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Madhya Pradesh: 1000-year-old Vishnu temple vandalised in Vidisha, miscreants break ancient stone idols in archaeology department-protected site

OpIndia Staff - 10 February, 2026

The incident was discovered on Monday morning, leading villagers and Hindu organisations to block roads and demand arrests. Police deployed dog squad and fingerprint teams, while officials assured action at the archaeology protected temple.

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“I’m a Dalit myself”: Advocate Rakesh Kishore, who hurled shoe at CJI Gavai, rubbishes ‘casteist attack’ trope in conversation with OpIndia

केशव मालान - 8 October, 2025

Speaking about CJI Gavai outrageous comment on Lord Vishnu, Kishore said, “The feelings in his heart came out. The anger and resentment he felt for Hindus and Sanatan Dharma came out spontaneously."

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‘Sanatan ka apmaan nahi sahenge’: 71-year-old lawyer hurls shoe at CJI BR Gavai weeks after sarcastic jibe during Lord Vishnu idol plea

OpIndia Staff - 6 October, 2025

The outburst is believed to have been triggered by remarks made by the CJI in a recent hearing concerning the restoration of a beheaded 7-foot idol of Lord Vishnu at Khajuraho.

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CJI Gavai claims ‘he respects all religions’ after drawing flak over “go pray” remark on Lord Vishnu idol plea

OpIndia Staff - 18 September, 2025

CJI Gavai ‘clarified’ that he respects all religions. The comments came during the post-lunch session of the CJI-led bench at the Supreme Court on Thursday.

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The world famous Onam festival begins in Kerala with Athachamayam: The festival that is about King Bali and the Vamana incarnation of Lord Vishnu

श्रवण शुक्ल - 7 September, 2024

Onam is the most prominent and grand festival of the state of Kerala in South India, which symbolises the cultural heritage and religious traditions of the state.

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Haryana: Around 400-year-old idols of Vishnu and Lakshmi unearthed during house construction, ASI rejects demands to place them in a temple

OpIndia Staff - 24 April, 2024

3 metal idols, estimated to be about 400 years old, were unearthed during excavation for a house construction in Manesar’s Mohammadpur Baghanki village.

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Karnataka: Around 1,000 years old Lord Vishnu idol along with Shivling recovered from Krishna river, believed to be buried to protect from Islamic invaders

OpIndia Staff - 7 February, 2024

The two idols were discovered during bridge construction work on the river near Devasugur village in the Raichur district.

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Tirumala Brahmotsavam begins at Lord Venkateswara’s abode: Here is what the festivities signify and how it is celebrated

OpIndia Staff - 8 October, 2021

On October 7, Brahmotsavam was started with the ritual of Dhwajarohanam, where the Garuda Dhwaja of the Lord is hoisted, marking Garuda's travel to Devaloka to invite Gods of heaven to come and attend the festivities.

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