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Tourist Illegally Climbs Mayan Temple, Gets Booed by Onlookers

March 23, 2025, 5:06 pm

A German tourist who traveled to Mexico was arrested and later accosted by bystanders after climbing the Temple of Kukulcan, a Mayan historical site, illegally. The whole scene, which was recorded on video, has since become viral on social media.

As reported by Daily Mail, the man, whose name has not been revealed, is seen climbing up the temple as people in the crowd scream at him to desist. One of the onlookers is heard yelling in Spanish, “You cannot climb the temple,” while other people in the crowd insult him, referring to him as an “idiot” and “stupid.” The video also captures a security guard following him up, as the crowd boos in disdain.

According to a report by People, Mexican National Guard members soon appeared, arrested the tourist, and took him away with his hands in the back. During the taking away, some members of the public approached him, punching and screaming at him in anger.

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The viral clip generated mixed responses in the internet community. A comment from a user was sarcastic, saying, “Exciting stuff for security personnel. Climbing the pyramid legally.” A user also added humorously, “WARNING: If you lack a Federal permission to visit Pyramids or Ruins, upon doing so, you acknowledge you will be given to the Mayan Gods—this is so as to uphold ancestral practices.”

The Temple of Kukulcan, which is part of the Chichen Itza archaeological complex, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. According to the People report, the ancient Mayans constructed the building around 1500 BC to monitor the changing seasons. The official website of the site highlights that it is illegal to climb the pyramid since previous visitors have done considerable harm to the monument.

Suspected Terrorists Attack Army Vehicle, Vandalize Temple Idols in J&K’s Akhnoor

October 28, 2024, 10:02 am

In Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector, at least three to four suspected terrorists reportedly opened fire on Indian Army vehicles in the Jogwan area on Monday morning. According to media sources, while there were no casualties from the shooting, the Army has launched an extensive search operation in the Jammu region to locate the attackers.

The incident occurred around 7:25 am, with terrorists allegedly firing 15-20 rounds at military vehicles, including an ambulance, in the Battal area close to the Shivassan temple in Jogwan.

Additionally, the terrorists are reported to have defaced deity idols at the Hassan temple in the vicinity, as per a News18 report.

Following the attack, the Army cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation, though they have “yet to establish contact with the terrorists,” according to the report.

2,000 Year Old Temple Found Underwater In Italy, Featured In ‘Indiana Jones’

October 24, 2024, 11:48 am

Archaeologists have made an astonishing discovery off the coast of modern-day Pozzuoli, Italy, uncovering the submerged ruins of a 2,000-year-old temple built by the ancient Nabataean civilisation. The temple, previously featured in the 1989 Hollywood blockbuster Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, has remained hidden underwater for centuries, preserving ancient inscriptions and altars.

The discovery has brought to light marble slabs inscribed in Latin and ancient altars believed to have been undisturbed for millennia. According to researchers, the temple was part of the bustling port city of Puteoli (now Pozzuoli), a critical hub for global trade in ancient times.

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Nabataean Influence in Roman Puteoli

Researchers confirmed that the Nabataeans, an ancient nomadic civilisation from Jordan, had constructed the temple as a place of worship, trade, and refuge for foreign merchants. It is believed that the temple served as a cultural and commercial exchange centre under the protection of the god Dusares, a significant deity in Nabataean religion.

“The existence of a Nabataean sanctuary within the port area confirms that there was a community from that region participating in the commercial activities of Puteoli,” the researchers stated. They further described the temple as a central hub for business and trade activities, blending religious and commercial functions in the ancient Roman world.

Design and Structure of the Underwater Temple

Built on a rectangular plan, the temple consisted of two rooms, giving access to the vicus Lartidianus, an area used by foreign traders. The temple’s Roman-style walls and marble slabs were etched with the Latin inscription “Dusari sacrum,” meaning “consecrated to Dushara,” a prominent Nabataean god.

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Submerged 150 feet off the coast of Pozzuoli, the structure remained hidden for centuries due to layers of volcanic activity, until archaeologists recently rediscovered it while searching for ancient treasures in the Gulf of Pozzuoli.

The Temple’s Downfall and Rediscovery

The temple’s significance waned during the reign of Roman Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD), when the creation of the Roman province of Arabia Petraea led to the decline of Nabataean trade. With Rome’s increased control over trade routes, the temple’s use diminished, eventually leading to its abandonment.

