Tamil Nadu Mandir bans priests from accepting Dakshinas, sparks outrage

In Hindu Dharma, the practice of offering Dakshina holds great significance. Dakshinas are given in various contexts, such as to Gurus or Acharyas as a gesture of gratitude and recognition for the teachings received.

Appoint devotees in temples, not politicians seeking rehabilitation

If politicians continue to be appointed as trustees of temples, it is not surprising that the status of these temples could eventually resemble that of the Government-run corporations.

Tirumala Temple Devasthanams Board mandates removal of non-Hindu staff, bans political statements at Temple premises

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Board passed resolution to request the Andhra Pradesh Government to remove non-Hindu employees from the Temple administration. The resolution aligns with Article 16(5) of the Constitution of India, which permits religious institutions to restrict employment to individuals of the same faith to ensure the sanctity of such institutions is preserved.