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Varanasi, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the holy city of Varanasi, idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi are in high demand ahead of Diwali. What makes these idols special is that they are crafted from the sacred soil of the Ganga, enhancing their purity and religious significance. This year, the 'stick idols' are particularly popular, attracting customers with their unique craftsmanship and decorative appeal. The fame of these traditional and beautifully made idols has spread far beyond Uttar ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 18 (ANI): As the five-day Diwali festivities began with Dhanteras, gold and silver shops in Jaipur saw heavy footfalls on Saturday. From traditional gold ornaments to silver coins and idols, shoppers thronged the city's famous sarafa lanes and high-end jewellery showrooms to make their auspicious purchases. In Hindu tradition, buying gold or silver on Dhanteras is considered highly auspicious. It is believed that bringing these metals home invites Goddess Lak ...Read More >
Unnikrishnan Potty, who allegedly sponsored gold plating of temple items in 2019, has been arrested from his Thiruvananthapuram residence. This comes after Kerala HC found that the items that Potty allegedly took for gold plating in 2019 had been missing gold. A Special Investigation Team probing alleged misappropriation of gold from the Sabarimala temple Thursday took Unnikrishnan Potty, who had sponsored gold-plating of temple items, into custody. Following directions from the Kerala High Co ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Judicial first class magistrate court in Ranni on Friday remanded Unnikrishnan Potti, the key accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, to the custody of the special investigation team (SIT) until Oct 30.Potti, who was taken into custody on Thursday from his residence at Pulimath, was subjected to several hours of interrogation at the crime branch headquarters in Eanchakkal before being formally arrested early Friday morning -- marking the first arrest in the case. He was la ...Read More >
Lucknow: Ramayan-themed wax museum coming up at Ayodhya is now ready for inauguration by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during the ninth Deepotsav celebration, an official spokesperson said on Wednesday. Termed first of its kind in the world, the museum, built in collaboration with Ayodhya Municipal Corporation, is located opposite Kashiram Colony on Chaudah Kosi Parikrama route. "Recreating ambience of Treta Yuga it will be a centre of faith and global tourist attraction," he added.Sprawling 9, ...Read More >
Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Oct 17 (PTI) The SIT probing the Sabarimala gold missing case has stated in its remand report that the accused, Unnikrishnan Potty, misappropriated around two kilograms of gold from the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols after sponsoring their electroplating in 2019. Investigation officer S Sasidharan filed the remand report before the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Ranni on Friday, when Potty was arrested and produced as part of the remand procedure. The cou ...Read More >
Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar has demanded the resignation of Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan over alleged irregularities in Sabarimala gold plating. He warned that if Vasavan doesn't quit, the party will seek a CBI or ED probe into the issue Thiruvananthapuram: State BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday said that if Kerala Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan failed to resign over allegations of irregularities in the Sabarimala gold plating, his party would request the Centre for a CBI or ...Read More >
Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Oct 17 (PTI) A local court in Ranni here on Friday granted custody of Unnikrishnan Potty, the prime accused in the Sabarimala gold missing case, to the SIT probing the matter. The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court granted the custody of Potty to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) till October 30. The accused claimed he had been 'trapped' by somone. "Those who trapped me will come before the law," he told reporters while being taken out of the court. A person in ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a crucial development in the probe into Sabarimala gold theft, the special investigation team (SIT) on Thursday took into custody Unnikrishnan Potti, a priest-turned-businessman who has been named the main accused in the two cases it registered. At the time of going to the press, the SIT had been interrogating Potti. Sources said his arrest would be recorded late in the night after questioning. Potti was reportedly picked up from his residence near Kilimanoor on Thursday ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 17 (PTI) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing cases related to gold missing from Kerala's Sabarimala temple arrested prime accused Unnikrishnan Potty on Friday, officials said. Police sources said Potty, a Bengaluru-based businessman who was taken into custody from his residence at Pulimath near here on Thursday, was interrogated at the Crime Branch office in Thiruvananthapuram. After