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Sabarimala review plea: SC to take a call on Tuesday
The Supreme Court will on Tuesday decide on hearing of a batch of petitions seeking recall of a Constitution Bench verdict permitting women in the age group of 10 to 50 years entry into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.
SC to decide tomorrow date for hearing review petitions on Sabarimala verdict
The Supreme Court Monday said that it would decide tomorrow as to when the petitions, seeking review of its Sabarimala verdict allowing entry of women of all age groups into the temple, will be listed for hearing. A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice S K Kaul considered the submissions of lawyer Mathews J Nedumpara that his petition seeking review of the constitutional bench judgment be listed for urgent hearing. "We know that there are 19 review petitions pending. By tomorrow we will decide," the bench said. Nedumpara was mentioning the petition filed by National Ayyappa Devotees Association. A five-judge constitution bench by a ratio of 4:1 had held that women of all age groups should be allowed entry inside Kerala's Sabarimala Temple. The court had on October 9 declined an urgent hearing on Nedumpara's plea which had contended that the five-judge Constitution bench verdict lifting the ban was "absolutely untenable and irrational". The bench had said that the ...
Curfew declared in Nigerian city after deadly sectarian violence
Nigerian authorities declared a 24-hour curfew Sunday in Kaduna after clashes between young Christians and Muslims left at least 55 people dead. Governor Nasir El-Rufai posted a statement on Facebook from his spokesman stating: "The state government has declared a curfew in Kaduna metropolis and its environs to manage the situation." "The governor appealed to all residents to do their best to uphold peace," the statement added. Kaduna was plunged into communal violence this week after fighting broke out between Hausa Muslim and Adara Christian youths in the town of Kasuwan Magani's market following a dispute among wheelbarrow porters. Two people were said to have been killed in the initial market fracas on Thursday. The violence then dramatically escalated when Adara youths later attacked Hausa residents, burning homes, and killing dozens. "Most of the killings were done in the second attack which took the Hausa community off guard," Muhammadu Bala, a Kasuwar Magani resident who lost .
Netaji's contribution to freedom struggle beyond narrow politics: Krishna Bose
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's contribution to the freedom struggle was beyond "narrow politics", Krishna Bose, wife of the great leader's nephew Sisir Bose, said on Sunday. She was reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks that the contribution of great leaders like Netaji to the country's freedom struggle was "deliberately" forgotten to glorify "one family". The prime minister said this on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the proclamation of the Azad Hind government by Netaji. Netaji's contributions would never be forgotten while those of others would be remembered as well, said Bose, a former Trinamool Congress MP. "One cannot judge the contribution of personalities like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose through the prism of narrow politics," Bose told reporters here. Without naming Modi, Krishna Bose said "I am not going into details of who made such utterances." "The only thing I will say is that such a comment should not have been made, especially on this ...
Shirdi Saibaba Temple receives donations worth Rs 5.97 cr
The Saibaba Temple in Maharashtra's Shirdi has received donations worth Rs 5.97 crore in three days during the centenary edition of the Saibaba Samadhi festival.Last year, the Samadhi festival had seen devotees donating as much as Rs 4.71 crore.Saibaba is believed to have taken samadhi in Shirdi in the year 1918. Every year, a festival is observed for three days on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashmi, with lakhs of pilgrims from India and abroad gathering in the city for the festival.Prime Minister Narendra Modi also arrived on Friday for the last day of the festival. The Prime Minister had paid his respects at the Samadhi Temple before taking part in the rituals at the sanctum sanctorum of the Saibaba Samadhi Temple Complex.
Abolish practice of burning of Ravana's effigy: Shankaracharya to President
Shankaracharya Adhokshjanand Dev Tirth Maharaj has requested President Ram Nath Kovind to abolish the "orthodox practice" of burning of demon king Ravana's effigy as part of the Dussehra festival. Talking to reporters here on Sunday, the Hindu religious leader requested the president to issue orders to "abolish the custom...as it is not only against the basic Hindu culture but it also opens the gate for Joda Phatak-type tragedy". He was referring to the tragedy near Amritsar in Punjab, in which 59 people were mowed down by a train after a crowd of Dussehra revellers had spilled onto railway tracks while watching burning of Ravana effigy. He said that according to Hindu mythology, last rites of a deceased are performed only once, and Ravana's last rites were performed by Vibhishana in the presence Lord Ram. He said burning of effigies in large-scale also cases pollution.
