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India has completed sacred renovations of 4,044 historic temples in just over three years, breathing new life into cultural treasures. The massive restoration effort includes 352 temples over a thousand years old.
A Mumbai businessman donated over $120,000 to a charitable temple trust in southern India, while thousands celebrated Hanuman Jayanthi across multiple sacred sites. The contribution will support healthcare and welfare programs serving pilgrims and communities.
Over 1.24 million people tonsured their heads at India's Tirumala temple in just 27 days this May, shattering all previous records at the world's largest tonsuring center. The sacred tradition combines deep faith with practical impact, as the donated hair generates over $15 million annually for temple services.
A historic 17th-century hall near India's famous Meenakshi Temple is finally getting its long-awaited restoration finished this fall. The renovation will preserve centuries of architectural heritage for future generations.
India's highest court just stepped in to save a 50,000-year-old meteorite crater lake and nine ancient temples from an ecological crisis. The rare lake hosts microorganisms found nowhere else on Earth.
A historic hilltop temple in southern India is getting a major transformation to welcome spiritual seekers from around the world. Engineers and architects are teaming up to turn this sacred riverside site into an international destination while preserving its ancient character.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in southern India spans six miles of walls and 100 buildings, making it one of Hinduism's largest worship sites. The nearly 700-year-old complex captivates visitors with pyramid-shaped towers in eye-popping colors.
A high court has given one of India's most visited temples four months to decide on special access for patients with autoimmune and rare diseases. The petition highlights how "invisible suffering" often gets overlooked at crowded holy sites.
Denied entry to temples in India, 20 transgender women built their own sacred space in 2012. Today, it feeds 300 people daily, educates 70 students, and welcomes thousands of devotees who celebrate their leadership.
The Shri Saibaba temple in Shirdi, India operates one of Asia's largest kitchens, serving up to 40,000 free meals every single day. A team of 600 volunteers works in shifts to ensure no one goes hungry.
Bengaluru now hosts India's only interactive music museum, where visitors can touch, listen, and learn about 2,000 years of musical heritage. The Indian Music Experience brings history alive through autorickshaws playing Indie pop, temple bells echoing Vedic chants, and galleries honoring legendary artists.
Before the rest of India wakes, sunlight first touches Dong Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, where three countries meet. Northeast India holds the nation's earliest and most spectacular sunrises, and travelers have a narrow window to witness them before monsoon season arrives.
Social enterprises across India are transforming millions of tonnes of waste into steady paychecks for women and waste pickers. From temple flowers to cigarette butts, these innovators are proving trash can build livelihoods while saving the planet.
Following a devastating fireworks accident that killed 15 people, Kerala's temple communities are rallying behind a century-old wisdom to make festivals safer. A spiritual leader's call to eliminate dangerous fireworks and elephant parades is finding new life on social media.
A solar energy company rescued a stuck 142 MW project in India and finished it in nine months, turning a setback into a success story. The plant will now power thousands of homes while creating local jobs in rural Gujarat.
A historic temple trust in India has restored nearly 90% of its sacred forestland through decades of conservation work. The achievement protects wildlife habitat while honoring ancient traditions that view nature as divine.
Outside Jaipur, India created Hathi Gaon, a 30-hectare planned settlement where 76 elephants and their mahout families live with proper housing, healthcare, and space to thrive. A viral photo of a painted elephant sparked global attention, but the real story is how India is rethinking centuries-old human-elephant relationships.
India's Defense Minister invited Germany to co-create cutting-edge defense technology, marking a new chapter in collaboration between two of the world's largest democracies. The partnership aims to blend India's reform momentum with Germany's renowned manufacturing expertise.
The Better India launches a special Mother's Day series celebrating mothers who are building enterprises, protecting the environment, and driving change across India. These stories showcase motherhood as more than caregiving—it's entrepreneurship, activism, and community leadership in action.
India and Japan just launched a major partnership to revolutionize healthcare and medical devices, combining Japan's advanced technology with India's skilled workforce. The collaboration also extends to cutting-edge quantum science research.
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