The entry of Dalits to a Shiva temple in the face of opposition by upper castes in West Bengal has, as expected, generated ...

Firstly, away from the public glare, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been suddenly flooded with complaints from SC groups against countless temple managements across the length and ...

The temples of Bengal incorporate a wide range of forms and techniques expressed in brick and terracotta. Iconography in Bengal temples focuses on themes fro the Ramayana and Krishlila. Some later ...

Dalit families in a West Bengal village have been allowed to worship at the Gidheshwar Shiv Temple for the first time in nearly 300 years, breaking a significant caste barrier. Despite initial ...

“Every temple has its own customs. I don’t understand how interfering in traditions is justified.” During initial hearings, Justice Ghosh expressed shock at the persistence of caste-based restrictions ...

The Calcutta High Court has allowed entry for the Dalit community inside a Hindu temple in West Bengal's Nadia district. As per reports, the entry has been allowed due to the upcoming Gajon ...

One person said the upper caste individuals who do not allow them to enter the temple do collect money from them for puja every year. DH Web Desk Last Updated : 08 March 2025, 07:12 IST ...