4 women seeking to enter Sabarimala temple sent back by protesters
Four women hailing from Andhra Pradesh were on their way to the Samarimala temple to pray to the presiding deity Lord Ayyappa, when angry protesters blocked their path on Sunday and turned them away.
Nitish pays tribute to Bihar's first CM
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and a host of other leaders Sunday paid floral tributes to the state's first chief minister Sri Krishna Singh on his birth anniversary here. The official function was organised near the statue of Sri Krishna Singh in the main secretariat premises here. Kumar and a host of other leaders and dignitaries paid tributes by garlanding the former CM's statue, an official release said. Prominent among those who paid tributes included Bihar Assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Road Construction Minister Nand Kishore Yadav, legislators Shyam Rajak, Arun Kumar Sinha, MLC Sanjay Singh and a host of other social and political workers. Artists of Information and Public Relations Department performed arti, bhajans and patriotic songs on the occasion.
BJP to stage protest across Kerala against Sabrimala temple verdict
Ayushmann KumarSabarimala (Kerala) [India], Oct 21 (ANI): In a fresh turn of events, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced that it will launch a one-month long campaign across Kerala against the Supreme Court verdict that allowed women of all age groups to enter the Sabarimala Temple.Speaking to ANI, K. Surendran, Kerala BJP General Secretary said, "There will be a month-long Sabarimala Aiyyappa Samrakshnaye Abhiyaan (Save Sabarimala Campaign) across Kerala. We will be going to every single booth, will visit every house and tell people about the importance of the sanctity of Sabarimala Temple."When questioned if they were not afraid of the consequences, Surendran said, "Maybe, but belief is everything for the Ayyappaa devotees. No court should interfere in the matter of faith."He claimed that the BJP's state unit has got the support of the top leadership in the Sabarimala matter."We have their (top brass) support and we will be seeking their guidance on this matter, ...
Chennai: Angry protestors take to streets against entry of women
Members of Hindu Makkal Katchi on Sunday protested in front of the Chennai's Anna Ayyappa temple against the entry of women inside Sabarimala temple in Kerala.Blindfolded and holding placards, protestors raised slogans against women of the prohibited age group, who tried to visit the Lord Ayyappa temple.One of the protestors said, "They are not clean. They spoiled the sanctity of celibacy of Lord Ayyappa. They are not devotees and have come to the temple only for publicity."Earlier in the day, two more women, who were on their way to Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple, were brought to the police control room in Kerala's Pamba after they were stopped by the devotees from visiting the holy shrine.They were stopped by the agitators when they were attempting to climb the hill at Pamba.Despite the Supreme Court verdict allowing females of all age groups to visit the Sabarimala temple, devotees have been protesting against their entry to the place of worship.It has been five days since the doors of .
Saibaba temple gets Rs 5.9 cr donation on samadhi centenary
The Saibaba temple here in Maharashtra has received donations worth Rs 5.97 crore during the conclusion of the Saibaba samadhi centenary festival. Devotees from the country and abroad donated Rs 2.52 crore in donation boxes kept in the temple premises during the three-day concluding festival from October 17 to 19, Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rubal Agrawal told reporters here Saturday. Besides, the donation counters in the temple, located at Shirdi town in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district, received Rs 1.46 crore cash, she said. The temple also received Rs 1.41 crore through online donations, debit cards, cheques and demand drafts, she said. In addition to this, devotees also donated gold and silver items worth Rs 28.24 lakh and foreign currencies worth Rs 24.55 lakh, Agrawal said. Apart from these donations, the temple trust earned Rs 78 lakh through paid darshan and online passes and Rs 28.51 lakh through distribution of 'laddoos' ...
