temple traditions
Supreme Court Intervenes in Banke Bihari Temple Timing Dispute: Tradition vs Management
Dec 15, 2025 03:29 pm CST
The Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition challenging changes to darshan timings at Vrindavan's historic Banke Bihari Temple. The case pits the traditional Goswami priest community against temple management, with Chief Justice Surya Kant expressing concern about exploitation of the deity during designated rest periods. The dispute centers on seasonal worship schedules and essential religious practices that petitioners claim are being disrupted.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Accuses BJP of Politicizing Karthigai Deepam Religious Tradition
Dec 08, 2025 01:59 am CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticizes the BJP for creating political divisions over the Karthigai Deepam ritual at Thiruparukundram Murugar Temple. He defends his government's respect for spiritual practices while highlighting their development focus against what he calls "cheap politics" from opposition parties. The controversy has escalated to the Supreme Court with multiple pending legal challenges.
Unique Navratri Celebration: The Temple Where Goddess Siddhidatri is Worshipped as a Daughter Who Loves Slippers
Sep 26, 2025 12:38 am CST
In Bhopal's Siddhidatri Pahadwali Temple, devotees celebrate Navratri by honoring the deity not as a fierce goddess but as a beloved daughter. This unique temple, founded by Pandit Om Prakash Maharaj, welcomes offerings of slippers, glasses, and watches that are later distributed to orphanages, reflecting a tradition born from the divine message that no little girl should walk barefoot.