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• New Temples in Patna and Bihar: What Has Opened, What Is Planned

  Looking for a new temple in Patna? See which new temples in Bihar have opened, which are being built, which are only plans, and what each report says.

  Visiting Patna · Updated 2026-11-03

• Bhagwan Modi? Why Some Call Narendra Modi a God, and His Reply

  Bhagwan Modi: who has called Narendra Modi a god or an avatar, what Modi himself has said about it from 2015 to 2025, and why critics object. Sourced, plain facts.

  Politics and Reaction · Updated 2026-11-03

• NALSA Judgement 2014: The Third Gender Case Explained Simply

  A plain-English summary of the NALSA judgement of 15 April 2014: who brought the case, what the Supreme Court decided, what came next and what it left open.

  Community and Rights · Updated 2026-11-03

• Koovagam Festival: Aravan, Thirunangai and Aravani Explained

  What is the Koovagam festival? The Aravan story, the tali and widowhood rites, the 2026 dates, and what aravani and thirunangai mean in plain English.

  Community and Rights · Updated 2026-11-03

• Chhath Puja 2026 in Patna: Dates, Ghats and Visitor Guide

  Chhath Puja 2026 runs from 13 to 16 November. See each day's rituals, Patna sunset and sunrise times, the ghats being prepared and how to visit respectfully.

  Visiting Patna · Updated 2026-11-03

• Shakti Peeths in Bihar: Patan Devi, Mangla Gauri and Others

  Which Shakti Peeths are in Bihar? A sourced guide to Patan Devi, Mangla Gauri, Ugratara, Chandika Sthan and Thawe, and which old lists actually name each one.

  Visiting Patna · Updated 2026-11-03

• Difference Between Shikhara, Vimana and Gopuram Explained

  Shikhara, vimana or gopuram? What each temple tower is, why South Indian gateways often outgrew the shrine, and how to tell the three apart on a visit.

  Temple Design · Updated 2026-11-03

• Modi Chalisa Meaning: What the 40 Verses Say, Explained

  What the Bhagwan Shri Narendra Modi Chalisa says, verse by verse: birth, RSS, Gujarat, 2014, schemes, Article 370, G20, Chandrayaan, with a fact check.

  Politics and Reaction · Updated 2026-10-27

• NaMo Temple (namotemple.org): What the Online Mandir Offers

  A neutral guide to NaMo Temple, the proposer's online Modi Mandir: who runs it, online aarti, the Chalisa, merchandise, donations, and how its claims compare.

  The Patna Proposal · Updated 2026-10-27

• Garima Greh and the SMILE Scheme: Shelter Homes Explained

  Garima Greh SMILE scheme guide: what the transgender shelter homes offer, who can stay, the budget, the Patna home, how to apply and the funding gaps.

  Community and Rights · Updated 2026-10-27

• Transgender Certificate and ID Card: How to Apply in India

  How to get a transgender certificate and ID card in India: documents, the affidavit, the District Magistrate, time limits, the 2026 change and help in Bihar.

  Community and Rights · Updated 2026-10-27

• Transgender Police in Bihar: Quota, Recruits and Court Case

  How Bihar reserved police posts for transgender people in 2021, who the first sub-inspectors were, what the numbers show and how other states compare.

  Community and Rights · Updated 2026-10-27

• Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026: What Was Announced and Done

  The BJP's Seva Sankalp Abhiyan ran from 17 September to 17 October 2026 for Modi's birthday and 25 years in office. What was announced, done and criticised.

  Politics and Reaction · Updated 2026-10-27

• मोदी मंदिर पटना: प्रस्ताव, खर्च और अब तक की पूरी जानकारी

  मोदी मंदिर पटना का प्रस्ताव 29 जुलाई 2026 को एक बोर्ड ने पास किया। 112 करोड़ और 5 एकड़ सिर्फ़ मांग है, मंज़ूरी नहीं। जानिए अब तक क्या पक्का है और क्या नहीं।

  The Patna Proposal · Updated 2026-10-27

• Narendra Modi Life Timeline: From Vadnagar to Third Term

  A dated, sourced Narendra Modi life timeline: Vadnagar in 1950, RSS and BJP work, Gujarat from 2001, three terms as PM, and how it shapes the Patna temple idea.

  Politics and Reaction · Updated 2026-10-27

• Kinnar Meaning in English: Kinner, Hijra and Aravani Explained

  Kinnar meaning in English, plus hijra, transgender, eunuch, akhara, murti and more: a plain, respectful glossary for readers of the Modi Mandir story.