the interrogation, the SIT recorded his arrest on Friday, the sources said. L ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Unnikrishnan Potti, the prime accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, was taken into custody by the special investigation team (SIT) for detailed interrogation. The team reached his residence at Pulimath early Thursday morning and took him into custody. He is currently being questioned at an undisclosed location in Thiruvananthapuram. It is not yet clear whether his formal arrest has been recorded, but police sources indicated that it is likely to follow soon.The interroga ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): The Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Thursday expressed that his brother Justice K Vinod Chandran and he were "shocked" by the shoe-hurling attempt made by a 71-year-old lawyer Rajesh Kishore on Monday. The CJI, however, also added that it is now a forgotten chapter for the Court. The comments came while the CJI's bench was hearing an unrelated matter where Senior Advocate Gopal Sankarnarayan had appeared. Following the CJI's comment, his brother, Ju ...Read More >
CJI Gavai NEW DELHI: Days after an advocate hurled a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Punjab Police on Wednesday registered several FIRs over objectionable social media post targeting Gavai.According to Punjab Police, the FIRs were registered after several complaints were received in various districts of the state against more than 100 social media handles.A Punjab Police spokesperson said social media content relating to attacks on high constitutional authority, caste-based vilification ...Read More >
Cuttack: Curfew was relaxed from violence-hit areas of Cuttack city Tuesday as there was no report of any violence in the last 24 hours, Commissioner of Police, S Dev Datta Singh said. There was no report of any kind of violence in any part of the city, even during the 12-hour bandh call given by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday, he said. "The curfew was imposed for 36 hours from 10 pm October 5 till 10 am October 7 in the wake of two clashes Saturday and Sunday. The order is not extended ...Read More >
T'puram: The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) vigilance wing, probing alleged irregularities in the 2019 gold-plating of the Dwarapalaka idols at Sabarimala Temple, continued questioning Unnikrishnan Potti, the sponsor of the gold plating, for the second consecutive day on Sunday. Potti, who was interrogated for nearly four hours on Saturday, faced another two-hour round of questioning for clarifications. Speaking briefly while leaving the vigilance office, he denied any wrongdoing. "No one can p ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 6 (ANI): The General Secretary of Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam, Vellappally Natesan has heavily criticised Kerala's temple administration system, questioning whether "Devaswom Boards have become a curse." Criticising the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) for sending gold-plated panels from the temple's Dwarapalaka idols to Chennai for repair without informing the High Court, Natesan wrote in 'Yoganadam', the official mouthpiece of the S ...Read More >
Kolkata Weather Alert: The festive spirit in Kolkata may face a wet challenge today, Thursday, 2 October 2025, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city and surrounding districts. The rain is likely to disrupt Dashami celebrations and idol immersion processions along the Hooghly river. According to the IMD, rainfall in south Bengal could range from 64.5 mm (heavy) to over 115 mm (very heavy) today. This is expected to aggravate waterloggi ...Read More >
In a tragic turn of events, the Banni festival in Devaragattu, Kurnool district, turned deadly on Thursday night as devotees clashed over the... In a tragic turn of events, the Banni festival in Devaragattu, Kurnool district, turned deadly on Thursday night as devotees clashed over the transportation of deity idols. The annual celebration, which commenced at midnight, escalated into violence as two rival groups fought fiercely, each determined to claim the idols for their respective areas. The ...Read More >
A revered religious festival in Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district descended into deadly violence on Thursday night, resulting in the deaths of two devotees and injuring over a hundred others. The annual Banni festival, a ritualistic stick fight, erupted into a lethal clash between rival groups vying for control of sacred idols. The chaos began at midnight as a procession carrying the deities of Mala Malleswara Swamy and Goddess Parvati was underway. Wielding long staffs, thousan ...Read More >
Kurnool, October 3: Two persons were killed and more than 100 were injured in the traditional fight with sticks during the Dussehra celebrations in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district. Like every year, two groups attacked each other with sticks during Devaragattu Banni Utsav held as part of celebrations at Deveragattu village in Holagonda 'mandal' (block) late on Thursday night. Eighteen people received grievous injuries. The injured were admitted to hospitals at Adoni and Alur, and the condition ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 3 (PTI) Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president PS Prasanth on Friday said the board will approach the Kerala High Court seeking a detailed investigation into the gold plating of Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols at the Sabarimala temple from 1998 to 2025. Prasanth said the TDB standing counsel has been instructed to file a petition once the High Court resumes after the Pooja holiday. He said that a comprehensive inquiry would be launched into the amount of gold used ...Read More >
