Bali Task Force Created to Ensure Tourists Behave Well While Visiting

BALI, INDONESIA, May 24, 2023 (The Bali Sun): In recent months the provincial government of Bali deployed a tourism task force to crack down on foreigners breaking their visa conditions. This week the Head of Bali’s Tourism Office has announced another task force deployment whose job is to supervise tourists in adhering to local laws and cultural principles. Known as…

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Ex-Chief Priest of Sri Mariamman Temple Jailed for Repeatedly Pawning Temple Jewelry for Over US$1.5 Million

SINGAPORE, May 30, 2023 (Channel News Asia): Over almost five years, the chief priest of Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple misused ceremonial jewelry by pawning it repeatedly – to the tune of over US$1.5 million. Kandasamy Senapathi, 39, was caught only when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, throwing the regular audit timing off and revealing the missing jewelry. Kandasamy was…

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Meet Sculptor Naresh Kumawat, Who Crafted a 75-Foot Long Samudra Manthan Mural Inside India’s New Parliament Building

INDIA, May 30, 2023 (Indian Express): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated India’s new Parliament building, as part of the revamped Central Vista project. The state-of-the-art building, designed by famed Indian architect Bimal Patel, reflects the culture, pride and spirit of the country. The same was further embodied by a colossal Samudra Manthan mural created by sculptor Naresh Kumawat.…

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Hawa Mahal: How India’s Stunning Palace of Winds Was Ahead of Its Time

JAIPUR, INDIA, May 26, 2023 (CNN): In 2015, India launched an ambitious plan dubbed the National Smart Cities Mission, aimed at making 100 urban centers more livable and sustainable through innovative and inclusive solutions. Among the 100 cities selected was Jaipur, the northwestern desert capital of Rajasthan. But while the Smart City project concept was aimed at modernizing India, historians…

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Unearthing History: Ancient Temple of Bhagwan Nageshwara in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

INDIA, May 26, 2023 (Transcontinental Times):: In a remarkable archaeological discovery, the ancient temple of Bhagwan Nageshwara was unearthed in June 2020 in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, shedding light on a long-lost piece of history and captivating the local community. Located in the heart of Nellore, the temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a testament to the region’s rich cultural and…

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Procession Around the Wuppertal Hindu Temple

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY, May 19, 2023 (Wuppertaler-Rundschau, translated from German): The annual temple festival took place in the Wuppertal Hindu temple at Hünefeldstrasse 63b. The highlight was the public procession on Saturday (May 20, 2023) from 11 a.m. Since May 12, the temple festival has extended over a total of ten days, with the ninth day being particularly noteworthy. During the…

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