  Community and Rights · Updated 2026-11-03

• Modi Ka Mandir Kahan Hai? Where Modi Temples Stand Today

  Modi ka mandir kahan hai? No Modi temple is confirmed standing today. Here is the status of each known case, from Patna to Rajkot, Pune and Meerut.

  Modi Temples Elsewhere · Updated 2026-10-24

• Modi Mandir Kab Banega? What Must Happen Before Building

  Modi mandir kab banega? No date exists. Land, money and government approval are all still open. Here is what happened, what is missing and what to watch.

  The Patna Proposal · Updated 2026-10-24

• Can a Temple Be Built for a Living Person in India?

  Is it legal to build a temple for a living person in India? A plain explainer on land, local permission and public money, with the Rajkot case as an example.

  Law and Money · Updated 2026-10-24

• Pune Aundh Modi Temple 2021: Why the Idol Was Removed

  In August 2021 a BJP worker opened a small Modi temple in Aundh, Pune. Within days the idol was gone. Here is who built it, what it cost and why it came down.

  Modi Temples Elsewhere · Updated 2026-10-24

• Tamil Nadu Farmer's Modi Shrine at Erakudi: What We Know

  In late 2019, farmer P. Sankar built a small Modi shrine near Tiruchirappalli. Here is what was reported, what it cost, and what we cannot confirm today.

  Modi Temples Elsewhere · Updated 2026-10-24

• Famous Temples in Patna: Mahavir Mandir, ISKCON, Patan Devi

  Famous temples in Patna you can visit today: Mahavir Mandir, ISKCON, Patan Devi and Takht Sri Patna Sahib, with honest notes on timings and what we checked.

  Visiting Patna · Updated 2026-10-24

• Mahavir Mandir Patna: History, Trust and Visitor Guide

  Mahavir Mandir Patna is a Hanuman temple near Patna Junction. Read its history, how its trust works, the hospitals it runs and what visitors should check.

  Visiting Patna · Updated 2026-10-24

• Parts of a Hindu Temple Explained: Shikhara to Garbhagriha

  A beginner glossary of the parts of a Hindu temple, walking from the gate to the spire of a North Indian temple: jagati, mandapa, garbhagriha and shikhara.

  Temple Design · Updated 2026-10-24

• Nagara, Dravida and Vesara Temple Styles Compared Simply

  The nagara dravida vesara difference in plain English: how north Indian, south Indian and mixed temples differ, with famous examples and a spotting guide.

  Temple Design · Updated 2026-10-24

• Modi Chalisa at Press Club of India: What Happened on 20 August

  A fact-based report on the Modi Chalisa event at the Press Club of India on 20 August 2026: what was held, what the club said, and what is still disputed.

  Politics and Reaction · Updated 2026-10-24

• Why Does the Kinnar Board Want a Modi Temple? Reasons and Critics

  Why a Bihar transgender welfare board member proposed a Modi temple, what supporters say, and what The Quint, The Wire and a fellow board member say against it.

  Community and Rights · Updated 2026-10-24

• Modi Mandir Kaun Banayega? Who Is Behind the Patna Plan

  Modi mandir kaun banayega? No builder, trust or architect has been named. Here is who proposed the Patna temple, who would decide, and who might pay.

  The Patna Proposal · Updated 2026-10-24

• Is the Modi Temple Real? Modi Mandir Myths vs Facts Checked

  Modi mandir sach ya jhooth? We check 12 popular claims, from a finished temple to a Rs 112 crore sanction, and rate each one against the reports.

  Politics and Reaction · Updated 2026-10-24

• Transgender Persons Amendment 2026: What Changed From 2019

  The transgender persons amendment bill 2026 became law in March. See the 2019 and 2026 rules side by side, the dates, the criticism and the court cases.

  Community and Rights · Updated 2026-10-24

• Bihar Hindu Religious Trusts Act 1950: Registration Explained

  Who must register a temple or trust in Bihar, how courts tell public from private, what the 2024 push found, and what it means for any new Modi temple plan.

  Law and Money · Updated 2026-10-24

• Bihar Temple Spending: Punaura, Vishnupad and Rs 112 Crore

  How Bihar's Cabinet sanctioned money for Punaura Dham and Vishnupad, and why the Rs 112 crore asked for a Modi Mandir in Patna is a request, not a sanction.

  Law and Money · Updated 2026-10-24

• Patan Devi, the Shakti Peeth in Patna: History and Visitor Guide

  A plain guide to the Patan Devi temple in Patna: the Shakti Peeth belief, Badi and Chhoti Patan Devi compared, the name debate, and what to check before you go.

