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  Interesting facts about Ganesh Chaturthi

  India | September 17, 2015 8:05 IST

  Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in order to mark the birthday of Lord Ganesha. It is considered to be the most sacred day for seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha.It falls on the 4th day of

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  Security tightened for Mathura, Vrindavan temples

  India | July 08, 2013 15:03 IST

  Mathura, July 8: Security of temples in the holy towns of Mathura and Vrindavan has been beefed up following blasts at Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya in Bihar, a senior government official said today."As soon

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  Jairam Ramesh's temple-toilet remark draws protest

  India | October 07, 2012 18:51 IST

  New Delhi, Oct 7: Activists of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal Sunday sat on an hour-long protest outside the house of union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh here, seeking an apology for

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  Archaeologists restore 11th century temples at Hottal

  India | June 28, 2012 15:45 IST

  Mumbai, Jun 28: Archaeologists have successfully restored the 11th century temples at Hottal in Nanded district of Maharashtra, dating back to the Kalyani-Chalukya era.  The Department of Archaeology, along with Directorate of Archaeology and Museums

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  Vijay Mallya offers prayers at temples

  India | April 20, 2012 22:25 IST

  Bangalore, Apr 20: Industrialist Vijay Mallya offered  puja to Lord Subrahmanya yesterday seeking success for his IPL franchise team Royal Challengers Bangalore and debt-ridden Kingfisher Airlines. Mallya promied to donate a gold plate covering for the

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  Stop Construction Of Places Of Worship At Public Places, Orders SC

  India | September 29, 2009 11:07 IST

  The Supreme Court on Wednesday  directed that there shall be no fresh construction of places of worship at public places throughout the country.The restriction would apply to temples, mosques, churches, gurudwaras and places of worship