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Controversy over West Bengal’s Digha Jagannath Temple escalates: Complaint filed over unauthorised use of sacred wood from Puri, demands to remove ‘Dham’ tag grows...

Earlier, an online complaint was filed by an RTI activist named Jayanta Das, in which he accused Ramakrishna Das Mahapatra of removing the wood without taking permission from the temple administration.

Why is May 1 known as ‘Gujarat Foundation Day’: Know the history behind formation of Gujarat and Maharashtra in 1960

On this day, the Gujarati people celebrate Gujarat Foundation Day.  The greatness of the state, ancient culture and heritage of Gujarat are celebrated on this day.

Maratha warrior Raghuji Bhosale’s iconic sword returns to India: Read about the founder of Nagpur Bhosale dynasty who consolidated the Maratha Empire

The Maharashtra government has acquired the historic sword of Maratha general Raghuji Bhosale I for ₹47.15 lakh from a London auction.

General Reginald Dyer: The butcher of Jallianwala Bagh and how he was honoured by Golden Temple management after the massacre

Simranjit Singh Mann, leader of Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) and grandson of Arur Singh, has supported his grandfather’s action of honouring of General Dyer at Golden Temple after the massacre

Jinjira Massacre of 1971: When the Pakistani Army killed at least 5000 people in a Hindu locality in the present-day Bangladesh

Eyewitnesses have asserted that at least 5,000 people were killed by Pakistani army during the Jinjira massacre.

Not Just Dwarkadhish Krishna, the controversial book of Swaminarayan sect also insulted Lord Ram, Lord Shiva and Mata Chamunda: Reveals OpIndia investigation

Many gods have been insulted in a single book. Apart from that, there are many books in the Swaminarayan sect, in which many times vain attempts have been made to exalt their own worship by insulting Hindu gods and goddesses.

What is the story behind the Nilamadhaba Temple in Kantilo, Odisha, where President Murmu is visiting today

Upon Vidyapati's request, Lalita convinced her father to take Vidyapati for a darshan of Nilamadhaba. Bishwabasu agreed, but he blindfolded Vidyapati during the journey into the depths of the forest. Clever Vidyapati had concealed a handful of mustard seeds with him, which he kept sowing on the path.

The braveheart who stood up against Mughal barbarian Babar while having 80 wounds on the body: Know about Rana Sanga who was called a...

Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh Ramji Lal Suman has sparked a controversy by calling Maharana Sangram Singh, popularly known as Rana Sanga, a traitor

Ram—The common thread that binds Indians: PM Modi’s profound reflection on India’s cultural unity on Lex Fridman podcast

PM Modi highlighted the stories of Lord Ram, which resonate across India, and pointed out how names inspired by Lord Ram are found in every region, from Rambhai in Gujarat to Ramachandran in Tamil Nadu and Ram Bhau in Maharashtra.

Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, built entirely from donations of devotees, contributes ₹396 crores in taxes to govt

Devotees and tourists have multiplied tenfold in Ayodhya, making it a prominent destination for religious tourism.

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