A Bristol bike company has launched a £625,000 bond offering on Triodos Bank’s crowdfunding platform. Temple Cycles, which designs and builds sustainable bikes from its Brookfield Trading Estate workshop, said the funds raised would be used to expand the business and fund investment in new e-bike businesses. The company was established in 2014 and uses […]
Month: March 2022
Wilshire Blvd Temple Concert, AJC Project Interchange, LA Federation Luncheon
Last month, Wilshire Boulevard Temple (WBT) held a fundraising concert for Ukraine. Held March 20 in the sanctuary of WBT’s college campus in West Los Angeles, “Standing Up to a Modern Day Haman: A Classical Concert for Ukraine” raised more than $23,000 for HIAS, which responded to the current crisis in Ukraine with emergency humanitarian […]
Assembly Speaker Forms House Committee for Inspection
Bhubaneshwar: A day after State Assembly lawmakers raised concerns about ongoing construction works near the Sri Jagannatha Temple in Puri, President Surjya Narayan Patro formed an internal committee to review the proposed corridor of heritage. The eight-member parliamentary committee will be headed by the president. Its members are Narasingha Mishra, Debi Prasad Mishra, Jayant Sarangi, […]
Kashmir sets example of brotherhood, base temple in Sharda Peeth near LoC, India News News
The Kashmir valley has always given exemplary examples of brotherhood between communities. After 75 years of taking over property from the Hindu community, the Muslims have returned the land for the construction of the Mata Sharda temple in the Teetwal belt near the Line of Control (LoC). The temple is located in Kupwara district in […]
Raye Virginia McCreary Allen, 92, of Temple died on Saturday March 26, 2022 | Obituary
Raye Virginia McCreary Allen Raye Virginia McCreary Allen, cultural historian and author, died March 26, 2022 at her home in Temple, Texas. Born on May 27, 1929 in Temple, Texas, she has spent her life devoted to family, social causes, the arts, and the humanities. She was known to those who loved her as Raye […]
Lepakshi Temple among India’s nominations for UNESCO World Heritage tag
The famous Veerabhadra Swamy Temple in Lepakshi, about 100 km north of Bangalore, along with the iconic statue of Nandi are added to UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage Sites in India for 2022. Inclusion on the list is a further step towards declaring the monument of cultural, historical and architectural significance as part of […]
Lepakshi Nandi, Veerabhadra Temple on UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple and Monolithic Bull (Nandi) at Lepakshi in Anantapur district known for the tradition of Vijayanagara carving and painting art, has found a place on the tentative list of the Heritage Committee worldwide and the same was published on the U nesco World Heritage Convention website. It is one of the two […]
Ruckus in Odisha assembly on construction works near Jagannath temple in Puri
The Odisha assembly witnessed a ruckus on Tuesday as opposition BJP and Congress MPs raised questions over the safety of the Jagannath temple structure in Puri where the state government is building a heritage corridor. Raising the issue during zero hour, BJP MP for Puri Jayant Sarangi alleged that construction works were underway for the […]
BJP MLC and MLA oppose ‘ban’ on Muslim traders at temple fairs, minister calls it Hindu ‘backlash’
bangalore: Ministers in the Basavaraj Bommai-led government in Karnataka ignored the issue of boycotts by Hindu organizations of Muslim traders of temple fairs and festivals in the state, as a ‘backlash’ against the ongoing hijab row to shake up the state. But now two BJP lawmakers have taken a stand against the move. While H. […]
Women deserve pay transparency in the workplace – The Temple News
CARLY CIVELLO / TEMPLE NEWS Women in Pennsylvania are paid 79 cents for every dollar men are paid, amount to an annual wage gap of $10,507. The pay gap is worse for women of color, as Asian women are paid 81 cents, black women are paid 68 cents, and Latinas are paid 56 cents for […]
Amid heightened tensions, Ben Gvir aims to visit Temple Mount on Thursday
Amid heightened tensions across the country, far-right lawmaker Itamar Ben Gvir said he intended to visit the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Thursday. Although there is currently no intention by officials to prevent the visit, an assessment of the situation will take place on Wednesday on this subject, according to the media on Monday evening. […]
How Telangana’s Yadadri Temple Turned into an Architectural Wonder?
