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- 1Teen Arrested in Illinois Over Hindu Temple Attack Plot▼US Hindu Temple Terror Attack Plot: Teen arrested in Illinois over planned shooting targeting Indian devotees
A teenager has been arrested in Illinois, United States, over an alleged plan to carry out a shooting at a Hindu temple targeting Indian devotees. The arrest has raised concerns about security at places of worship and the potential targeting of Hindu communities in the US.
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More than one lakh devotees thronged the Kanaka Durga temple on Vijayawada's Indrakeeladri hill on the opening day of the Dasara festival, according to the Times of India. The huge turnout marks the start of the nine-day celebrations, with large crowds expected to continue through the festivities.
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Twelve devotees were killed after a lorry ran into a crowd near a temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The accident has caused shock and grief, with Tamil-language news coverage spreading details of the tragedy as reports emerge about the victims and the circumstances of the crash.
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Navratri celebrations in India have reached their fourth day, with devotees honouring Maa Kushmanda and observing the day's traditional colour. Festivities across the country continue with fasting, temple visits, and cultural garba and dandiya events. Media outlets have been running daily features on the festival's nine colours, and social media is filled with outfit and celebration posts tied to each day.
- 5Indian temples turn to robot elephants in place of live ones●In India's Hindu temples, robots replace live elephants
Hindu temples in India are increasingly using robotic elephants instead of live animals in religious ceremonies and processions. The mechanical elephants can carry out ritual duties such as carrying deities and blessing devotees, while sparing real elephants from captivity and stress. Supporters see the shift as a humane compromise between tradition and animal welfare.
- 6Devotees invoke Goddess Rajarajeshwari in Udupi prayer●Oct 15, 2026: Lordess of kings, protect us. 🦁👑🦁 ಪಾಹಿ ಮಾಂ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಜರಾಜೇಶ್ವರೀ paahi maam shree raajaraajaeshwaree # Udupi #
A devotee in Udupi, Karnataka, shared a Sanskrit prayer invoking Rajarajeshwari, the 'Lordess of kings', asking for protection. The post, written in Kannada and Sanskrit with references to Lord Krishna and Hindu tradition, reflects everyday devotional expression tied to the temple town's religious calendar.