  Visiting Patna · Updated 2026-10-24

• Takht Sri Patna Sahib: History, Rebuilds and Visitor Tips

  Takht Sri Patna Sahib marks the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh in 1666. Read its dated history, how it was rebuilt, and respectful tips for visiting.

  Visiting Patna · Updated 2026-10-24

• Pataliputra, Nalanda, Vaishali: Heritage Trips From Patna

  Plan a Nalanda Vaishali Patna day trip: what remains at Kumrahar, Nalanda and Vaishali, how old each site is, and how to plan a sensible route.

  Visiting Patna · Updated 2026-10-24

• Prana Pratishtha Meaning: How a Statue Becomes a Deity

  Prana pratishtha meaning in plain English: what the rite is, what the Agama texts say, the steps, and why Hindus hold different views about it.

  Temple Design · Updated 2026-10-24

• Shikhara Types: Latina, Sekhari and Bhumija Compared

  Learn the three main shikhara types of North Indian temples, Latina, Sekhari and Bhumija, with a comparison table, examples and tips to spot each one.

  Temple Design · Updated 2026-10-24

• Bahuchara Mata: Gujarat's Transgender Temple and Kinnar Akhara

  Where do transgender devotees worship? A plain guide to the Bahuchara Mata temple, the Kinnar Akhara and its Kumbh presence, with sources that disagree.

  Community and Rights · Updated 2026-10-24

• Worship of Living Rulers Around the World: A Short History

  The deification of living rulers history in plain words: Greece, Egypt, Rome, the Kushans and Japan, and how modern India's temples for leaders differ.

  Modi Temples Elsewhere · Updated 2026-10-24

• Garbhagriha Meaning: What Is the Sanctum in a Temple?

  Garbhagriha meaning, how a stone image becomes a deity in Hindu tradition, and why an image of a living person in a temple sparks debate. Both views included.

  Temple Design · Updated 2026-10-24

• How to Check a Viral Claim: The Rs 112 Crore Example

  Five simple checks to test a viral post in India, shown step by step with the Rs 112 crore Modi Mandir figure. No special tools or training needed.

  Politics and Reaction · Updated 2026-10-24

• Transgender Rights in India: History From 1871 to 2026

  A plain, sourced timeline of transgender rights in India: the 1871 colonial law, the 2014 NALSA judgment, the 2019 Act and the 2026 amendment.

  Community and Rights · Updated 2026-10-24

• Do Temples Boost Local Economies? Pilgrim Tourism in India

  How Varanasi, Ujjain and Gaya earn from pilgrims, what the official numbers do and do not show, and why nobody can predict a Patna temple effect.

  Visiting Patna · Updated 2026-10-24

• Bihar Pilgrimage Circuits: Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Patna

  A plain travel guide to Bihar's Buddhist, Jain, Sikh and Hindu sites: what each place is, how far apart they are, and how to plan a trip from Patna.

  Visiting Patna · Updated 2026-10-24

• Public Memorials to Leaders in India: Statues and Temples

  How memorials to leaders in India differ from temples: purpose, design, funding and rules, with real examples such as Raj Ghat and the Statue of Unity.

  Temple Design · Updated 2026-10-24

• Temple Trusts in Bihar: Who Runs Mahavir Mandir and Others

  How Bihar temple trusts are registered, run and checked, with two real examples: Patna's Mahavir Mandir and the Mahabodhi Temple committee at Bodh Gaya.

  Law and Money · Updated 2026-10-24

• How National Media Covered the Modi Temple Proposal

  A guide to who reported the Bihar Modi temple proposal, when they reported it, and how PTI, FPJ, Drishti, Navbharat Live and ETV Bharat differ.

  Politics and Reaction · Updated 2026-10-24

• Political Parties and the Modi Temple Plan: What Is Said

  As of 24 October 2026 we found no BJP, RJD, Congress or JD(U) statement on the Bihar Modi temple plan. Here is what was said, by whom, and what is not known.

  Politics and Reaction · Updated 2026-10-24

• Modi Mandir Photos: Which Pictures Are Real, Which Are AI

  No real photo of a Modi temple in Patna exists. Learn which pictures and claims go around online, which are AI-made, and how to check them yourself.

  Politics and Reaction · Updated 2026-10-24

• Modi Mandir Patna Timeline: Key Dates From July 2026

  A dated timeline of the proposed Modi temple in Patna, from the 29 July 2026 board meeting to the Press Club of India row, with a source for every date.