After more than five years of renovation and reconstruction, the Yadadri Temple in Telangana has transformed from a small hilltop shrine into a beautiful and sprawling center of pilgrimage and an architectural marvel. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, popularly known as Yadadri Temple and located about 60 km from Hyderabad in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, has undergone […]
Kundapur: Salaam Mangalarati Controversy – Kollur Temple Priest Clarifies
Daijiworld Multimedia Network – Kundapur (MS) Kundapur, March 27: KV Sridhara Adiga, Priest of Kollur Temple has released a clarification on Pradosha Pooja alias Salaam Mangalarati who is offered to Kollur Temple Goddess Mookambika over which controversy has been created by VHP. In his statement, Adiga said, “In the morning and afternoon, Pradosha […]
Not Tollywood, just temples for temple architect Yadadri Anand Sai – The New Indian Express
By Express press service HYDERABAD: Some might see winning several awards for creating breathtaking sets in the Telugu film industry as a major achievement, but for those who are driven by passion, finding their true purpose brings them happiness and fulfillment . Such is the story of Anand Sai, the chief architect behind the redesign […]
FIRST TEMPLE UPDATE: Interview with Temple University President Dr. Jason Wingard
Meredith Haas of Temple Update met with Temple President Dr. Jason Wingard on Wednesday. Topics included campus safety, the idea of a football stadium on the main campus, and how his first 9 months in this new role went. Look here. Temple University President Dr. Jason Wingard sat down with Meredith Haas of Temple Update […]
‘Pooja’ Vehicle for Ravi Pillai’s Luxury Helicopter Rs.100cr in Guruvayur Temple | Kerala News
Guruvayur: Vehicle “poojas” for two-wheelers and luxury cars and buses are a regular feature of the famous Guruvayur temple in Kerala. But on Thursday, the temple town witnessed a very curious and rarely occurring “pooja vehicle”. The ‘pooja’ for the luxury helicopter bought by RP Group chairman B Ravi Pillai at a price of Rs […]
The ruined 150-year-old Kalyan Das temple
RAWALPIDI: In the middle of Rawalpindi’s Kohati Bazaar, one can see the dome of a temple which is almost hidden by the high walls of a school for visually impaired children. Here stands one of the city’s most breathtaking and historic landmarks: the Kalyan Das Temple. The 150 year old temple is in a state […]
Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach presents a check for $18,750 to the Ferd and Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service food program
Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service Temple Emanu El Steven Horowitz, President, Temple Emanu-El; Zelda Mason, President and Board Chair, Alpert JFS; Marjorie Feldman, Chair, Alpert JFS Kosher Food Pantry Committee; Belinda Lasky, Director of Volunteer Service Since 2013, Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach and its devotees have raised more than $81,000 through a […]
Daryl Hall on Philly Soul, Flunking Bio at Temple and Opening for Bowie
Questions and answers Ahead of his show in Philadelphia on April 9, we speak with half of Hall & Oates about his solo retrospective, today’s musical landscape and thanking no one. Get a captivating long read and essential lifestyle tips delivered to your inbox every Sunday morning – great with a coffee! Photo-Illustration by Jeff […]
Rituals mark the opening of the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Visakhapatnam
1,000 temples to be built in next two years as part of promoting Hindu dharma in areas inhabited by tribes, fishermen and weaker sections, TTD chairman says 1,000 temples to be built in next two years as part of promoting Hindu dharma in areas inhabited by tribes, fishermen and weaker sections, TTD chairman says A […]
Crypto should be regulated the same as national currencies – Temple Melville
Temple Melville, CEO of The Scotcoin Project Community Investment Company (CIC) First of all, it is worth considering the theoretical roots of cryptocurrency. The idea behind Bitcoin dates back to Friedrich von Hayek’s denationalization of money. In this book, Hayek argues for a completely free market in the production, distribution and management of money, ending […]
Lord Venkateswara Temple opened on SVU campus
Tirupati: A long dream of SV University came true on Monday with the inauguration of the Lord Venkateswara Temple on campus. Many circles in the university have called for there to be a single temple of the Lord since it bears his name. TTD provided financial assistance of Rs 29 lakh for the construction of […]
Mangaluru: The Shri Kalikamba Vinayaka temple in rebirth mode?
