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PRIME MINISTER  Modi announces Chair at BHU in honour of Tamil poet Subramania Bharati

PRIME MINISTER  Modi made the announcement on the 100th death anniversary of Subramania Bharati, while inaugurating Ahmedabad-based Sardardham Bhavan via video conferencing. He also extended Ganesh Chaturthi greetings to the people.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the setting up of chair in memory of Tamil poet Subramania Bharati at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) for Tamil studies. The Chair will be established in the faculty of arts at the BHU.

PM Modi made the announcement on the 100th death anniversary of Subramania Bharati, while inaugurating Ahmedabad-based Sardardham Bhavan via video conferencing. The Tamil poet passed away on this date in 1921.

“Today, September 11, is another big occasion. Today is the 100th death anniversary of India’s great scholar, philosopher and freedom fighter ‘Subramanya Bharati’ ji. The vision of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” that Sardar Saheb used to carry, the same philosophy has been shining with full divinity in the Tamil writings of Mahakavi Bharati,” PM Modi said on the occasion.

“I am also making an important announcement on this occasion. It has been decided to establish a chair in the name of Subramanya Bharti ji at Banaras Hindu University. ‘Subramanya Bharati Chair’ on Tamil Studies will be established in Faculty of Arts of BHU,” the Prime Minister added.

Earlier in the day, paid tributes to Bharati, recalling his “rich scholarship, multi-faceted contributions to our nation, noble ideals on social justice and women empowerment”.

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10-sq-km area around Krishna Janmabhoomi now a pilgrimage site

 Around 10 days after the announcement made by Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on the occasion of Janmashtami in Mathura, the state government has issued a notification declaring the 10 square kilometre range comprising 22 wards under the jurisdiction of the Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation a Pavitra Teertha Sthal (pious place of pilgrimage). The sale of alcohol and non-vegetarian food is now banned in the area.

The CHIEF MINISTER  went on to ask the Mathura district administration to work on banning meat and liquor in the vicinity of seven Hindu pilgrimage sites in the land of Lord Krishna. He also promised to relocate and rehabilitate those involved in the trade of liquor and meat businesses near these pilgrimage sites.

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At 47%, Hinduism biggest gainer in religious conversion in Kerala

 While the BJP, in its election manifesto, has promised an Uttar Pradesh model law against forceful religious conversion and ‘love jihad’ in Kerala to woo Hindu and Christian voters, the data sourced by TNIE from the government gazettes paint an altogether different picture.

According to official figures for the year 2020, the biggest gainer – in terms of new converts – was Hinduism. People who embraced Hinduism constituted 47 per cent of religious conversions in Kerala during the one-year period under reference. 

Of the total 506 people who registered their change of religion with the government, 241 were those who converted from Christianity or Islam to Hinduism. A total of 144 persons adopted Islam whereas Christianity received 119 new believers in the year, shows the data.

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President Kovind, PM Modi extended Ganesh Chaturthi greetings to people

Ganesh Chaturthi, a ten-day festival that starts on the fourth day of the Hindu month Bhadrapada,  started on September 10 this year.

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

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Vinayaka idols made by prisoners sold out

Idol making is one of the activities introduced along with weaving and yoga to keep the prisoners occupied and give them something to look forward to in life, said the Inspector General of Prisons in PUDUCHERRY

Vinayaka Chaturthi has come as a blessing for convicts in the Puducherry Central Jail at Kalapet who made 51 beautiful Vinayaka idols that sold out in minutes, as part of a major prison reform programme. The reforms started rolling since July to make Puducherry Central Jail a model prison in association with Sri Aurobindo Society, Inspector General of Prisons Ravideep Singh Chahar told The New Indian Express.

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Gyanvapi mosque case: Allahabad HC stays Varanasi court’s order on archaeological survey

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday put a stay on an order passed by a lower court in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi city in April, allowing an archaeological survey of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Gyanvapi Mosque complex, Bar and Bench reported.

Justice Prakash Padia said that the court in Varanasi should not have decided on the matter since certain petitions related to the case were pending before the High Court, Live Law reported.