Covered by layers of volcanic material, the ancient structure was preserved for centuries until its recent rediscovery. Archaeologists are now delving deeper into its history, bringing to light the temple’s role in the vibrant commercial and religious life of ancient Puteoli.

Secunderabad Temple Vandalized By Youth Radicalized By Zakir Naik’s Teachings

October 16, 2024, 6:52 pm

A 30-year-old computer engineering graduate, Salman Salim Thakur, was arrested on Wednesday for vandalizing a religious idol at a temple in Secunderabad, Telangana.

According to the Hyderabad Police, Salman, a Mumbai native, became self-radicalized after being influenced by videos of the controversial Muslim preacher Zakir Naik and other hardline Islamists on social media. A police official stated that he “developed a radical mindset and hatred” toward the practices of other religions, particularly idolatry.

Salman was reportedly involved in similar vandalism incidents in Mumbai in 2022, where he attacked locals at a Ganesh pandal while wearing footwear. He had traveled to Hyderabad for a month-long personality development course, the police noted.

Tensions escalated in Secunderabad on Monday morning when Salman entered the sanctum sanctorum of the Muthyalamma temple and desecrated the main idol, a Durga Matha statue. During the incident, he was assaulted by some locals present at the temple.

The police apprehended him and subsequently transferred him to a hospital, where he is currently being treated for internal injuries. His condition remains serious. Authorities have filed an FIR against him under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).

This incident has sparked widespread protests from local residents, Hindu groups, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar urged the Congress government in Telangana to take stringent action against the culprits. He stated, “Hindu society would take a decision” based on the government’s response.

After visiting the temple on Monday night, the Minister of State for Home Affairs expressed his anger over the incident and the accompanying CCTV footage. Kumar pointed out that several Hindu temples have been attacked since the Congress government took power 10 months ago, asserting, “Would the situation be the same if the attack took place on any other religion? How would the pseudo-secularists behave? Why did no minister of the Congress government visit this temple?”

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Devotees Flock To Temples In Nationwide Celebrations | Watch

September 7, 2024, 12:05 pm

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav, is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across India to honor Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati.

This year, the festival spans ten days, starting on September 6 and concluding on September 17. During this period, devotees bring Lord Ganesha idols into their homes, offer prayers and sweets, and seek blessings. The festival culminates with a grand public procession on Anant Chaturdashi, where the idols are immersed (Ganesh Visarjan) in rivers or the sea.

Iconic Temples

On Saturday, devotees gathered at various temples across different cities to offer prayers. The Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai, known for its grandeur and the unwavering faith of its visitors, saw a significant turnout. Located in Putalabai Chawl and celebrated at the Lalbaug Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, this iconic pandal continues to attract large crowds.

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#WATCH | Maharashtra: Devotees throng and offer prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai on the occasion of #GaneshChaturthi pic.twitter.com/ri7OZAQBf0

— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2024

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VIDEO | People throng Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbai’s most famous Ganesh idol, for darshan on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.#GaneshChaturthi2024 #Ganeshotsav #LalbaugchaRaja2024

(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/DLYPYrwyrJ

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 7, 2024

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In Nagpur, morning ‘aarti’ and prayers were performed with devotion at the Shri Ganesh Mandir Tekdi, marking the start of the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities.

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#WATCH | Maharashtra: Morning ‘aarti’ and prayers being performed at the Shri Ganesh Mandir Tekdi in Nagpur, on #GaneshChaturthi festival. pic.twitter.com/jnWyQhPXVj

— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2024

Similarly, at the Vastrapur Na Mahaganpati Temple in Ahmedabad, morning rituals were conducted to celebrate Ganeshotsav.

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#WATCH | Gujarat: Morning ‘aarti’ and prayers being performed at the Vastrapur Na Mahaganpati Temple in Ahmedabad on #GaneshChaturthi festival. pic.twitter.com/uv2XLgPsUk

— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2024

The Shri Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, known for its historical significance and as a major pilgrimage site, held morning ‘aarti’ and prayers for the festival. Thousands of devotees gather here annually to seek blessings.