Traditionally, artisans had the patronage of royalty and local chiefs. But, in modern times, there have been fewer and fewer opportunities to earn a living through work. Some of the reasons include the importation of ready-made jewelry, the use of cement, concrete, aluminum and fiber-based doors and windows, instead of wood-based ones, in construction, production […]
yadadri: Kcr is likely to keep its name off the Yadadri temple plaque | Hyderabad News
HYDERABAD: The new gold-plated Yadadri temple complex that can withstand earthquakes and lightning strikes will not have a plaque bearing the name of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, but a pylon will be placed with the names architects and officials who were involved in the massive project, sources said. Weeks after the controversial decision […]
Tension in Wari over demolition of ISKCON temple wall
A land dispute led a trader to demolish part of a Hindu temple, raising tension in the capital’s Wari district. An injured devotee filed charges against nearly 100 people on Friday for attacking and demolishing a wall at the Sri Sri Radhakanta Jiu temple in Wari. Police said the incident happened over a land dispute […]
Harry Potter is coming to Philadelphia
The magical world of Harry Potter has made its way to Philadelphia. If you’ve ever wanted to know whether you belong in Gryffindor or Slytherin, the Franklin Institute’s new Harry Potter exhibit can give you your answer and more. Visitors can see authentic wizarding world props, such as wands and costumes, and exhibits that honor […]
Preparations for Sri Rama Navami begin at Bhadradri Temple
Posted: Posted Date – 6:23 PM, Fri – 18 Mar 22 On Friday, women prepare Talambralu at the Sri Seetha Ramachandra Swamy temple at Bhadrachalam in Kothagudem district. Bhadrachalam (Kothagudem): Religious rituals related to Sri Rama Navami started Friday at the Sri Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Temple at Bhadrachalam in the district. The temple premises became […]
Brief evening: ISKCON temple in Dhaka in Bangladesh vandalized, according to a report and all the latest news | Latest India News
Here are the main news, analyzes and opinions of the day. Know all about the latest news and other updates from the Hindustan Times. ISKCON temple in Dhaka Bangladesh vandalized: report A mob of around 200 people reportedly vandalized the ISKCON Radhkanta temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Thursday, news agency ANI reported. Read more Bhagavad […]
Shree Damodar Zambaulim Temple – Itinerary, History, Festivals, Heritage
Located 54 km from Panjim Kadamba Bus Station, 49 km from Vasco Da Gama Railway Station and 19 km from Margao Railway Station, Shri Damodar Temple is located in South Goa. The Shri Damodar temple is one of the most beautiful and famous architectural constructions in Goa. It stands on the bank of the Kushawati […]
Disrupting Through Collaboration, UCLA and Temple University Leaders Win 2022 Tambellini Technology Leadership Awards
“Technology only drives improvements when an institution’s people and processes are strategically aligned.” Tweet that “We know that technology platforms and tools can only enable improvements when an institution’s people and processes are strategically aligned and committed to clear goals,” said Vicki TambelliniCEO and founder of the Tambellini group. “I am proud of our honorees […]
St Patrick’s Day Ireland 2022 live updates: Pub changes, Temple Bar scenes and Garda warning
Full list of road closures for St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin City Excitement is building across the city as Dublin’s first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in three years is just hours away. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend the city’s big event. Traffic diversions will be in place throughout the day as […]
Double down on “Temple Tuff” with Matthew Ioannidis
“Haason Reddick only signed with the Philadelphia Eagles because he’s from here. He grew up in Camden, played college ball in Temple and wanted to come home. Have you heard an iteration of that quasi-quote from a non-Philly fan — or even a Philly fan — as a way to poop the Eagles’ attractiveness as […]
ASI Team will inspect Kodumudi Magudeswarar Temple and Kalingarayan Canal
Modakkurichi MLA C. Saraswathi had written to ASI explaining the significance of the temple and the canal Modakkurichi MLA C. Saraswathi had written to ASI explaining the significance of the temple and the canal A technical team and officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Chennai Circle, would inspect the 739-year-old Kodumudi Magudeswarar Temple […]
Visakhapatnam: Lord Venkateswara Swamy Temple will be open to the public from March 23 | Visakhapatnam News
VISAKHAPATNAM: The long-awaited sea-facing temple of Lord Venkateswara Swamy would be open to the public from March 23 after the Maha Samprokshana attended by Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. The temple was built by the TTD on a sprawling 10-acre site on a hill between Gayatri College and Gitam University near Rushikonda beach with […]