The Allahabad high court on Thursday stayed proceedings in the Kashi Vishwanath Mandir-Gyanvapi Masjid case in a Varanasi court, effectively suspending a controversial archaeological survey of the premises to determine whether a Hindu temple was partially razed to build the 17th-century mosque.

The court also granted three weeks’ time to the Union and state governments to file their replies on the issue. The mosque abuts the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple and has been embroiled in a decades-old legal dispute.

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Hindus & Muslims in India have common ancestors:

RSS chief Bhagwat said

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said Hindus and Muslims share the same ancestry and every Indian citizen is a “Hindu”.

Speaking at an event here organised by Pune-based Global Strategic Policy Foundation, he said “sane” Muslim leaders should stand firmly against fundamentalists and added the minority community does not have to fear anything in India as Hindus don”t hold enmity towards anyone.

Hindus and Muslims share the same ancestry, Bhagwat said.

“Hindu is not a word that denotes any race, religion or linguistic identity. Hindu is a name given to the rich heritage that strives for upliftment of every living and non-living entity. Hence, for us, every Indian is a Hindu,” he said.

Bhagwat emphasized Muslims don”t have to fear anyone in India as Hindus don”t hold enmity towards anyone and Indians have always been committed to the well-being of all.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), Chancellor, Central University of Kashmir, were among other prominent speakers at the event.

Khan said more diversity leads to a prosperous society and added “Indian culture considers everyone equal.”

The Kerala Governor quoted several ancient scriptures to highlight the all-encompassing nature of Hinduism.

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Odisha Celebrates Nuakhai festival

The drought-like situation and the pandemic notwithstanding, Nuakhai, the agrarian festival of Western Odisha, was celebrated with religious fervour and tradition across Western Odisha on Saturday. 

As per tradition, the first harvested crop was offered to Goddess Samaleswari in Sambalpur at the stipulated ‘lagna’ (auspicious moment) between 10.15 am  and 10.25 am. 

The presiding deity SAMALESWARI was dressed in a new saree and decorated with ornaments as the priests of Samaleswari temple performed the rituals.

Thousands of devotees thronged the shrine to worship the goddess.

Nuakhai also marks the homecoming of family members and relatives working outside.

The festival is also known for lip-smacking delicacies like ‘Muga Bara’, ‘Ras Bara’, ‘Muga Mada’, ‘Suji Mada’, ‘Chaula Mada’, ‘Kakara Pitha’ and ‘Kheeri’ all of which are relished during family feasting.

The ‘Nuakhai Juhar’ ritual involves seeking the blessings of elders for long life, happiness and prosperity. 
 

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Hindus shocked at 5th vandalizing of Swindon temple in Britain

Hindus globally are highly concerned regarding reports of the fifth vandalizing of Swindon Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre in South West England since May; this temple meets the spiritual needs of about 20,000 Hindus of the area.

Reports suggest that the break-in resulted in desecrating of deities, vandalizing of sacred altar and rooms, stealing of cash worth thousands of pounds and artefacts, damaging of doors, etc.; sending the area’s Hindu community into a state of anguish and fear.

Rajan Zed, president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was appalling for the worldwide Hindus to hear about such incidents happening to a Hindu house of worship

Zed urged United Kingdom authorities to take this issue seriously and take action to put an end to such crimes .

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Those alleging corruption in Ayodhya land deal should approach court if they have evidence: VHP

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Saturday said those who have accused the Ram temple trust of corruption in the land deal in Ayodhya should go to court if they have evidence to back their claims.

AAP leader Sanjay Singh and former SP MLA from Ayodhya Pawan Pandey had recently alleged that a piece of land worth Rs 2 crore was purchased by the Shriram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya at an inflated price of Rs 18.5 crore.

Dismissing the allegations as ”baseless”, VHP’s joint general secretary Surendra Jain Saturday said the Shriram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust conducted the land deal with ”utmost honesty and transparency”.

