Ram Mandir Ayodhya Ram Navami 2026 darshan, aarti, Surya tilak and VIP Darshan timingsAyodhya Ram Mandir Ram Navami 2026 Darshan Timings: Ayodhya is gearing up for a grand Ram Navami on March 27, expecting lakhs of devotees. ...
26 Mar, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
SC refuses to entertain PIL against special treatment for VIPs in templesThe Supreme Court of India declined to hear a PIL challenging the 'VIP darshan' practice in temples, stating it is for society and temple m...
31 Jan, 2025, 01.12 PM IST
'Media shouldn't exaggerate': SC irked over news reports on hearing over 'VIP' visits at templesThe Supreme Court criticized media for misrepresenting its observations on a case about extra fees for quick temple visits. The court clari...
13 Dec, 2024, 09.03 PM IST
People frustrated with VIP culture, especially in temples: Madras HCVIP entry must be restricted only to themselves and their family members, but not the relatives, Justice S M Subramaniam said while hearing...
25 Mar, 2022, 10.36 AM IST
Centre approves transfer of three acres occupied by CRPF in Ayodhya to UP govtAhead of the upcoming UP assembly election, the international airport project in the temple town has been fast-tracked with the Centre and ...
10 Dec, 2021, 06.46 AM IST
SC refers Sabarimala case to 7-judge bench, no stay on entry of womenA five-judge bench, led by former CJI Dipak Misra, eventually struck down the rules as discriminatory of women’s right to equality and wors...
14 Nov, 2019, 06.41 PM IST
SC to hear on Nov 13 pleas challenging Sabarimala verdictUnder the temple rules, women between the ages of 10 and 50 were not allowed to enter the temple.
23 Oct, 2018, 10.53 PM IST
SC to decide on issue of women of all ages entering Sabarimala todayA five-judge bench led by outgoing CJI Dipak Misra will deliver the judgement. The other judges on the bench are Justices R.F. Nariman, A.M...
27 Sep, 2018, 11.26 PM IST
Celibate nature of Lord Ayyappa of Sabarimala temple protected by Constitution, SC toldA five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra was told that the only consideration was the "celibate nature of deity"...
25 Jul, 2018, 08.10 PM IST
Sabarimala board cites Muslim tradition to defend curbs on womenThe constitution bench, led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, is hearing a petition seeking equal rights for women to pray at the Ayyappa templ...
25 Jul, 2018, 07.38 AM IST
Sabarimala temple case: SC backs women, says they have same right as men to enter templeA five-judge bench is hearing petitions demanding an end to this discriminatory practice which the temple management claims is essential to...
19 Jul, 2018, 08.07 AM IST
Gender equality is constitutional message: Supreme CourtDuring the hearing when Jaising started dealing with the aspect that the deity at Sabarimala is "celibate" and "brahmachari", the bench ask...
18 Apr, 2016, 07.46 PM IST
Maharashtra government pledges entry for women in all templesThe Maharashtra government on Friday gave an undertaking to the Bombay HC that it would ensure that women are allowed to enter all temples ...
02 Apr, 2016, 01.14 AM IST
Activists slam Shani temple tradition banning women's entryWomen activists today slammed the tradition of prohibiting entry to the fairer sex at a famous Shani shrine in Ahmednagar district.
30 Nov, 2015, 02.24 PM IST
Leaders will keep promise of passage of Shrines Bill: Kashmiri Pandits"We hope the leaders (of various political parties) will fulfil their promise of (passage of) Kashmir temples and Shrine Bill," Dr R L Bhat...
27 Feb, 2014, 11.51 PM IST
- Now, use your mobile to donate to Tirupati Temple
The Tirupati temple, India’s best known and richly-patronised divine residence, is clearly in line with changing times.
16 Mar, 2007, 04.21 AM IST
- Insurers offer cover to gods' abodes
Temples, with huge revenues, are becoming attractive propositions, with sizeable premia and lower claims.
23 Nov, 2006, 02.10 AM IST