2025: India's Religious Sites Witness Miracles, Mishaps, and Milestones

• Mahakumbh Mela 2025 saw a stampede on Mauni Amavasya, yet 56 crore devotees took holy dips due to effective crowd management.
• Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple narrowly averted a major fire accident in its office with no casualties.
• Vaishno Devi Temple experienced a deadly landslide due to heavy rains, halting pilgrimage and causing loss of lives.
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple witnessed a rare, auspicious white owl sighting, while Puri's Jagannath Temple saw potentially inauspicious kites.
• Ayodhya Ram Temple was completed with PM Modi hoisting the flag on November 25, fulfilling Sanatan Dharma traditions.

Why It Matters: 2025 saw religious sites in India experience a mix of faith, natural disasters, and auspicious events.