Indian devotees splurge on jets, gold idols as Hindu temple opens
Wealthy devotees prepare for the invite-only opening ceremony of one of Hinduism's holiest temples.
Sat Jan 20 2024
Kamala Harris's ancestral village in India gets festive as Biden leads count
The lush, green village in the south India has also been decked out in posters of Harris, with prayers offered at the local Hindu temple.
Thu Nov 05 2020
UK hands over to India statues stolen from Hindu temple in 1978
Britain has returned three antique bronze sculptures to Indian authorities more than 40 years after they were stolen from a Hindu temple in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Thu Sep 17 2020
No permit for rally at the Hindu temple in Butterworth this Sunday - police
North Seberang Prai district police chief ACP Azmi Adam said gathering without a permit was illegal and those involved could be penalised as it violated the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.
Thu May 18 2017
Police report lodged over plan to protest against Perlis Mufti and Dr Zakir Naik
Three NGOs have urged the police to take action against Hindraf who is allegedly trying to incite the Indians to hold a mass protest at a Hindu temple in Butterworth on May 21.
Tue May 16 2017
Idols at temple damaged in alleged theft
Penang CID chief Datuk Razaruddin Husain@ Abdul Rashid said a report on the incident in Penanti was received at 9pm.
Fri Jun 03 2016
Perak government gives RM30,000 to repair damaged idols at temple
The Perak government is to provide RM30,000 to a Hindu temple here to restore idols damaged in an incident yesterday.
Mon Apr 25 2016
IGP urges Hindus to remain calm over Ipoh temple incident
IGP Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar has urged the Hindu community in Ipoh to remain calm over the incident of a man who ran amok and damaged several deities in a Hindu temple.
Mon Apr 25 2016
Sultan Ibrahim joins Hindus at Thaipusam festival in Renggam
For Hindu devotees in Kluang, this year's celebration saw history in the making with a touch of regal splendour when the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar attended the event today.
Sun Jan 24 2016
In a constant gold rush, India turns to its temples
Wealthy Hindu temples such as Shree Siddhivinayak Temple are repositories for much of the $1 trillion worth of privately held gold in India about 22,000 tons, World Gold Council estimated.
Thu Apr 23 2015
Dr Mahathir asks JAIS to go back to Al-Quran for guidance
Dr Mahathir Mohamad urged JAIS to go back to the Al-Quran to seek a proper solution in the case of the department's intrusion into a Hindu temple to stop a wedding.
Wed Jun 04 2014
News Analysis: Temples and demolition
A law must be passed to ensure all Hindu temples are registered with Malaysia Hindu Sangam and adhere to strict guidelines.
Thu Nov 14 2013
RM10 mln Hindu temple to become new tourism icon for Klang
The Klang Sri Sundararaja Perumal Temple president S. Anandakrishnan said the temple has the potential to be developed as an icon for tourism of international standard.
Sun Oct 27 2013
Outrage in India as temple stampede toll hits 115
Outrage mounted in India Monday after at least 115 devotees were crushed to death or drowned near a Hindu temple.
Mon Oct 14 2013
Police deny Hindu temple being demolished
Police have denied a report that a 101-year-old Hindu temple in Jalan P. Ramlee here is being demolished.
Sun Sep 01 2013