temples

Vrindavan priests oppose government control of temples

Temple priests in this Hindu holy town are protesting the Uttar Pradesh government's move to bring some of the main shrines of Braj Bhoomi under administrative control.

Dec 01, 2015, 21:30 PM IST

Now, temples in Kerala out of bounds for beggars, lottery vendors

Begging and selling of lottery tickets in temples and its surroundings in Kerala have been prohibited from Thursday.

Nov 26, 2015, 21:21 PM IST

HC closes PIL seeking ban on keeping elephants in captivity

A Madras High Court bench here has closed a public interest litigation seeking a ban on keeping elephants in captivity in temples and houses after the state government submitted that the Supreme Court was seized of the matter.

Oct 07, 2015, 12:40 PM IST

1,004 temples to be renovated this year in Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa ​

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday made a slew of announcements pertaining to the departments of School Education, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and Fisheries.

Sep 23, 2015, 15:45 PM IST