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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 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.
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.
A weaver in India's Annamayya district found a wild civet cat accidentally trapped in his chicken cage and safely released it into the forest. Forest officials confirmed no harm came to the culturally significant animal, and growing sightings suggest local wildlife populations are recovering.
Scientists at Texas Children's Hospital discovered a promising way to treat Rett syndrome, a rare disorder that affects 1 in 10,000 girls and currently has no cure. The breakthrough could help 65% of patients by boosting levels of a partially working protein in their brains.
Scientists at Texas Children's Hospital discovered a promising way to treat Rett syndrome, a rare disorder affecting 1 in 10,000 girls. The breakthrough could help 65% of patients by boosting levels of a partially working protein in their brains.
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.