SHRINE CONSERVATION
Defence, debt, diplomacy: Sanae Takaichi's first year as Japan PM
Wednesday marks the first anniversary of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's leadership that has seen her alienate China, rattle markets with her expansive spending and establish herself as a workaholic leader. - Expansive government spending - Takaichi's programme of big government spending and the Bank of Japan's relatively low-key interest rate have unnerved the markets and pushed Japan's benchmark bond yield to its highest level in three decades.
Howdy, Hanuman! In Texas, Statue of Union meets politics of division
A large Hanuman statue in Texas has sparked controversy among Christian conservatives. Local Hindu groups view the monument as a symbol of strength and unity. Critics label the statue a "false god" and out of place in America. Supporters argue the statue reflects constitutional values and American identity. The debate highlights growing tensions over immigration and religion in Texas.
Prambanan Temple: The 1,200-year-old Hindu shrine that survived volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and shifting kingdoms. Here are some fascinating facts
Prime Minister Modi and President Subianto inaugurated the Prambanan Temple restoration project. This significant site showcases centuries-old cultural connections between India and Indonesia. The 9th-century Hindu temple complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its intricate reliefs narrate the Ramayana epic and local legends. Conservation efforts continue to preserve this remarkable historical landmark.
Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi on track to become Japan's first female prime minister
Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, securing a crucial coalition partner after Komeito's departure. Her ultraconservative stance and fragile alliance with the Japan Innovation Party raise concerns about long-term stability and her ability to address domestic and international challenges.
Sanae Takaichi wins party vote, poised to be Japan's 1st woman prime minister
Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister after securing the LDP leadership. A conservative nationalist, she advocates a "Japan First" policy, potentially fostering strong US ties. However, her hawkish stance on WWII legacy issues and Yasukuni Shrine visits sparks concerns about heightened tensions with South Korea and China.
Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar repair work complete, inventory after govt nod: Official
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has finished repairing the Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar, both inner and outer chambers. After 46 years, the inner chamber was reopened for structural repairs and inventory. The state government's approval is awaited for the inventory work to commence, following the completion of conservation efforts carried out over 95 days.
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Cracks appear in boundary wall of Puri Jagannath temple, Odisha government seeks ASI help for repairs
The Odisha government has sought the assistance of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to repair cracks in the Meghanada Pacheri, the boundary wall of Jagannath Temple in Puri. Concerns have been raised about wastewater seepage and algae growth, prompting urgent conservation efforts to ensure the 12th-century shrine's safety.
J-K LG flags off pilgrimage along heritage route to Varishno Devi shrine
The route starts from village Jagti (Nagrota) along Jammu-Srinagar national highway and passes through Jagdamba Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple, Durga Mata Temple-Pangali, Shiv Temple-Thandapani, Shiv Shakti Temple, Raja Mandleek Temple and Raja Nowalgarh Temple in Marh-Drabi, Kali Mata Temple, Gundla Talab, Ram Darbar, Shiv Temple, Bamyal and Oli Temple Chhapanoo-Bamyal.
Japan PM promises to never again wage war, ministers visit controversial shrine
With the Yasukuni Shrine seen as a symbol of Japan's past militarism, Tokyo's ties with China are already particularly strained this year after Beijing conducted unprecedented military exercises around Taiwan following the visit there by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi earlier this month.
LG Manoj Sinha reviews action plan for preservation of ancient cultural heritage in J&K
While reviewing the division and category-wise details of the 35 projects (18 in Jammu and 17 in Kashmir) approved by the Executive Committee, including Temples, Shrines, Gurudwaras, Forts, Church, Sculptures, and Bowli, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha directed the department for early start of the work on the projects already approved. He also advised the department to put focus on developing a digital library to promote intangible heritage and knowledge heritage.
Two women who entered Sabarimala move Supreme Court for security
Jaising urged the court to allow all women to enter the temple freely and restrain the authorities from shutting the complex to pre-empt their entry.
Japanese Princess Ayako gives up royal status for love, marries commoner
The 32-year-old commoner, Kei Moriya, is an employee of a shipping company.
Bhoga Nandeeshwara: The 9th century temple in Bengaluru preserves legacies of five dynasties
The structure was built by the native Kannada Nolamba dynasty.
SC urges Jagannath temple to allow entry of non-Hindus
The observations, quoting also from the Bhagavad Gita, come days after reports said some temple servitors had reportedly misbehaved with President Ramnath Kovind and his wife during a recent visit.
6 places in the world we may never be allowed to visit
From Brazil to the Vatican, from the Andamans to Atlanta, there are some places in the world the the common man may never be able to visit.
Will chalk out plans for revival of temple tanks: Kiran Bedi
Bedi said, "all the pillars and stone carvings in temples bear historic and literary details and it was our duty to conserve and protect the precious heritage".
Forest Conservator asks Okhla officers to submit detailed report on shrine establishment
The Conservator of Forests has demanded a detailed explanation from the Okhla Bird Sanctuary officers on how a shrine came to be established within the Sanctuary’s eco-sensitive zone.
Haji Ali Durgah Trust says women's entry banned in sanctorum
Hearing a petition, the HC had earlier asked the trustees of the Dargah, which houses the tomb of the 15th century Sufi saint Haji Ali, to reconsider its rules which bar women's entry into the 'sanctum sanctorum'.
Make the best of seasonal deals and indulge in cultural fests
Around the globe, what’s attracting desi trotters is local strains of communities, their cultural fiesta, their native beliefs and the best of all their conservation of natural resources initiatives.
Pakistan SC asks Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government to hire architect to rebuild Hindu temple
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the provincial government to hire a renowned architect for rebuilding the Hindu temple in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, destroyed by fanatics in 1997.
NGO moves green tribunal against chopper services in Kedarnath
NGO Doaba Paryavaran Samiti has contended that helicopter services in this area for religious tourism has seriously disturbed the eco-system.
Bombay HC asks Haji Ali Durgah to rethink restriction on women's entry
The Bombay High Court today asked the trustees of iconic Haji Ali Durgah, here which houses the tomb of a 15th-century sufi saint.
Puri Shankaracharya lauds Uttarakhand government for reconstruction work
The Shankaracharya said he was taken by surprise by the pace at which things have been put back on track near Kedarnath.
No construction within 200 metres of lakes: LAWDA
The LADWA demolition squad, in coordination with Muslim Waqf Board, demolished 30 illegal kiosks and other constructions near the shrine.
No threat to structural stability of Kedarnath temple: ASI
A team of ASI, which has been given the responsibility to restore the temple, visited the shrine last week to make a preliminary assessment.
Cracks in Kedarnath temple, sanctum sanctorum safe: ASI
Huge cracks have developed in some places in the Kedarnath shrine, which faced the fury of last month's floods, although the sanctum sanctorum has escaped damage.
Religious leader demands separate pilgrimage ministry
A leading seer today asked the Centre to constitute a separate pilgrimage ministry to frame a code of conduct for people visiting shrines in high altitudes.
Rare N nigricans turtle species facing extinction
The soft-shell N nigricans turtles, a rare species found only in the tank of the Tripureswari Temple in Gomati district of Tripura, is facing extinction.
Fishes found dead in historic temple pond
Teams from the Assam pollution control board and the forensic laboratory visited the place and collected samples of the water and bodies of fishes for testing.
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