Temple Treasure

How did Mahatma Gandhi end up joining gods on the gopuram of a Vishnu temple in Sri Lanka?

The Mahatma detested the idea of statues being made of him, but he may well have approved of this one.

Nayanjot Lahiri
· Mar 30, 2019 · 11:30 am
Sadh Belo: Visiting Hindu temples with a Sikh connection in Pakistan

Sadh Belo is an Udasi pilgrimage founded by Baba Bankhandi. The Udasi tradition was begun by Guru Nanak’s son.

Zahida Rehman Jatt
· Jun 18, 2018 · 09:30 pm
Kerala: Is restoration of Sabarimala temple’s old name meant to pave the way for women’s entry?

Women aged 10 to 50 are barred from entering the hill shrine’s sanctum sanctorum.

TA Ameerudheen
· Jan 05, 2018 · 06:30 am

Goa’s temples are losing their local features, and the rise of money power may be to blame

The Goa Heritage Action Group is fighting a valiant battle against turning historic sites in the state into concrete replicas of temples elsewhere.

Pamela D’Mello
· Apr 12, 2017 · 11:30 am
Tirupati temple got Rs 4 crore in old notes as deposits post demonetisation deadline

The administration of the shrine has written to the Centre and RBI on the matter.

Scroll Staff
· Mar 03, 2017 · 11:23 am
When wishes come true: Devotees at this Tamil Nadu temple give thanks by building cement figurines

The statuettes include brides, healthy babies and laptops.

Vinita Govindarajan
· Oct 03, 2016 · 08:30 am

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Temple Treasure

How did Mahatma Gandhi end up joining gods on the gopuram of a Vishnu temple in Sri Lanka?

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Nayanjot Lahiri · Mar 30, 2019 · 11:30 am

Sadh Belo: Visiting Hindu temples with a Sikh connection in Pakistan

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