India: A woman loses a gold chain in a temple in Kerala and receives bracelets in exchange for a generous widow
The unfortunate Subadra started moaning and crying that her life savings were gone. But soon a woman came to her and not only consoled her, but took off two of her own bracelets and gave them to her, saying she could sell them and buy a new necklace and a mangalsutra for herself. . Subadra […]
Governor of Karnataka Gehlot visits Kudroli Temple
Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot visited the Kudroli Gokarnanatha temple in Mangaluru on Monday. The governor is visiting Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts and as part of his visit, he offered puja at the temple and had darshan from the presiding deity at the temple. Earlier, the Governor was greeted by Zilla Panchayat CEO, Dr. Kumar, […]
Temple cars will be checked before use: minister
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Minister PK Sekarbabu said on Sunday that measures would be taken to ensure the safety of temple cars. Speaking to reporters after congratulating two couples married under the Free Marriage Scheme for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), at the Vadapalani Murugan Temple, he said the condition of the […]
Moose Jaw Elks Donates Funds to Trudie Temple Music Scholarship
Money raised from the concession at Gutheridge Field much of the donation supporting local students Fans who competed in the Rural 5A High School Football League this past season were repeatedly encouraged to sample “the best hot dogs in southern Saskatchewan” and grab a cup of something hot while they were there. Little did they […]
Dwarkadhish temple worshipers mark first Holi celebrations with cheering dance in Mathura
Matura, March 13: Many devotees were seen dancing enthusiastically in the Dwarkadhish temple on Sunday, marking the first celebrations of Holi. Both Indian and foreign visitors seem to enjoy the colorful ambience that surrounds it. People witnessed the Holi craze in Braj from Basant Panchami on February 5, 2022. The celebration of ‘Dhap Holi’ reaches […]
Somnath Temple Authorities to Engage Architect Bimal Patel for Future Projects | Latest India News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to his home state of Gujarat, chaired a meeting of the Shree Somnath Trust on Friday in his capacity as chairman of the body that runs the famous Shiva temple in the city of Prabhas Patan. Gir Somnath district. At the meeting, held at Raj […]
Andhra Pradesh Tourism to popularize ‘heavenly wonder’ of Nagalapuram Temple
The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) came up with the idea of popularizing the annual three-day astronomical wonder of the rays of the sun falling on the feet, navel and crown of the presiding deity of Lord Sri Vedanarayanaswamy temple at Nagalapuram in the district of Chittoor. For the first time, tourism officials are […]
Tulane men’s basketball cruises past Temple 69-60 to advance to AAC Tournament semifinals
FORT WORTH, Texas – Tulane men’s basketball cruised past the Temple Owls 69-60 to advance to the American Conference tournament semifinals on Wednesday night. The Green Wave takes on No. 1 seed Houston tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. CT. This will be the second time as a member of the American that Tulane has advanced to […]
puri: Asi: Puri Temple Shift Visitor Center | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has asked the state government to relocate the site of a visitor center, proposed to be built as part of the ambitious Rs 800 Jagannath Heritage Corridor project crore, in Puri. The development comes on the heels of ASI expressing serious concerns over a possible threat to the […]
SMVDU Holds Heritage Walk at Krimchi Temple Complex – Jammu and Kashmir Latest News | Tourism
Heritage Walk by SMVDU Students at Krimchi Temple Complex. Excelsior CorrespondentUDHAMPUR, March 11: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, in collaboration with Patnitop Development Authority and Archaeological Survey of India, has organized a heritage walk at the historic Krimchi Temple complex, Udhampur.Held under the patronage of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the event witnessed an enthusiastic gathering […]
Iconic Bylakuppe Golden Temple Opens After 719 Days | Mysore News
MYSURU: Famous Namdroling Monastery or Bylakuppe Golden Temple is now open for worshipers and tourists after 719 days. This monastery, a popular spiritual center in Old Mysuru, is considered the gateway to Kodagu tourism as those who travel to Kodagu begin their visit by visiting the structure. “The Golden Temple was closed between March 15, […]
Former men’s crew captain Lasse Grimmer selected to row for Cambridge
History links PHILADELPHIA CREAM – Former Temple Male Crew Captain, Lasse Grimmer was selected to row for the University of Cambridge in this year’s boat race. Grimmer will compete for Goldie in the second eight-man race of this year. “We are incredibly thrilled that Lasse can once again compete on the world […]
