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Non-Brahmin priests, appointed under landmark Tamil Nadu reform, say they were banned from temple sanctum

February 19, 2025 8:33 am

They said they have never been allowed to enter the inner sanctum of the temple’s main deity, Lord Murugan, despite serving for over three years

While Ravi has been known for his brushes with the law, this is the first time he is being sentenced to jail for criminal offences, according to the channel report.

Singapore's Indian-origin human rights lawyer jailed for string of crimes

August 02, 2024 8:15 pm

He made a scene at Sri Mariamman Temple on July 9, 2023, pushing his way to the front of queueing devotees, tipping over a plate of offerings and smearing holy ash on himself.

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Persons of all castes to be appointed as temple priests in TN soon: Minister

August 13, 2021 8:07 am

Candidates who are well versed in Agama Shastras and in reciting slokas, as well, and duly certified by the government will be appointed as archakas.

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Chennai's transgender priestess 'Ravi Amma' gets devotees flocking to the temple

September 14, 2019 4:07 pm

Ravi Amma has been the head priestess of a temple in Chennai's Old Washermenpet locality for the last 13 years.

Temple priest held for molesting minor girl, say police

July 13, 2015 4:26 am

The girl was sent for a medical examination and the priest was arrested on charges of molestation.

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Communal tension in Gujarat after priest kills one of the mob that attacked temple

May 09, 2015 8:00 pm

The priest allegedly fired at victim in self-defence when the temple was attacked by a mob on Saturday.

Priest gets 10-yr RI for raping minor

March 20, 2013 2:32 am

Temple priest Sanjay Kumar,who was accused of rape and other crimes,was sentenced to 10-year rigorous imprisonment on Tuesday.

Priest booked for attempt to murder

October 30, 2009 10:32 pm

A day after a temple priest was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman after she spurned his advances,the Gamdevi police booked him for attempt to murder.

In the richest Lords temple,the gold almighty

August 25, 2009 11:49 pm

The arrest of a temple priest in Tirupati who mortgaged the deitys jewellery has put the spotlight back on the missing jewellery in temples managed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams....

‘Violence in Nepal is heart-rending’: PM Modi expresses concern as KP Sharma Oli resigns

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed worry about the turmoil in Nepal and stressed the need for peace and stability. The Nepal Army and security officials called for dialogue to restore order amidst growing protests and the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. The Indian government issued a safety advisory for Indian citizens, advising against travel until the situation improves.

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