Temple
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This Shiva temple, believed to offer relief from Kaal Sarp Dosh, opens only once a year
Spirituality | Aug 06, 2026, 06:19 AM ISTThe Shri Nagchandreshwar Temple in Ujjain opens its doors only once a year on Nag Panchami. Here's when devotees can seek darshan in 2026, why the temple remains closed for the rest of the year, and the beliefs associated with Kaal Sarp Dosh.
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This 800-year-old Delhi temple lets you have darshan of all 12 Jyotirlingas in one place
Spirituality | Aug 01, 2026, 03:58 PM ISTDelhi's ancient Gauri Shankar Temple draws large crowds during Sawan, but there's more to it than regular darshan. From a special Bhasma Aarti inspired by Ujjain's Mahakal tradition to replicas of all 12 Jyotirlingas, here's what makes the temple special.
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Temple land worth Rs 100 crore fraudulently registered for Rs 2 crore in Tamil Nadu; 3 held
Tamil Nadu | Jul 29, 2026, 12:14 PM ISTThe Tamil Nadu CB-CID has arrested three people for allegedly using forged documents to register Palani Murugan Temple land worth around Rs 100 crore for just Rs 2 crore. The state government has cancelled the registration.
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Guruvayur Temple in Kerala to introduce online darshan booking from August 4 on a trial basis
India | Jul 28, 2026, 11:07 AM ISTThe new virtual queue facility will allow devotees to reserve a convenient time slot for darshan in advance, with the aim of ensuring a smoother and more organised pilgrimage experience.
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Troubled by Rahu? Here's the traditional remedy devotees follow at Jharkhand's Chhinnamastika Temple
Spirituality | Jul 22, 2026, 10:45 AM ISTA video by spiritual leader Shishir Kumar explains the traditional Rahu remedy associated with Jharkhand's Chhinnamastika Temple. Devotees believe offering urad dal in a prescribed manner at the shrine can help reduce the adverse effects associated with Rahu.
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SIT finds SOPs were ignored, lapses allowed theft to continue in Ram Temple
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 08, 2026, 07:02 PM ISTThe SOP, jointly prepared by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and the State Bank of India (SBI), lays down detailed guidelines for the collection, counting and deposit of donations.
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Heavy rains lash Nashik, darshan at Trimbakeshwar Temple suspended | What we know so far
Maharashtra | Jul 07, 2026, 09:55 AM ISTIn the meantime, a whopping 600 mm of rainfall in just 24 hours triggered multiple landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala Ghat section on the Mumbai-Pune line, severely disrupting rail traffic over the last two days.
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Maharashtra temple collapse highlights: Five dead so far; PM Modi, CM Fadnavis expresses grief
Maharashtra | Jun 20, 2026, 09:13 PM ISTOfficials said that the slab of the temple's 'sabha-mandap' (outer hall) collapsed around 3.30 pm. The police and district administration have sent their teams, and a rescue operation is underway.
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Kerala: Major security lapse at Padmanabhaswamy Temple as gold, diamond valuables go missing
India | May 27, 2026, 11:58 AM ISTA police report has revealed that gold ornaments and the diamond-studded Vairam Nama are missing from the treasury of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala. The DGP has recommended stronger security arrangements and the shifting of valuable items to secure vaults.
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62 fall ill after consuming prasad at religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj
Uttar Pradesh | May 16, 2026, 11:49 AM ISTFamily members initially rushed the affected people to nearby private clinics for immediate treatment. However, as the number of patients increased and symptoms became more serious, all of them were later shifted to the district hospital.
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Devotees offer prayers at Bhojshala after High Court declares site a Saraswati temple | WATCH
Madhya Pradesh | May 16, 2026, 11:14 AM ISTThe Madhya Pradesh High Court set aside parts of a 2003 order issued by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The order had allowed Muslims to offer Friday namaz at the Bhojshala complex.
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'No power can make India bow': PM Modi's powerful message at Somnath Amrit Mahotsav
Gujarat | May 11, 2026, 01:38 PM ISTCalling the celebration more than a historical remembrance, the Prime Minister said, “Somnath Amrut Parv is not just a festival of the past, it will inspire India for the next 1000 years.”
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Somnath Amrit Mahotsav: PM Modi inaugurates the Sardardham Hostel in Vadodara
Gujarat | May 11, 2026, 06:58 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the Somnath Amrit Mahotsav at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat today, marking 75 years of the temple’s reconstruction.
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One dead, two injured as portion of ceiling collapses at Trichy's Samayapuram Mariamman Temple
Tamil Nadu | Mar 29, 2026, 09:09 AM ISTThe temple, one of the prominent Shakti shrines in Tamil Nadu, witnesses a large number of devotees throughout the year, with many arriving on foot pilgrimage and staying overnight to offer prayers in the morning.
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'I am a practising Hindu': Telangana CM Revanth Reddy plans grand temple at Ananthagiri Hills
Telangana | Mar 17, 2026, 08:44 AM ISTTelangana CM Revanth Reddy is spearheading a grand temple project at Ananthagiri Hills as part of the Musi River rejuvenation effort. He also spoke openly about his faith and criticised the BRS for spreading misinformation about the project.
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Keralam LDF govt takes U-turn: Backs ban on women below 50 in Sabarimala Temple, citing traditions
India | Mar 14, 2026, 11:52 AM ISTKeralam LDF govt takes U-turn: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's cabinet convened a special meeting and fully backed the Travancore Devaswom Board's push to preserve Sabarimala's age-old customs, barring women of menstruating age from the Lord Ayyappa temple.
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Major fire breaks out at wedding farm near Sheetla Mata temple in Gurugram
India | Feb 13, 2026, 09:14 AM ISTMore than half a dozen fire engines were pressed into service to tackle the flames. Firefighters worked continuously for over two hours before finally bringing the situation under control.
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Speed News: Congress moves no-confidence against Speaker Om Birla; TMC opts out
Originals | Feb 10, 2026, 07:52 PM ISTCongress moves no-confidence against Speaker Om Birla; TMC opts out. Stampede at Gwalior temple event kills one, injures six. Publisher denies circulation of Naravane memoir after FIR. Himanta Sarma files ₹500-crore defamation suit over land claims. Get all the updates on Speed News.
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Ananya Panday steps out in simple kurta set for temple visit; her outfit costs under Rs 13K
Fashion | Jan 29, 2026, 07:31 PM ISTAnanya Panday skipped glam for a quiet temple visit, choosing a simple mustard kurta set and a no-makeup look. Shared on Instagram, her understated outfit is priced at Rs 12,900, proving that comfort and simplicity can still make a strong style statement.
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Temple desecration ignites fury in Hyderabad: Man caught defiling Kattamaisamma shrine, arrested
Telangana | Jan 11, 2026, 08:30 PM ISTNear the sacred Kattamaisamma Temple, the outrage erupted as locals caught a man brazenly defecating inside the premises- a sacrilegious act branded as outright desecration. BJP activists and Bajrang Dal members pounced immediately, seizing him on the spot and holding him until police took charge.