Delhi High Court urges state to consider providing alternative accommodation for evicted Jhuggi residents
The Delhi High Court observed that when a land is used for public purposes, if the occupants of the jhuggis or slums are evicted, the state’s goal is to provide them with alternative accommodation after the required surveys have been completed and data collected. Judge Pratibha M Singh reiterated the said observation while dealing with […]
2022 Assembly Election Results: Chief Ministers Race to Temple on D-Day | Photos and videos
Since the conclusion of the five-state assembly elections on March 7, all eyes have been on the results, and as the counting of the votes is underway, the chief ministers of the five states, as well as their opponents, have returned to the temples on March 10. . From N Biren Singh to Charanjit Singh […]
puri: Heritage Corridor A threat to the security of the temple of Puri: Asi | Bhubaneswar News
BHUBANESWAR: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has warned the government of Odisha of a possible threat to the structural security of the Jagannath Temple in Puri due to ongoing works on the heritage corridor. On November 24, 2022, King Puri and descendant of the former royal kingdom of Utkal, Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb, laid the […]
Temple Automotive Tech Students Make History | KWKT
TEMPLE, Texas – March is Women’s History Month, and a group of female automotive tech students at Temple High School are writing their own history. In this traditionally male-dominated field, five women are advancing to declare a competition – representing the highest number of female students to represent the automotive technology program in state competition […]
Juno Temple Takes To Twitter To Dress Up Her ‘Ted Lasso’ Character For The Series’ Next Season
AppleTV+ Emmy nominated Ted Lasso Star Temple of Juno puts her Twitter followers to work, helping her choose outfits for her sassy character Keeley Jones to wear in the third season of the Apple TV+ series. The British actress joined the platform in January, and soon after release the next pitch: “Excited to see what […]
New Theravada Buddhist Temple Opens Near Los Angeles – Buddhistdoor Global
From theacorn.com The Camarillo Buddhist Center, a Theravada center run by Bhante Tapovanaye Sutadhara, announced its opening earlier this year, offering offerings in Sinhalese and English. The center is located in an unused Christian church in a residential area of the town of Camarillo, some 84 kilometers northeast of Los Angeles. In addition to Dhamma […]
TSG announces candidates for 2022-23 election – The Temple News
Gianni Quattrocchi (left), a second-year political science student, is running for president as part of the Temple United executive campaign. Akshitha Ag (right), a young biology student, runs alongside Quattrocchi as vice president. Temple University Student Government announcement the spring 2022 candidates for parliament and the executive, who will start with a single ticket. TSG […]
Puri Srimandir sees ‘Maha Snana’ after blood spill at temple premises
Lord Jagannath rituals at Puri Srimandir have been delayed for about an hour and a half after a blood spill was reported near Srimandir’s ‘Bhitara Katha’ on Monday morning. In keeping with tradition, the Holy Trinity underwent ‘Maha Snana’ (Great Purification) rituals after blood was spotted in the premises of the 12th century shrine. The […]
The largest Hindu temple in the United States is under construction in New Jersey
This massive Hindu temple is a beacon of peace and has been under construction since 2010. It is open to the public and welcomes all. The largest Hindu temple in North America is said to be the huge Swaminarayan Akshardham located in Robbinsville, New Jersey. If you want to explore the rich Hindu culture without […]
Tempers flare after temple desecration | News from Vadodara
Vadodara: The Wadi region experienced tense moments on Sunday morning when an unidentified person threw eggs, an empty liquor bottle and other rubbish at the gate of the Swaminarayan Temple. Locals and community leaders rushed to the temple to appease the spirits as the temple is located in a sensitive area for the community. The […]
Find out what the Ephraim LDS Temple in Utah will look like and when work will begin on the Smithfield Temple
More dedications planned for a handful of Latter-day Saint temples. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Temple of Ephraim. | March 5, 2022, 1:00 p.m. Plans for the Ephraim Temple — one of the few modern temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced outside of General Conference — have […]
Pattaya Temple Fair allowed to open despite ban on gatherings
Buddhist devotees gild the “Luang Pho To” reclining Buddha statue with gold leaf. Exempt from the ban on large gatherings, Wat Sutthawat opened its annual temple fair for fun and fundraising. The fair from March 1 to 9 pays homage to the image of the reclining Buddha “Luang Pho To”. Temple devotees are encouraged to […]