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#WATCH Maharashtra: Morning ‘aarti’ and prayers being performed at the Shri Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on #GaneshChaturthi festival. pic.twitter.com/uZIFQijy6h

— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2024

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In Pune, people flocked to the Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, celebrated for its grand idol and vibrant festivities. The temple, a renowned pilgrimage site, witnessed large numbers of devotees participating in religious ceremonies.

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VIDEO | Maharashtra: People throng Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati temple in Pune on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.#GaneshChaturthi2024

(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/4ATRmPYX4w

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 7, 2024

Eco-Friendly Celebrations and Appeals

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, in a statement on the eve of the festival, urged people to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in an eco-friendly manner. He extended his greetings and expressed hope that the elephant-headed lord would bless everyone. Shinde emphasized that Maharashtra’s rich heritage and culture are on full display during this festival and called on people to preserve its legacy.

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Ganeshotsav in Mumbai: Public Celebrations

In Mumbai, more than 2,500 Ganesh mandals and countless households will be celebrating the ten-day festival. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation reported receiving 3,358 applications from Ganesh mandals, which are groups that celebrate the festival in public places. As of Friday, permission had been granted to 2,635 mandals to set up pandals, while around 300 applications were still pending approval.

Security Measures in Pune

Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar assured the public on Friday that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth and peaceful Ganeshotsav in the city. He mentioned that 22 police help centers have been established, along with heavy security arrangements, including traffic regulations and crowd management. A total of 7,000 police officers and personnel, including SRPF and QRT teams, have been deployed to handle any situation that may arise during the festival.

Law Graduate Arrested Stealing ₹3.5 Lakh From Temples Using QR Code Scam

August 14, 2024, 4:33 pm

A law graduate in China has been arrested for embezzling donation money from Buddhist temples by using a fraudulent QR code scheme. The individual, who has completed a master’s degree in law from a prestigious Chinese university, was apprehended after police released video footage revealing his illicit activities.

According to reports, the man replaced the legitimate QR code at several temples with his own personal codes. This deceitful maneuver redirected donations intended for the temples into his bank account. The theft, which reportedly amounted to over $4,200 (approximately ₹3.5 lakh), occurred in temples across Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Chongqing provinces this year.

The crime came to light when footage from the Famen Temple in Baoji city showed the suspect placing his own QR code over the temple’s donation box while bowing before a Buddha statue. This video, released by Shaanxi police, demonstrated the man’s method of stealing donations and involving in scam. After being caught, he confessed to using the same technique at other Buddhist sites. Authorities have confirmed that he returned all the stolen money following his arrest.

In a separate incident, a 45-year-old man named Ghanashyam was arrested in Odisha’s Nayagarh district on charges of stealing valuables from temples. Ghanashyam, who has been involved in over 50 temple thefts, was detained after a lengthy investigation. He was implicated in thefts at the Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parmeswari temple in Jeypore and another temple in Rayagada district.

Stampede at a Temple in Bihar Results in 7 Deaths

August 12, 2024, 7:16 am

On Monday morning, a stampede at Baba Siddhnath Temple in Jehanabad district, Bihar, resulted in seven deaths and nine injuries. The injured were taken to hospitals in Makhdumpur and Jehanabad for treatment.

Jehanabad District Magistrate Alankrita Pandey assured that the situation is under control. She reported to ANI that the authorities are monitoring the situation closely.

Following the incident, both the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police visited the site. The police are working to identify the deceased and have begun inquiries with their families. Jehanabad Station House Officer Divakar Kumar Vishwakarma confirmed that the bodies will be sent for post-mortem after identification.

#WATCH | Bihar: Divakar Kumar Vishwakarma, SHO Jehanabad says, "DM and SP visited the spot and they are taking stock of the situation…A total of seven people have died…We are meeting and inquiring the family members (of the people dead and injured)…We are trying to identify… https://t.co/yw6e4wzRiY pic.twitter.com/lYzaoSzVPH

— ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2024

#WATCH | Bihar: Vikas Kumar, SDO Jehanabad says, "It is a sad incident…All the arrangements were tight, we are taking stock of the situation and then will further inform you about this…" https://t.co/yw6e4wzRiY pic.twitter.com/N7l6yyQrQE

— ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2024

Sub-Divisional Officer Vikas Kumar described the incident as “sad” and stated that they are assessing the situation and will provide further updates.

