Temples

‘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.

Nepal temple celebrates return of stolen Buddha statue

Devotees carrying a centuries-old Buddha statue stolen in the 1980s, back to its pagoda-style temple in Kathmandu on May 1.

Thailand ceremony at disputed border temple draws Cambodia rebuke

A Thai soldier stands guard during a military organised tour near Klong Paeng, in an area now controlled by the Thai forces following the border conflict with Cambodia in February.

Yishun Avenue 3 plot allocated for new Kerala-style Hindu temple; first new build since 2006

Construction of Sree Guruvayoorappan Ayyappan Temple (SGAT) is expected to begin in August or September 2026.

One day a year, pilgrims crowd remote Taiwan temple to dream of divine answers

Previously only a niche belief for Matsu residents, the temple has been attracting crowds after the government started promoting it to tourists.

Former abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple charged with bribery and embezzlement

Shi Yongxin, former abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, was charged for alleged embezzlement, misappropriation of funds and bribery.

Fuel shortages disrupt Thailand’s sacred Buddhist funeral rites

Rising concerns about fuel availability and prices have triggered long lines at gas stations.

S’pore’s Siddh Peeth Shree Lakshminarayan Temple marks historic consecration after 56 years

Costing nearly $3 million and funded entirely by community donations, the upgrade added 4,000 square feet of space to the historic site.

Malaysia cracks down on unauthorised temples: Could relocation be better than demolition?

Critics say enforcing laws alone on illegal temples risks fuelling religious tensions.

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