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“Secular Clampdown” of Hindu Temples

Hinduism Now Global Press

After much ado about nothing – other than attacking Hindus and destroying Hindu lifestyle, the Supreme Court of India has decided to allow Puri Rath Yatra to continue this week with certain restrictions on public participation. Puri Rath Yatra symbolises the return of Lord Krishna (Lord Jagannath) from Dwaraka, a kingdom he ruled, to Braj Bhoomi (modern-day Mathura and Vrindavan), a place where he grew up. The Rath Yatra that takes place in the Puri Jagannath temple in Odisha every year finds mentions in ancient scriptures like the Brahma Purana. The last time the Rath Yatra in Puri was not … Continue reading “Secular Clampdown” of Hindu Temples

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Puri Shankaracharya: “Pre-meditated and well-orchestrated conspiracy” against Jagannath Rath Yatra

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After an initial Supreme Court banning, and a last-minute protest appeal, Puri’s ancient Jagannath Rath Yatra was begrudgingly permitted to move forward with minimum participation by the public during the ancient 10-day essential Hindu festival. The event was broadcast live – where millions of devotees participated. Shankaracharya of Puri, Swami Nischalananda Saraswati, has alleged that the plan to stop the annual Rath Yatra was a premeditated and well-orchestrated conspiracy. He says there appears to be a premeditated and well-orchestrated conspiracy to derail the Rath Yatra whereas there are many previous examples where the Supreme Court had made special arrangements to … Continue reading Puri Shankaracharya: “Pre-meditated and well-orchestrated conspiracy” against Jagannath Rath Yatra