”There is no scam in it. If there is anything wrong, why don’t they go to court? They should move the court if they have any evidence,” he told reporters here, lashing out at the Aam Aadmi Party, the Samajwadi Party, the Congress and other opposition parties which have been demanding a probe into the deal. Singh and Pandey had alleged money laundering in the deal, and demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The Shriram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust’s general secretary Champat Rai strongly dismissed the allegations, claiming the land was purchased at a price much lower than the prevailing market rate.

AAP Rajya Sabha member Singh told the media last week that he was preparing to take the matter to court.

”We are still waiting for that. Why haven’t they approached the court so far? They should do it. Truth will come out before everybody,” the VHP general secretary said.

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International Yoga Day News Highlights:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said yoga remains a “ray of hope” as the world fights the coronavirus pandemic and asserted that in these difficult times it has become a source of inner strength.

Addressing the 7th International Yoga Day programme, Modi also said that in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), India has taken another important step and now the world is going to get the power of M-Yoga application, which will have many videos of yoga training based on Common Yoga Protocol available in different languages of the world.

This will help us in making the ‘One World, One Health’ motto successful, he said.

“At a time when the whole world is fighting the coronavirus pandemic, yoga remains a ray of hope,” Modi said.

Yoga shows us the way from stress to strength and from negativity to creativity, he asserted.

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Yoga included in govt school curriculum from Classes 1 to 10 in Haryana

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said that yoga has been included in school curriculum for classes 1 to 10 from the current academic session.

He was addressing an event here on the occasion of the International Yoga Day.

“…We have included yoga in school curriculum from this year for Classes 1 to 10 so that children make it a part of their daily lives,” Khattar said. “Like we need oxygen, food and water, likewise, to keep the body healthy yoga has its own importance. To inculcate the habit of practising yoga and to make it a part of students’ lives since childhood, we have decided to include it in school curriculum from this year,” he added.

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Times Square celebrates International Yoga Day with over 3,000 yogis

The seventh International Yoga Day was celebrated at the iconic Times Square in New York on Sunday. The day-long yoga festival with the theme of ‘Solstice in Times Square 2021’ was attended by more than 3,000 people where yogis, with their yoga mats and flexible bodies, filled Times Square to mark the start of summer.

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Ramdev moves SC against multiple FIRs over his allopathy remarks

Yoga guru Ramdev on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the proceedings in multiple cases lodged against him in various states over his alleged remarks on the efficacy of allopathy in the treatment of COVID-19.

Ramdev has sought protection from coercive actions in FIRs lodged by Indian Medical Associations’ (IMA) Patna and Raipur branches, and transfer of FIRs to Delhi.

He has also sought clubbing and consolidation of FIRs and stay of the proceedings.

Randev has been booked under sections 188 , 269, 504 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and other provisions of Disaster Management Act, 2005.

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Chardham yatra to open partially for locals from July 1

Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri will be opened for residents of Chamoli, Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi districts respectively from July 1 with a cap on the number of pilgrims.

Uttarakhand Cabinet on Friday decided to partially open the Chardham yatra for locals in limited numbers from July 1.

Briefing reporters about the cabinet’s decision, state government’s spokesman Subodh Uniyal said Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri will be opened for residents of Chamoli, Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi districts respectively from July 1 with a cap on the number of pilgrims to visit the temples daily.

A senior official will be appointed for each of the four Himalayan temples who will coordinate with the district administration concerned about the arrangement for pilgrims, he added.

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AMARNATH YATRA CANCELLED; ONLINE DHARSAN ARRANGED

The Jammu & Kashmir government has cancelled the annual Amarnath pilgrimage due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation after a discussion with Amarnathji Shrine Board members.

However, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board said it will arrange online darshan for all the devotees worldwide.

The 56-day yatra to the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Lord Shiva, located in the upper reaches of Himalayas, was supposed to start from the twin routes of Pahalgam and Baltal on June 28 and culminate on August 22.

The pilgrimage was cancelled in 2020 as well due to the pandemic.

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Siva Shankar Baba case: Police launch complaint cell

A statement issued by the police informed victims to contact Investigation Officer DSP Gunavarman on mobile number 98405-58992 and Inspector Renukadevi on 98406-69982.

