Varanasi
Sacred Rush
Lhendup G Bhutia
Lhendup G Bhutia takes the pilgrims’ route to witness the post-pandemic boom in religious tourism
Hindu plea on Gyanvapi maintainable, says Varanasi Court
Litigants sought access to the Shringar Gauri shrine, Anjuman Committee opposed the plea
An Opportunity in the Gyanvapi Dispute
The righting of historical wrongs prevents the past from compromising the future
‘We are not talking of 3,000 shrines, we can end it with these three’
The Kashi and Mathura temple-mosque disputes should not be allowed to linger and the cases can be resolved by consensus, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) Working President Alok Kumar tells Rajeev Deshpande
Bharat Lal: The Favourite
Some say the appointment as Lokpal secretary is a stepping stone for Lal to eventually become principal secretary to the prime minister
The Appeal of Varanasi
For the first time, pilgrims will be able to see the simple grandeur of the Kashi Vishwanath temple and its gold-topped dome
Kashi Vishwanath Temple: The Grand Makeover
One no longer has to crane one’s neck to see the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It now has ample breathing space and can be viewed from afar. The ₹ 900 crore Kashi Vishwanath Dham project is being executed against great odds
The Re-Hinduisation of India
The Kashi Vishwanath Dham project is the biggest attempt at India’s civilisational restoration since the rebuilding of the Somnath temple. It seeks to reconnect ordinary Hindus with their spiritual roots
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