Dayanand Saraswati was devout Shiva worshipper, but a temple incident led him to reject idol worship early on, and go on a mission to transform Hinduism, ultimate founding the Arya Samaj and bringing ...

Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram, is one of the most important Hindu temples in India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The temple is especially crowded during ...

At least 15 people, mostly women and children, died and 15 were injured in a stampede at New Delhi's main railway station, ...

Social media users falsely claim an old video of a crowded alleyway was filmed at the Kumbh Mela in India days after at least ...

India ranked 96 out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024 as its overall score dropped a point to 38, according to a Transparency International report released on ...

Tirupati to host International Temples Convention and Expo during Feb. 17-19 The event is supported by the union Ministries of Tourism and Culture, the ‘Incredible India’ initiative ...

At least 18 people died during a stampede at a railway station in India's capital late Saturday ... The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years to the northern ...

Across cultures, India ... temples dedicated to him. He is revered as a god of protection and is often associated with warriors. Bishamonten, also one of the Shichi Fukujin, is derived from the ...

Around 32 lakh temples globally, primarily in India, will form a unified federation to efficiently manage tourism and spiritual circuits. The International Temples Convention and Expo (ITCX ...

NEW DELHI, India — At least 18 people died during a stampede at a ... The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years to the northern city of Prayagraj, and has a history of ...

According to Hindu mythology, there are 12 Jyotirlingas spread across India, each with a unique significance ... The island houses two prominent temples, Omkar Mandhata and Amareshwar, where ...