  The Patna Proposal · Updated 2026-10-24

• Rajkot Modi Temple 2015: Why Modi Said He Was Appalled

  In February 2015 followers built a Modi temple near Rajkot. Modi said he was appalled. We compare what the Tribune and Daily Excelsior reported next.

  Modi Temples Elsewhere · Updated 2026-10-24

• Meerut Modi Temple (Sardhana) 2017 Plan: What Is Known

  In October 2017 a retired engineer announced a Modi temple with a 100-foot statue in Sardhana, near Meerut. Here is what was reported and what is unconfirmed.

  Modi Temples Elsewhere · Updated 2026-10-24

• Temples for Living Leaders in India: Past Cases Explained

  Temples for living politicians in India are rare but not new. See the documented cases, why supporters build them, and how leaders have reacted.

  Modi Temples Elsewhere · Updated 2026-10-24

• Transgender Welfare Boards in India: How They Work

  A plain guide to state transgender welfare boards in India, what the 2019 Act says about the National Council, and how Tamil Nadu and Bihar set theirs up.

  Community and Rights · Updated 2026-10-24

• Narendra Modi Mandir Patna: Modi Temple in Bihar Explained

  The Narendra Modi temple in Patna, Bihar is a proposal, not a building. What the board approved, the statue claim, who decides next, and what is unknown.

  The Patna Proposal · Updated 2026-10-24

• Rajan Singh and the Modi Temple Proposal: What We Know

  A careful profile of Rajan Singh of the Bihar transgender board: the temple proposal, the title dispute, the Press Club event and the complaint, with sources.

  The Patna Proposal · Updated 2026-10-24

• Government Response to the Modi Temple Plan: What Is on Record

  As of 24 October 2026 we found no statement from the Bihar government, the PMO or the BJP on the Patna Modi temple plan. Here is what was said, and by whom.

  Politics and Reaction · Updated 2026-10-24

• Modi Mandir Budget: Is Rs 112 Crore Real, and Who Pays?

  Rs 112 crore is what one board member says his board asked Bihar's government for. It is not a sanctioned budget. See what each report says about who pays.

  Law and Money · Updated 2026-10-24

• Modi Ka Mandir: Is There a Modi Ji Temple? Plain Answers

  Modi ka mandir or modi ji ka mandir (मोदी का मंदिर): is there a temple of Narendra Modi? Plain answers on the Patna proposal, what is confirmed and what is not.

  The Patna Proposal · Updated 2026-10-24

• Bihar Kinnar Kalyan Board: What It Is and What It Does

  A plain guide to the Bihar Kinnar Kalyan Board: how many members it has, when it was formed, which department runs it, and what happened at its first meeting.

  The Patna Proposal · Updated 2026-10-24

• Modi Temples in India: Is There Any Temple of Narendra Modi?

  Modi temples in India, case by case: Rajkot 2015, Meerut 2017, Tamil Nadu 2020, Pune 2021 and Patna 2026, with what happened, what is unclear and sources.

  Modi Temples Elsewhere · Updated 2026-10-24

• Modi Mandir Patna Location: Is Any Land Chosen Yet?

  No land, address or map exists for the proposed Modi Mandir in Patna. Here is what was asked for, who must decide, and why nobody can visit yet.

  The Patna Proposal · Updated 2026-10-24

• Nagara Temple Architecture: Style, Parts and Stone

  A plain guide to Nagara temple architecture: the curved shikhara tower, the main parts, three famous examples, and why sandstone is popular but not all alike.

  Temple Design · Updated 2026-10-24

• Article 27 Explained: Can Tax Money Fund a Temple?

  What Article 27 of the Indian Constitution says, how the Supreme Court read it in three cases, and why no court has ruled on the Patna Modi Mandir proposal.

  Law and Money · Updated 2026-10-24

• Transgender Persons Act 2019 Explained in Simple Words

  What the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019 does and does not do: the ID certificate, anti-discrimination rules, the National Council and the 2026 change.

  Community and Rights · Updated 2026-10-24

• Transgender Voters and Politics in Bihar: A Plain Guide

  How transgender voters are listed on India's voter rolls, what the 2014 Supreme Court ruling changed, and what is and is not known about Bihar.

  Community and Rights · Updated 2026-10-24

• Bihar Transgender Board Modi Temple Proposal: 29 July 2026

  On 29 July 2026 the Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board approved a proposal for a Modi temple in Patna. Here is what was decided and what each outlet reported.

  The Patna Proposal · Updated 2026-10-24