Days after the arrest of Siva Shankar Baba on charges of sexually abusing girl students and a woman teacher for abetting the crimes, police have announced a complaints cell to encourage victims to file complaints. A statement issued by the police informed victims to contact Investigation Officer DSP Gunavarman on mobile number 98405-58992 and Inspector Renukadevi on 98406-69982.

Victims can also file complaints on inspocu2@gmail.com, The police assured to secure the identity of complainants.

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Pak clothing brand apologises after sharing morphed picture of Hindu God

Wednesday 23rd June 2021 06:24 EDT

Pakistani womenswear brand, Generation, had mocked Hinduism by putting up a morphed image of a Hindu deity in their office. In its post, Hindu Samata said, “This famous Pakistani brand put up a disrespectful poster mocking a Hindu deity in their office.

 Pakistan has blasphemy laws that only apply to non-Muslims.

Generation had morphed the image of the Hindu deity and replaced the ‘astras’ with laptop and other items. The desecration of the Hindu Goddess by a brand, founded by a Pakistani husband-wife duo named Saad and Nosheen Rahman, did not go unnoticed. Hindu rights activist points out the dual standards of the Pakistani justice system.

Clothing brand tenders apology

Following the outrage on social media, Generation tendered an apology. In a statement, the brand said, “A few days ago a grave oversight occurred at the Generation HQ. An ignorant and insensitive image became public that was hurtful to our patrons, especially for those that represent the white in our flag (referring to minorities).”

It further added, “We are so so sorry! We pledge to strive to be better, to make better and more informed choices. We also pledge to conduct regular sensitivity workshops at the HQ to learn more about the people we share our country with. We hope you can forgive us, and that we can grow to be more sensitive and mindful as a community.”

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Here is the Latest news about Yoga Guru Baba Ram Dev Controversy

Upset over Yoga guru Ramdev’s remarks on allopathy, members of the federation of resident doctors’ associations on Saturday said they will hold a nationwide protest on June 1 and observe it as a ‘black day’.

In a statement, the federation has also sought an “unconditional open public apology” from Ramdev.

A controversy had erupted after he was heard questioning some of the medicines being used to treat the coronavirus infection and saying that “lakhs have died from taking allopathic medicines for COVID-19”.

The remarks were met with vociferous protests, following which Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan asked him to withdraw the “extremely unfortunate” statement.

Later Ramdev  withdrew his statement.

A day later, the yoga guru posed 25 questions to the Indian Medical Association (IMA )in an ‘open letter’ on his Twitter handle, asking if allopathy offered permanent relief for ailments.

Days after the Indian Medical Association (IMA) slammed Ramdev for remarks against allopathy, the yoga guru’s aide Acharya Balkrishna sparked a row claiming that IMA president Dr JA Jayalal was conspiring to convert India to Christianity.

Taking to Twitter, Balkrishna said there is a conspiracy to convert the entire country into Christianity which is why Yoga and Ayurveda are being maligned and targeted.

“As part of the conspiracy to convert the entire country into Christianity, Yoga and Ayurveda are being maligned by targeting @yogrishiramdev jee. Countrymen, wake up now from the deep slumber Folded hands otherwise the generations to come will not forgive you,” Balkrishna said in a tweet.

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TTD to produce Anandaiah’s concoction

Even as the authorities temporarily suspended the preparation and distribution of Krishna patnam concoction, touted as a cure for Covid-19, till its efficacy is scientifically established, Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy, Chandragiri MLA and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust board , announced that the TTD would produce and distribute Bonigi Anandaiah’s herbal concoction as an immunity booster which has no side-effects.

The distribution of the Krishnapatnam concoction was indefinitely suspended by the authorities, till its efficacy is scientifically established. A team from AP Ayush Department, led by commissioner V. Ramulu Naik, on Saturday inspected the demonstration of medicine preparation in Krishnapatnam.

Post verification, they stated that Ayush protocols and guidelines did not accept these preparations as Ayurvedic medicines. They also said the preparations were similar to traditional local medicines and there was no need for any licence for this.  Also, the TTD Ayurveda experts, who collected the herbs-spice mix on Saturday, certified that it had no side-effects and was in fact a great immunity booster.

