In its revised guidelines, CPCB states that as far as possible, immersion of Vinayaka idols in rivers, ponds and lakes shall be encouraged only at designated artificial confined tanks. | Photo Credit: E. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a committee, headed by Additional Chief Secretary, Departments of … Read more
Seer of Dharmapuram mutt Sri La Sri Masilamani Desiga Gananasambanda Paramacharya Swamigal examining the unearthed icons at Sattainathar Swamy temple in Sirkazhi on Sunday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement An array of panchaloha idols and copper plates believed to be from the 13th century were unearthed at Sattainathar Swamy temple in Sirkazhi in Mayiladuthurai district … Read more
The bronze idol of Nataraja. | Photo Credit: PTI The Idol Wing CID (IWCID) of the Tamil Nadu police has traced three antique idols abroad — a Nataraja idol with Christie’s in France, Alinganamurthy with Sotheby’s in New York and a granite Buddha in Manhattan, USA. These were reportedly stolen from the temples in Tirunelveli, … Read more
The Union health ministry on Tuesday issued the standard operating procedure (SOP) to contain the spread of Covid-19 during the celebration of upcoming festivities. Releasing the ‘Standard Operating Procedures’, the ministry said that the period from October to December witnesses large gatherings for religious worship, fairs, cultural functions, processions, etc, and it is important that … Read more