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Next time you visit the Siddhivinayak temple at Prabhadevi in the evening, just ask the gateman where the maalak (owner) is. He will point to a tall but weak and poor man. read more »
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Continuing with the celebrations of its largest ever city launch in Mumbai, Idea Cellular announced that its customers nationwide would be able to pay their respects to Lord Ganesha at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple through video streaming feeds on their handsets. read more »
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A Cappella Performers from Yale University, with over 100 years experience all over the world, perfoming for the likes of Presidents Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Mother Theresa and The Dalai Lama.

Founded in 1909, the “Whiffs‿ began as a senior quintet that met for concerts at Mory’s Temple Bar, the renowned bar that dates back to 1849. Cole Porter, Yale Class of 1913, highlights the list of notewo read more »
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Pandit Birju Maharaj, India’s best-kown Kathak exponent, is a very disappointed man these days. His dream of celebrating his devotion to Sai Baba with a dance performance inside the Shirdi shrine was crushed by temple authorities recently.rnrnThey said dance performances had never been held inside the temple and, hence, they had to turn down Pandit Birju Maharaj’s written request. read more »
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Arnala is built on a small island of the Arnala port. Since the fort is built on an island and surrounded on all sides by water it is also known as "Jaldurg" or "Janjire Arnala" Portuguese called the island "Ilha das vocas". A mosque and a temple peacefully co-exists inside, without any qualms. The watch tower at the tip of the island, is a source of mysterious stories. Before the Portugue read more »
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President Pratibha Patil on Tuesday inaugurated Asia’s first ‘Prasadalaya’ at Saibaba temple in Shirdi. After the inauguration, Patil said Saibaba’s message of faith and patience was greatly needed in today’s society. Around 5,500 devotees can have lunch at the same time at a cost of Rs 5 each in the two-storeyed building, built by Shri Saibaba Sansthan at a cost of Rs 24 crore. read more »
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Children are tossed from a height of 20 feet in the premises of a temple in Maharashtra, in the belief that it would enhance the kids' physical health and stamina. read more »
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Youth Hostels Association of India Malad Unit has organized "TREK SAHYADRI 2007"rnrnin Lonavla-Khandala region near Mumbai, for the 8th consecutive year. The trek will commence on 16th & 17th Nov.2007 (2 batches) and conclude on 21st & 22nd Nov. 2007 respectively.rn rnDuring this trek participants will enjoy flora n' fauna, historical places like forts, caves, temples, lakes etc. So th read more »
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Bombay High Court judge suggests relocating temple to avoid terror threat, devotees dig in their heels.



The Bombay High Court’s suggestion to relocate the famed Siddhivinayak Temple at Prabhadevi to some safer location to prevent potential terror attack read more »
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On Monday evening, a group of 10 boys kicked and punched retired brigadier SC Sharma, 59, a Kharghar resident, who was returning home from a local Shiv temple with his wife, Geeta. His only crime was to ask the boys why they were sp read more »
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Built around 1785, the history of this temple is supposedly connected with the building of the Hornby Vellard. Apparently after portions of the sea-wall of the Vellard collaps read more »
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After the recent ban of offerings at Siddhivinayak temple, other temple trusts or devasthan committees in the city are set to follow suit. The committees are also considering putting restrictions on offerings. The trustee board of the famous Saibaba temple in Shirdi in Ahmednagar district plans to implement a similar proposal of imposing restrictions on carrying coconuts and garlands into the tem read more »
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