In this regard, Reddy, along with Ayurveda experts of TTD, on Sunday examined the equipment required for the preparation of the medicine, availability of required herbs, stocks and preparation site in the TTD Ayurveda Pharmacy located at Narasingapuram near Chandragiri.

Speaking to the media later, the LA informed that the TTD would scale up the preparation and distribution of the mixture formulated by Anandaiah, if it got approval from the Ayush department, ICMR and any other equivalent research institutes. He also stated that TTD Ayurveda experts had started research on the concoction and an in-depth research should be done at least in four stages.  

“According to the information available so far, it has been confirmed that there are no side effects. The TTD has its own state-of-the-art Ayurvedic pharma and it has the capacity to manufacture this concoction on its own. In just 60 days, it is possible to supply it to the entire state,” Reddy said.

Communist Party of India  leader Narayana endorses Anandaiah mixture

CPI national secretary K. Narayana has put his weight behind the Ayurveda mixture that is claimed to work against Covid-19 of B. Anandaiah of Krishnapatnam and slammed those talking negatively against it.

Narayana said Ayurveda and home remedies are time-tested and part of the traditions here. Allopathy came later. He himself is a qualified allopathy doctor. “Lack of patronage led the Indian medicine systems to take the back-seat,” he said

The CPI leader suspected the role of corporate entities behind the campaign against the Anandaiah mixture. He urged the government to depute Ayurveda experts to Krishnapatnam and ensure its distribution under their supervision.

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MORE NEWS ITEMS FROM TIRUPATI

TTD GETS SIX TONS OF ORGANIC RICE DONATION _

Six tons of Organic rice and 50 kgs of turmeric based on Pancha gavya farming were donated to TTD by Sri Vijayarangan, a farmer from Pinagoodurulanka of Krishna district on Saturday morning.

The donation was handed over to the Srivari temple DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER Sri Harindranath outside the temple premises by a representative of the donor. 

The donor also sought that out of the turmeric donation 25 kgs of turmeric to be given for use of Sri Padmavati Ammavaru temple at Tiruchanoor.

PLANS TO EXTEND GARUDA VARADHI FLYOVER UP TO ALIPIRI-

The plans are afoot to extend the prestigious project of Garuda Varadhi flyover up to Alipiri for facilitating the devotees visiting Tirumala, said TTD chairman Sri YV Subba Reddy on Thursday.

Speaking to media after his inspection of the flyover works underway on war footing near the Tirupati Municipal Park, he said besides avoiding traffic issues in Tirupati town, the four-lane flyover, if extended up to Alipiri toll gate would facilitate smooth passage to both vehicular and walking devotees.

He said the additional cost of extension of the flyover and other related issues will be taken at the next meeting of the TTD board soon.

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Madhya Pradesh: Video shows woman doctor propagating religion during government’s COVID-19 campaign

A controversy has erupted after a woman doctor, hired on contract by the Madhya Pradesh government, was captured in a video purportedly asking people to offer prayers to the god of a particular religion for staying away from coronavirus infection or for recovery from the disease.

The incident occurred in Bajna village of Ratlam district on Saturday.

Talking to PTI on Sunday, tehsildar B S Thakur said the administration has received a complaint that the woman, a government contract doctor, was propagating Christianity during the ‘Kill Corona’ campaign (to curb the pandemic) in Bajna.

Religious pamphlets were also found with the woman, he said.

Thakur said that a report is being prepared, which will be submitted to senior officers.

In the video, the woman doctor, who is wearing a mask, is seen talking to a man who was shooting the incident on his mobile camera.

The man is heard saying, “Why are you telling people that they will recover by praying Jesus?  Why are you not saying that people should pray according to their own religion?” In response, the woman is heard saying that people are getting cured by offering prayers to Jesus.”

Some BJP leaders, including Bhopal Huzur seat MLA Rameshwar Sharma, shared the video on Twitter.

“This is not the time to propagate any religion. Doctors and medical professionals are engaged in selfless service of humanity. In such a situation, the woman doctor is propagating a religion. This is condemnable,” Sharma told PTI.

