Nepal findings confirm early date of Buddha’s life!
Kathmandu – Archaeologists working in Nepal have uncovered evidence of a structure at the birthplace of the Buddha dating back to the sixth century B.C. This is the first archaeological material linking the life of the Buddha to a specific century. Excavations within the Sacred Garden of... read more »
Bodh Gaya temple dome inlaid with gold
Patna – The dome of Bodh Gaya’s 1,500-year-old Mahabodhi temple, Buddhism’s holiest shrine, has been inlaid with nearly 300 kg gold donated by devotees from Thailand — giving the shrine a new look. “A team of technical experts from Thailand has com! pleted work to... read more »
Racist graffiti against Sikh model in New York subway
New York – The Indian American community has been stunned by the racist graffiti on a Gap advertisement featuring Sikh actor and model Waris Ahluwalia at a New York City subway station. The American multinational clothing and accessories retailer had launched a ‘Make Love’ drive... read more »
He visits Sabarimala every week, but not to pray
Sabarimala (Kerala) – For any devout Hindu in Kerala, a pilgrimage to the Sabarimala temple is a must, but not for Surendran, a local tribal. He has been visiting the temple every week since the past several years — not for prayers but to collect rice offered by devotees. Situated on... read more »
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‘Yaum-e-Ashoora’ observed with mourning procession in Hyderabad
Hyderabad – A mood of mourning pervades the old city of Hyderabad a! s Shia Muslims Friday observed “Yaum-e-Ashoora” to mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson... read more »
Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj passes away
Gurgaon – Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj, who was flown in from Allahabad Nov 11, breathed his last Friday morning, a doctor said. Kripalu Maharaj was admitted to Fortis Memorial Research... read more »
Sabarimala pilgrimage season begins Saturday
Thiruvananthapuram – The sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala temple will open its door early Saturday on the first day of the Malayalam month of ‘Vrishickam’, heralding... read more »
Restrictions in Srinagar to prevent Shia Muharram procession
Srinagar – Authorities imposed strict restrictions in some areas of the summer capital Srinagar Friday to prevent Shia Muharram processions. A senior police officer said restrictions... read more »
Model of world’s largest Hindu temple unveiled in Bihar
Patna – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday unveiled a model of the world’s largest Hindu temple with a towering height of 405 feet and a hall with a seating capacity of 20,000... read more »