Fifty-five dead in clashes in northern Nigeria: presidency
Fifty-five people were killed this week in clashes between young Christians and Muslims in northern Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. "President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the latest communal violence in Kasuwan Magani in Kaduna State which claimed 55 lives," the presidency said on Saturday in a statement, adding that the violence followed a dispute in a market on Thursday.
Activists perform 'aarti' of Ravana on Dussehra
While Ravana's effigies were burned at several places on Dussehra, an 'aarti' of the mythological character was performed at a Shiva temple in Mathura. Activists of Lankesh Bhakta Mandal performed the 'aarti' Friday at the temple in Laxmi Nagar area amid clanging of bells and sound of conch shells. "The crusade against burning of effigies of Ravana would continue till the orthodox custom of Ramleela is stopped," an activist said. He said the practice of burning effigy affects the environment. Saraswat, another activist, said those who burn effigy of Ravana should also understand that the mythological character is believed to have unmatched knowledge of the Vedas and the Puranas. He said Lankesh Bhakta Mandal activists took a pledge to continue their struggle against the practice of burning of Ravana's effigy.
Dalit woman activist won't be taken to Sabarimala temple on Saturday: Police
Manju, a 38-year-old Dalit activist, won't be taken to the Sabarimala temple on Saturday, police said, adding that they were also checking her antecedents.
Madras HC refuses to stay Srirangam mutt pontiff's appointment
The Madras High Court Saturday refused to stay the appointment of a new pontiff to the Srirangam mutt saying secular courts should refrain from interfering in religious practices. A division bench comprising justices V Parthiban and Krishnan Ramasamy made the observation over the appointment of Yamunachariyar as the 12th pontiff of Srirangam Srimath Andavan Ashramam. Claiming the appointment was made in violation of the will executed by late 11th pontiff Srimath Srimushnam Andavan and the general customs of the mutt, S Venkata Varadhan, a follower of the mutt wanted the court to stay the 'ashrama sweekaram and pattabhisheka utsavam' of Yamunachariyar scheduled Saturday and Sunday at Srirangam Periya Ashramam. Wondering how such relief could be sought through a public interest litigation (PIL), the special bench, constituted to hear the plea, said there were lakhs of devotees waiting for the ceremony, so it cannot be stalled at the instance of one follower. The bench further said the ..
Rajini welcomes SC verdict on Sabarimala, but says respect tradition
Tamil cinema superstar Rajinikanth on Saturday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict on Sabarimala, but cautioned against interfering with the traditions of temples.
Hindu organisations condemn Kerala Police action on Sabarimala devotees
Two Hindu organisations on Saturday joined the Vishwa Hindu Parishad in condemning the alleged action of the Kerala Police on devotees of Sabarimala temple and alleged that the real face of the CPI-M has been exposed.
Woman, 52, allowed inside Sabarimala temple after initial protests
A woman from Tamil Nadu was allowed inside the Sabarimala temple on Saturday after facing initial protests, as traditionalists presumed her to be below 50 years of age.
Sabarimala: 52-yr-old woman allowed to pray after verification
Sabarimala (Kerala) [India], Oct 20 (ANI): A woman faced resistance from devotees on her entry to Sabarimala Temple on Saturday as she 'looked younger' than permitted age for entry into the sanctum sanctorum of Shannidhanam.Latha, who came to Sabarimala Temple along with her family from Trichy, had to show her identity card to the protesting devotees as they surrounded her outside the entrance of the temple to verify her age."There was a confusion on her age, as she looked younger than the permitted age in suit. We checked her identity card and found she was 52 years of age and hence we allowed her to go for Darshan of Ayyappaa," said Ratish Kumar, one of the protesting devotees, who later escorted Latha and her family to the sanctum sanctorum."I came from Trichy and this is my second visit to this temple," said Latha.The temple witnessed a huge gathering of devotees chanting slogans of Ayyappaa protesting against the entry of two young women, Rehana Fathima and S Kavitha ...
Tantri, TDB disagree over emergency shutdown of Sabarimala shrine
Travancore Devasom Board (TDB) member K.P.Shankara Das on Saturday disagreed with the Sabarimala Tantri family's threat to close the temple doors if any woman within the barred age group arrive for darshan.