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Tanot Mata Temple: The historic Tanot Mata Temple, a 1,200-year-old sacred site near the India-Pakistan border in Jaisalmer, is set to reopen for visitors as border tensions subside. Tanot Mata Temple is an ancient Hindu temple situated in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. It is dedicated to Tanot Rai, a manifestation of the Hindu goddess […]

Rajon ki Baoli: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund India (WMFI) and the TCS Foundation, has successfully completed the conservation work of ‘Rajon ki Baoli’, a 16th-century stepwell. Rajon ki Baoli, also known as Rajon ki Bain, is a significant historical stepwell located in south Delhi’s Mehrauli Archaeological […]

Agamic temples: The Supreme Court recently requested a committee formed by the Madras High Court to identify Agamic temples as against non-Agamic temples in Tamil Nadu in three months. The Agamas are a collection of scriptures of Hindu devotional schools. The term literally means tradition or “that which has come down”, and the Agama texts […]

Buddhavanam: The contestants of Miss World 2025 from 22 countries visited Buddhavanam, a Buddhist theme park, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima recently. It is a Buddhist theme park located on the northern bank of Krishna River in Telangana. The Government of India has sanctioned the project as part of developing an integrated Buddhist Circuit […]

Piprahwa Gems: Buddhist scholars and monks from around the world expressed concerns over the auction of ancient Piprahwa Gems which they say were widely considered to be imbued with the presence of the Buddha. The Piprahwa Gems denote the cache of jewels discovered interred in a stupa, or burial monument, in Piprahwa, located in present-day […]

Safa Masjid : begin repairs After months of delay and neglect, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will begin repairs on the damaged mihrab structure surrounding the centuries-old water tank at Safa Masjid in Ponda, Goa.Safa Masjid, also known as the Safa Shahouri Masjid, is a historical mosque located in the village of Ponda, Goa.Constructed […]

Nabakalebara Ritual: The recent inauguration of the Digha Jagannath Temple in West Bengal has sparked controversy over its designation as “Jagannath Dham” and allegations of using leftover sacred wood from Puri’s Nabakalebara ritual for idol-making.Nabakalebara (meaning “new body”) is a sacred ritual associated with Lord Jagannath’s idols in Puri, Odisha.It involves the replacement of wooden […]

Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha are revered physical remains or personal items associated with Gautama Buddha, preserved and venerated by followers across the world.They symbolize Buddha’s teachings, spiritual enlightenment, and serve as focal points of devotion and pilgrimage.They are preserved and curated by […]

Vishnu Prasad Versatile Malayalam Actor Passed Away: Renowned Malayalam actor Vishnu Prasad, known for his compelling performances in negative roles, passed away at the age of 52. He was undergoing treatment for liver disease in Ernakulam and faced severe financial hardship during the process. His demise has drawn attention not only to his contribution to […]