The Lepakshi Temple in Andhra Pradesh houses a hanging pillar that barely touches the ground, illustrating an architectural feat that continues to intrigue scientists and engineers.

5 Indian Temples that Defy Science

South Asia: Photos: Explore the rich history and cultural significance of famous Hindu temples in Pakistan, including the Shri Hinglaj Mata Temple in Balochistan and Shri Krishna Temple in Rawalpindi.

Famous Hindu temples in Pakistan

In the lead-up to Durga Puja, radical Islamist groups in Bangladesh have issued threats to puja committees and temples, demanding 5 lakh Bangladeshi taka in exchange for allowing the festival to proceed. The Hindu festival, set to be celebrated from October 9 to 13, is facing intimidation and extortion attempts, raising concerns about religious tensions in the country.

Bangladesh: Radical Group Wants Ban On Durga Puja Festivities

The Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to place signs in all Hindu temples, explicitly stating that non-Hindus are restricted beyond the 'Kodimaram' (flagpole) area.

India: Madras High Court directs placement of signs restricting non-Hindus in temple premises

As Taiwan gears up to choose a new president next week, candidates have now turned to an unexpected stop on their campaign trails. They are targetting the island's widespread religious community that would make up for a significant number of votes on January 13. In new Taipei city, frontrunner Lai Ching-Te placed his offerings at the lixing fude temple.

Taiwan: Candidates visit temples to target religious community ahead of polls

Is the Canadian government realising the need to temper the tone amid the row with India? One person has been arrested in Canada for temple vandalism. This is the first such arrest since the incident took place on August 12 by Khalistan supporters.

Gravitas: Canada suffering from Indian remorse? Canada police arrest one for vandalising temples

Hoysala empire temples in India's southern state of Karnataka have been inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites on Monday (September 18). This is the 42nd addition of India to the heritage list.

Hoysala empire temples in India's Karnataka listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site

One of the biggest and oldest temples in Canada, the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey, British Colombia, was targeted by Khalistani supporters on Saturday. CCTV camera showed two masked individuals putting up posters of slain terrorists on the gates and walls of the temple. This is the latest in a series of such acts of vandalism by secessionist forces against symbols of Indian culture, in Canada. Mohammed Saleh tells you more.

Gravitas: Khalistani supporters vandalise temple in Canada; fourth attack in a year

The state government of Andhra Pradesh in South India has sought to ensure that all 26 districts of the state house at least one major shrine of Hindu faith. The government said that the construction of shrines has been taken up in a big way in the state.

Indian state to build 3,000 temples to ‘protect and propagate Hindu faith’

Have a look into Balinese Hinduism here. Bali temples are dedicated to local spirits & Hindu deities. Ganesha statues are a common sight in Bali.

A look into Balinese Hinduism: Bali temples are dedicated to local spirits & Hindu deities

As India enters in the first phase of unlocking the lockdown, shopping malls, restaurants and temples are all set to reopen across the country starting today

India COVID-19: Shopping malls, restaurants, temples now open

India's most cherished neighbour — Afghanistan is embracing some inclusive changes. It's a country that has been marred by religious extremism for two decades. But now — Afghanistan plans to renovate Hindu Temples and Sikh Gurudwaras.

Afghanistan government to rebuild Temples and Gurudwaras

MoS for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that a survey will be conducted in order to re-open cinema theatres, temples and educational institutions which had been closed in Jammu and Kashmir.

Closed for years, temples, education institutions to be re-opened in Jammu and Kashmir: MoS Reddy

Sources say Rahul, as Congress President, will run a 'centralised' office, like Modi does. Instructions have also been given to the people working for Rahul to not talk to the media

Rahul Gandhi seems to be copying from Modi's playbook. Here's how

Fasting Muslims waiting for pre-dawn meal were the first to notice Grenfell fire; went out to save neighbours' lives

London tower fire: Muslims fasting for Ramzaan helped save lives

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