year after they were killed during the terrible assault on Mumbai last November, the bodies of the nine terrorists continue to remain in Mumbai's J.J. Hospital morgue. There are no claimants and the authorities are clueless on what to do with them.4:00 PM on November 12