Ahmedabad: The congestion of vendors near the Nagardevi Bhadrakali temple in the heart of the city has been a major problem for devotees for some time. In addition, several non-vegetarian shops have started operating without permission within the 1,000 sq. m. vicinity of the temple premises, reportedly compromising the sanctity of the temple surroundings. There is now a demand to shut down these illegal shops and revoke the licenses of those operating legally, as their presence hurts the sentime...Read More

Kheda: The district administration today demolished illegal constructions belonging to Steven McEwan, the primary accused in the illegal religious conversion case that was busted in Nadiad last month. The administration carried out a bulldozer operation to remove the illegal structures allegedly constructed by McEwan near the Ram Talavdi on Mission Road in Nadiad. The case came to light in September, when it was revealed that the Restoration and Revival Foundation Trust, run by Steven McEwan...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a shocking incident at Laxmi Vardhak Jain Derasar in the Paldi area of the city, temple authorities have lodged a complaint alleging the theft of 117.336 kg of silver, valued at ₹1.64 crore, over a period from 27th July 2023 to 8th October 2025. According to the FIR filed by Rajesh Champaklal Shah, a long-time secretary of the temple, the temple priest, Mehul Harisingh Rathod, along with cleaning staff Kiran Wadhari and his wife Puri alias Hetal Wadhari, allegedly stole silver f...Read More

Prabhas Patan: The Shri Somnath Trust has strongly condemned a protest that took place at the office of its General Manager following the visit of Droupadi Murmu, describing the incident as “unfortunate” and “against the spirit of Indian culture.” The Trust’s statement comes after Sompura Brahmins held a protest, accusing the Trust of sidelining traditional temple priests during the President’s visit. On October 10, when the President visited the Somnath Temple, students of the temp...Read More

Nadiad: The local police have arrested another accused in the alleged illegal religious conversion case that surfaced last month. The accused was presented in court, which granted a five-day police remand until October 11, 2025. Preliminary reports indicate that the arrested person was involved in conducting conversion ceremonies. The case first came to light on September 9, 2025, when authorities revealed that the organizations Restoration and Revival Foundation Trust, operating near Ram Tal...Read More

Junagadh: The sanctity of the revered shrine of Guru Gaurakshanath atop Girnar Hill was restored on Monday morning after miscreants vandalized the temple, uprooted the idol of Gaurakshanath, and decapitated it, throwing it into the valley below on Sunday. Following the incident, Junagadh Collector Anil Ranavasiya, SP Subodh Odedra, and other officials, along with sadhus and saints, performed the pran pratishtha (ritual reinstallation) of the new idol. Present for the pran pratishtha were Mahant...Read More

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to embark on a two-day official visit to Gujarat on October 10 and 11. During her stay, she will participate in several significant events, including the convocation ceremony at Gujarat Vidyapith and a visit to the famous Dwarkadhish temple in Dwarka. Her itinerary also involves attending programs in Jamnagar and other regions. As per reports, the President will reach Somnath in Prabhas Patan on October 10, where she will perform pooja and darsha...Read More

Junagadh: The holy shrine of Guru Gaurakshanath, located near the 5,500 steps of the mountain, was vandalized late at night by unidentified miscreants. The incident has sparked anger among the Nath sect saints and devotees across the state. According to temple priest’s account, four unknown individuals allegedly locked him inside his room around 4 a.m. before entering the temple and damaging idols, breaking glass, and destroying sacred items. Due to early morning fog, the priest could not c...Read More

Gujarat: Nadiad police have busted an international religious conversion racket and arrested Steven McEwan, who was running a trust. He is accused of bringing people from tribal districts of Gujarat as well as from other states to carry out illegal religious conversions. Briefing the media, a senior police officer said, "An FIR was filed at Nadiad West Police Station on 9th September under the Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act. There were two accused in the case, both trustees of the organization...Read More