temple offerings

Actress and former minister Roja Selvam offered prayers at the revered Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, gracing the occasion in a stunning traditional South Indian saree with gold zari work and layered gold jewellery. Her visit follows recent appearances by other celebrities at the popular hill shrine, which continues to draw thousands of devotees daily.

The Supreme Court has refused to hear a Public Interest Litigation concerning wages, employee status, and welfare benefits for priests and staff in state-controlled temples. The bench suggested the petitioner withdraw the plea and approach relevant authorities instead, noting their unwillingness to delve into the matter of temple priest earnings.

A Bhandar Mekap servitor at Shree Jagannath Temple was suspended for unruly conduct and indiscipline during an inventory of valuables. The dispute, described as a personal matter, did not disrupt the ongoing inventory process. This incident highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining servitor discipline at the shrine.

Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared the Bhojshala complex in Dhar a Hindu temple and Sanskrit learning center, granting exclusive daily worship rights to the Hindu community. The court overturned a 2003 ASI order restricting Hindu prayers. The Union government and ASI will manage the site, with the Muslim community offered alternative land for a mosque.

Ancient temples on the Maltese islands are rewriting history. These structures predate the Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge. Built by a Neolithic society around 3600 BCE, they showcase advanced architectural and astronomical knowledge. The Megalithic Temples of Malta stand as the world's oldest freestanding temples, proving great feats are possible even for isolated communities.