This incident follows a similar tragedy on July 2 in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras, where a stampede at a religious event resulted in over 120 deaths.

Kainchi Dham Breaks Ground with Helicopter Service for Medical Emergencies in Nainital

June 12, 2024, 1:15 pm

In anticipation of a bustling congregation on June 15, Kainchi Dham in Nainital gears up with a helicopter service on standby for medical emergencies. Embracing modernity, the event will be closely monitored by drones and CCTV cameras, while stringent regulations ensure orderly conduct. Designated parking zones further streamline the proceedings, enhancing safety and convenience for all attendees during this annual festival.

Under the vigilant eye of drone and CCTV surveillance, the temple grounds at Kainchi Dham will see unprecedented monitoring. Furthermore, a decree has been issued, forbidding photography, videography, and reel-making within the temple premises for the duration of the festival. Spearheading these decisions, Commissioner Deepak Rawat led a meeting on Monday, delving into topics ranging from parking arrangements to healthcare facilities, electricity, water transport, and shuttle services, ensuring a seamless experience for all attendees during this annual celebration.

Adding more information, a senior official mentioned: “The use of horns, plastic, smoking, tobacco, social media, and distribution of free food and beverages by organisations or individuals along the roadside between Kainchi Dham and Bhowali has also been strictly prohibited.”

Approximately 14 parking spots have been assigned in Bhowali and Garampani. Vehicles from Bhowali, Bhimtal, and Haldwani will use Nainiband bypass, Bhowali ground, and Ranikhet road for parking, while those from Nainital, Jeolikot, and nearby regions will park at Masjid Tiraha and Sanatorium bypass.

Abu Dhabi Temple opens for Public, Guidelines issued for the dress code by the Temple Authorities

March 2, 2024, 12:30 am

The BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi, officially inaugurated by PM Modi last month, has opened for the public today. The temple authorities have issued a series of guidelines for the public, regarding the dress code.

The guidelines read, “Cover the area of the body between the neck, the elbow, and the ankles. Caps, t-shirts, and other clothing articles with offensive designs are not allowed. Do not wear translucent or tight-fitting clothing. Avoid clothing articles and accessories that make distracting notices or reflections.”

Outside food and drinks are not allowed. Along with this, the entry of pets is banned within the temple premises, usage of drones is banned too.

The temple is built at a cost of around Rs 700 crore on a 27-acre site in Abu Mureikhah, near Al Rahab of the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Sayed Highway.

A post on X (formerly known as Twitter) read, “The wait is over! #AbuDhabiMandir is now open for all visitors and worshipers.”

Travancore Devaswom Board bans RSS ‘Shakhas’, mass drills in temple premises

May 23, 2023, 3:09 pm

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) issued a circular to all temples under them to not allow mass drills and other activities organised by the RSS on temple premises.

The circular, issued on 18 May says that this should be strictly followed otherwise action will be taken against those who do not follow it. TDB manages about 1,200 temples in southern India.

TDB has not taken this decision for the first time to stop arms training within the temple premises. A similar kind of decision was taken in 2016 when the board banned all kinds of arms training inside the temple complex given by the RSS.

However, the Travancore Devaswom Board once again issued an order on 30 March 2021 and mentioned that the temple complex can’t be used for other purposes except temple rituals and festivals.

The latest circular by the TDB warned that strict action would be taken against those who failed to follow the ban order.

Axar Patel visits Baba Mahakal Temple with wife in Ujjain

February 27, 2023, 3:29 pm

Recently, Indian cricketer Axar Patel and his wife Meha Patel visited the Baba Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The duo offered their prayers and visited the holy shrine to seek blessings. At the time, Patel and his wife also took part in the “Bhasma Aarti.” A well-known ceremony in this place is the bhasma aarti (ashes gift). Between 4:00 and 5:30 in the morning, Brahma Muhurta, it is done. The pair sat in the Nandihal to watch the Bhasma Aarti. They then proceeded to the temple’s sanctum sanctorum to conduct Jalabhishek. Patel stayed on Baba Mahakal’s premises for more than two hours. As he sat in Nandihal, he prayed to Shiva as well.

The Baba Mahakal Temple is located in the ancient city of Ujjain and is one of the most revered shrines in the country. The temple is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, and is said to be the source of divine energy and power.