When asked about the episode, Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Prabhakar Nanaware said that a report is being sent to the district collector about this incident.

In the report, the termination of services of this contract doctor is being recommended, he said.

Bajna police station in-charge Dilip Rajoriya said the case will be registered after investigation. So far, no case has been registered, he said.

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Pakistan Hindu lawmaker submits bill seeking religious minorities to be referred to as ‘non-Muslims’

A Hindu lawmaker in Pakistan has submitted a bill in the lower house of Parliament seeking that religious minorities in the country be constitutionally referred to as ‘non-Muslims’ to end the discrimination and establish equality and justice for every citizen.

Keeso Mal Kheeal Das, a member of the National Assembly from the Opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party, approached the National Assembly with a private member bill under rule 118 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007.

Called as the Constitution Amendment Act, 2021, the bill aims to end discrimination against Pakistani non-Muslims who have been also referred in the constitution as minorities.

He suggested that the bill should be adopted and brought into effect immediately.

The government has not opposed the bill so far and the matter has been referred to the relevant standing committee. After it is vetted by a bipartisan committee of the house, it will be presented for voting.

Das is of the view that the inaccurate reference as minorities gives the impression of being second-class citizens.

“It is against the spirit of the Constitution, 1973, to discriminate against a large number of population by declaring them a minority, when the sacrifices of that population are remarkable in every sphere of life for the prosperity, growth and bright future of the country,” Das said in the bill.

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FIRST , NEWS ABOUT RAM TEMPLE IN AYOGHYA

President Kovind donates Rs 5 lakh for Ram temple

President Ramnath Kovind made the first contribution towards the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya by donating a sum of Rs 5,01,000. The President made the contribution to the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerath Kshetra Trust, set up by the government to look after the construction and management of the temple.

A delegation comprising Vishva Hindu Parishad’s international working president Alok Kumar, and others had come to DELHI to seek the President’s contribution for the construction to the temple.

“He is the first citizen of the country so we went to him to initiate this drive. He donated a sum of Rs 5,01,000,” ANI quoted VHP’s Alok Kumar as saying.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath donated Rs 2 lakh for construction of the proposed Ram temple in Ayodhya on the inaugural day of the funds-raising drive of Vishwa Hindu Parishad.  

 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also handed over a cheque of Rs 1 lakh to VHP as a contribution to the construction of Ram temple. Former Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi also led a fund drive cause in Patna.

Film Actress Pranitha Subhash who predominantly appears in Kannada, Telugu and Tamil cinema has announced an initial pledge of Rs 1 lakh for the construction of the  Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Pranitha made this announcement in a twitter video.

The RSS will reach out to 5 lakh villages and ten crore families for collection of funds for Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

The construction of the grand temple of Lord Ram at the ancient city of Ayodhya is estimated to cost around Rs 1,100 crore, of which around Rs 300-400 crore will be the cost of building the main temple structure.

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Kumbh Mela in Haridwar

Hindu pilgrims descended on the banks of the Ganges river in HARIDWAR ON Thursday, shrugging off Covid-19 risks for the start of the Kumbh Mela, a religious festival that regularly attracts millions.

“The pandemic is a bit of a worry, but we are taking all precautions,” said organiser Siddharth Chakrapani, who expected between 800,000 and a million people to attend on FIRST  DAY alone.

“I’m sure Maa Ganga will take care of their safety,” he added, referring to the river considered holy by the faithful.

According to Hindu mythology, gods and demons fought a war over a sacred pitcher containing the nectar of immortality. Drops fell at four different locations, which now alternate as hosts for the immense gatherings. Every four years Mini Kumbha Melas are held in different locations

Maha Kumbh Mela is recognised as a piece of intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, and its last edition — in Prayag in 2019 — attracted around 55 million people over 48 days. That is held once in 12 years.

This year, beginning Thursday, Haridwar is the host, and several million people are expected to throng the holy city in Uttarakhand state over the coming seven weeks.

Holy men known as ‘sadhus’ are a regular feature at the Kumbh Mela, camping by the river and offering blessings to those who come for the holy immersion.

