religious customs
Amit Shah Condemns INDIA Bloc's Unprecedented Move to Impeach High Court Judge Over Religious Custom Ruling
Dec 11, 2025 09:15 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized opposition parties for attempting to impeach Justice GR Swaminathan of the Madras High Court over his ruling on a traditional lamp lighting ceremony. The controversial decision, which involved a temple near a dargah in Tamil Nadu, has sparked political tension with the DMK-led government claiming the judge showed religious bias. This unprecedented impeachment attempt has raised questions about judicial independence and religious practices in India's secular democracy.
Turban Dispute Escalates to Physical Confrontation Between Priests at Mahakal Temple in Ujjain
Oct 23, 2025 01:56 am CST
A religious controversy erupted at Ujjain's Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple when two priests clashed over traditional headgear in the sanctum sanctorum. The incident, captured on video, shows a dispute between Mahant Mahavir Nath wearing a traditional saffron turban and priest Mahesh Sharma who objected citing temple protocol prohibiting headgear in Lord Mahakal's presence. Temple officials have launched an investigation as the religious community remains divided over proper adherence to sacred traditions.