Gomantak Mandir and Dhaarmik Sanstha Mahasangh established to save temples!

Poush Shukla Chaturthi, Kaliyug Varsha 5112

Inauguration of ‘Gomantak Mandir and Dharmik Sanstha Mahasangh’ by Pujya Rajendra Shinde

Inauguration of the program by lighting a Samai by Pujya Rajan Shinde

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Gomantak Mandir and Dhaarmik Sanstha Mahasangh established to save temples !

January 8, 2011

Poush Shukla Chaturthi, Kaliyug Varsha 5112

Devout Hindus and Temple trustees present for the Inauguration program – 1

Panaji (Goa): More than 500 trustees of various temples in Goa came together today to establish the Gomantak Mandir and Dhaarmik Sanstha Mahasangh (GMDSM) in a grand function held at the Sri Sant Gadge Maharaj Auditorium. The Portuguese destroyed and desecrated thousands of temples in the re-liberation period. Today, temples in Goa again face danger due to desecration of idols, thefts and the policy of the Government to demolish temples by declaring them unauthorised. Thus, trustees gathered for the establishment of the Mahasangh unanimously decided to lawfully stop any further attacks on temples in Goa.

The Gomantak Mandir and Dhaarmik Sanstha Mahasangh has been established with the aim of saving temples in Goa.The board bearing the name of the Mahasangh was inaugurated by Pujya Rajendra Shinde from Thane, Mumbai. At this time GMDSM’s President Mr. Chandrakant alias Bhai Pandit, Vice-president Mr. Rajkumar Desai, Convenor Mr. Jayesh Thali, Treasurer Mr. Anand Prabhudesai, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti’s Maharastra and Gujarat States convener Mr. Ramesh Shinde, Kirtankar Ramkrushnabhuva Garde, President of Sree Hanuman Mandir, New vadde Mr. Chandrakant Gauns; Member of Sree Kalika Mahamaya, Van, Bicholim Mr. Mahabaleshawar Chibade, President of Sree Damodar Devasthan, Margao Mr. Arjun Naik, President of Sree Navnath Devasthan, Honda, Sattari, Shri, Bhimrao Rane and Mr. Shivprasad Joshi were present on the dais. At the beginning, the auspicious lamp was lit by Pujya Rajendra Shinde from Thane, Mumbai. The president of the Mahasangh, Mr. Chandrakant alias Bhai Pandit welcomed the guests and the vice-president Mr. Rajkumar Desai expressed his views. Pujya Rajendra Shinde; spokesperson of the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Maharashtra and Gujarat, Mr. Ramesh Shinde and Kirtankar Ramkrushnabhuva Garde addressed the meet

Devout Hindus and Temple trustees present for the Inauguration program – 2

The following resolutions were unanimously passed amidst slogans of ‘Har Har Mahadev’. ‘Mandir Rakshak Pathak’ (Temple protection squad) be established at the Taluka level, Government should not demolish any temple as unauthorised unless the temple committee of the respective temple and the Mandir Mahasangh have been taken into confidence, Losses incurred due to temple thefts and desecrated idols should be reimbursed at the earliest, not a single temple from Mayem in liberated Goa be considered as unauthorised, Government should start declaring the temples, that have been declared unauthorised, as authorised, The Police should seriously investigate and book criminals responsible for temple thefts and desecration taken place in the past five years, The government should provide financial and technical assistance to temples for purchasing equipments and tools for their safety, Portuguese rules applied to temples should be revoked, Government should give grants to temple committees which are interested in starting Goshalas and Ved Pathashalas and It was also resolved that if any temple in Goa is attacked in any manner, then Hindus should take prompt initiative and unite immediately to protect it. Meet concluded by singing The Pasayadan.

‘Gomantak Mandir and Dhaarmik Sanstha Mahasangh’ to be established on 8 Jan

January 7, 2011

Poush Shukla Trutiya, Kaliyug Varsha 5112

Statewide unification of temple trustees to save temples

From Left : Mr. Mahabaleshwar Chibade, Mr. Shivprasad Joshi, Mr. Bhai Pandit, Mr. Ramesh Shinde, Mr. Rajkumar Desai, Mr. Jayesh Thali

Panaji (Goa): The State of Goa is known for its ancient and magnificent temples, but the temples in Goa are still being attacked post-independence. In order to curb such attacks and save temples, trustees of various temples of Goa are going to unite and establish the ‘Gomantak Mandir and Dhaarmik Sanstha Mahasangh’. In this context, a big programme has been organized in Sri Sant Gadge Maharaj Hall at Porvorim on 8th January at 4.00 pm. This information was given by Mahasangh in a press conference held here today.

Mr. Chandrakant alias Bhai Pandit, Chairman of Sree Ganesh Temple, Mapusa and Chairman of Ad-hoc committee of Mahasangh; Mr. Rajkumar desai, Chairman of Sree Nilkant Brahmeshwar Temple, Porvorim and Vice- Chairman of Mahasangh; Mr. Jayesh Thali, Convener of Mahasangh; Mr. Ramesh Shinde, spokesperson of HJS of Goa, Maharastra and Gujrat states; Mr. Mahabaleswara Chibade, Sree Mahahaya Kalika Temple, Bhicholim; Mr. Shivprasad Joshi, temple priest of Sree Mulveer temple, Pednem and Mr. Arjun Naik, of Sree Damodar Temple, Margao were present at this time.

Mr. Ramesh Shinde briefed those present about the objectives of the Mahasangh. Temples in Goa are being attacked continually. In the past 6 years, more than 50 idols of 35 temples have been desecrated. Likewise, more than 250 temples have been looted. Inspite of such attacks still taking place, the government has shown apathy towards this grave issue. The government has not worked out any effective solution to stop the attacks on temples. On the contrary, the government is trying to label temples and small shrines as unauthorized religious structures and demolish them by citing a Supreme Court ruling. It is the need of the hour to unite temple trustees and save the temples from such attacks. Thus, temple trustees of various temples of Goa have come together to establish the ‘Gomantak Mandir and Dhaarmik Sanstha Mahasangh’.

The main objectives of the Mahasangh are as follows –
1. Maintaining co-ordination among temples and religious organizations.
2. To provide free-of-cost legal assistance to temple committees to resolve legal matters.
3. To impart Dharmashikshan (religious education) to the youth; to propagate the philosophy of Sanatan Dharma
4. To provide guidance for the application of temple funds for the welfare of the society
5. To compel the government to work out effective measures to curb the desecration of idols of Deities and the increasing temple thefts
6. To prevent the government from demolishing ancient temples and small shrines (ghumtya)

Mr. Jayesh Thali explained the reasons for forming the Mahasangh. Mr. Chandrakant Pandit appealed to trustees of all the temples in Goa to participate in the Mahasangh and attend, in large numbers, the inauguration function organized in Sri Sant Gadge Maharaj Hall at Porvorim on 8th January at 4.00 pm.

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