The “prana pratishtha” rituals have been done in thousands of temples in India and globally. But the Ayodhya one has arguably drawn the most attention politically and has also been the most ...

Richard M. Eaton, professor of history at the University of Arizona and author of ‘ “India in the Persianate Age: 1000-1765,” argues that ruling dynasties targeted temples even in the pre ...

India, a land of vibrant spirituality, houses numerous revered Ram temples. From Ayodhya to Rameswaram, these temples, each with its unique history and architectural grandeur, stand as testaments ...

The consecration rituals of the icon of Lord Rama were performed in a newly built mega-temple in the town of Ayodhya, India, on Jan. 22, 2024. The prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, during a ...

F or centuries, Hindu pilgrims and devotees have offered prayers at thousands of temples in Ayodhya, a city in northern India believed to be the ancient birthplace of Lord Ram, one of Hinduism’s ...

Buddhist Temples In India: India is the birthplace of Buddhism. This is the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha, as well as Lord Buddha attained enlightenment and preached here.

AYODHYA, India — With priests chanting and blowing conch shells, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the consecration of a controversial Hindu temple in this north Indian town on Monday.

It is one of the earliest Buddhist temples built entirely in brick, still standing in India, from the late Gupta period. Stone temple no 2, Nalanda The stone temple no.2 is a part of the ...