Bangalore: Huge Protest rally against demolition of Temples by BJP Govt.

O Hindus, join the fight of HJS against demolition of Hindu Temples by Karnataka Govt

HJS’s  Save temple protest in Bengaluru gets boost with Shri Ram Sena support

Banner of protest rally against demolition of Temple by Karnataka Govt.

Poojan of ‘Dharmadhvaja’ at the start of the protest rally

Devout Hindus present for the rally – 1

Many devout Hindu women also participated in the protest rally

Bangaluru (Karnataka): A massive protest rally was held today in Bangaluru city against the government’s demolition orders against numerous Hindu temples in the state.

The peaceful protest march was organized under the leadership of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti. About 600 persons including women and small children were part of the rally along with about 20 odd vehicles.

The procession began with the ritualistic worship (pooja) of the dharmadhvaja by the priests of Sri Kashi Vishvanath Swami temple at sharp 11 am from Town hall circle as had been planned. Parama Pujya Shivaanubhava Charamurthy Shri Manniranjana PraNavasvaruupi Dr Shri Shaantaveera Mahaswami, President – Aagama Salaha Samiti, Govt of Karnataka, Presiding head Shri Kolada Matha Mahaasansthaan addressed the press just before the march began. He said that the demolition of Hindu Temples is a crime that cannot be forgiven. He added that the agitation will continue to gain momentum in terms of geographical extent and the intensity of protest till such time as we can rest secure that our temples will be intact.

Devout Hindus present for the rally – 2

Devout Hindus present for the rally – 3

Trustees and devotees of various temples, representatives of various-Hindutva organizations participated in the march. Some of the important organizations in addition to Hindu jamajagruti samiti that participated included Sri ram Sena, Sanatan Sanstha, Dhyanapeetham of Swami Nityananda. The protestors raised slogans that condemned the denouncable act of the Karnataka government that has till date demolished nearly 150 temples in the state. “Protect Temples!”, “We condemn the anti-Hindu policies of the government.” Etc.

About 600 people, many of them participated in the protest march despite the noon heat. The rally stopped at Mysore Bank Circle and was followed by a public meeting.

Mr. Mohan Gowda of HJS addressing at the end of the rally

Mr. Mohan Gouda, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Karnataka state spokesperson, said that we have to oppose the government’s act strongly. He spoke in detail about how the Supreme Court order is being misinterpreted and all rules and regulations have been cast to the winds in connection with the demolition of Hindu temples. He gave vivid descriptions of the demolition of temples at various places by making use of destructive, grotesque machinery – that sent a chill through the devoted crowd. He said, “In many places the temples have been in existence from the times before the roads were made. Many of the temples are ancient and just ought not to be demolished. In this context we the people of the state can actually claim that the roads that have come later are unauthorized and not the temples that have existed since centuries”. He urged upon the people to keep striving until we ensure that all temples are given `authorized’ status.

Mr. Nagaraj Naidu of Sri Ram Sena addressing to the rally

Mr. Nagaraj Naidu, vice-president of Sri Ram Sena expressed the view that the activists of Sri Ram Sena would not stop till all the temples are given `authorized’ status.

Mr. S V Krushnamurthy of Prasanna Veeraanjaneya swami temple addressing to the rally

Mr. S V Krishnamurthy, Secretary, Prasanna Veeraanjaneya swami temple in Mahalakshmi Layout expressed anguish at the fact that the present government is demolishing temples which are the strength and solace to so many devotees. It is noteworthy here that almost everyone in Bangaluru city knows about Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swami temple in Mahalakshmi Layout and thousands of devotees visit the temple every week. He stressed that Hindus have to put up a united front in order to save our temples. He called upon all Hindus to support this movement.

Shri Jayeshvara Swami of Nityananda ashram addressing to the rally

Shri Jayeshvara Swami of Nityananda ashram, dhyaanapeetham Bangaluru denounced the act of demolition of Hindu temples. He explained how the Hindu temples are the result of the internal research that so many ancient Hindu saints have done over so many millennia. This he said is in stark contrast to the research in the external world for which we praise the west. The temples are the storehouses of positivity and should not be destroyed.

Mrs. Sudha Sadanand of Sanatan Sanstha addressing to the rally

Mrs. Sudha Sadanand of Sanatan Sanstha explained how the temples bring about positive vibrations up to a distance of 5 km radius around it and this is what benefits the society. The temples protect us and hence we are duty bound to protect our temples she added.

