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Hindu Temples

Crime

Assam: A month after centuries old idol was stolen, Guwahati’s Ugratara temple to get a new idol

OpIndia Staff - 26 December, 2018

The idol has been worshipped in the temple since 1044 AD and the temple is revered as one of the 52 holy places of pilgrimage for Hindus in the country.

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Sixth church in the USA on its way to becoming a Hindu temple

OpIndia Staff - 24 December, 2018

The Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan has already converted eight churches across the world into Hindu temples, out of which five are in the US itself.

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Demolish Jama Masjid, hang me if Hindu idols are not found: Sakshi Maharaj

OpIndia Staff - 24 November, 2018

"Mughals played with the sentiments of Hindus and demolished temples to construct mosques over them", he said.

Culture and History

Sabarimala: VHP warns Kerala government of Ayodhya-like movement to save Sabarimala and protect Hindu devotees

OpIndia Staff - 21 November, 2018

The VHP accused Pinarayi Vijayan of trying to turn Kerala into a Hindu-free state like Kashmir.

Law

Kerala High Court slams Pinarayi Vijayan led Communist government for forcefully evicting Hindu devotees from Sabarimala shrine

Shashank Bharadwaj - 20 November, 2018

The Kerala High Court observations come hours after the Kerala police forcefully evicted several Hindu devotees from the Sabarimala temple.

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Massive protests erupt at Sabarimala after Communist govt forcefully evicts peaceful devotees from shrine

OpIndia Staff - 19 November, 2018

The devotees of Lord Ayyappa chanted hymns, staged 'Namjapa' protests demanding that the severe restrictions and security should be removed.

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Women activists enter Taj Mahal, perform ‘Puja’ at a 400-year old Mosque

OpIndia Staff - 18 November, 2018

Some sections of the society believe that the Taj Mahal was built for Lord Shiva temple (Tejomahalya), which was converted into the present-day tomb after being demolished by the Mughal rulers.

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After failed attempt, Trupti Desai vows to enter the Sabarimala shrine ‘unannounced’ using Guerrilla tactics

OpIndia Staff - 17 November, 2018

Trupti Desai, along with six others had arrived at Kochi Airport at around 4 am on November 17th to visit the Sabarimala shrine but faced severe protests.

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