Axar and his wife were welcomed warmly by the staff and devotees of the temple. They were also treated to a traditional pooja and were offered sweets by the temple priests.

Axar and his wife seemed to have enjoyed their visit to the temple, and were seen taking selfies and interacting with the locals. The pair also offered their priases to Lord Shiva, and thanked the temple staff for their warm hospitality.

Overall, Axar Patel’s visit to the Baba Mahakal Temple was a great opportunity for him and his wife to seek blessings and gain spiritual strength. The couple was welcomed warmly by the staff and devotees, and they seemed to have enjoyed their visit

Four Killed, nine injured as crane collapses during temple festival in Tamil Nadu

January 23, 2023, 1:04 pm

Four people have been killed and nine other were injured after a crane collapsed during a temple festival in the Arakkonam Taluka of the district on 22^nd January night, a senior official said. The Draupathi Amman festivities were being held at the Draupathi Temple in the Kilveedi village of the district. The crane collapsed and three people died on the spot whereas one succumbed to injuries today morning, taking the total fatalities to four. Nine people were admitted to the hospital and are undergoing treatment, the official said.

The traditional festival after Pongal is held yearly in ‘Draupathi’ and ‘Mandiamman’ temples. Devotees as a mark of their devotion hang from the crane and garland the God and Godess during the temple event.

Joshimath: Several houses, temple collapses in Singhdhar

January 14, 2023, 11:38 am

In the midnight hours of 2 January and 3 January several houses at Singhdhar in the Joshimath town of Uttarakhand.

Meanwhile, in these incidents, no lives were lost. There were many cracks in several houses after which they eventually collapsed.

“It happened on January 2. It was around 2.30 am when we were sleeping. We heard a noise as the cracks on the walls opened up and big chunks of concrete started falling off,” a local named Harish said.

“We were scared and spent the night under an open sky. We were shifted to a government school nearby the day after,” Harish said.

Harish further stated, “Many important documents and household items were destroyed. But thankfully, no lives were lost. Some hotels in Manohar Bagh, too, have developed big cracks.”

Talking about the incident another resident Rishi Devi said, “Our house had developed cracks for some time. We had requested the municipality for help. But over a span of two days, on January 2 and 3, our house as well as others collapsed. A nearby temple, too, collapsed and we even lost our cattle. Both my sons are jobless now.”

Uttarakhand: 5 upper caste men booked for beating Dalit for praying at temple

January 13, 2023, 12:02 pm

Five upper caste men booked for brutally attacking a Dalit man with burning wood and kept him hostage for the rest of the night for praying at a shrine in Salra, Uttarkashi.
Ashish, Ishwar Singh, Bhagyan Singh, Jaiveer Singh, and Chain Singh allegedly told Ayush, 22, he did not have the right to enter the temple before assaulting him on January 9.
On Wednesday, a First Information Report (FIR) was filed against them in accordance with the Indian Penal Code’s Sections relating to rioting, intentionally inflicting harm, and 506 criminal intimidation, among other laws, including the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Police superintendent Arpan Yaduvanshi said they were looking for the accused, who remained on the run. “He [Ayush] is fine now. His family took him to Dehradun for treatment.”
According to the FIR, Ayush suffered severe burn injuries and fainted after the assault. He was without clothes when he came to the next morning. His father tried to save him but the accused, who were allegedly drunk, kept beating him for daring to enter the temple.

Man Gets Arrested For Vandalizing Temples

January 7, 2023, 11:57 am

According to a police official, a 24-year-old man was detained on Friday for reportedly damaging two temples and defiling an idol in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, because his desires were not granted. The accused asked for God to repair his eye, which was hurt in an accident as a child. Police continued, “The accused appears to be emotionally ill.”

Pilot dies after aircraft crashes into a temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa

January 6, 2023, 11:32 am

One pilot died and another was injured after a plane crashed into a temple in Rewa of Madhya Pradesh in the early hours of Friday. As per Rewa SP Navneet Bhasin, The aircraft which belonged to a private company was taxiing from Chorhata Airstrip, when it crashed after colliding with the dome of a temple in Dumri Village of Rewa district

“The plane collided with a temple during training, one pilot has died, and the other is injured and is being treated at Sanjay Gandhi Medical College,” Navneet Bhasin, SP, Rewa told ANI.

