Latest Sanatan Dharma News & Updates

Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has quashed a criminal case registered by the Trichy City Crime Branch police against Amit Malviya, a national office-bearer of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in connection with a social media post related to remarks made by Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sanatan Dharma.The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Advocate Dinakaran, who is the district organiser of the DMK Advocates’ Wing.The complaint was lodged at a police station in…

Bhopal, Jan 18 (IANS) The long-standing dispute over the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, has intensified as Basant Panchami coincides with Friday on January 23, 2026. In a fresh development, the Hindu Front for Justice has approached the Supreme Court with an urgent application seeking “exclusive” access for Hindus to perform “Goddess Saraswati Puja” throughout the day on January 23.The site, a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), is c…

Patna, Jan 18 (IANS) On January 16, Acharya Prashant’s first Patna dialogue at the historic Bapu Auditorium near Gandhi Maidan proved unforgettable. The programme ran far beyond its scheduled time and concluded nearly four hours later. Despite the biting cold, close to five thousand listeners remained seated until late at night. After the session, a kilometre-long queue formed for book signings and continued past midnight. Thousands of attendees received signed copies of Truth Without Apology …

Varanasi, Jan 17 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday blasted Congress for “spreading false propaganda” over temple demolitions in Varanasi. He said that such false claims must be exposed before the public.Addressing the media after offering prayers at Baba Kashi Vishwanath Dham, the Chief Minister said that similar conspiracies were hatched even during the construction of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.He alleged that remnants of broken idols from idol-making works…

Mumbai Jan 15 (IANS) Reacting to the viral concert video of singer Honey Singh, in which he is seen making an inappropriate remark about Delhi’s cold and misguiding the youth, MLA Balamukundacharya has taken offence and asked Honey Singh to accept his mistake and issue an apology over the remark, warning that he could otherwise face ‘losses in the future’.Talking to IANS, the MLA said, “Look, first of all, I want to say that among all singers and artists, this is the first time that a mi…

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) A political storm erupted on Tuesday after Telangana Congress MLC Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud accused the BJP of invoking Lord Ram for electoral gains, with senior BJP leaders launching a sharp counter-attack and accusing the Congress of repeatedly insulting Hindu beliefs and Sanatan Dharma for political gains.Reacting to the controversy, Union Minister Giriraj Singh strongly criticised the leader’s statement, saying it reflected a lack of understanding of India’s cultur…

Noida, Jan 11 (IANS) Swami Swaprakash, Trustee of the Vedic Dharma Sansthan, who is also associated with the Art of Living Foundation, has said that the Somnath temple was established in the Satyug by Chandra Dev (Moon God). In an exclusive interaction with IANS, Swami Swaprakash spoke at length on the history of Somnath and a range of issues of national and international significance.Here are some excerpts.IANS: What is the history of Somnath?Swami Swaprakash: Somnath was established in the Sat…

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Swami Swaprakash, Trustee of the Vaidic Dharma Sansthan and associated with The Art of Living Foundation, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in protecting Sanatan Dharma and restoring the pride of India’s religious places. Speaking to IANS, he said, “India is fortunate to have a Prime Minister who protects Sanatan Dharma and restores the pride of our religious places, even domestically, our demography is being updated. It was high time to have a PM like…

Gandhinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) The ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, a three-day celebration highlighting India’s cultural guardians and the enduring significance of its spiritual centres, is underway in Gujarat’s Somnath. Gujarat Minister Jitu Vaghani said the festival reflects the deep and unbroken bond millions of Indians share with the revered Somnath temple.Vaghani noted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the country has been able to reconnect the younger generation with India’s spiri…

Vadodara, Jan 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the Somnath temple as a timeless symbol of India’s civilisational resilience and unbreakable spirit while commemorating the first attack on the shrine around 1,000 years ago.The Prime Minister’s remembrance of the Somnath temple’s legacy drew reactions from members of the saint community, who reflected on the significance of the shrine and lauded the unwavering faith and resilience of Sanatan Dharma followers.Dr Jyotir Nath…