Temples

Israeli far-right minister Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

His visit drew condemnation from Jordan and Palestinian officials as it goes against a delicate, decades-old arrangement that Jews can visit but may not pray there.

India probe into stolen donations tests trust in temple finances

A probe into donations allegedly siphoned off at India’s grand Ram temple in 2026 has renewed scrutiny of how religious sites manage billions of cash and gold entrusted to them by devotees.

Doctor who damaged Japan temples, shrines by performing ‘anointings’ admits to own ‘delusion’

Traces of an oil-like liquid are seen at the Katori-Jingu Shrine in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture.

South Korean singles look for their dream match at Buddhist temple retreat

Participants walk through the grounds of Naksansa temple during a Buddhist temple matchmaking programme.

India’s Hindu nationalists confront fraud claims at controversial Ram temple

The grand temple had been constructed on the site of the 16th-century Babri mosque, brought down by Hindu mobs in 1992.

Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple to mark 200th anniversary with year-long celebration in 2027

The Sri Mariamman Temple is set to launch SMT 200 to commemorate two centuries of legacy that began in 1827.

Finding Joy

I lost one community, only to find another

The main tower of Thomson View, the writer's old home, with tarpaulin cladding reaching ever higher, like a shroud being pulled up.

India probes embezzlement allegations at landmark temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat during the Dhwajarohan Utsav at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.

‘Eternal flame’ still burns after fire destroys Buddhist hall in Japan that is over 1,200 years old

The "eternal flame" was salvaged and moved to a different site after the blaze.

Famous temple in Japan’s Mount Koya urges summer visitors to avoid revealing attire

Major Japanese tourism spots have been urging people to dress suitably.

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