Idol of Guru Gorakhnath Desecrated in UP Village

Idol of Guru Gorakhnath desecrated in UP village

Muzaffarnagar (UP), Jul 9 (PTI) An idol of Guru Gorakhnath was allegedly desecrated by unidentified persons at a temple in Ghisukhera village here, triggering protests by villagers, police said on Wednesday.Circle Officer D Bajpai said police reached the spot soon after receiving information and launched an investigation into the matter.The incident came to light when locals visited the temple in the morning and found the idol damaged.According …

Karnataka: Ganesha Idol Desecrated in Shivamogga by Muslim Man, While Hindu Village Recreates Muharram in Yadgir

Nestled in Yadgir district of Karnataka, Talawargere is a village without a single Muslim resident. And yet, every year, its Hindu families observe Muharram, not out of formality, but with deep devotion. The origins trace back to 1925, when a deadly plague had gripped the region. As legend has it, a Sufi saint appeared in a villager’s dream, promising relief if he were honoured with a shrine. The plague subsided, and the promise became a traditi…