Priests ,Christian bodies express discontent on Madras HC observation that Church properties be governed by Waqf like body

Chennai, November 19 (BPNS) Several priests and members of the Christian community have expressed their discontent over an observation made by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court suggesting that church properties should be governed by a statutory body similar to the Waqf Board. Father John Kurien, a retired priest based in Coimbatore, voiced […]

Ramayana Quiz competition, Muslim students win in Kerala

Ramayana Quiz competition, Muslim students win in Kerala Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 7 (BPNS) The Ramayana all Kerala online quiz competition conducted by a noted publisher of Kerala turned out to be a big surprise after two Muslim boys emerged first and second. In the online quiz conducted by the state’s top publisher, D.C. Books 1000 students […]

Amarnath Yatra: Charri Mubarak taken for ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ to Pahalgam

Srinagar, July 13 (BPNS)  As per practice, the “Charri Mubarak” (holy mace of Lord Shiva) was carried to Pahalgam on Wednesday for the traditional ‘Bhoomi Pujan’, ‘Navgrah Pujan’, and ‘Dhawajarohan’ ceremonies amid the Amarnath Yatra. As per age-old tradition, the special rituals, led by Mahant Deepindra Giri, were conducted in presence of sadhus and devotees. […]

Indian spiritual leaders to hold global peace dialogue in US

By Lalit K Jha Washington, Jun 3 (PTI)  A group of eminent Indian spiritual leaders have gathered in Los Angeles in the United States to hold a global peace dialogue aimed at resolving world conflicts through the age-old tradition of Indian cultural and moral values. Being organised by New Delhi-based Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati Foundation, the […]

Massive safety measures for Srirangam temple car festival in TN

Chennai, April 28 (BPNS) The Tiruchi district administration officials, police and Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (HR&CE) department officials are taking extra security measures for the Srirangam temple car festival to be held on April 29, Friday.  This is following the tragedy that took place during the temple care festival at Kalamedu in Tanjavur district […]