The Durga Temple in Aihole, Karnataka, is a remarkable Hindu temple dating back to the early 8th century. This ancient ...

Mangaluru: Devotees gathered at the Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple on April 20 to take part in 'Thootedhara', also known as Agni Keli — a unique and centuries-old ritual where fire becomes a ...

Mythology has it that Rambha, the demon son of Rishi Kashyapa and a danava, married a mahishi or buffalo. They had a son, ...

Mangaluru: The upper pagoda-like portion of the Brahmaratha at Bappanadu Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple collapsed during the annual Rathotsava festival shortly after midnight on Friday. The temple ...

On April 20, 2025, devotees gathered in Karnataka, India, for the Agni Keli fire-throwing ritual. Held at the Kateel Sri ...

The ritual, performed on the final day of the week-long festival, holds profound symbolic meaning in the region. It's believed to be a sacred act of devotion and purification, one that both seeks the ...

As part of the annual fair (jatre) at the Kateel Durga Parameshwari temple, the traditional Thootedara ritual was held in ...

Temples of India, in general, are a stunning mix of devotion, history, and architectural brilliance. Some of these sacred sites dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga, spread across the country ...