temple controversy
Political Uproar in Bengal: BJP Condemns Removal of Kali Idol by Police in Kakdwip Incident
Oct 22, 2025 11:24 pm CST
A major political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after police transported a Kali idol in a van following alleged vandalism in Kakdwip. BJP leaders, including Amit Malviya and Minister Sukanta Majumdar, have accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government of religious appeasement, while Trinamool Congress claims the opposition is politicizing the issue. The incident has sparked significant outrage among Hindu devotees and escalated political tensions in the state.
Ancient Treasures Revealed: Copper Coins and Gold Stick Found in Banke Bihari Temple's Treasury After 54 Years
Oct 20, 2025 02:35 am CST
After 54 years, the sealed treasury of Mathura's Banke Bihari Temple was opened under Supreme Court orders, revealing modest artifacts including copper coins, silver sticks, and a gold stick used in Holi celebrations. The inspection, conducted amid controversy from the Goswami community who questioned the authority of the interim committee, has now been completed with a full inventory of the discovered items.
Woman Retracts Allegations in Karnataka Mass Burial Case: Claims She Was Misled Over Property Dispute
Oct 08, 2025 05:56 pm CST
A woman who previously claimed her daughter disappeared from Karnataka's Dharmasthala temple in 2003 has now retracted her statement, revealing she was manipulated into making false allegations due to a property dispute. Sujata Bhat admitted to NDTV that "Ananya" was a fabricated identity created by a YouTuber, as investigations continue into broader allegations of burials and crimes at the temple site.