View of the end of Protest Rally – around 600 Hindus were present for the Rally

Mr. Chandru Moger, Co-coordinator Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Bangaluru inspired everyone by stating that this is just the beginning of the struggle to protect and preserve our temples. We have to continue our agitation till we make sure that no one will ever dare touch even a single Hindu temple with evil intention, leave alone demolishing it. Some of the speakers questioned thus, “There are so many supreme court orders for e.g. the execution of Afzal Guru, where the order has still not been executed. Then why is the government in a great rush to execute only this particular anti-Hindu order, that too in an unlawful manner?”

In the meantime Hindu Janajagruti Samiti is paralelly pursuing an appropriate legal action also with regard to this issue.

1. Another program was underway at the same place where the procession was to start. When the worship of the dharmadhvaja with recitation of mantras began the noise from the other program can down miraculously and the attention of those attending that program was also drawn to the worship/pooja.
2. Representatives of Sri Ram Sena raised slogans in musical tones and this inspired many persons more than the usual slogans in spoken speech.
3. There was very good co-ordination between among the traffic police and the activists who were helping in traffic control. Hence the procession went on very smoothly without any inconvenience to the traffic or the protestors.
4. Many women were seen raising slogans with great enthusiasm.
5. Mr Abdul Razak, Chief reporter of daily Andhra Jyoti congratulated the Hindu Janajagruti samiti for having taken up this issue. He also wondered why Sangha Parivaar has not taken any initiative and is silent on such a vital issue.
6. When HJS volunteers reached PTI office in Bengaluru, Mr. Siddharaju, chief of PTI was happy to see them and said, “I delayed going home because I was waiting for your report on this very important event”
7. The trustees and representatives of many temples which have been included in the list of temples to be demolished had brought the signatures of their numerous devotees, protesting against the proposed demolition. Some of them had brought relevant documents related to their respective temples, to seek guidance from the samiti.

HJS’s  Save temple protest in Bengaluru gets boost with Shri Ram Sena support

Mr. Chandra (extreme left) with the members of the Sena

Mr. Chandra Moger explaining to the trustees in Kengeri

Mr. Mohan Gowda with cap along with the the trustees of Tannery Road

Mr. Mohan Gowda with cap along with Sena members and Mr. Setty at extreme right

Bangaluru (Karnataka) : HJS members led by HJS Bengaluru coordinator, Mr. Chandra Moger, met Mr. Nagaraj Naidu the Bangaluru Vice president of the Sri Ram Sena in connection with the protest to be held on the 9th of January. On learning about the demolition drive taken up by the Government, Mr. Naidu was furious and immediately called a meeting of their executive committee for discussion of the matter. Mr. Chandra addressed the committee members and briefed them about the issue on the 5th of January 2011 at their office. The Sena members promised to mobilize at least 300 members for the protest. They also decided to print hand bills inviting the public for the protest and to create awareness.

They later met the former Muzrai Minister and present Chairman of the Muzrai Development Board and BWSSB, Mr. Ess Enn Krisnaiah Setty along with Mr. Chandra Moger and Mr. Mohan Gowda State spokesperson HJS and in the Vikas Soudha (State Secretariat Annex) and briefed him in detail about the spate of demolitions in different parts of Karnataka. Mr. Setty volunteered to take the members to the Chief Secretary shortly to sort out the matter.

Later the Sri Ram Sena oraganised a meet jointly with the HJS for Temple trustees on the 7th of January 2011 in the communally sensitive Tannery Road area in Bangaluru East. More than 15 Devout Hindus including Temple trustees, priests took part in the meet. The Trustees were very impressed by the systematic brief and offer for guidance made by the Samiti members in documentation relating the regularization of temples. They invited the samiti members to regularly visit their temples for dharma satsang and other activity.

The Bulldozer for demolishing the temples in my area should cross over my dead body– Devout Lady

Kengeri : 15 Devout Hindus and temple trustees including the area Corporator met in Kengeri at short notice and resolved to stop the Anti Hindu acts of the Government at any cost. One lady was so incensed that she resolved that she would lay down her life below the Bulldozer that would come to demolish the temple in the area. The meet was significant in that a large number of ladies participated actively. The group decided to hire a vehicle and come together for the protest. HJS members Mr. Chandra Moger, Mrs. Shashikala and Mrs. Vanaja represented HJS.

Peenya : More than 35 devotees, temple trustees met in this meet. Peenya is one of the largest Industrial Areas in the country. The trustees were briefed about the ways of regularization of the temples and also the need to fight unitedly for this cause. They agreed and decided to bring their respective temple banners for the protest. Mr. Chandra Moger and Mrs. Vanaja represented HJS.

Source: Our Correspondent

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