This week brings several other religious festivals in India, including the Gangasagar in Kolkata where officials expect around 15,000 people.

Madurai in the southern state of Tamil Nadu  hosted a bull-chasing carnival known as Jallikattu, where revellers grab hold of the beasts’ horns as they run through crowds of people.

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Kamadhenu puja held at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy participated in the Kamadhenu Puja in Guntur district on Friday

The authorities of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanams conducted Kamadhenu puja atop Indrakeeladri on the occasion of Kanuma on Friday.

The ‘go puja’ was simultaneously held at 2,679 temples across the State by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams as part of promoting Sanatana Hindu Dharma. 

Speaking to the media, temple executive officer MV Suresh Babu said the gopuja will be conducted daily from now onwards and the devotees can also participate in the ritual. 

The Executive Officer said that Chaturveda Homam will be performed at the temple from January 18 to 25. He also explained the importance of cow worship in the Hindu religion

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Telugu Desam leaders met Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan on Thursday and submitted a representation seeking a CBI probe into the series of attacks on temples in ANDHRA PRADESH in recent days. They also sought removal of the Jagan-led government and imposition of President’s rule in the state.

THEY informed the governor that 140 temples were attacked since the YSR Congress came to power. This, they said, was a violation of fundamental rights of the people and dilution of Articles 25 and 26 providing religious freedom to the people.

 The Telugu Desam leaders alleged allotment of shops in Srisailam temple in violation of GO No. 426 to non-Hindus. The presence of these non-Hindus was affecting the sanctity of the temple as they sold meat, liquor and drugs, it was alleged

HERE IS ANOTHER NEWS ITEM FROM ANDHTRA………………….

 Goda Devi Kalyanam performed

Goda Kalyanam was performed in a traditional manner at Venkateswara Swamy temple in Dokiparru of Krishna district on Wednesday. The celestial wedding was performed to mark the conclusion of Dhanurmasam festivities by temple trustee PV Krishna Reddy and his wife Sudha Reddy. 

Along with Krishna Reddy’s family members, a large number of villagers and people from surrounding villages also participated in the event. The wedding known as Andal Kalyanam in Tamil Nadu,  was performed in a mandap decorated with colourful flowers.

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Makaravilakku IN Sabari Malai

Lakhs of Ayyappa devotees witnessed ‘Makara  jyothi’ in Sabarimala on 14^th January.

Sabarimalai  hill temple, which used to witness a heavy rush on the occasion every year, was thronged by only a few thousand pilgrims due to the strict safety guidelines in place in the wake of the virus outbreak.

As per the government directive, only 5,000 pilgrims were permitted to climb the holy hills to offer prayers on the day, according toTravancore Devaswom Board (TDB) officials .


The portals of the shrine was thrown open after the ”deeparadhana” which was performed to the idol of Lord Ayyappa adorned with the holy jewels, ”Thiruvabharanam”.

The jewels were brought here, moments before the ”arti”, in a ceremonial procession, which started its journey a couple of days earlier from the Pandalam palace, where, according to legend, Lord Ayyappa was born and spent his childhood.

The ”Saranam Ayyappa” chants intensified when the ”makara jyothi”, considered a divine light by devotees, flickered across the eastern horizon above the Ponnambalamedu soon after the arti.

Meanwhile, state Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran earlier said here that the Left government was prepared to extend all support for the developmentof Sabarimala.

Indicating the fall in revenue collection at the hill temple, he said only Rs 16 crore was collected till Tuesday in this season compared to the revenue of Rs 260 crore last year.

The minister also requested devotees to extend all help to the hill shrine.

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“VRINDAVANA MALIKA” CD Released

Vaishnavite Saint Andal’s ‘Naachiyar Thirumozhi’ Music CD by Vidushi Yamini Ramesh ,was released at Sri Ahobila Matam by His Holiness Srimath Azaghiyasingar. The function was held on 11th evening.

Special guests included U Ve Sri APN swamy.

Padmabushan Sangeetha Kalanidi Madurai TN Seshagopalan.

S Varadharajan (Violin Varadarajan) and Dr Smt Hema Sri Ranganathan

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