‘Puja meant to increase the consciousness in the idol, how can it be stopped for public convenience ?’ : SC
The Supreme Court has directed that there should be no alterations to the scheduled daily pujas.
Do not consider yourselves owners of temples : Kerala HC
It is high time Hindus unite to demand the liberation of temples from government control.
Hand over the management of Hindu temples to Hindus : Global Hindu Heritage Foundation
Hindus have been demanding this for the last few years. Now Hindus want the government to take note of this and repeal the law of temple-control by the government !
Tirupati Balaji Temple to reduce waiting time for darshan : Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Board
The board has also decided to use artificial intelligence to cut down waiting time for darshan at the Tirupati Balaji temple.
Maintain the sanctity of the Vedic traditions and customs of the temples : Andhra Pradesh Govt’s directive to the Heads of departments
While taking decisions regarding the religious rituals of the Deities, seva, kumbhabhishek, and other religious festivals, the officials must take the opinions of senior priests of the temple and the ritualistic authorities.
Fear of Government takeover of Hari Temple in Christian-dominated Mizoram
In Mizoram too, several cases of attacks on temples have been reported. There has always been an antagonistic sentiment against Hindu traditions in the State.
Filming of non-religious movies in Hindu Temples should not be allowed
The petition raised concerns about the appropriateness of granting permission for filming irreligious movies within temple premises.
Fear of Government takeover of Hari Temple in Christian-dominated Mizoram
According to 2001 census data, there are only about 31,562 Hindus in Mizoram compared to 7.72 lakh Christians. The Hindu community in the State is comprised primarily of Gorkhas and Bru Reangs.
Prasad sold in Chhattisgarh’s Maa Bamleshwari Devi temple revealed to being made in a poultry farm
It is essential for the Government to establish an independent system to verify the purity and sanctity of food items distributed as Prasad in Hindu temples
Government looting temples just as Mughals and British did
The Government’s control over temples is unconstitutional according to Article 12 of the Constitution, which states, ‘The State has no religion’. So who gives the State Government the right to control temples ?