Bad weather and fog conditions prevailing in the area are being attributed as the reason for the crash.

Further information is awaited

Aircraft crashes into a temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa; 1 Pilot dead

January 6, 2023, 11:15 am

One pilot died and another was injured after a plane crashed into a temple in Rewa of Madhya Pradesh in the early hours of Friday.

“The plane collided with a temple during training, one pilot has died, and the other is injured and is being treated at Sanjay Gandhi Medical College,” Navneet Bhasin, SP, Rewa told ANI.

Bad weather and fog conditions prevailing in the area are being attributed as the reason for the crash.

JP Nadda to visit Kottai Eswaran temple

December 27, 2022, 1:34 pm

Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda to visit the Kottai Eswaran temple in Coimbatore where the car blast occurred a few months back in Tamil Nadu.

Punjab: Shiv Sena leader shot dead in Amritsar

November 4, 2022, 5:49 pm

Sudhir Suri, Shiv Sena leader shot in Amritsar on Friday. The incident took the life of Shiv Sena leader.

During an agitation, shooting occurred in Amritsar close to Gopal Mandir. Suri was taken to a hospital shortly after the incident, where he passed away. When police arrived, they detained the suspect. The weapons were also found by the police.

“Sudhir Suri was shot outside Gopal Mandir, Amritsar during some agitation. He sustained bullet injuries and was rushed to hospital and died. The accused has been arrested. His weapons are recovered,” Arun Pal Singh, Commissioner of Police, Amritsar said.

Five bullets were fired at Suri, after which he lost consciouness and was taken to the hospital. The doctors declared him dead.

After some broken statues were discovered amid rubbish outside the temple grounds, Shiv Sena leaders staged a sit-in protest against the temple officials.During the protest, one person from the crowd fired at Suri.

According to rumours, Suri was already protected by a sizable security posse since he was on a hit list. The alleged assailant was grabbed by the crowd, and police eventually arrested him. Sandeep Singh has been named as the alleged attacker.

Reacting to the incident, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tajinder Singh Bagga slammed Aam Aadmdi Party (AAP) government and said that law and order has collapsed in Punjab. “Law and order collapsed in Punjab, Shiv sena leader Sudhir Suri injured in firing in Amritsar,” he tweeted.

Suri was arrested on charges after he used offensive language against a particular community and hurting the religious sentiments in July this year.

A video was posted on social media by him where he, along with some of his associates, can be heard saying objectionable words against the community.

PM Modi to visit Ayodhya on Diwali eve

October 21, 2022, 3:11 pm

PM Modi will visit Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on the eve of Diwali, said the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday.

He will perform darshan and pooja of Bhagwan Shree Ramlala Virajman at around 5 pm. PM Modi will conduct an inspection of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra site, after the prayer session.

At around 5:45 PM, he will perform the Rajyabhishek of symbolic Bhagwan Shri Ram. Around 6:30 PM, Prime Minister will witness Aarti at New Ghat, Saryu river, which will be followed by the commencement of the grand Deepotsav celebrations by the Prime Minister,” read an official statement by PMO. The sixth edition of Deepotsav is being held this year and the PM will be participating in the event for the first time. On this day, more than 15 lakh diyas would be lit. During Deepotsav, there will also be five animated tableau displays and eleven Ramleela tableau displays including various dance styles from various states. Along with the Grand Musical Laser Show, the Prime Minister will also see the 3-D Holographic Projection Mapping Show at Ram Ki Paidi on the banks of the Saryu River.

Prime Minister Modi travelled to Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli area earlier today.
Prior to landing in Chamoli, PM Modi travelled to Rudraprayag’s Kedarnath Dham and paid his respects there while wearing a traditional pahadi costume called a Chola Dora that Himachali ladies gave him during his visit to the region.
PM Modi arrived at the Jolly Grat airport in Dehradun earlier in the day and was received by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh.

He then laid the cornerstone for the Kedarnath ropeway project before going to the Samadhi Sthal of Adi Guru Shankaracharya.
Additionally, he examined the state of the construction projects along Saraswati Asthapath and Mandakini Asthapath.
The Prime Minister is in the Himalayan state to dedicate construction projects totaling more than Rs 3,400 crore.
After performing his devotions at Badrinath, PM Modi has a programme that includes reviewing the status of the riverside development project and laying the cornerstone for a road and ropeway project at Mana Village. He will assess how the development work for the lakes and arrival plaza is coming along.

