temple rituals
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.
Ancient Maa Mundeshwari Temple in Bihar Preserves Unique Bloodless Sacrifice Tradition
Sep 29, 2025 06:34 pm CST
Discover the fascinating ritual at Bihar's ancient Maa Mundeshwari Temple where devotees offer goats in a unique bloodless sacrifice. Dating back to 625 BC, this temple on Pawara Hill performs a mystical ceremony where goats temporarily lose consciousness when placed before the deity, only to awaken after priests sprinkle rice and flowers, symbolizing a humane alternative to traditional animal sacrifice that attracts pilgrims from across India and abroad.