Category Articles: Religious

Salangpur Copyright Row: Temple Trust Says Copyright Covers Statue, Logo, Not Hanumanji

June 15, 2026
Salangpur Copyright Row: Temple Trust Says Copyright Covers Statue, Logo, Not Hanumanji

Salangpur: The Shri Kashtabhanjandev Hanumanji Temple Trust has officially clarified the ongoing controversy surrounding the copyright secured by Salangpur Dham. According to the trust, the legal steps have been taken only to prevent misuse of the unique statue of the 'King of Salangpur', its Golden Wagha, and the institution's logo and to protect devotees from fake offerings, online fraud, and other professional malpractices. In an official clarification, the Shri Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji...Read More

Saints, Hindu Groups Oppose Salangpur Dham’s IP Rights Over Kashtbhanjan Dev Hanumanji

June 13, 2026
Saints, Hindu Groups Oppose Salangpur Dham’s IP Rights Over Kashtbhanjan Dev Hanumanji

Salangpur: Salangpur Dham has become the center of yet another row after it recently secured intellectual property (IP) rights for various divine forms of Shri Kashtbhanjan Dev Hanumanji Maharaj and the title 'King of Salangpur.' While the temple trust affiliated with the Swaminarayan sect views this as a necessary step to safeguard its spiritual legacy and prevent fraud, the move has triggered protests from Hindu organizations, saints, and devotees who argue that a deity cannot be treated as "...Read More

Dwarkadhish Temple Revises Darshan Timings Amid Adhika Maas Devotee Rush

June 13, 2026
Dwarkadhish Temple Revises Darshan Timings Amid Adhika Maas Devotee Rush

Dwarka: The holy month of Purushottam (Adhika Maas) is currently being observed in Gujarat. During this period, a large number of devotees from across the country and abroad are flocking to Jagat Mandir to seek the blessings of Lord Dwarkadhish. So far, more than 17 lakh devotees have had darshan. Keeping the convenience of devotees in mind, the temple committee has decided to revise the darshan timings. The temple trust announced that the darshan arrangements have been modified to provide be...Read More

Gujarat Govt Takes Over Administration of Hatkeshwar Temple in Vadnagar

June 13, 2026
Gujarat Govt Takes Over Administration of Hatkeshwar Temple in Vadnagar

Mehsana: The long-running dispute over the administration and control of Hatkeshwar Mahadev Mandir in Vadnagar has taken a major turn, with the Mehsana In-charge Charity Commissioner declaring the current temple trustees illegal. The Charity Commissioner ordered their immediate removal and appointed the Deputy Charity Commissioner as an administrator to take charge of the institution. Following the order, officials from the Charity Commissioner's office, accompanied by a police convoy, arrive...Read More

Salangpur-Style Kashtabhanjan Dev Temple to Be Built in Kansas, USA

June 12, 2026
Salangpur-Style Kashtabhanjan Dev Temple to Be Built in Kansas, USA

Ahmedabad: Devotees of Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanuman Ji of Salangpur Dham living in the United States of America will no longer have to travel to India to have darshan of their deity, as a Shri Kashtabhanjan Dev temple, modeled on Salangpur Dham, will be built on 40 bighas of land in Kansas City. A 108-foot-tall Panchadhatu statue of the 'King of Salangpur' will be installed there before the construction of the temple begins. Following the announcement of the grand resolution during the Shri Kash...Read More

Ambaji Shaktipeeth Corridor Project: Phase-2 Anti-Encroachment Drive Begins

June 08, 2026

Ambaji: Authorities on Monday launched the second phase of an anti-encroachment drive in Ambaji as part of the proposed Shaktipeeth Corridor project, clearing illegal structures from revenue and gram panchayat land across four designated zones. The operation, being carried out under the supervision of senior district officials, involves the removal of more than 30 major encroachments, along with several smaller structures. The drive is aimed at facilitating the ongoing development of the Shakti...Read More

Watch | Lakhs of Devotees Throng Dakor’s Ranchhodraiji Temple on Adhik Maas Purnima

June 01, 2026

Dakor: Lakhs of devotees thronged the famed Ranchhodraiji Temple in Dakor on the occasion of Jyeshtha Purnima during the Adhik Purushottam month, with an estimated 3 to 4 lakh pilgrims visiting the shrine throughout the day to seek the blessings of Lord Ranchhodraiji. The pilgrimage town witnessed an overwhelming turnout from the early hours of the morning as devotees gathered in large numbers for darshan of Kaliya Thakor. The entire town of Dakor was immersed in a deeply devotional atmosphere....Read More

Adhik Mahino, also called Purshottam Maas of 2026 begins in Gujarat

May 17, 2026
Adhik Mahino, also called Purshottam Maas of 2026 begins in Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Adhik Mahino, or Adhik maas, also called Purushottam month begins today in Gujarat as per the Vikram Samvat Hindu Gujarati calendar. Adhik Mahino is considered an opportunity for self-purification, restraint and service. The extra month (Purushottam month) starting today is considered a special day for religion, charity and worship. According to astrologers, this month is also known as “Purushottam month” as it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the merit of deeds done during t...Read More

Villagers approach Govt protesting illegal religious conversion activities

May 13, 2026

Kim: Residents of Dungra village in Kamrej taluka of Surat district have submitted a written representation to the Surat District Collector and Superintendent of Police demanding strict action over alleged illegal religious conversion activities and encroachment on government-allotted tribal land. The complaint was submitted by Jagubhai Somabhai Rathod, a resident of Dungra New Colony Halpativas, who has alleged that a man identified as Nayan Od has been targeting members of the Halpati and t...Read More

PM Modi Marks 75 Years of Somnath Temple Consecration, Slams ‘Appeasement Politics’ and Commemorates Pokhran Tests

May 11, 2026

  Prabhas Patan:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive gathering at the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the historic consecration (Pran Pratishtha) of the Somnath Temple. Framing the temple's restoration as a symbol of India's resilience, the Prime Minister stated that while the country gained physical independence in 1947, the 1951 consecration of Somnath truly declared India's independent consciousness to the world. A Legacy of Resilience v...Read More