Gaurikund and Kedarnath will be connected by a 9.7 km long ropeway, which will cut the current travel time between the two locations from 6-7 hours to only 30 minutes. Govindghat will be connected to Hemkund Sahib by the Hemkund ropeway. The journey will take less than an hour instead of more than a day thanks to the approximately 12.4 kilometre long bridge. This cable car will also link Ghangaria, the entryway to Valley of Flowers National Park, said the PMO statement

October 18, 2022, 4:09 pm

Narottam Mishra, Home Minister of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday took note of girls who shot an Instagram reel in the Mahakal temple, Ujjain.

Some reels got viral on Instagram in which girls combined Bollywood songs and shot reels on the temple premises and the sanctum sanctorum of Mahakal temple in Ujjain.

“I have instructed the Collector and the SP to investigate the matter. Messing with religious beliefs in any way would not be tolerated,” said Mishra.

It can be seen in the video that a girl shot it while she was performing Jalabhishek in the sanctum sanctorum of the Mahakal temple. While wandering around the temple grounds, the other female recorded the video. A strict actio has been demanded against the girls by the priest of Mahakal temple, Mahesh Guru. After the video went viral , he said “This type of video destroyed the sanctity of the temple. The employees of Mahakal temple were also not fulfilling their responsibility,” citing the videos as derogatory and contrary to the Sanatan tradition.

Mahakal temple in Ujjain is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Clicking pictures is not allowed inside the temple premises as it is against the Sanatani traditon.

Kasaragod: ‘Vegetarian Crocodile’ Babiya passes away at Ananthapura lake

October 10, 2022, 7:02 pm

Babiya, a ‘Vegetarian Crocodile’ died on Sunday night at the Ananthapura lake temple near Manjeswaram in Kasargod district.

Over the last 70 years, the crocodile used to eat the temple Prasadam offered by the devotees.

“Babiya appeared in the temple soon after a British soldier shot a temple crocodile. She was given food after the pujas in the morning and evening. The devotees also made offerings to her. Lots of devotees and tourists came to see Babiya,” temple representatives said.

Meanwhile, Babiya was undergoing treatment for age-related ailments but on Sunday night she was found dead.

Earlier in the day many devotees came to the temple to offer homage and were cremated in the temple.

“Babiya, the god’s own crocodile of Sri Anantapura Lake temple has reached Vishnu Padam. The divine crocodile lived in the temple’s lake for over 70 years by eating the rice and jaggery prasadam of Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy and guarded the temple. May she attain Sadgati, Om Shanti!,” Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare in Karnataka Shobha Karandlaje said.

Devotees turn up to pay their last respects to Babiya.

For over seven decades at Ananthapura Lake Temple, Babiya was the cynosure of all eyes.

PS: The second photo was inadvertently attributed to Babiya in the previous tweet.@LostTemple7 https://t.co/FbBUhGVgsN pic.twitter.com/iGtwL7PJ4K
— Shobha Karandlaje (@ShobhaBJP) October 10, 2022

“Devotees turned up to pay their last respects to Babiya. For over seven decades at Ananthapura Lake Temple, Babiya was the cynosure of all eyes,” Shobha Karandlaje said.

MP minister seeks action over Insta reel on ‘Munni Badnam Hui’ song at temple

October 4, 2022, 5:22 pm

Narottam Mishra, the home minister for the state of Madhya Pradesh, demanded action against a woman on Tuesday for filming an Instagram reel (multi-clip films lasting up to 30 seconds) inside a temple in the Chhatarpur district.

“Instructions have been given to the superintendent of police to register an FIR against the objectionable filming in the Mata Bumberbaini temple complex in Chhatarpur”, Mishra wrote on Twitter.

On October 1, a social media influencer named Neha Mishra took down the video from the photo-sharing app and social networking site after Bajrang Dal members objected to it. The song “Munni Badnam Hui,” a well-known Bollywood classic, was used as the soundtrack for the video.

“The way Neha dressed and shot the video was objectionable. I had earlier objected to such incidents and said FIRs will be registered in such cases. Despite the warning, she did this,” the home minister said.

Neha, who has more than four lakh Instagram followers, posted a second video in which she apologised for her actions.