Watch: PM Modi performs ‘damru’ at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Aryan PrakashNew Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi was spotted trying his hand at ‘damru’ during his visit to the city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Modi was spotted playing the damru, a small two-headed musical instrument, at the Kashi Vishwanath temple located in the holy city, which is […]
The ancient temple of Aphaea of Aegina will have a lighting system
Temple of Aphaea, Aegina. Photo source: Ministry of Culture A new lighting system will soon be installed in the ancient temple of Aphaea on the island of Aegina, after the Central Archaeological Council of Greece approved the study of the project. The temple’s lighting project will follow the example of other important monuments such as […]
God meets gold meets faith in “Prime Minister’s Works” at Kashi Vishwanath Temple
HOURS TO GO for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple here, the shrine at the heart of his ambitious city-remodeling project has seen the eventful finish of another makeover. So when Modi offered prayers on Sunday, February 27, it was in a sanctum sanctorum literally glittering with gold. A temple trust […]
Temple of Praia Cape Verde: Open doors, planned consecration dates
Open houses and dedication plans are planned in June for the Praia Cape Verde Temple, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced in a press release Thursday. An open day with public tours of the new temple, located on the island nation about 350 miles off the coast of […]
This magnificent Shiva temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh could be India’s next UNESCO site
Dr. Alka Pande, an art historian and museum curator, says the profusion of carvings and references to the Ramayana and Mahabharata abound in the hallways of the temple. “And even a majestic seven-headed sculpture of the divine serpent guarding the lingam is of great significance,” she says. Panther Media GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo The […]
Boost for tourism in Turkey: the temple of Gobeklitepe receives a record number of visitors in 2021! What is special about this UNESCO heritage site?
The Turkish government, in a statement, said it expects that record to be broken in 2022. Turkiye Tourism Gobeklitepe Temple: The nearly 12,000-year-old Gobeklitepe Temple in Turkiye recorded a record attendance of 5.67 lakh last year. The temple is one of the most important settlements of the Neolithic age across the world and has therefore […]
Halestorm and Stone Temple Pilots will play MetraPark in Billings
BILLINGS – MetraPark announced Tuesday that rock band Halestorm will perform in Billings with special guests Stone Temple Pilots, Black Stone Cherry and Mammoth WVH. The concert at First Interstate Arena is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10. Advance tickets March 3 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with public ticket sales beginning March 4 at […]
CS Somesh Kumar at Maha Shivratri festivities in Nalgonda
Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar along with members of his family visited Shaivite temples in Nalgonda on the occasion of Maha Sivaratri on Tuesday and participated in special prayers. At the Chervugattu Sri Parvathi Jadala Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple on the Narketpally-Addanki National Road, he was offered a purnakumbh welcome amid Vedic chanting. The temple priests presented […]
Tourism in Saitama: the Heirinji Buddhist temple near Tokyo
Tourism in Saitama: the Heirinji Buddhist temple near Tokyo Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Time The charming Heirinji Buddhist Complex (Heirin-ji) is a great place to visit in Saitama Prefecture. Therefore, many people visit Heirinji Rinzai Buddhist Temple from Saitama, Tokyo (only 35/45 minutes by train and bus from Ikebukuro)and further. This […]
Following UNESCO Recognition, Government of Telangana to Develop Ramappa Temple into Spiritual Tourism Center
Following worldwide recognition, the temple, located at Palampet in Mulugu district, was selected for development under the Union Ministry of Tourism’s ‘Prasad’ (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive) scheme. After the state government submitted its project concept for the proposed development, a team led by Director General of the Ministry of Tourism, G Kamala Vardhana […]
Dance review: India’s ancient temple architecture comes to life
Nirmanika: reinvented Apsara ArtsVictoria TheaterFebruary 25 Structure and symmetry characterize Apsaras Arts’ bharatanatyam production, Nirmanika, a collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Singapore to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s independence. An ode to Indian architecture and its cultural influence in Southeast Asia, Nirmanika’s staging at the Victoria Theater was a fitting tribute to mark […]