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two persons were killed and more than 100 were injured in the traditional fight with sticks during the Dussehra celebrations in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district. Like every year, two groups attacked each other with sticks during Devaragattu Banni Utsav held as part of celebrations at Deveragattu village in Holagonda 'mandal' (block) late on Thursday night. Eighteen people received grievous injuries. The injured were admitted to hospitals at Ado ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29: This Diwali, OyeGifts, a leading name in the gifting industry, brings to you exceptional express Diwali hampers that are truly a celebration of tradition and that of thoughtful gifting. The inclusion of fresh flowers amidst gifts for the season of lights, is a careful blend of convention with that of modern elegance for the matter. The brand's new collection of Gift Hampers for the upcoming festival is to present an assortment of traditional sweets, colourful flo ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In connection with the immersion of Durga Matha idols at People's Plaza, Graden Point, Baby ponds at jalavihar Park, Sanjeevaiah Park, traffic diversions will be in place around Hussain Sagar Lake from 4 pm on October 2 to October 5 at 6 am Traffic from Panjagutta/Raj Bhavan Rd will be diverted at V.V. Statue Traffic from Nirankari Jn will be diverted at Old PS Saifabad Traffic from Khairatabad will be diverted at Printing Press to Rajiv Gandhi Statue Traffic from Upper Tank Bund t ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram [Kerala], October 2 (ANI): The Sabrimala gold-plating controversy has intensified, with investigators struggling to trace key records linked to the 30.3 kg of gold and 1,900 kg of copper donated by industrialist Vijay Mallya in 1998 for cladding the sanctum sanctorum and wooden carvings of the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple in Kerala. Also Read | Mohan Bhagwat Says 'Pahalgam Attack Revealed India's True Friends' During Public Address on RSS 100th Anniversary (Watch Video). Devasw ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram [Kerala], October 2 (ANI): The Sabrimala gold-plating controversy has intensified, with investigators struggling to trace key records linked to the 30.3 kg of gold and 1,900 kg of copper donated by industrialist Vijay Mallya in 1998 for cladding the sanctum sanctorum and wooden carvings of the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple in Kerala. Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan, in response to ANI, said a detailed probe was underway under High Court supervision. "The pedestal was recovered fro ...Read More >
When it comes to festivals, the more the merrier," says Ronit Bose Roy, who is "blessed to belong to three states." He says, "I am a Bengali born in Maharashtra and have grown up in Gujarat. So, it's a special time of the year and I love celebrating both Navratri and Durga Puja." The Adaalat actor adds, "I am a big follower of Mataji, and we celebrate all the Navratris. We have maintained our Durga Puja traditions as well." Excerpts from a chat: 'We serve bhog to everyone during pujo' I have som ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Chittaranjan Park Durga Puja committee blended tradition with cinematic magic, as they celebrated Shardiya Navratri with a Durga Puja pandal inspired by Satyajit Ray's film 'Sonar Kella' in Delhi. The Durga Puja festivities have commenced across India, with people already thronging to various pandals with their friends and families. Amid them, what stands out are the thematic decorations and unique concepts. In New Delhi, the Chittaranjan Park Durga P ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala) [India], September 30 (ANI): Reacting to the Kerala High Court's order for a judicial inquiry into the removal of a gold-plated Dwarapalaka idol from the Sabarimala temple, Advocate Krishnaraj said the incident reflects how the Devaswom Board is being run "without accountability" and accused Communist leaders of attempting to "destroy temples". "It's a very serious matter because of the way in which the Comrades or politicians are running the Devaswom Board at Sabarimala. This go ...Read More >
The Kerala High Court raised concerns over missing gold in Sabarimala's Dwarapalaka idol coverings, citing lapses in Travancore Devaswom Board records. A vigilance probe is underway, with the court proposing a retired judge. Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Monday, September 29 raised serious concerns over discrepancies in the handling and accounting of gold-plated coverings from the Dwarapalaka idols (door guardians) at the Sabarimala temple. A Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaragha ...Read More >
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