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'Dream becomes determination and determination becomes reality': Mahmood Begda destroyed Shikhara and Sadanshah Peer Dargah was constructed atop, after 500 years PM Modi unfurls ‘dhwaja’ at Kalika temple at Pavagadh
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Kalika Mandir at Pavagadh was destroyed by Mahmood Begda and a dargah was constructed at the destroyed Shikhara to insult Hindus. The Mandir has now been reclaimed
'Anjaneya temple was razed to build Jamia Masjid in Srirangapatna': Mysore ASI 1935 report stated that Jumma Masjid was constructed by Tipu Sultan on top of the Anjaneya temple after filling up the latter’s ground floor in Karnataka
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Reportedly, an ASI letter published in 2004, which cited the Mysore Archaeological Department's 1935 report also stated that the Madarsa operating in the current Jamia Masjid premises is illegal
‘HRCE Department is bound to protect temple properties and their belongings’: Madras HC lashes out at Tamil Nadu govt, orders to initiate proceedings to recover the encroached temple land, warns strong action
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"The authorities are duty-bound to conduct enquiry and initiate all appropriate action for the purpose of protecting the temple properties," the Madras High court observed
DMK govt relentlessly destroying traditions of Hindu temples and community, amends rule to transfer temple staff including pujaris: Earlier replaced pujaris of generational traditions with 2-year crash course certified pujaris
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Temple staff includes pujaris, those who work at madapalli (temple kitchen where prasadam is made), and other servitors as well. In general, these people work in temples for generations and learn traditions from their predecessors from childhood.
Exclusive visuals of Shivling inside the wuzukhana of Gyanvapi mosque compound surfaces, motifs of Swastika, Trishul, Lotus, and Hindu deities engraved on walls of the basement: clearest sign yet of existence of a Hindu temple
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The new videos, which are from inside the wuzukhana of the Gyanvapi mosque, show a structure that bears a stark resemblance to a Shivling. The visuals also show Swastika, Trishul and other Hindu motifs engraved on the walls of the mosque's basement
'My deity is visible there. My deity is Viraajman there. Shivling was in their possession in Wazukhana, and they did sacrilege', says Hindu side Lawyer Vishnu Jain: Muslim side drilled a hole in Gyanvapi Shivling to claim it as a ‘fountain’
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"The issue now is whether the character of the structure is a Hindu temple or the temple has been converted into a mosque. Our submission is if you see the ground reality after submitting the report, my deity is standing there. My deity is visible there. My deity is Viraajman there," lawyer Vishnu Jain
ASI opposed petition seeking restoration of Hindu and Jain temples inside the Qutub Minar complex, says 'no provision under which Worship can be started': Verdict reserved for June 9
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The Court was hearing the plea filed by advocate Hari Shankar Jain on behalf of Jain deity Tirthankar Lord Rishabh Dev, which claimed that the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque inside the Qutub complex was built after the demolition of 27 temples
Petitioner in Shri Krishna Janmasthan-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute filed a plea seeking permission to perform ‘purification’ of the Shahi Idgah complex, says the site is sanctum sanctorum of Thakur Keshav Dev temple
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The petition filed by Dinesh Kaushik of the All India Hindu Mahasabha seeks permission for 'purification' of the Shahi Idgah complex with Ganga and Yamuna waters, alleging that the sanctum sanctorum of Thakur Keshav Dev's temple was located there
Idols of Hindu deities, including Hanuman and Ganesha found lying in the debris in Gujarat’s Vadodara, Mayor Keyur Rokadia performs pooja, assures to re-establish them
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On Saturday, May 21, residents near the Navlakhi ground in Vadodara were shocked to see the sight of Hindu deities lying in the debris. A group of Hindu organisations protested against the desecration of the idols of the Hindu deities and demanded urgent reinstallation of the idols by the Municipal corporation
To channel the energy or power of Bhagwan we need energy centers. Temples are those energy centers: Importance of visiting temples in Hindu Dharma
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Mantras have positive vibrations that put us at ease immediately and provide clarity of thoughts. In addition, the festive atmosphere there, particularly during special occasions, is a sight to behold and one that gives joy to the heart