Last updated: June 2026
This Editorial Policy explains how we approach the research, writing, and maintenance of content published on this website. We believe our readers deserve to know the standards we hold ourselves to and where our limitations lie.
Our Editorial Mission
Our editorial mission is to provide accurate, practical, and beginner-friendly information about Hindu temples, festivals, spiritual practices, pilgrimage travel, shlokas, and sankalpas.
We write for a wide audience — from first-time temple visitors and those new to Hindu practices, to seasoned devotees seeking reliable reference material. Our goal in every article is to be genuinely useful: clear enough for a newcomer to follow, and thorough enough to be worth bookmarking.
We do not write to promote any particular sect, tradition, or religious institution. Our editorial decisions are guided by accuracy, usefulness, and respect for the diversity within Hindu tradition.
Research Process
Every piece of content published on this website begins with research. Our process typically involves:
- Consulting publicly available sources, including temple official websites, government tourism portals, and established reference publications
- Cross-referencing multiple sources to reduce the risk of error or regional bias
- Reviewing information from reputable community sources where official information is limited.
- For temple guides and pilgrimage resources, we also consider reliable visitor experiences and publicly available first-hand accounts wherever appropriate.
Use of AI: Some content may be prepared with the assistance of AI-based writing tools as part of the drafting process. Every article is reviewed, edited, and verified before publication to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency with our editorial standards.
Sources of Information
Our content is informed by the following types of sources:
- Official temple websites and trust board communications — for darshan timings, entry procedures, and puja details
- Government tourism and archaeology department resources — for historical background and site-level information
- Established publications on Hindu culture, tradition, and pilgrimage — used for broader context and cross-referencing
- Publicly available regional and community documentation — particularly for festival customs that vary by tradition or geography
We acknowledge that Hinduism encompasses enormous regional, sectarian, and community diversity. Where practices vary significantly, we aim to note that variation rather than present one version as universally applicable.
Accuracy Standards
Accuracy is the foundation of everything we publish. Our editorial standards require that:
- Temple-specific information — including timings, fees, dress codes, and darshan procedures — is researched using reliable available sources at the time of writing and reviewed before publication.
- Spiritual content, including shlokas and sankalpa formats, is presented with correct transliteration and contextually accurate translation
- Festival articles reflect both the traditional significance and the practical observances associated with each occasion
- Content does not misrepresent or oversimplify practices in ways that could mislead readers
We prioritise practical usefulness alongside accuracy. An article that is technically correct but difficult for a general reader to act upon does not meet our editorial policy.
Content Updates
Temple information — including darshan timings, entry fees, booking procedures, and access rules — can change without notice. Festival dates shift annually according to the Hindu calendar. Travel conditions evolve over time.
We are committed to reviewing our content periodically to keep it as current as possible. Articles are flagged for review when:
- A significant amount of time has passed since original publication
- A reader reports that information appears outdated or inaccurate
- We become aware of a notable change at a temple or destination
Updated articles carry a revised Last updated date so readers can gauge the currency of the information. Despite our best efforts, we cannot guarantee that all information is current at the time of reading, and we always recommend that readers verify critical details — particularly temple timings and travel arrangements — directly with the relevant authorities before travel
User Feedback
Our readers are one of our most valuable sources of on-the-ground accuracy. We actively welcome feedback on any content published on this website, including:
- Reports of incorrect or outdated temple information
- Suggestions for temples, festivals, or topics we should cover
- Corrections to transliterations, translations, or spiritual content
- Travel updates from recent pilgrims and visitors
Feedback can be submitted through our Contact Us page. All submissions are carefully reviewed, and where corrections are warranted, they are made promptly.
Corrections Process
When an error is identified — we follow a straightforward process:
- The relevant content is reviewed against available sources
- If the error is confirmed, the content is corrected without delay
- For significant factual corrections, a brief note may be added to the article acknowledging the update
- The article’s Last updated date is revised accordingly
We do not quietly delete or rewrite content to obscure past errors. Where a correction represents a meaningful change to what was previously published, we believe it is right to acknowledge that openly.
Independence and Objectivity
This website operates independently. Our editorial content is not commissioned, sponsored, or directed by any temple trust, religious organisation, travel company, or commercial entity.
We do not accept payment in exchange for favourable coverage of any temple, destination, product, or service. If we ever introduce sponsored content or paid partnerships, this will be clearly disclosed to our readers.
Our coverage of temples, pilgrimage routes, and spiritual practices is guided entirely by what we believe will be most useful and accurate for our audience — not by external influence or commercial interest.
We respect the full breadth of Hindu tradition and do not take sides in matters of theological interpretation, sectarian debate, or religious controversy. Where sincere differences of practice or belief exist, we present them with fairness and without bias.
For questions about our editorial standards or to report a content concern, please visit our Contact Us page.