6 people died in a stampede outside the Tirupati temple
The temple committee had opened 91 ticket counters for this. At the time of the incident, there was a crowd of more than 4,000 devotees.
A closed temple found in a Muslim-majority area of Muzaffarnagar (UP)
As soon as the information about the temple came to light, pro-Hindu organizations took out a march. Due to this, the Police reached there in large numbers.
SC directs Centre to file an affidavit regarding cancellation of ‘Places of Worship Act, 1991’
Under Article 25 of the Constitution, all citizens and non-citizens in this country have equal right to follow their religion, have faith in it and propagate it. The petitions claim that this right has been taken away from Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs.
Hindu Groups call for Fast-Track Courts for Mathura, Kashi Temple disputes
HJS has provided an Online Petition to advocate the establishment of fast-track courts to resolve temple disputes in Mathura and Kashi : hindujagruti.org/reclaim-temples
Jain temple to be opened after 40 years in Moradabad (UP)
District Collector Anuj Kumar Singh said that the people of the Jain community had taken the idols of the temple to different places. Due to this, the temple is empty and was closed; but a request has been made to use the temple land for social work.
Three broken Idols found while digging a well near a Shiva temple uncovered in Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh)
Holding the three broken idols in hand, Sambhal Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrish Chandra said these were found during the digging of well.
‘Temples and their properties must be carefully preserved’ : CJI
There is a dispute over the management of this temple. As per temple norms, it is controlled by different committees at 3 levels.
Hindu protest against construction of ‘Mumtaz Hotel’ near Tirupati temple
On November 19, 2024, the board passed a resolution urging the state government to cancel the allocation of 20 acres of land near Alipiri for the hotel project.
Locals oppose Vaishno Devi Ropeway project at Jammu
The traders who take devotees to the temple on palanquins and horses said that, “After the ropeway is built, the devotees will go there themselves.
Muslims build ‘mazaar’ (tomb) over an ancient temple well in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Additionally, the area has been painted green, and events for a so-called ‘Urus’ are being organized there. Hindu organisations have urged the district administration to take action in this matter.